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BARKAAT
E
SHARIAT
(PART 2)
Compiled by:
HAFIZ O QARI MAULANA
MUHAMMAD SHAKIR ALI NOORIE
(Ameer Sunni Dawat E Islami)
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CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
HAMD (PRAISE OF ALLAH TAALA)....................................................... 14
NAAT SHAREEF ........................................................................................ 15
DEDICATED TO: ......................................................................................... 16
ADMIRATION ............................................................................................. 17
AUTHORS PREFACE ................................................................................. 19
BARKAAT E SHARIAT AT A GLANCE ..................................................... 22
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EXCELLENCE OF SURAH DUKHAAN..................................................... 70
EXCELLENCE OF SURAH IKHLAAS ........................................................ 70
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WHAT IS THE MOST DESIRABLE TIME ................................................. 140
TAUGHT BY RASOOL ALLAH ................................................................ 141
NECESSARY GUIDANCE......................................................................... 143
SOME MORE BLESSINGS & THEIR BENEFITS ....................................... 143
DUROOD E RAZVIA ................................................................................. 143
EXCELLENCE AND BENEFITS OF .......................................................... 143
METHOD OF RECITING DUROOD E RAZVIA ...................................... 145
DUROOD E SHIFA SHAREEF .................................................................. 146
DUROOD E HALLIL MUSHKILAAT ....................................................... 146
DUROOD E KAMAALIYAH..................................................................... 147
DUROOD E SAAADAH ........................................................................... 148
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RISK OF INFIDELITY ................................................................................ 244
HE IS A HYPOCRITE ................................................................................. 245
A SCHOLARANDAN ILLITERATE.................................................. 245
DISGRACE ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT ........................................... 246
RIGHTS OF A SCHOLAR .......................................................................... 247
WEAKENED HIS OWN FAITH ................................................................ 247
GREAT SINNER AND TRANSGRESSOR ................................................ 248
RAISED STATUS........................................................................................ 248
CONTEMPT OF A SCHOLARINFIDELITY.......................................... 249
DETACHMENT FROM SCHOLARS IS POISON ..................................... 249
SCHOLARS GATHERINGSWORSHIP................................................. 250
GARDENS OF PARADISE ........................................................................ 250
BETTER THAN A YEARS WORSHIP ....................................................... 251
THE BEST GATHERINGS ARE THE ........................................................ 251
COMPANY OF A SCHOLAR .................................................................... 252
SEVEN QUALITIES ................................................................................... 252
EIGHT TYPES OF PEOPLE ........................................................................ 253
HESITATION OF THE TONGUE DISAPPEARS...................................... 254
QURAN WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE ........................................................ 254
RASOOL ALLAH IN A GATHERING ...................................................... 255
HAZRAT LUQMANS ADVICE ............................................................... 255
COMPENSATION FOR 70 GATHERINGS............................................... 256
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE EYES.................................... 256
KEY OF KNOWLEDGE ............................................................................. 256
WHO IS THE ORPHAN? ........................................................................... 257
MOMENTARY WEALTH...................................................................... 258
A CROWN .................................................................................................. 258
GOOD QUALITIES .................................................................................... 259
THE BEST WEALTH .................................................................................. 259
THIS IS CHARITY ...................................................................................... 260
KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH ................................................................ 260
EXAMPLE OF KNOWLEDGE................................................................... 261
LIFE FOR A DEAD HEART ....................................................................... 262
KNOWLEDGE AFTER PROPHETHOOD ................................................ 262
TEACHING ILLITERATE ONES IS CHARITY......................................... 263
DEPRIVED OF BLESSINGS ....................................................................... 264
WHICH GATHERING IS BETTER? .......................................................... 264
WORDS OF WISDOM................................................................................ 265
SIX QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER .............................................................. 266
GO TO CHINA ....................................................................................... 266
BE GENTLE ................................................................................................ 267
OBTAINING KNOWLEDGE BETTER THAN PRAYER .......................... 268
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WHAT DEEDAT THE TIME OF DEATH? ............................................ 268
MOHADDITH E DEHLVIS PROCLAMATIONS .................................... 268
BUSINESSMEN LASHED.......................................................................... 269
KNOWLEDGE AND SCHOLARS............................................................. 270
WHAT IS MEANT BY KNOWLEDGE?..................................................... 270
REPENTANCE......................................................................................... 272
SINCERE REPENTANCE .......................................................................... 272
MERCY ON ONE WHO REPENTS ........................................................... 273
THAT IS NOT REPENTANCE .................................................................. 274
IT IS BETTER FOR YOU ............................................................................. 274
SOME ISSUES INVOLVING PREVIOUS UMMAHS ............................... 276
FOUR STAGES OF REPENTANCE ........................................................... 277
THOSE WHO REPENTED ..................................................................... 279
SEIZE THEM........................................................................................... 280
BY ALLAH! ................................................................................................ 281
HIS SLAVES REPENTANCE ..................................................................... 283
PUNISHMENT OR REPENTANCE? ................................................. 283
GOOD&EVIL! ..................................................................................... 284
NINE QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER .......................................................... 285
OUTPOURING OF MERCY....................................................................... 286
ALLAH TAALAS KINDNESS ................................................................. 288
REPENTANCE&SUCCESS ................................................................ 289
VICESVIRTUES ...................................................................................... 290
MEANING OF REPENTANCE (TAUBA)................................................. 291
CONDITIONS FOR REPENTANCE ......................................................... 295
EXCELLENCE OF REPENTANCE............................................................ 296
COMPASSIONATE ON THE SLAVES ..................................................... 296
A BELIEVERS REPENTANCE................................................................... 297
A BLACK DOT ON THE HEART .............................................................. 300
IN THE COURT OF ALLAH TAALA....................................................... 302
WHAT IS SINCERE REPENTANCE?........................................................ 302
THREE THINGS......................................................................................... 303
SIX CONDITIONS OF REPENTANCE ..................................................... 303
REGRETTING SINS ................................................................................... 304
SINS&PARADISE............................................................................... 305
WAITING FOR DEATH............................................................................. 305
MULTITUDE OF SINS ............................................................................... 306
REPENTANCE OF AN ETHIOPIAN ........................................................ 307
IBLEES GIVEN TIME ................................................................................. 307
4000 YEARS BEFORE ................................................................................. 308
TEARS FROM THE EYES........................................................................... 308
A PIECE OF THE EARTH .......................................................................... 309
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REPENTANCE NOT ACCEPTED............................................................. 309
HAZRAT UMAR CRIED .......................................................................... 310
REFLECTION ............................................................................................. 312
EIGHT DOORS OF PARADISE ................................................................. 312
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HAMD (PRAISE OF ALLAH TAALA)
By Sayyedi Aala Hazrat Alaihir Rahmah
Wohi Rab Hai Jis Ney Tujh Ko Hama Tan Karam Banaaya
Hamey Bheek Maangney Ko Tera Aastaan Bataaya
Tujhey Hamd Hai Khudaaya
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NAAT SHAREEF
Arabic Verses by Maulana Muhammad Rafiuddin Ashrafi
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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem
DEDICATED TO:
Merey Ustad Maa Baap Bhai Bahen
Ehley Wild o Asheerat Pey Laakhon Salaam
I would like to dedicate this effort and this book to my parents,
whose upbringing and rearing has made me capable of this today.
In my childhood, my father used to take me to Huzoor
Mufti e Azam e Hind Alaihir Rahmah and Huzoor Mujahid e Millat
Alaihir Rahmah and would request these great personalities to make
supplications for me. At that time, I used to wonder why my
father used to take just me. Today, I realise that it is the blessings
and grace of these pious personalities that has made me capable
enough to complete this book. May Allah Taala shower blessings
and mercies on the grave of my beloved deceased father and may
He forgive him through the alms of the Mercy to all the Worlds
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Similarly, my mother, who worries about me every
moment of every day, persuades me to remain patient and
steadfast in the face of adversity, and encourages me to remain
busy in the service of this great religion. She stays up at nights and
supplicates for my success, health and wellness. All of these things
have enabled me to reach where I am today. It is true that the
supplications of parents for children have the same status as the
supplications of Prophets for their followers. May Allah Taala
keep her blessed shade above us and grant her a long, healthy life
so that I am able to continue this journey in the path of Islam and,
with her supplications, may I be able to brighten the flame of love
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the hearts of people. O
my Lord! Have mercy on these both as they brought me up in my
childhood, Aameen.
Seeker of supplications,
MUHAMMAD SHAKIR ALI NOORIE
(Ameer- Sunni Dawat E Islami)
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ADMIRATION
By: Hazrat Allama Mufti Zubair Ahmad Barkati Misbahi
(Al Jamia Ghauthia, Mumbai 3)
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem
From the time the world was created until the present time, there
have been many political, economical, and community
organisations that have been created. However, the world has
experienced that they have all been unsuccessful in giving people
spiritual benefit and peace of mind. Rather, the false practices and
flaws of these organisations have become so widespread that the
world is mired in the disgusting odour and stench of their
wrongdoings. Helpless humans are crying out for their spiritual
thirst to be quenched and for peace of mind and heart. They are
busily searching for a strong ally and a saviour that can help them
to obtain and achieve this.
As they come into the lap of Islam, after suffering
tremendously, they realise that this is where true peace is
available; this is where our thirst will be quenched. It is becoming
evidently clearer day-by-day that it is only Islam that can take the
poverty-stricken world away from ruination and take it towards
success and prosperity. It is only the teachings of Islam that can
instil in a person the fear of Allah Taala, the concept of the
Hereafter, the desire and anxiety to improve personally and to
help others to improve. In short, Islam gives a complete and
strong code of conduct in terms of worshipping the Lord and
relationships with each other. Where it gives its followers the
blueprint for obtaining worldly profits, it also provides rules for
how to deal with others and shows the way to obtain spiritual
benefits also. The wisdom of this great religion is such that all
possible doors that could be opened by tyrants were closed 1400
years ago, and it gave remedies and solutions to all problems even
before they were needed. That is why we are able to proclaim to
the world today that only Islam can provide help to the helpless
and can provide global peace and tranquillity. The condition is
that it must be enforced in the whole world. The strength,
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capacity, grandeur, beauty, majesty, might, and splendour of
Islam are only visible when its rules are followed and obeyed
totally; just as it is visible in certain places in the world today.
I do not need to explain the beauty, majesty, and grandeur
etc. of Islam to you as you have in your hands a complete and
detailed book as proof of its beauty. In it, the respected author,
Hazrat Allama Maulana Shakir Ali Noorie, has shed light on the
Islamic system in the light of the Quran and Ahadith.
It is necessary in this generation and in this day and age,
to strive and establish the Islamic system. It is with this glorious
aim in mind that the worldwide organisation, Sunni Dawat E
Islami, is constantly busy. The Ameer of this organisation, envoy
and ambassador of Islam, Hazrat Allama Maulana Hafiz o Qari
Muhammad Shakir Ali Noorie sensed the needs of the
community and the society and has dedicated his life to
preaching, propagating, and guiding people towards the religion
of truth. On the one hand, he is a king in the field of public
speaking, and on the other, he is a master author as well. The most
important point is that not only is he a warrior of the tongue, but
is also a warrior in respect to his character.
I have studied him and his habits very closely and
undoubtedly he is a very noble, modest, and courteous scholar
who practices what he preaches. His propagation efforts extend
from Asia to many countries of Europe, the Americas, Africa and
beyond. He is known all over the world as a beloved and popular
speaker and propagator.
May Allah Taala grant him a great reward and much
success in both worlds. To enable people to become well versed in
Islam and to remove misconceptions, he has written Barkaat E
Shariat as a medicine for the ailing world. May Allah Taala accept
this great book and grant it much success so that the aims of the
writer are fulfilled. May He grant the writer increased knowledge
and piety, and grant him more success day by day in his
propagation, his voice, and his mission, and may he grant Sunni
Dawat E Islami strength and solidarity, Aameen.
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Assalato Wasallaamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
AUTHORS PREFACE
Alhamdo Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Wassalato Wassalaamo
Alaa Sayyedil Mursaleen Wa Alaa Aalihee Wa Ashaabihit
Tayyibeenat TaahireenAmma Baad!
All praise is for Allah Taala! Through the blessings and grace of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, you currently have Barkaat e
Shariat part 2 in your hands, and it is a means of great joy and
happiness for me that this book is in your hands. May Allah Taala
guide us all to act upon the teachings of the Quran and Ahadith
through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Aameen.
Respected readers, you are all aware that all over the
world Muslims are being hunted, are facing attacks and are being
left behind on three different levels; education, politics and
character. This may be due to our own negligence or the planning
of others. Scholars, community leaders, philosophers etc. are all
busy in trying to find a way out of this desolation and misery.
May Allah Taala grant them all a great reward for this and may
He accept their efforts, Aameen.
One of the reasons for our backward status in these affairs
is that instead of safeguarding our characters and our religious
teachings, we think that imitating and copying our enemies will
grant us success. In reality, our success does not lie in imitating
others, rather it lies in obeying the orders of the Quran, obeying
the orders of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and
strengthening our relationship with the Holy Quran.
Our relationship with the Quran and Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is very weak, and we have been trapped in
a pit of despair. To create enthusiasm and a keenness to recite the
Quran and understand its orders; to save ourselves from
committing sins and gain success in both worlds by following the
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blessed Sunnahs of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Barkaat e Shariat part 2 has been written, which is currently in
your hands. You can appreciate that it is not an easy task to put
together this book, which was written on thousands of pieces of
paper. However, Allah Taalas blessings, the grace of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and the blessed glance of Ghauth e
Azam, Khwaja e Ajmer and Imam Ahmad Raza Ridwanullahi Alaihim
Ajmaeen makes all difficult work easy and help is received from the
unseen.
All praise is for Allah Taala! The scholars of our
organisation, and my companions are included in this unseen
help, whom I must name to thank them for their help. Muhaqqiq e
Masail e Jadeedah, Hazrat Allama Mufti Nizamuddin Sahib Qibla
(Department Head, Al Jamia-tul-Ashrafiya), Hazrat Allama Mufti
Zubair Ahmed Barkati Misbahi, Hazrat Maulana Muhammad
Rafiuddin Ashrafi, Maulana Mazhar Hussein Aleemi, Maulana
Ijaz Saheb Razvi, Maulana Abul Hasan Noorie, Maulana Syed
Imranuddin Sahib, Maulana Abdullah Aazmi, etc who provided
tremendous help in correcting, editing and composing this book
in order for it to be worthy of being in your hands.
The attendant of the masses, Al Haaj Muhammad Usman
Zarodarwala and Al Haaj Muhammad Irfan Ibrahim Namakwala,
undertook the responsibility of publishing this book diligently
and thoroughly. They carried out their duties with great fervour
and enthusiasm in order to get this book into your hands. May
Allah Taala grant a great reward to all the aforementioned
companions according to His High Status and save them from all
forms of troubles and difficulties, Aameen.
All praise is for Allah Taala! People benefited greatly
from Barkaat e Shariat part 1, and it has been translated into four
languages. People gained the benefits of Barkaat e Shariat both
nationally and internationally. It is hoped that Barkaat e Shariat
part 2 is just as beneficial for the masses and becomes a means to
learn and gain the blessings of the Quran and Ahadith.
This Faqeer is well aware of his shortcomings and lack of
knowledge. I was not able to fulfil the rights of the topics that are
in the book, but it is a humble attempt by a weak slave of Allah
Taala whose aim is to propagate and teach this beautiful religion.
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Those with knowledge are humbly requested to correct
any mistakes in Barkaat e Shariat part 2 so that we are guided
accurately and the relevant corrections can be made in future
editions.
I supplicate to Allah Taala that He grants this book
acceptance through the blessings and alms of His beloved
bondmen, Aameen.
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BARKAAT E SHARIAT AT A GLANCE
(PART 2)
BLESSINGS OF BISMILLAAH
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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
BLESSINGS OF BISMILLAAH
EXCELLENCE OF BISMILLAAH
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem holds many qualities,
blessings and benefits. We are briefly mentioning some of the
qualities and beauties of Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem in
the light of the Quran and Ahadith in order for our brothers and
sisters to benefit from its blessings.
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forbid, there is any defect or fault in that work, the blessings of
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem will remove that defect or
fault and Allah Taalas Mercy will shade the work and He will
bless the work. The reason for this is that when a slave does not
forget his Lord at the beginning of any work, how can the
Merciful Lord forsake His servant?
It is reported in a Hadith that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, The work that is not started with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem remains deficient and unfinished. Therefore
the person who wishes his work is completed correctly should
begin the work with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem.
MEANS OF FORGIVENESS
Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that a person wrote
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem very beautifully and,
because of this, he was forgiven. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
regularly, but if we recite it eloquently and beautifully just once,
then this is a means of forgiveness. Therefore, whenever we recite
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, we should always recite it
in a beautiful and eloquent manner as it contains three blessed
names of Allah Taala. The first is the name Allah and the other
two are His blessed qualities Rahmaan and Raheem. To recite
these names with respect is to respect Allah Taala, and the heart
that respects Allah Taala is granted closeness to Allah Taala.
1
Durr e Manthur
2
Durr e Manthur
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It is true: The Mercy of Allah Taala is looking for a reason to
forgive us
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Just contemplate! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
so concerned for us that he wants us to be forgiven by any
possible means. However, we are so neglectful that we do not pay
attention to the sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Alas! Today, we teach our children how to read and write
English, but we do not teach them to read or write the Quran. If
our children or we could read and write Arabic, then we would
act upon the aforementioned Hadith and try and obtain
forgiveness. According to the saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, if we write Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, Allah
Taala will forgive us, therefore, teach your children how to read
and write Arabic.
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Durr e Manthur, Tafseer e Kabeer Page 167
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be the Lord and Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam was sent to him.
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam invited him to believe in and worship
the one true Lord, but after seeing his infidelity and polytheism,
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said to Allah Taala, O Lord, I am
inviting him towards You time and again, but I see no goodness in
him. Allah Taala replied, O Moosa, maybe you want him
destroyed. O Moosa, you are looking at his infidelity but I am
looking at My Name that is on his door.
IMPORTANT POINT
Imam Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the moral is that one
who writes Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem on his outer
door is free from ruination, even if he is a non-believer. What then
can the status of a Muslim be who keeps his heart alive during his
lifetime with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem? 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Many Muslims complain of troubles and worries but
they do not look for the reasons behind it. How sad it is that today
Muslims have nameplates on their front doors displaying their
names, but do not display nameplates with the Name of Allah
Taala on it.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should have Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
written in a beautiful manner and display it on our front doors
and Insha Allah, the home and the inhabitants of the home will be
safeguarded.
1
Durr e Manthur
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to be embroiled in sins. If you wish to stay away from calamities
and strife, then make it a habit to always recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem.
1
Durr e Manthur, Tafseer Abu Hatim etc
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Taala and the punishment of the parents of that person is
reduced. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If a piece of paper that contains the Name of Allah
Taala is picked up out of respect, the status of being amongst the
Truthful ones is obtained. Therefore, newspapers/magazines
containing the blessed name of Allah Taala should also be
respected. Wherever such a paper or poster is seen, immediately
pick it up and place it in a high, clean, respectful place or place it
with respect in the designated place in the Mosque.
1
Durr e Manthur
2
Durr e Manthur
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Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The result of this is that
we have become a forgotten lot and the world has forsaken us and
we are without any friend or ally.
COMPLETE ABLUTION
If a believer recites Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem before
commencing ablution (wudhu), the sins committed by those parts
of the body that are cleansed with water are destroyed and
washed away. The parts that are not washed are cleansed of sins
by the fountain of Mercy of Allah Taala.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Do you see the blessings of Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem? We should ensure that we recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem before ablution as well as when we wash
each part of the body. Insha Allah, Allah Taala will remove the
sins of the body through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam.
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the Merciful. 1
Queen Bilqees treated the name of Allah Taala and the letter of
Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam with respect and Allah Taala
blessed her with faith and, after entering the court of Hazrat
Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam, He blessed her with closeness to His
Prophet.
1
Surah Naml Verses 29-30 Kanzul Iman
2
Tafseer e Kabeer
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recited Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and drank it all.
With the Grace of Allah Taala, he stood up in full health. Upon
seeing this, the magicians said, This is the religion of truth. 1
Subhan Allah! What faith and belief in Allah Taala our
pious predecessors had! May Allah Taala grant us the same level
of faith and grant us their grace and blessings, Aameen.
BISMILLAAH IS A VEIL
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Before the children of Adam take
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
their clothes off, if they recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem, then this will become a barrier/veil between their
private parts and the Jinns. Similarly the devilish eyes will not be
able to see their private parts.
The point being that if Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem is a veil between humans and worldly Jinns, then it is
also a given that it will be a veil between the believers and the
Angels of punishment on the Day of Judgement. 2
Subhan Allah! May Allah Taala guide us to recite it
constantly through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Aameen.
1
Durr e Manthur
2
Durr e Manthur
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curious. What is that Verse or Surah that you mentioned earlier?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam turned his blessed face
towards him and said, What thing do you start recitation with in
prayer (Salaah)? I said, Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, That is the
thing that has been revealed only to me since Hazrat Sulaiman
Alaihis Salaam and not to any other Prophet. After this Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam left the Mosque. 1
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Durr e Manthur
2
Durr e Manthur
3
Durr e Manthur, Abu Dawood
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The aforementioned Hadith clearly shows that one who
disrespects Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem is cursed.
Therefore, never place any paper with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem written on it on the ground. Rather, if you
see it on the ground, pick it up and give it the respect and place
that it deserves.
FINAL WILL
One person wrote Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and
asked that it be placed in his shroud when he dies. He was asked
what the benefit would be and he replied, On the Day of
Judgement I will say, O Allah you sent a book and started it with
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, therefore treat me according
to the beginning of your book and forgive me. 1
FOUR RIVERS
1
Durr e Manthur
2
Tafseer e Naeemi
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The author of Roohul Bayaan has quoted a Hadith in relation to
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. When Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam went on the Ascension (Meraj) and toured
Paradise, he saw four rivers. One was of water, one of milk, one of
sweet wine, and the fourth river was of honey. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam where the
rivers were coming from. Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam replied that
he did not know. Another Angel said, I will show you the spring
of these four rivers.
He took them to a place where there was a tree. Under the
tree, there was building that had a lock on the door. The four
springs were coming from under this building. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked for the door to be opened. The Angel
replied, I do not have the key for this lock, rather, you have it,
and that is Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
and touched the lock and the door opened. Upon entering the
building, it was seen that there were four pillars and on one pillar,
it said Bismil, on the second it said Allah, on the third it said
Rahmaan, and on the fourth it said Raheem. Water was coming
from the Meem in Bismil, milk was coming from the Haa in
Allah, sweet wine was coming from the Meem in Rahmaan
and honey was coming from the Meem in Raheem.
A voice said, O My Beloved, whoever recites
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem from your Ummah
(Followers) will be entitled to all four of these. 1
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2. A shopkeeper does not haggle too much over the price in the
first sale of the day, in order to ensure a smooth, profitable
day. In the same way, it is necessary for Muslims to begin all
lawful activities with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem so
that everything runs smoothly and reaches a safe conclusion.
3. A special mark or seal is placed on all government assets so
that a would-be thief would be fearful of stealing that item, as
stealing from the government is a form of treachery. In the
same way, Muslims should start all things with Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem as this will be the sign of Allah
Taala, and Satan, the thief, will not be able to interfere in it. It
is also reported in a Hadith that Satan becomes a partner in
any lawful work that is not started with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem. By reciting it, the work about to be
undertaken is safeguarded.
4. A person is kept with that which he mentions the most. If a
person always recites Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
then, Insha Allah, the Mercy of Allah Taala will be with him
in both worlds. A person spends all day doing lawful and
unlawful things. If he begins all lawful things with
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, then the remembrance
of Allah Taala will be on his lips all day long and therefore,
the Mercy of Allah Taala will be with him constantly.
However, it is not permissible (Haraam) to recite Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem before doing anything unlawful.
5. All things in this world are dangerous and poisonous for
mankind, as they make one forget about Allah Taala. The
remedy for this is the name of Allah Taala. The person who
begins all his work with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
will not forget Allah Taala at any point.
6. When a beggar goes to a rich person, he starts to praise him in
order to obtain some rewards. The rich person knows that this
poor person is praising him so that he may give him some
food or money etc. The poor person says, This person is very
generous. What he actually means is that If I say that, then
maybe he will become generous and give me some wealth or
riches. Similarly, when a person begins work, he seeks Allah
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Taalas help in that work. Instead of asking directly for help,
he starts to praise Allah Taala. What he actually means is that
Through the blessings of this Name, it will bring success to
what I am about to begin, as You are the One that can grant
success. The Mercy of Allah Taala is pleased and He grants
the request of the person through the blessings of Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. 1
NINETEEN LETTERS OF
BISMILLAAH HIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM
It is reported in Tafseer e Kabeer and in other books that
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem contains nineteen (19)
letters and there are also nineteen Angels of punishment in Hell. It
is hoped that with each letter that is recited, its blessings will
remove the punishment of each one of the nineteen Angels, one by
one. The second quality is that there are twenty-four hours in a
day, and the five prayers (Salaahs) cover approximately five
hours of the day, and the nineteen letters are there to shield us for
the other nineteen hours. If one recites Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem constantly, his whole day will be spent in
worship and his sins will be removed constantly. 2
WEIGH SCALES
The King of Madinah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that, No
supplication is rejected that is started with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem.
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Tafseer e Naeemi
2
Tafseer e Naeemi
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He further stated that, Undoubtedly, my Followers
(Ummah) will rise and proceed on the Day of Judgement with
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem on their lips and the weigh
scales will become heavy in their favour. The other Ummahs will
ask, What is the deed that is so heavy on the weigh scales of the
Ummah of Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? The other
Prophets will reply that, The book granted to the Followers of
Muhammed Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam begins with a word that
contains three Names of Allah Taala. If those three names are put
on one side of the scale and the bad deeds of all the people are put
on the other side, then the side with the three Names of Allah
Taala will be heavier. 1
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Ghunyat ul Taalibeen
2
Muslim Shareef
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Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and just started eating.
Therefore, Satan also joined him in eating the food. 1
From this Hadith, we realise that even if one person from
a whole group of people forgets to recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem then the blessings are removed, and the
forgetfulness of this one person means that Satan joins in the meal.
Therefore, recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem in a loud
voice so that others hear it and are reminded to recite it.
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Sharh e Sana
2
Muslim Shareef
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can realise its importance and strive towards always
remembering to recite it and become rich with its blessings and
mercies. May Allah Taala accept our efforts through the alms of
His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and enable us all to
profit from it and make it a means of forgiveness for us, Aameen.
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When a deceased is lowered into the grave, those who are
lowering the body should recite, Bismillaahi Wa Alaa
Millati Rasoolil Laahi.
EXCELLENCE OF RECITATION OF
THE HOLY QURAN
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Taala, and His Noor is their covering. One who has enmity for
students of the Quran undoubtedly has enmity for Allah Taala,
and one who is friends with them, is also a friend of Allah Taala.
Allah Taala says, O you who have the Quran! He is
inviting you to respect His book. Accept this invitation and He
will love you immensely and will make you accepted and beloved
amongst His slaves. Allah Taala removes the evils of society from
one who listens to the Quran. He removes the sufferings of the
Hereafter for one who recites the Quran. Undoubtedly, the
reward for listening to one verse of the Holy Quran is more than
a mountain of gold. The reward for reciting one verse of the
Quran is better than all that is under the skies. There is one
chapter in the Quran, which is called Exalted by Allah Taala.
One who memorises it, remembers it, and acts on its teachings is
called Honourable (Shareef). This chapter will intercede for
countless people on the Day of Judgement, and this chapter is
Surah Yaseen.
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Surah Aal e Imran Verse 191 Kanzul Iman
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! In
this verse, reciting in all three positions is praised. However, those
who remember Allah Taala standing are mentioned first, then
those who remember Him sitting and those who remember Him
lying down are mentioned at the end.
Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu stated, One who stands
and recites the Quran in prayer receives 100 rewards for each
letter. One who sits and recites receives 50 rewards for each letter
recited. One who recites out of prayer (Salaah) with ablution
receives 25 rewards for each letter he recites. One who recites out
of prayer without ablution receives 10 rewards for each letter
recited. Reciting whilst looking at the Quran is better than
reciting it off by heart from memory. This is because to hold the
Quran, to kiss it, and to look at it are all rewarded as well. The
benefits of reciting the Quran whilst looking at it will be
mentioned in due course but two narrations are being mentioned
here.
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public and the masses, to complete it in less than three days is
against the etiquettes of reciting the Holy Quran. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One who finishes the Quran in less
than three days has not understood it.
This Hadith means that one who recites the Quran in less
than three days will not understand it. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam has mentioned the position of most people. However,
there are those special servants of Allah Taala, Friends of Allah
Taala, whose status is exalted; they would complete the recitation
of the Quran in a shorter time frame in such a way that not only
would they recite it correctly, but would understand its meaning
completely; and would remember it in their hearts as well. It is
reported that Imam e Azam Abu Hanifa Radiallaho Taala Anhu used
to recite the whole Quran in one night and would solve complex
religious issues based on what he had recited; this is one of his
miracles. Some would complete it in ten days and some would
complete it in seven days. This was the habit and practice of most
of the Companions and the pious predecessors.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Try to complete the Holy Quran once a week and Insha
Allah, your heart will be peaceful and full of tranquillity.
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It is better (Mustahab) to cry whilst reciting the Holy Quran.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Recite the Quran and
cry whilst you are reciting. If you are not able to cry then look as
though you are crying. 1
Allah Taala says,
And they fall down on their faces weeping 2
Bukhari and Muslim narrate that Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho
Taala Anhu was reciting the Quran in the court of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams
blessed eyes were full of tears. 3
May Allah Taala, through the alms of His Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, give us the guidance to shed tears
whilst reciting the blessed Quran, Aameen.
1
Ibn Majah
2
Surah Bani Israel Verse 109 Kanzul Iman
3
Bukhari & Muslim
4
Al Targheeb wal Tarheeb
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1. Araaf. 2. Raad. 3. Nahl. 4. Bani Israel.
5. Maryam. 6. Hajj. 7. Furqan. 8. Naml.
9. Sajdah. 10. Suaad. 11. Haa-Meem Sajdah.
12. Najm. 13. Inshiqaaq. 14. Alaq
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verse of prostration at these times, they should wait until this time
has passed before performing the prostration.
BEGINNING RECITATION
Begin recitation with Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir
Rajeem (Taoodh), and it is better (Mustahab) to follow that with
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem (Tasmiyah).
EXCELLENCE OF TAOODH
Hazrat Imam Hussein Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that if a person
recites, Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem with
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presence of mind and heart, Allah Taala places three hundred
veils between the recitor and Satan. 1
1 Tafseer e Naeemi
2 Tafseer e Naeemi
3 Shaami
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HOW SHOULD RECITATION BE FINISHED?
When you finish reciting you should say the following words,
Sada-qallaahu Wa Ballaga Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Allaahum-man Fanaa Bihee Wa Baarik Lanaa Feeh. Alhamdu
Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen. Wa Astaghfirul Laahul Hayyul
Qayyoom.
Translation: Allah Taala has said the truth. And Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has preached it. (Meaning he gave it to us
safely and perfectly). O Allah! Give us profit from it and place
blessings in it for us. All praise and glory is for Allah Taala who is
the Lord of all the worlds and I seek forgiveness from Allah
Taala, the Living, and Sustainer of all.
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Saalim, the master of Abu Huzaifa. All glory and praise is for
Allah Taala who created such people in my Ummah.
One time, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam heard the recitation
of Hazrat Moosa Radiallaho Taala Anhu and remarked, He has been
given a share in the beautiful voices given to the people of David
(Dawood). 1
When Hazrat Moosa Radiallaho Taala Anhu heard about this
praise, he came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and said,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, If I knew that you were
listening, I would have recited it more beautifully in an even
better voice. 2
WARNING FOR UNDERESTIMATING THE REWARD
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One who recites the
Quran and then thinks that someone else received more reward
than him, such a person has definitely taken lightly something
that has been made very exalted by Allah Taala. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There is so much reward for recitation of the Quran as
the aforementioned Hadith shows, and this Hadith strictly warns
people not to think that the recitation of the Quran is of no value
or reward. The fact is that Allah Taala will give a great reward for
reciting the Quran. May Allah Taala protect us from thinking
that the recitation of the Quran is of little value and may He grant
us the intercession of the Holy Quran, Aameen.
2 Ihya ul Uloom
3 Tibraani
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Allah! Grant him more. He will be clothed in the clothing of
honour and dignity. Then the Quran will say, O Lord, be pleased
with him. The Protector of the Quran will be told, Recite the
Quran and ascend through the levels of Paradise. He will begin
to recite and with each verse that he recites, he will rise higher and
higher. 1
On the Day of Judgement, the Protector of the Quran,
(meaning one who respects the Quran, recites it, studies it,
understands and obeys its meanings and commands), will be
blessed with the intercession of the Quran and will have a crown
and clothing of honour, dignity and respect. They will be told to
climb to the highest level of Paradise. In another narration, it
states that their status will be raised by one level with each verse
that they recite.
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fills the eaters appetite, satisfies him, helps in the digestion, and
has a beautiful taste and smell. It is beautiful and soothing to four
of the five senses: seeing, tasting, touching, and smelling. There
are many other qualities that can be found in books of medicines
and cures. 1
CROWN OF LIGHT
Hazrat Buraidah Radiallaho Taala Anhunarrates that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If one recites the Quran, acquires its
knowledge, and acts upon its orders, that persons parents will
have a crown of light placed upon their heads. The brightness of
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Umdat ul Qari
2
Ihya ul Uloom
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the crown will be like the sun. The parents will be dressed in
clothing of unimaginable value. They will ask why they are being
treated with such great respect and they will be told, It is due to
your child reciting the Quran. 1
Those parents are very fortunate whose children recite the
Quran and act upon its teachings and their reward will be an
exalted position on the Day of Judgement.
. BUT???
There is another side to the coin that needs to be mentioned here
and looked at. Those who deny their children this exalted
education and knowledge of the Quran will miss out on all the
above-mentioned favours. However, that is not all. Some people
remove their children from religious education and focus their
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attention in a different direction in order to obtain worldly wealth
or worldly qualifications. They are denying themselves this
exalted position and are also responsible for their children missing
out on this honour.
SOMETHING TO PONDER!
It is stated in Bukhari Shareef, You are all responsible, and one
who has responsibilities, will be questioned about them. Each
person is responsible for the education and reformation of their
children. A person who turns his child towards religious
education has fulfilled his responsibility, as the child will also be
reformed through this education.
However, those parents who send their child/children in
the wrong direction, and away from religious education, will also
have to pay for the consequences of their actions, even though the
child may appear to be very successful and highly respected in the
sight of people. If Islamic teaching and thinking is not present in
them, then the parents, as well as the child, will be held
accountable and will have to pay the price for this.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The above Hadith reminds us to take stock and check if
we are sending our children down the path of limited success, or
are we giving them eternal happiness?
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Masnad Bazaaz
2
Mirqah Sharh e Mishkat
3
Al Targheeb wal Tarheeb
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two kinds of people; the fast will intercede for those who fast and
the Quran will intercede for those who recite the Quran.
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Quran, to look at it, to touch and kiss it, to contemplate its verses
and meanings are all also rewarded and therefore, the reward for
looking at and reciting the Quran is double. 1
2
Miskat
3
Surah Mutaffifeen Verse 14 Kanzul Iman
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heart is completely covered by the dot. This is what Allah Taala
calls Raan (Rust) in the Quran. 1
The Companions asked for the remedy for this rust, as
they knew that if the heart gets rusted, how would it be able to
receive and accept the light and brilliance of Allah Taala? They
asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam! What is the cure
and how do we clean these rusted hearts? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, Remember death constantly.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Death is a silent message. It gives a lesson in reform and
goodness every step of the way. It urges you to be cautious and
stops you from following your desires and committing evil
actions.
In another famous Hadith, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, Remember the thing that destroys desires, and that
is death. 2
1
Tirmidhi
2
Mirqah Sharh e Mishkat
3
Surah Mulk Verse 2 Kanzul Iman
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doubt that, whereas death is a silent message, the Quran is a
verbal message. Each letter of the Quran teaches us to stay on the
straight path and to stay away from the wrong path. Time and
again it orders us to do good and stay away from evil.
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Al Targheeb wal Tarheeb
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than him, then such a person has formed the wrong opinion about
the best gift from Allah Taala.
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Kanzul Amaal
2
Kanzul Amaal
3
Miskat
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listens to one who recites the Quran in a beautiful voice with
more attention and enthusiasm than a master who is listening to
his hand maid singing. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A master can listen to lawful songs from his handmaid,
because mans nature is to listen to nice voices and tones. That is
why the master would focus all his attention on the singer and
listen very attentively. The above Hadith states that Allah Taala
listens to the recitation done in a beautiful voice and manner with
much more attention and enthusiasm that a master who is
listening to his handmaid singing.
1
Ibn Majah
2
Al Targheeb wal Tarheeb
3 Umdatul Qari
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Daarmi reports that Hazrat Taawas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was asked, Who is the
best recitor of the Quran in terms of pronunciation, clarity and
beauty? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person
whom you hear and you think that he fears Allah Taala.
SIGNS OF SORROW/SADNESS
Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he
heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam say, Definitely, the
Quran was revealed with sadness, therefore, when you recite the
Quran, cry if you can. If you cannot cry, then at least attempt to
cry. And recite it in a nice voice because one who does not recite it
in a nice voice is not from amongst us. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The Quran should be recited in such a way that the
voice displays pain, sadness, and fear and the recitor should cry. If
the recitor cannot cry then at least he should attempt to cry.
1 Ibn Majah
2
Bukhari Shareef
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam told Hazrat
Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu to recite the Quran,
he was hesitant at first as the Quran was revealed to Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is the one that can accurately fulfil the rights of recitation
of the Quran. Indeed, the words of wisdom are much sweeter
when they resonate from the tongue of the physician. And the
words to the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam sound even more
beautiful from the blessed mouth of the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam.
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Mirqah
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truthfulness of the other Prophets testimonies. Another
commentary of this verse is that on the Day of Judgement, each
Prophet will testify for or against their Ummah. When the Ummah
of Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam testifies
against these previous Ummahs, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam will testify in support of his Ummah and will verify the
testimony given by his followers (Ummatis). 1
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu states
that when he got to the verse mentioned above, Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams eyes were full of tears and he said, That
is sufficient. The reason for this was that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam was pondering the verse and his eyes were out of
control.
My state is such that I can not listen to the Quran.
When Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu looked
at Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he saw that he was crying.
Allahu Akbar!
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
We should also cry with the intention of decorating ourselves with
this blessed Sunnah; if we are unable to cry, then we should recite
as though we are crying, as Allah Taala rewards this.
EMPTY HOUSE
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Undoubtedly, the person who
has no part of the Quran in his heart is like an empty house. 2
The heart that is void of the Quran is a place of darkness.
Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih explains this by
saying that a heart is populated by faith, reciting the Quran,
recognising falsehood, having correct beliefs, and pondering on
the blessings of Allah Taala. When these things are not found in a
heart, the heart will be in darkness. 3
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Ashaatul Lamaat
2
Tirmidhi
3
Mirqah
63
The devils and the Jinns inhabit the homes that are not populated
by humans. The Hadith is pointing out and making us aware that
those hearts that do not contain the Quran become a breeding
ground for the devil and his accomplices. The heart that contains
the Quran becomes decorated and wealthy, based on what it has
inside it. And when a heart does not testify, does not have true
faith in Allah Taala, does not ponder on the blessings of Allah
Taala and does not have love for Him, then that heart is free of
any wealth or decorations and is like an empty house.
CALAMITIES REMOVED
Similarly, it states in another Hadith that the house that does not
contain the Quran is the emptiest house. Hazrat Abdullah bin
Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, Undoubtedly, the emptiest house is the house
which has no part of the book of Allah Taala.
The house that does not contain the Quran and does not have any
other recitation of the Quran is the emptiest house in the world.
Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih quotes the words of Hazrat
Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu, The house in which the
Quran is recited becomes more spacious and its blessings
increase, Angels visit that house and Satan leaves that home. That
home in which the Quran is not recited becomes smaller for the
homeowner, the blessings are reduced, the Angels leave the house
and Satan enters it. 1
RESULT OF CARELESSNESS
Hazrat Abu Moosa Ashari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Keep your ties strong
with the Quran and keep reciting it. I swear by the Lord who
controls my life, the Quran will escape quicker than camels that
are tied to trees. 2
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Ihya ul Uloom
2
Muslim Shareef
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The Quran is very easily forgotten. This is explained with an
example that when camels are tied to a tree, they are tied with
their feet. If they have even a little space, they will not hesitate in
escaping and will escape very quickly. Similarly, the Quran
leaves the mind very quickly. That is why we are ordered to have
a strong and constant relationship with it. Keep reciting it and
keep practising it, always be close to it and keep a constant link to
it; where the link breaks, it will escape the mind.
A Hafiz of the Quran can understand this Hadith very easily, and
we see it also. Those Huffaz who constantly recite the Quran still
have to practice very hard before Ramadhan in order to be in a
position to lead Taraweeh prayers. After all, why does the Quran
leave the mind in this way?
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Daarmi, Baihiqi
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them. Recite Surah Baqara as holding onto it is blessings and
leaving it is grief. The misguided ones do not have the capacity to
hold onto it.
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Ayat ul Kursi
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for him and let him go once again. In the morning Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked me, O Abu Hurairah, what
happened to your prisoner? I replied, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, he complained about his poverty and his family. I
felt sorry for him and therefore I let him go. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, He lied to you and will come again.
I waited for him once again and he came and started
filling his containers yet again. I detained him and said, This time
I will take you to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This has
happened three times and you said you would not be back but
you keep returning. He said, Let me go and I will teach you some
words which will be very profitable for you. When you go to bed,
recite the complete verse beginning with Allaahu Laa Ilaaha
Illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom,1 you will be protected by Allah
Taala all night, and Satan will not be able to come near you. I let
him go once again.
In the morning Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked
me, O Abu Hurairah, what happened to your prisoner? I replied,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he taught me some
words that he said would be very profitable to me. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, these words of his are true even
though he is a great liar. Do you know who you were talking to
for the last three nights? I replied that I did not and Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, that was Satan.
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Ayat ul Kursi
2
Daarmi
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EXCELLENCE OF SURAH KAHF
It is reported in Sahih Muslim that Hazrat Abu Dawood Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
The person who memorises the first ten verses of Surah Kahf will
be protected from the Anti-Christ (Dajjal). A person who recites
Surah Kahf on the day of Jum'a (Friday), then the days between
this Jum'a and the next one will be filled with light.
One thousand years before creating the heavens and the earth,
Allah Taala recited Surah TaHa and Surah Yaseen. When the
Angels heard it, they said, Congratulations to the Ummah that
will receive this. Congratulations to those who are the protectors
of this and congratulations to those tongues that will recite this. 2
The person who recites Surah Yaseen for the Pleasure of Allah
Taala, his future sins are forgiven. Therefore, recite it by your
deceased ones. 3
1
Tirmidhi Daarmi
2
Daarmi
3
Baihiqi
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EXCELLENCE OF SURAH DUKHAAN
The person who recites Surah Dukhaan on the night before Friday
will be forgiven. 1
The person who lies on his right hand side on his bed and recites
Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad one hundred (100) times, on the Day of
Judgement, Allah Taala will say, O My servant! Turn to your
right and enter Paradise. 3
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Your Perfection Is The Reason For Your Loftiness
Your Unique Beauty Adorned The Worlds And Banished
Darkness
All Your Blessed Qualities Are Beautiful
Blessings Upon Him And His Progeny
(Shaikh Saadi)
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Surah Ahzab Verse 56 Kanzul Iman
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Commentary on the verse Tafseer Zia ul Quran
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In the book Anwaar e Ahmadi, Allama Anwar Ullah
Hyderabadi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states some points about the
aforementioned verse that shows the status and exalted position
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the sight of Allah Taala.
He states that it is incumbent on a believer to know the status of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam before reciting blessings and
salutations (Durood and Salaam) on the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, and have that status in mind when reciting
blessings and salutations. The satisfaction and pleasure will
increase and the love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
also increase.
FIRST POINT
The verse begins with Inna- which means Without doubt. In
Arabic, Inna is used to remove all doubt and to stress that the
forthcoming statement is indeed a fact. Who are the people whose
doubts are negated here and are being told explicitly that their
belief is false and that the truth is about to follow?
Everyone knows that when this verse was revealed, there were
three groups of people. The first were the group of Companions,
Radiallaho Taala Anhum; the second were the non-believers, and the
third group of people were the hypocrites (Munafiqeen). The
hypocrites were non-believers in their hearts, but outwardly,
appeared to have accepted Islam.
SECOND POINT
In the verse Undoubtedly, Allah and His Angels send blessings
on the prophet, the communicator of unseen news, O you who
believe! send upon him blessings and salute him fully well in
abundance., Allah Taala mentions the Angels who recite
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and He refers
to them as His Angels. In reality, all Angels are Allah Taalas
Angels. When Allah Taala mentions the Angels prostrating in
front of Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam, He says, All the Angels
prostrated before him. Here, He does not refer to the Angels as
His Angels; rather, He just refers to them as the Angels.
This method of explaining and the use of words show that
Allah Taala loves His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam so much that
the Angels who recite blessings on His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam are said to belong to Him also. This status is reserved only
for the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and whosoever has any link
or relationship with the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, also
becomes beloved.
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When it mentions Angels sending blessings, it means that the
Angels are busy in supplicating (making Dua) to Allah Taala to
elevate the honour, and to exalt the status of this Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
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Tafseer Zia ul Quran, reference from Lesaan ul Arab, Page 22
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It is He that sends blessings on you and His Angels too that He
may bring you forth from darkness into light. 1
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Surah Ahzab Verse 43 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Fath Verse 2 Kanzul Iman
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Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 319
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become capable to receive and understand the manifestation of
brightness and glories from the Lord. In order to receive this
bounty and beneficence, the relationship between our souls and
the souls of the Prophets must be strong. Once they are reinforced
and strengthened, then rays of light and blessings start arriving
from the unknown world.
The rays of the sun fall on a home and peek through the door, but
they do not brighten the floor and the walls. However, if a
container of water or a mirror is placed inside the home, then they
will capture these rays of light, and the reflection will brighten the
roof and the walls. Similarly, the sacred souls of the Prophets
Alaihimus Salaam have the characteristics of the soul of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, which is why their disposition is
instinctively capable of total acceptance.
The souls of the Ummah are stuck in darkness due to their nature
and weaknesses. They are benefiting from the particles of light
that radiates from the blessed soul of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, and thus are strengthening themselves through reciting
blessings. This accomplishment is only available through the
blessings recited on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, which is
why Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, On the Day of
Judgement, the one nearest to me will be the one who recited
blessings (Durood) on me in the highest numbers. 1
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their fate would end up similar to Ibleess (Satan) and Haaroot
and Maaroots (name of two Angels from whom Babylonians
learnt black magic). In order to achieve peace of mind and heart,
and to obtain the protection of Allah Taala, the Angels made it
their habit to recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam so that they may be safe from these threats. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala loves the servant who sends blessings on
His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Sometimes He forgives ten
sins, other times He sends ten mercies. The aforementioned
Hadith also states that the person has their status raised by ten
levels. Subhan Allah!
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Jazbul Quloob
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Mishkaat Shareef
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so much; the one that supplicates one time, that is, sends one
blessing on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, is loved so much
by Allah Taala, that He showers seventy mercies on that person.
We realise that sending blessings is such a deed, that whosoever
does it, Allah Taala is ready to shower His Mercy down on that
person. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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Anwaar e Ahmadi
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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
This exalted Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam says that, The closest
to me on the Day of Judgement, will be one who has recited the
most blessings on me.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has made it so simple
for us to obtain closeness to him. Abundance of blessings will
result in being close to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when
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Muajaamul Kabeer, Tibraani
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Surah Duha Verse 4 Kanzul Iman
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everyone is screaming and worrying about themselves. May Allah
Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
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Majmual Zawa-id, Mishkaat Shareef
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by Allah Taala who descend from the heavens on Friday (during
the night before Friday and during the day itself). In their hands,
they have gold pens and silver inkpots and paper. Their only duty
is to write and record the blessings that are recited on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There are many benefits reported in the Ahadith about
reciting blessings on Fridays, out of which you have heard just
one such Hadith. The Angels come with golden pens and silver
inkpots and paper, which proves that sending blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is not an ordinary deed. It is so
exalted that it is written on bright, luminous paper with a golden
pen. Allah Taala is showing the worth and value of the blessings
through this and showing the status of His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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Reference from Anwaar e Ahmadi, Roohul Bayaan Page 202
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Al Mustadrak ul Haakim, Reference from Jaamial Ahadith
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Let us look at another Hadith about reciting blessings on Fridays,
and make it our habit to always recite blessings on Fridays.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whoever recites
blessings on me 80 times every Friday, 80 years of his sins are
forgiven, and whoever recites five hundred 500 blessings on me
daily, he will never be poor. 1
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Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 202
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Jazbul Quloob Page 272
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Jazbul Quloob
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Jazbul Quloob
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give us all death with faith and guide us to recite blessings until
our final breath, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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Jazbul Quloob Page 273
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Hazrat Sufyaan Thoori Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he was
performing tawaf of the Kaaba. He saw that instead of reciting
Talbiyya (Labbaik), one person was reciting blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He said to that person, What is this?
Instead of glorifying and praising Allah Taala, you are reciting
blessings. Do you have any proof from Islamic law to do this?
The person replied, May Allah Taala bless you with health and
wellness, what is your name? I replied that, I am called Sufyaan
Thoori. He said, If you were a visitor and I was sure that you
would not tell my secret to anyone else, then I would surely tell
you. In any case, the reality is that my father and I were coming to
perform Hajj. Along the way, my father became ill and passed
away. Unfortunately, his face turned black, his eyes turned dark
and his stomach became bloated and puffy. Upon seeing this, I
cried immensely and recited Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilayhi
Raajioon. The greatest distress was the fact that my father had
passed away and his body had become such that it was impossible
to tell anyone about it. I covered my fathers face with a blanket
and fell asleep.
I saw in my dream that a very handsome and attractive
person came, whom I had never seen before, and he was dressed
in very elegant clothing that was beautifully perfumed with an
amazing scent. He approached the body of my father and moved
the blanket from his face. He placed his hand over my fathers
face, and my fathers face became whiter than milk. Then he
moved his hand over my fathers stomach, and his stomach
returned to its normal state.
After this, the handsome person began to leave. I moved
forward and enquired, I give you oath in the name of that Lord
who sent you as mercy to my father, who are you? He said, I am
Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Though your father was a
great sinner, he used to recite blessings upon me in abundance.
When he was inflicted with this anguish, he called upon me and I
came to help him and fix the situation. I come to the aid of those
who recite blessings in abundance upon me. After that, I woke up
and saw that my fathers face was white and his stomach was
normal.
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Upon hearing this incident, Hazrat Sufyaan said, You
have spoken the truth and ordered his students to narrate this
incident to the followers of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
and to write about it in their books, so that people can gain the
benefits of reciting an abundance of blessings, and obtain freedom
from the punishments of this world and the hereafter. 1
The reason for the creation of mankind has been clearly stated by
Allah Taala in the Holy Quran,
He, Who has created death and life that He might test you, as to
whose work is excellent amongst you. 2
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Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 182
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Surah Mulk Verse 2 Kanzul Iman
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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
DETERMINING ABUNDANCE
Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes in Kashful Ghumma,
that certain scholars have stated that an abundance of blessings
means 700 blessings at night, and 700 blessings during the day
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. One scholar has stated
that an abundance of blessings means 350 blessings at night, and
350 blessings during the day. 1
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IN ABUNDANCE
Shaikh Muhammad Abul Mawahib Shaazlee Rehmatullahe Taala
Alaih is from amongst the great scholars and pious predecessors.
He used to recite one thousand blessings during the day, and one
thousand blessings during the night. Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe
Taala Alaih writes that he used to recite blessings in great number,
and that he was blessed with the privilege of seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam many times. He was also blessed with this
great honour in 725 A.H. (Hijri) in a field at Al Azhar University
whilst he was awake, and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
placed his blessed hand on his chest. All these graces and favours
were as a result of reciting blessings in abundance. 1
Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih further writes that Hazrat
Nooruddeen Sufi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih is also amongst those
pious people who were granted the privilege of seeing Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam whilst awake. His habit and practice
was that he would initiate and establish gatherings to recite
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam wherever he
went. Makkah, Madinah, Jerusalem, Egypt, Syria, Yemen etc. are
just some of the places where he established such gatherings. He
also established such a gathering at Al Azhar University in 797
A.H. He states that he was very keen to recite blessings right from
childhood. He further goes on to say that he would gather all the
local children, feed them, and then ask them to join him in reciting
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He states that
the majority of the day was spent in reciting blessings and he
would recite 10,000 blessings daily with great respect and
courtesy.
Shaikh Ahmad Zoori Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih used to recite 40,000
blessings each day. Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih himself
states that since he started remembering Allah Taala (Zikr of
Allah), and sending blessings in abundance, My heart has been
expanded. Whoever makes it their practice to always remember
Allah Taala, and send blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam; such a person will be blessed with success in both
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Saadatud Deen
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worlds. He states that in the world of Mysticism (Tareeqat), an
abundance of blessings is crucial, and it is through an abundance
of blessings that access to the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is obtained. Reciting blessings in great numbers grants
you the privilege of seeing the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam whilst awake.
Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states
about himself that he has seen Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
75 times whilst awake. 1
Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi Rehmatullahe Taala
Alaih writes in Madarejun Nabuwwah that, as a result of reciting a
great quantity of blessings, he was blessed with being able to
present himself in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
in the same manner that the Companions used to present
themselves. 2
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Meezaan e Kubra
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Summary of Afzalus Salawaat Page 144, Shifa-il-Quloob Pages 154-155, Aab e Kauthar
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Aab e Kauthar Page 186
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A HUGE ANGEL
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has created
an Angel whose arms stretch so wide that they encompass the
East and the West; its head is below the Throne of Allah Taala
and its feet are deep down in the earth. It has as many wings as
there are people on the earth. When any male or female from my
Ummah sends blessings on me, the Angel is ordered to dive into
the sea of light (Noor) that is below the Throne of Allah Taala.
Once he has dived in it and comes out and flaps his
wings, from each drop that falls off his wings, Allah Taala creates
an Angel. All these Angels beg for the forgiveness of the person
who recited the blessing until the Day of Judgement.
A wise person has stated that eating less safeguards the body,
committing less sins safeguards the soul, and the abundance of
blessings and salutations on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
safeguards faith (Imaan). 1
Hazrat Muaz bin Jabal Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has not granted
any Prophet the status and rank that He has gifted me, and I have
been granted distinction and superiority over the other Prophets.
My Ummah has been given a high rank also, in that they recite
blessings upon me. An Angel, named Mantoosh, has been
appointed to stay by my resting place. He is so huge that his head
is below the Throne of Allah Taala; his feet are deep down in the
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Makaashifatil Quloob Page 41, Maarejun Nabuwwah Page 305
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earth, he has eighty thousand arms, eighty thousand wings, and
under the wings he has eighty thousand locks of hair. Under each
lock of hair, he has a tongue with which he praises and glorifies
Allah Taala, and asks for the forgiveness of the person who
recites blessings on me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! The largest of the Angels will plead for
us to be forgiven. There is amazing grace and beneficence in
sending blessings. Very foolish is the person who is still too lazy
to recite blessings after knowing all this, therefore come, let us all
ask Allah Taala to give us the guidance to recite blessings in
abundance until our final breath, Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It does not take much time to recite blessings, and if we
recite them with a sincere heart, the innocent Angels supplicate for
our forgiveness; if the Angels ask for our forgiveness, Allah Taala
will undoubtedly forgive us. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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residents of the sixth heaven send six thousand blessings on this
person upon hearing this, and in reply to this, the population of
the seventh heaven recite seven thousand blessings on the person
concerned. After this Allah Taala states that The reward of all
these blessings will be granted to the individual who recited a
single blessing on My Beloved. Allah Taala then announces, All
his sins will be forgiven and this esteem and honour is due to
reciting blessings on My Beloved. 1
Recite blessings, Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina
Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa
Sallim.
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blessings that they recite, and on the Day of Judgement, the gift
that will be given by me to them is Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has promised in the
previous Hadith, that the reward for sending blessings is Paradise.
All believers have total faith in the promise of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and know that his promise will be fulfilled.
Therefore, recite blessings and obtain Paradise through the alms of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala guide us all
to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
MAY HE BE RUINED
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, May the person be
ruined in front of whom my name is mentioned, and he does not
send blessings on me. May the person be ruined who obtains the
month of Ramadhan but does not obtain his forgiveness. May the
person be ruined who finds his parents, or one of them, in old age
and he does not obtain Paradise (by serving them). 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is expressing his
displeasure in the above Hadith. He is showing which deeds make
him unhappy, and he states that May the person who hears my
name and does not send blessings on me be ruined. Allah o
Akbar!
We realise that whenever Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is mentioned we should send blessings on him.
Otherwise, just as the pleasure of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam will be rewarded with Paradise, the displeasure of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be punished with ruin.
May Allah Taala guide us to stay away from all those
things that displease Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, e.g. fall
short in the service of our parents, carelessness in the month of
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Maarejun Nabuwwah Page 300
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Tirmidhi, Mishkat Shareef
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Ramadhan, and laziness in reciting blessings when Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is mentioned. May Allah Taala guide us all
to please Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What can be greater than the privilege of seeing Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? However, Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam has mentioned three groups of unfortunate people
who, due to their lack of deeds, will be deprived of seeing him.
What greater gift can there be for a slave than to see his Master?
We should refrain from committing any act which deprives us of
the honour of seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
especially being disobedient to parents, abandoning his Sunnahs,
and not reciting blessings when we hear the blessed name of
Sayyedina Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
May Allah Taala save us from the three sins mentioned
above and make us obedient to our parents and make us punctual
in following the Sunnahs, Aameen. May Allah Taala guide us all
to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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1. To stand and urinate. This is the way of the enemies of Islam
and this will lead to darkness. Therefore stay away from this
deplorable act.
2. To dust yourself down before completing prayers. Many
people perform prayers in such a place where there is dust
and dirt. When a person prostrates, the dirt sticks to his
forehead and he begins to wipe it off. Little does he know how
much Allah Taala loves the dust and dirt that is on the
forehead from performing prostration. If you must wipe it off,
then wipe it off after you have finished the prayer. If we wipe
it off before completing prayers, then we have been cruel on
ourselves.
3. To hear the call for prayer (Adhaan) and not go for prayer.
This is very common nowadays that people listen to the call
for prayer, but do not pay any attention to it. Such people are
committing cruelty on themselves.
4. To hear the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
not recite blessings on him. For heavens sake, do not be lazy
and whenever you hear the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, always recite blessings on him.
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IN THE FIRE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who does
not send blessings upon me when I am mentioned in his presence,
is in the fire.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! May Allah Taala save us all from the fire and give us
the guidance to recite blessings upon hearing the name of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
HE IS PATHETIC
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who does
not send blessings upon me when I am mentioned in his presence
is pathetic and wretched.
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must ensure that we save ourselves from upsetting or
disappointing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam by reciting
blessings as soon as we hear his blessed name. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen
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Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 328
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Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyidus Saaadaat Page 58
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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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Allah Taala said, O Moosa, do you desire that I become as close
to you as your words are to your tongue, as close as your thoughts
are to your heart, as close as your soul is to your body, and as
close as your sight is to your eyes? Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam
said, O my Lord! Yes, that is what I want. Allah Taala stated,
Recite blessings in abundance upon Muhammad Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and you will obtain this relationship.
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pilgrimage and did not have the strength for Jihad were
disheartened and upset. Allah Taala revealed to His Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that the person who recites blessings on
you will be rewarded the equivalent of four hundred pilgrimages.
This has been reported by Abu Hafas bin Abdul Majeeb Saayshee
in Majaalis ul Makkiyah. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The grace and favours of our Lord upon us are too
numerous to comprehend. If we are unable to perform pilgrimage
and Jihad due to poverty or weakness, and are unable to obtain
the reward of four hundred pilgrimages, even then Allah Taala
does not deprive us of the reward. Rather, He states that, O you
who are in search of rewards! Recite blessings on My Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and fill your laps with the reward of four
hundred pilgrimages. Subhan Allah! My Lord is undoubtedly
Merciful. May Allah Taala guide us to constantly recite blessings,
Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 305, Nuzhatul Majaalis Vol 2 Page 314
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Nuzhatul Majaalis Vol .2 Page 409
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with the recitation of the blessings and earn forgiveness. May
Allah Taala guide us to recite blessings, Aameen.
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Beloved of Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam! I have great love for you
and recite blessings on you.
He had not finished this proclamation yet when suddenly,
a bird came from the sky and stroked half of the persons face with
its wing. Immediately, his face became radiant and bright and a
beautiful scent filled the area, and he left the world whilst reciting
the proclamation of faith (Kalimah). Once they had bathed and
shrouded him and took him towards his grave, a voice was heard
saying, We have provided for this person even before he is
placed into his grave and the blessings that he used to recite on
My Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam have taken him out of his
grave and placed him in Paradise.
Upon hearing this, the people were amazed and when
night fell, someone saw that he was walking between the earth
and the heavens and was reciting, Undoubtedly, Allah and His
Angels send blessings on the Prophet, the Communicator of
Unseen News, O you who believe! send upon him blessings and
salute him fully well in abundance. 1
Your Blessed Name O Beloved
Helped At All Times In All Difficulties
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Have you seen the benefits and advantages of sending blessings
on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam constantly, and how much
help it provided at the time of death? Let us ask Allah Taala to
grant us all the ability to recite Kalimah at the time of death, and
give us the opportunity to see his Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Durratun Naasiheen Page 172
106
replied, Dont ask! I have had to go through many frightening
stages. The questioning of the Angels in the grave was very
difficult for me. I thought to myself that maybe I did not die with
faith. I heard a voice saying This difficulty is because you kept
your tongue idle in the world. When the Angels of punishment
were approaching, a very handsome, attractive person who was
beautifully fragranced came between the Angels and me. At that
moment, I was reminded about the love for faith that I had and I
said May Allah Taala have mercy on you, who are you? The
person replied, I am the person that has been created from the
blessings that you used to send upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and I have been ordered to be your helper during this
difficult and frightening time. 1
1
Jazbul Quloob Page 226, Nuzhatul Majaalis Vol 2 Page 419
107
on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and continue doing so
until you fall asleep.
The lady did as she was told. She saw that her daughter
was in pain and was being punished. She was dressed in clothing
of coal, her hands were tied, and her feet were shackled with
chains of fire. When she awoke, she went to Hazrat Khwaja Hasan
Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih and relayed the whole dream to him.
He said, Offer some charity, it is possible that Allah Taala may
forgive her. That night, when Hazrat Khwaja Hasan Basri
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih went to sleep, he saw a beautiful girl sitting
on a throne in his dream. She had a crown of light on her head
and she said, O Hasan, do you know me? Hazrat Khwaja Hasan
Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih replied, No, I do not know you. The
girl said, I am the daughter of the lady who came to you and
whom you instructed to recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam.
Khwaja Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih said to her,
Your mother had told me that you were in great difficulty and
pain, completely the opposite of what I am seeing. The young
lady said, She told you the truth, I was in that state. 70,000 of us
were being punished in the manner that my mother had told you.
A pious person passed by the graveyard where we all were and he
recited blessings once on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
he presented the reward of that to the people who were the
inhabitants of the graveyard. Allah Taala accepted it and forgave
all of us through the blessing of that pious person, removed our
punishment and gave me the status that you now see me in.
Imam Qurtubi has narrated this in his book in different words. 1
1
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 71, Summary of Roohul Bayaan, Vol 11 Page 181
108
tidings of receiving the intercession of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There are glorious benefits of reciting blessings as we
have just seen. A person recites blessings on the earth and Allah
Taala forgives those people who are under the earth and have
passed away as a result of that blessing. Therefore, we should
always recite blessings at the graveyard. The Lord who shows so
much Kindness and Grace to those who have passed away will
also show equal Kindness to those who are living. May Allah
Taala forgive all those Muslims who have passed away and all
those who are alive and may He guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Dalaa il Khairaat Page 9, Aab e Kauthar Page 25
109
of his house and said, Last night I was shown an amazing dream.
I saw a person from my Ummah crossing the bridge (Pul Siraat)
and he was shaking. He was proceeding with great difficulty
when suddenly those blessings that he had sent upon me during
his lifetime arrived, took him by the hand, and helped him across
the bridge. 1
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! There is no road or path that is more
difficult than the bridge that has to be crossed to get into Paradise.
The blessings that are recited upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam will become a means of peace and safety at that time. For
Allahs Sake! Make it a habit to recite blessings. When these
blessings are a means to peace and safety in the hereafter, they are
definitely a means to obtain those things in this world too. May
Allah Taala guide us to constantly recite blessings and to make
these blessings a means for peace, contentment and tranquillity in
this world and the hereafter, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Mutaalia al Misraat Page 124
2
Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 307
110
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Maarejun Nabuwwah, Page 302, Tafseer Zia ul Quran Page 926
112
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
SINS DESTROYED
Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that reciting
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam destroys sins
more than cold water destroys fire. Reciting blessings upon Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is better than freeing slaves. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The punishment for committing sins is being burned in
the fire of Hell. Are we not sinners? Do we not have the marks of
sins all over us? Our whole book of deeds is dark with small and
large sins. If Allah Taala captures us in this state, can you imagine
the devastating result? Therefore let us cool the fire of sins with
His Mercy and Favour, in other words, recite blessings and obtain
the reward of freeing slaves. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
AN ANGELS FORGIVENESS
One day, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and said, I have seen an amazing thing today.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked him what he had seen.
He replied, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, today I was
passing by Mount Kaaf and I heard someone wailing and crying. I
went towards the sound and I saw an Angel who I have seen
many times before today in the heavens, and who used to sit with
great respect and grandeur on a throne of light. Seventy thousand
Angels would stand before him in his service and would always
surround him. When this Angel would breathe, Allah Taala
would create an Angel with each breath that he would take.
Today, I saw him on Mount Kaaf with his head lowered,
upset, sad, and crying. I asked him the reason for this and he
replied, On the Night of Ascension (Meraj), I was sat on my
1
Shifa Shareef Page 448
113
throne and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam passed by my
throne. I did not bother to show respect and honour to Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam at that time. Allah Taala did not like
this pride of mine and therefore He has condemned me to this
place. I have been banished from the heavens and been displaced
to this dirt. O Jibreel, please intercede on my behalf, obtain
forgiveness for my sin from the court of Allah Taala so that I can
return to my previous position.
Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam said, Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I humbly and meekly requested his
forgiveness in the Court of Allah Taala, and Allah Taala said, O
Jibreel, tell this Angel that if he wants to obtain any favour or
forgiveness, recite blessings on My Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
so that he can be returned to his previous position and status.
Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam continued on and said Yaa
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, as soon as he heard this, he
began reciting blessings upon you. As he was reciting, I saw that
his wings re-appeared and he was raised off the dirt and lifted up
to the heavens, and was blessed with his previous position and
station. The reality is that it is the blessings that are recited upon
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that are the means to
forgiveness and a lofty exalted status. 1
1
Maarejun Nabuwwah, Vol.1, Page 317
114
reciting blessings. As a result of this, he was returned to his
original position. O slaves of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam!
We have all lost and forgotten what we had. If we want to return
to greatness, we must strengthen our ties with Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and recite blessings constantly. The Lord
will shower His Favours on us and return us to former glories.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
2
Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 304
116
hypocrisy from this day, he has been given freedom from the fire
of Hell and, on the Day of Judgement, he will be raised with the
group of martyrs. 1
Therefore, we should recite blessings so that with the
grace of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we are raised with
martyrs on the Day of Judgement. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
FREEDOM FROM BAD DEEDS
A person saw a man with a repulsive face in the jungle and asked
him, Who are you? He replied, I am your bad deeds. The
person asked, Is there any method of obtaining freedom from
you? The one with the revolting face replied, Recite blessings on
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Freedom from bad deeds is achieved through reciting
blessings. Therefore, sacrifice some time each day and gain
freedom from bad deeds. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Shifa ul Quloob
2
Makashifat il Quloob Page 80
3
Masnad Imam Ahmad, Reference from Shifa ul Quloob Page 190
117
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The intense heat of the sun on the earth makes a person
extremely thirsty, and the heat of the hereafter will be much more
extreme. Allahu Akbar! Whether a person is a Prophet or a Friend
of Allah Taala, everyone will need Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam on that day.
Allah Taala told Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam the only way to
avoid that powerful heat and severe thirst is to recite blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He is not only our
Prophet, rather he is also the Prophet of the Prophets, and the
blessings that are recited will be of benefit to all. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Nuzhatul Majaalis Vol 2 Page 403
118
after he had passed away and asked him, How did Allah Taala
treat you? He replied, Allah Taala forgave me. He was asked,
On the basis of what good deed were you forgiven? Abu Asma
bin Nooh bin Maryam replied, Whenever I would quote any
Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I would always
recite a blessing after it. Allah Taala forgave me on the basis of
that deed. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Sometimes, due to embarrassment or due to laziness, we
are very miserly with reciting blessings. Remember, on the Day of
Judgement, favour upon favour will be showered on us through
these blessings that we recite. Those who desire forgiveness
should never feel embarrassed, rather, whenever the name of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is mentioned we should recite
blessings immediately.
SEEN IN A DREAM
A person called Matah was a great sinner and always gave in to
and followed his desires. After he passed away, a pious Sufi saw
him in his dream and asked him how he was. The person replied,
Allah Taala has forgiven me. He was asked what basis he had
been forgiven on, and he answered, I was at the gathering of a
scholar and the scholar recited a complete Hadith with the chain
1
Maarejun Nabuwwah
2
Roohul Bayaan Vol 1 Page 206
119
of narrators. The scholar recited blessings upon Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam out loud, and when the people in the
gathering heard it, they all recited blessings loudly too. Allah
Taala forgave all the people in the gathering through the grace of
that blessing. 1
1
Qawlul Badee, Reference from Aab e Kauthar Page 222
2
Nuzhatul Majaalis Vol 2 Page 419
3
Shifa ul Quloob Page 353
120
WILL CONTINUE RECEIVING REWARDS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has mentioned in a Hadith
that, The person who takes my name and writes blessings on me
in a book, will continue to receive rewards as long as the blessing
is in that book. 1
1
Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 193, Kitab Ash Shifa Page 442, Naseem ur Riyaadh
2
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 98
121
Hazrat Abdullah bin Saalih Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states, I saw a
scholar in my dream and asked him how Allah Taala had treated
him. The scholar replied, Allah Taala has forgiven me. I asked
him what basis he had been forgiven on. The scholar replied, In
my writings, whenever I would write the name of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I would always make sure that I wrote
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. It is because of this action that Allah
Taala forgave me. 1 May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
A WRITERS FORGIVENESS
There was a person in Kufa (a city in Iraq) who was a calligrapher
and used to write books. One of his habits was that when he was
printing any book that was written by others, any time he would
1
Sharh ul Sadoor
2
Qawlul Badee, Reference from Maaarif Isme Muhammad Page 383
122
see the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he would add
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and would recite the blessing with
his lips. After he died, people saw him in their dreams and asked
him how Allah Taala had treated him. He replied that Allah
Taala had forgiven him, and the only reason he had been forgiven
was that he used to write Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and that he
never failed or forgot to do this. 1 May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
HAND BECAME ROTTEN
It is reported that because of laziness, a person would not write
blessings with the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
His hand became diseased, decayed and rotted.
1
Maarejun Nabuwwah, Vol 1 Page 321
2
Kimyaa e Saaadat Page 219, Jazbul Quloob Page 274
3
Saaadat ud Daarain Page 131
123
One person only used to write the blessing in short and before he
died, his tongue was cut off. 1
THIS IS DISLIKED
It is reported in Roohul Bayaan that to abbreviate the blessing or
to shorten the blessing and only have a single letter or a couple of
letters and to signify its meaning towards Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam is abominable (Makrooh).
DO NOT BE ANNOYED
1
Saaadat ud Daarain Page 131, Reference from Aab e Kauthar Page 248
2
Roohul Bayaan Vol 1 Page 193
124
Hafiz Ibn Salaah states that you should not be annoyed or
displeased about having to constantly write blessings with the
name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam because writing
blessings is very much liked and rewarded. He further continues
and states that do not be like the lazy, ignorant people and shorten
the blessing. They shorten the full blessing and only write a
couple of letters. The saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
should be enough for all of us and that is, Angels supplicate for
the forgiveness of the person who writes a blessing upon me in a
book for as long as that blessing is in the book. 1
1
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 54
2
Shifa ul Quloob Page 326
3
Jazbul Quloob Page 276
125
HOW WILL SUPPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED?
Commander of the Faithful, Hazrat Umar bin Khattab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu states that, Supplications remain suspended between
the earth and the heavens, they will not rise to the heavens until
you recite blessings on your Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 1
O PERFORMER OF PRAYERASK!
Hazrat Fazala bin Abeed Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that,
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was present and a person
came and performed prayer (Salaah). Then he said, O Allah,
forgive me and have mercy on me. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
1
Miratul Manajeeh Vol.2 Page 108, Mishkaat Shareef
2
Reference from Mutalia al Masraat Page 102
3
Tirmidhi Shareef
126
Wasallam said, You have been hasty. When you sit after
performing prayers, first of all praise Allah Taala as He deserves
to be praised, then send blessings upon me, and then supplicate.
He further reports that, Another person came and after he had
performed prayers, he praised Allah Taala and sent blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, O performer of prayer, ask and it will be
accepted. 1
We realise from this Hadith that no supplication (Dua) is
accepted without praising Allah Taala and sending blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, these two things are the
conditions for all supplications to be accepted.
WINGS OF SUPPLICATIONS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Supplications ascend
towards the heavens, those supplications that have the wings of
blessings (Durood) attached to them will reach the court of Allah
Taala. 2
1
Mishkaat Shareef
2
Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 13 Page 333
3
Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 199
127
Taala. Our other deeds may or may not be accepted, but reciting
blessings is accepted in all conditions and at all times. Qazi Ayaaz
has stated in Kitaab Ash Shifa that, The supplication that is
made in between blessings is never rejected. 1
HOW SHOULD BLESSINGS BE RECITED?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam stated, When you recite
blessings, recite them in a beautiful and elegant manner because
your names, your fathers names, and the names of your families
and tribes are presented to me. Beautiful and elegant means to
drown ourselves in love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
when we recite blessings. 2
1
Shifa ul Quloob Page 116
2
Roohul Bayaan, Vol 11 Page 181
3
Durrah an Naasiheen Page 68
128
RASOOL ALLAH PRESENT IN THE HEART
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Hujjatul Islam, Hazrat Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states
that when we are sitting in prayer reciting Tashahhud, when we
get to Assalamo Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi, ensure that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is present in our heart and keep his rank
and honour in mind and respectfully say Peace and blessings be
on you O Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, this worthless
slave is presenting greetings of respect. Say this with the tongue
and have firm belief in our heart that this greeting is being
presented in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
he will reply to this greeting of ours according to his high status
and rank. 1
Certain great scholars have stated that sending blessings
with devotion are a means of closeness to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and a means to have supplications accepted. If a
person recites blessings with the intention of obtaining nearness
and proximity, he is granted closeness to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, just as closeness to the moon grants closeness to the
sun, as the moon reflects the rays of the sun. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
1
Reference from Seerat Zia un Nabi Vol 4 Page 924
129
rather, always think that through these blessings, we will be
rewarded and have mercy shown to us. 1
1
Summary of Roohul Bayaan Vol 11
2
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 150
130
it is respectful and should be done even if it is in compulsory
(Fardh) prayers. 1
1
Afzalus Salawaat Page 73
2
Shifa ul Quloob Page 100
3
Seerat Zia un Nabi Vol 5 Page 925
4
Jazbul Quloob
5
Afzalus Salawaat Page 14
131
worships, then ponder the fact that Allah Taala ordered us to
perform the other forms of worship (e.g. Prayer, Charity, Fasting),
but when it comes to blessings, He states that He Himself sends
blessings, then orders His Angels to send blessings, then orders all
those with faith to send blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. 1
1
Mutalial Misr Page 78
2
Afzalus Salawaat Page 32
132
hear his own praises. One who has someone that is beloved
prefers to listen to the praise of the beloved rather than his own
praise. 1
A PERFECT SPIRITUAL GUIDE
Shaikh Imam Ali Muttaqi has reported, on the words of Shaikh
Muddin Moosa Sufi in Hakim ul Kabeer, that when you find a
perfect spiritual guide, the way to find closeness to Allah Taala is
to act upon the laws of Islam (Shariah) and constantly recite
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Reciting
blessings will make your exterior bright with a great light and you
will receive favours and graces direct from Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. 2
SHORTEST ROUTE
Hazrat Allama Yusuf Nibhaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih, states that
the shortest path to reach the Court of Allah Taala is reciting
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The person
who does not recite blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and wants to enter the Court of Allah Taala, will find that
the lack of blessings will not allow the veil to be lifted, thus he will
be unable to enter the Court of Allah Taala. 4
1
Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 326
2
Jazbul Quloob Page 26
3
Shifa ul Quloob Page 200
4
Afzalus Salawaat Page 41
133
the words Wa Aalihi Wa Ashaabihi is an ocean that has no
shore. People of faith can dive into this sea of mercy and fill their
laps with pearls and treasures. The deeper they go into this sea of
mercy, the more spiritual treasures they will obtain. 1 May Allah
Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
AN INCIDENT
Abu Zaid Muhaqqiq Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih narrates an incident
from Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih that one
night, he saw Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in his dream
and asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, what state
are Imam Ghazali, Bu Ali Seena, and Ibn Khateeb in? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Listen! Ibn Khateeb is being
punished, and Bu Ali Seena is in difficulty. These people were
searching for closeness to Allah Taala without me. No one is able
to reach that destination without my intercession Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam praised Imam Ghazali tremendously. This
incident is explained in detail in Majlil Asraar and Qurtubi has
also reported it in his book Sharh e Daleel. 2
1
Shifa ul Quloob Page 357
2
Shifa ul Quloob Page 201
3
Saaadatud Daarain, Reference from Aab e Kauthar Page 28
134
from Khizr and Hazrat Ilyas Alaihimus Salaam, they used to say that
they heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam say, The person
who recites Sallallaho Alaa Muhammad, people will make that
person their friend, even if they hate him. By Allah! People will
not make that person their friend until Allah Taala makes him His
friend and we heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam say on
the pulpit, The person who recites Sallallaho Alaa Muhammad has
opened seventy Doors of Mercy for himself. 1
1
Afzalus Salawaat Page 80
2
Jazbul Quloob Page 268
135
SAVED FROM DISASTER
It is reported in Shifa ul Asqaam that Hazrat Naakahaani
narrates an incident in his book Fajr e Muneer on the authority
of Shaikh Abu Moosa Zareer Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih.
The Shaikh says, We were on a ship with a large group of
people, when suddenly, a great gust of wind and ominous
looking, huge, dark, storm clouds appeared. The storm tossed the
ship back and forth. The boatmen announced that it would be
very difficult to survive this storm. The people on the ship started
wailing and crying and everyone prepared for death. At that
moment, I fell asleep, and was blessed with seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in my dream who told me, O Abu Moosa,
tell the people on the ship to recite the following blessing one
thousand times and you will all be saved.
I woke up and told everyone and they all began reciting
the blessing. We had only completed three hundred when the
winds stopped and the ship reached the shore safely.
Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Muhammadiw Wasallim Salaatan Tunajjeena Bihaa Min
Jameeil Ahwaali Wal Aafaati Wa Taqdee Lanaa Bihaa Jameeal
Haajaati Wa Tutahhiroona Bihaa Min Jameeis Sayyi Aati Wa
Tar Faoona Bihaa Indaka Alad Darajaati Wa Tuballi Ghoonaa
Bihaa Aqsal Ghaayaati Min Jameeil Khayraati Fil Hayaati Wa
Badal Mamaat. 1
AN INSPIRING INCIDENT
Imam Tibraani has quoted an inspiring and touching incident
which is reported by the famous companion, Hazrat Zaid bin
Thaabit Radiallaho Taala Anhu. He narrates that, One morning we
left our homes and went with Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
When we got to a crossroad in Madinah, we saw that a villager
was walking with his camels nose string held tightly. When he
1
Roohul Bayaan Page 213 & Maarejun Nabuwwah, Vol.1, Page 332
136
got close to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam he said, Peace,
mercy and blessings be upon you O Prophet. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied to his greeting.
At that moment a person came running, stood in front of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and said, Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, this villager has stolen my camel and is
taking off with it. On hearing this, the camel let out a loud cry
and as soon as Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam heard that he
said, Get away from me, the camel is testifying that you are
lying. When he had left, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said
to the villager, When you were walking towards me, what were
you reciting? He replied, May my parents be sacrificed on you, I
was reciting the following:
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Tabqaa Minas
Salaati Shay
Allahumma Sallim Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Yabqaa
Minas Salaami Shay
Allahumma Baarik Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Tabqaa
Minal Barakati Shay
Allahummar Ham Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Tabqaa Minar
Rahmati Shay.
Upon hearing this Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I saw
that the Angels had come to collect the words that were coming
out of your mouth, and there were so many Angels that the whole
horizon was covered in Angels. 1
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
NEEDS FULFILLED
Imam Mustagfiri reports, on the authority of Hazrat Jaabir
Radiallaho Taala Anhu, that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
The person who recites one hundred blessings upon me each day
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and night will have one hundred of their needs fulfilled. Thirty
needs of this world and the rest in the hereafter. 1
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.
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Fazail e Durood Page 81 & Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 301
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Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, tell me about the
rewards of reciting this blessing? The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, If all the oceans in the world became ink, all
the trees in the world became pens, all the Angels became writers,
the oceans would dry up, the pens would break, but the reward of
this blessing would not be fully written yet. 1 May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
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thousand dirhams extra as a gift. The people in his court were
shocked and said, This person has said an unbelievable thing, yet
you confirmed it. We are with you constantly, you have never
recited this many blessings and it is not possible for someone to
recite that many blessings in a night.
Sultan Mahmood said, You are correct, but I have heard
scholars say that whoever recites the following blessing one time,
it is as though he has recited ten thousand blessings. I recite that
blessing three times in the early part of the night, and then I recite
it three more times in the latter part of the night. In this way, I
assumed I was reciting sixty thousand blessings each night. When
this person gave me the message from Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, I have received confirmation of that blessing and the
words of the scholars have been proven correct. That blessing is as
follows: Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadim
Makhtalafal Malwaani Wa Taaaqabal Asraani Wa Karral Jadee
Daani Was Taqbalal Furqadaani Wa Balaga Roohahu Wa
Arwaaha Ahli Baytihee Minnat Tahiy Yatu Was Salaamu Wa
Baaraka Wa Sallam Alaihi Katheeraa. 1
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There is no doubt that the blessings which are found in the
Ahadith are the best ones to recite, simply because they were
taught by the blessed tongue of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. Some scholars have stated that the best blessing is the
blessing that is recited in prayer (Salaah) after Attahhiyaat. This
blessing has been mentioned in many Ahadith with various
details. It is sufficient for all needs, and is the most famous of
blessings. It is as follows:
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Muhammadin Kamaa Sallayta Alaa Ibraaheema Wa Alaa Aali
Ibraaheema Innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma Baarik Alaa
Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Baarakta
Alaa Ibraaheema Wa Alaa Aali Ibraaheema Innaka Hameedum
Majeed.
This blessing has been mentioned in different words in
many narrations and they have been compiled together by Imam
Noowi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih, as they were all taught by Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Therefore, those blessings should
also be recited as they are the words that have emanated from the
blessed tongue of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadin Abdika Wa
Rasoolikan Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Alaa Aali Muhammadiw
Wa Azwaa Jihee Ummahaatil Mumineena Wa Dhurriy
Yatihee Wa Ahli Baytihee Kamaa Sallayta Alaa Ibraaheema
Wa Alaa Aali Ibraaheema Fil Aalameena Innaka Hameedum
Majeed.
Allahumma Baarik Alaa Muhammadin Abdika Wa
Rasoolikan Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Alaa Aali Muhammadiw
Wa Azwaa Jihee Ummahaatil Mumineena Wa Dhurriy
Yatihee Wa Ahli Baytihee Kamaa Baarakta Alaa Ibraaheema
Wa Alaa Aali Ibraaheema Fil Aalameena Innaka Hameedum
Majeeduw Wa Kamaa Yaleequ Bi Azmatihi Wa Sharafihee
Wa Kamaa Lihee Wa Ridaaka Anhu Wa Kamaa Tuhibbu Wa
Tardaa Lahu Adada Malumaatika Wa Midaada Kali
Maatika Wa Ridaa Nafsaati Wa Zinata Arshika Afdala
Salaataw Wa Akmalahaa Wa Atammahaa Kullamaa
Dhakarakadh Dhaakiroona Wa Ghafala An Dhikrikal
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Ghaafiluna Wa Sallim Tasleeman Kadhaalika Wa Alaynaa
Maahum. 1
NECESSARY GUIDANCE
It is better that along with the blessings (Salaat), you also recite
salutations (Salaam), especially when the verse is recited from the
Quran that orders us to recite blessings and salutations. Hazrat
Ibrahim Nasfee Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states, I saw Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in my dream and felt that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was upset with me. I hurriedly presented
my hand and kissed the blessed hand of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and said Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I
am amongst those who is spreading the Ahadith, I am from the
Ahle Sunnah, and I am a traveller. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam smiled and said, When you recite blessings upon me,
why do you not recite salutations? Hazrat Ibrahim Nasfee
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states, After this I made it my habit to
always write salutations along with the blessings, which is:
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
DUROOD E RAZVIA
Sallallaho Alan Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Aalihi
Sallallaho Alayhi Wasallam
Salaataw Wa Salaaman Alayka Yaa Rasool Allah.
(Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam)
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Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
who respects him more than the world and
everything in it, who stays away from those who try and belittle
his rank and respect, stays away from those who try to stop his
remembrance, and is disgusted with the enemies of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam with his heart, such a person will have
three thousand favours bestowed on him when he recites this
blessing. Some of the other benefits are as follows:
He will have two thousand salutations bestowed on him.
Five thousand rewards will be entered into his book of deeds.
Five thousand of his sins will be wiped away.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will shake his hand on the
Day of Judgement.
On his forehead will be written that he is not a hypocrite.
It will be written on his forehead that he is free from the fire of
Hell.
Allah Taala will keep him with the Martyrs on the Day of
Judgement.
He will receive increased wealth.
His children and their children and their children will be
blessed.
He will be victorious over his enemies.
Love for him will be put into peoples hearts.
He will be blessed with seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in his dream.
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This permission for reciting Durood e Razvia will be placed in the
hearts of all people provided they stay away from misguided sects
and misguided people.
The people who know about this should ensure that they make
their family, friends, acquaintances, and people who pray Juma
prayers aware of it, so that there can be a substantial gathering of
people to recite the blessing because the reward is multiplied by
ten times for each extra person that is part of the gathering. The
person who organises this or makes people aware of this will
receive the reward of everyone multiplied by ten times, and the
reward of the rest will not be reduced.
Understand it this way that ten people get together and recite it
one time each. Each person will receive the reward for reciting it
one thousand times. The person who brought everyone together
receives ten times more than everyone else and therefore receives
ten thousand rewards. May Allah Taala guide us all to perform
this, Aameen.
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your difficulties. He woke up, recited this Durood and the
difficulties were removed.
Many of our noble predecessors in Islam would recite this
blessing during difficulties. Allama Syed Ibn Aabideen has quoted
the proofs and details of this in his Fatawa e Shaami. 1
DUROOD E KAMAALIYAH
Allahumma Salli Wa Sallim Wa Baarik Alaa Sayyedina
Muhammadinin Nabiyyil Kaamili Wa Alaa Aalihee Kamaa Laa
Nihaayata Li Kamaa Lika Wa Adada Kamaa Lihee. 2
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DUROOD E SAAADAH
Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadin Adada Maafee
Ilmil Laahi Salaatan Daa Imatam Bidawaami Mulkil Laah.
Translation: Oh Allah, send blessings upon our Master
Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the quantity that is in Your
knowledge, a blessing that is permanent, like the eternal dominion
of Allah Taala.
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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
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earth, otherwise this message of mercy will be limited to a few
countries, and that is a great injustice not only to the message, but
also to all those communities that are wandering in the darkness;
those people whose dark nights are crying out for a bright
message and are thirsty for a lantern of knowledge to reach them.
The communities that have already received this message
are also at risk from the dirt of carelessness covering the mirror
that is their heart. The heat of enthusiasm that they have can be
cooled and dampened very quickly by laziness and lethargy. To
ensure that this does not happen, it is essential that we sacrifice
our time and our lives, and share with people our religious
knowledge, wisdom, insight, spiritual guidance; anything that is
needed by the community. If we, as a community, do not fulfil this
important responsibility that we have been given, we will have to
respond to the reasons for these failures in the Court of our
Creator.
History is witness to the fact that as long as people were
ready for this sacrifice, it was forever spring in the beautiful
garden of Islam. As long as our Islamic schools were producing
Ghazali, Raazi, Saaadi, and Baizaawi, and our spiritual centres
were producing Rumi, Hajveri, Ajmeri, Zakariya, Multani, Shaikh
Sarhandi Radiallaho Taala Anhum Wa An Mashaa Ikhahum Wa Khalfaa
Ahum Wa Amthaa Lahum, producing personalities like this who were
a source of pride and pleasure; the darkness and injustice of
infidelity was continuously illuminated by the light of Islam, and
truth kept conquering the forts of falsehood. However, the current
era is so frightening that I do not have the strength to speak about
it, and you do not have the stamina to listen to it. O Allah, have
mercy on us, O dweller of Gumbad e Khazra Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, provide a cure. May Allah Taala guide us all to invite to
good and forbid from evil, Aameen.
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O my son! Establish prayer and bid doing good and forbid evil
and be patient over whatever befalls upon you. Undoubtedly,
these are affairs of determination. 1
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before attempting to teach and correct others. We should worry
about the consequences of our deeds along with worrying about
the benefits of the hereafter for everyone else. Usually our state is
such that we correct others, yet we forget about ourselves.
We learn from the verse that the person who goes around inviting
people to good and correcting them, but does not pay attention
towards himself, has very little sense. May Allah Taala, through
the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, guide us all to act
upon the teachings of the Quran, Aameen.
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love for each other, and display their love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam with their actions and deeds. They regard inviting
people towards good as their obligation, and ripping out all evil
from its roots and destroying it is their reason for living. They
want to see everyone as the embodiment of goodness, even if they
themselves have to overcome countless difficulties to achieve this,
because this was the desire of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
The happiness of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is all that
matters in the universe; it is the reason for living for those who
love Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and they are prepared to
sacrifice their lives if that is what it takes. Did Imam Hussein
Radiallaho Taala Anhu not sacrifice his whole household to ensure
that evil was stopped? Did he not give his life and display brightly
the difference between truth and falsehood? Alas! If only we
would follow in his footsteps, our lives would also be spent in
inviting to good and forbidding from evil.
Let us ask Allah Taala to give us the strength, guidance, and
wisdom to invite people to good and forbid them from evil,
through the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
EVIL THINGS
Allah Taala states in the Glorious Quran,
Whatever bad they did they did not prohibit one other among
themselves. Necessarily, they used to do evil things. 1
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in with that kind of chatting, we will be the same as the people
who are involved in this evil. May Allah Taala guide us all to act
upon the teachings of the Quran, Aameen.
If we look at society today, we see that most people are not even at
the level of the weakest faith. Is it not true that we do not even
consider evil to be evil anymore? Rather, it is a fact that when evil
is seen, most of us say, Its ok, it happens, no big deal.
MaazAllah! Or we say, Allah will forgive us. For Allahs sake,
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we should have some mercy on ourselves; and to safeguard our
faith, we should think of any evil as evil. May Allah Taala guide
us all to stop evil, safeguard ourselves from evil, invite to good,
and to do good ourselves, Aameen.
If the leader or king is committing evil acts, then the subjects will
also be involved in evil. If a person does not worry about the
injustices of a tyrant ruler, and goes to him to invite him to good
and forbid him from evil, it is evident what his punishment would
likely be. It is reported that for this, he would probably be killed,
but even if he is not killed, his sins will not be recorded for as long
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as he is alive. In other words, if he unwittingly commits a sin,
Allah Taala will forgive him.
MERCILESS RULER
The Companion of the Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Hazrat Abu
Dardaa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Keep inviting to good
and keep forbidding from evil. If you stop these things, then Allah
Taala will appoint such a ruler over you who will not respect
your elders, nor will he show any mercy to your children. Your
elders will complain of difficulties but they will not be heard, they
will ask for help but no one will help them, and they will ask for
forgiveness but they will not be forgiven. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Muslims all over the world are embroiled in difficulties,
it seems like they are caught in a whirlpool and cannot escape.
Lands and countries are being ruined, or wealth and children are
destroyed; in short, there is no place where Muslims are able to
live in peace. The only reason for this happening is that we cannot
remember why we were created and we have totally forgotten
why we came into this world. Even today, at this late stage, if we
start inviting to good and forbidding from evil, Allah Taala will
return us to our former and lost glories, and we will be able to live
our lives in peace and tranquillity. May Allah Taala guide us all
to order people to goodness, and forbid people from evil, Aameen.
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Hazrat Sayyedina Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The most supreme
martyr in my Ummah is the person who goes to a tyrant ruler,
orders him to do good, and forbids him from evil, and for this
reason, gets martyred. Such a martyrs position in Paradise will be
between Hazrat Sayyedina Hamzah and Hazrat Sayyedina Imam
Jafar Tayyar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is no simple task to go in front of a cruel and brutal
ruler and speak words of truth. Neither is it within the capabilities
of each and every person. This is the reason the reward for it is so
exalted. Pious bondmen of Allah Taala do not care about anyone
and never fear to speak the truth, and the lives of our pious
predecessors are witness to this. May Allah Taala give us all the
guidance to speak the truth, to hear the truth, and to support the
truth, Aameen.
COMPULSORY FOR A BELIEVER
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, All Prophets that came
in to the world had companions who lived their lives according to
the books of Allah Taala and the teachings of the Prophets
Alaihimus Salaam, and this system continued with all the Prophets.
After the generations of the Companions, people will come who
will speak very nicely from the pulpits but will commit evil deeds.
At that time, it is necessary for all believers, and it is their duty to
struggle against these people with their hands. If they are unable
to confront them with their hands, then they should do it with
their tongues. If they are unable to confront them with their
tongues, they have very weak faith. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise from the above Hadith that if one invites to
good, forbids from evil, but does not practice these himself and is
involved in sins and evil deeds, it is imperative upon us to reform
and correct him with whatever means necessary. If it is possible
with the hands, we should use our hands. If we are unable to use
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our hands, we should stop them with our tongues, because if a
propagator himself becomes a victim of immorality, the
population will also follow in his footsteps; the end result being
that society will be trapped in a cesspool of evil. If we are unable
to stop them with our hands or your tongues, we should at least
think of their actions as evil in our mind and heart, as this is the
weakest level of faith. We ask Allah Taala to look at us with Grace
and guide us to spread goodness and to eliminate evil, Aameen.
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The awe and admiration of Islam has left our hearts because we
have replaced it with love of this world. We are not receiving the
blessings of the Quran for we have forgotten our responsibility
and duty of inviting to good and forbidding from evil. We have
fallen in the Sight of Allah Taala, as our mouths and lips are
forever busy with cursing and swearing. For Allahs sake! We
must get rid of the above-mentioned three evils and shortcomings,
and attempt to make your futures brighter and better. May Allah
Taala guide us and bless us all, Aameen.
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supplications. If each and every Muslim would begin to fulfil this
right and responsibility, the Mercy of Allah Taala would look at
us with love and affection, would accept our supplications, and
would assist us with help from the hidden. May Allah Taala
guide us all to fulfil our duties and obey His commands, Aameen.
BECOME PATIENT
A pious person gave advice to his sons in the following manner.
When any of you wishes to invite others to goodness, you should
make your soul tolerant and patient; and have hope of receiving
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reward from Allah Taala, as the person who has faith and trust in
Allah Taala will never be embroiled in difficulties. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! At the time of inviting people to goodness, we should
never worry about what others may think or what they might say.
O guardians of the religion of truth! You will have to withstand
many difficulties on the path of teaching and propagating.
Sometimes fun will be made at the way in which you preach and
propagate; other times you may be insulted because you were not
able to act upon your own teachings fully. Therefore, instil in
yourself the ability to withstand all attacks and all insults, remain
steadfast and patient, and Allah Taala will protect you from all
difficulties and will shower you with the blessings of both worlds.
Beware! Do not let the insults or criticisms of people stop you
from inviting people towards goodness. Rather, endure the taunts
and continue doing this noble work, Allah Taala will bless you
and will give you success. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
PARADISE IS DECORATED
Hazrat Abu Dhar Ghaffari Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that Hazrat
Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Is there any Jihad other than fighting
against polytheists?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O Abu Bakr
Radiallaho Taala Anhu! There are certain warriors that live on Allah
Taalas earth who are more superior than martyrs; they walk and
travel on the earth, receive sustenance, Allah Taala expresses
pride amongst the Angels about them, and Paradise is decorated
for them as Umm e Salma Radiallaho Taala Anha was decorated for
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Hazrat Sayyedina Siddique
e Akbar Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked, Who are those people? The
King of the Worlds Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, They are those
who invite to good, forbid from evil, make friends for the sake of
Allah Taala, and make enemies for the sake of Allah Taala. 2
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OCEANANDDROP IN THE OCEAN
The Companion of the Cave, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho
Taala Anhu, narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
There is no community that does not commit sins and denies the
fact that Allah Taala will send punishment on them that will
embroil the whole community.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also said, All good deeds are
like a small drop in the sea compared to struggling in the path of
Allah Taala (Jihad). Other good deeds are like a tiny drop in a
great ocean compared to inviting to good and forbidding from
evil. 1
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will obtain freedom from these ruthless leaders. May Allah Taala
look at us with Grace and guide us all, Aameen.
SUPREME STRUGGLE
Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu states,
O People! Invite people to goodness, forbid them from evil, and
your lives will be peaceful and serene.
Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu states, Preaching and
propagating is the supreme struggle. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu has
shown us the method of obtaining a better, peaceful life. A
persons life will be peaceful when he worries about others; wants
them to be better off; invites towards and teaches them about
goodness; tries to remove the love of sins and evils from their
hearts; explains things to them nicely; then for all these reasons,
people will begin to love such a person and become attached to
him wholeheartedly.
They attempt to make all his work easier and help him in
any way they can. You will have seen that such people have great
respect in society and people consider it an honour to be able to
serve them in any way they can. The only condition is that the
work is done sincerely and genuinely. May Allah Taala give us all
the guidance to fulfil our responsibility in terms of preaching
eloquently and beautifully, Aameen.
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the fair maidens, she will say, Do you remember the day when
you invited people to good and forbid them from evil? Another
one will say, Do you remember the place where you forbade
from evil and invited to good? 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala has reserved a great, exalted position for
those that invite to good; a palace more exalted than the palaces of
martyrs. Subhan Allah! The words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam are true, and in return for preaching goodness, the reward
will not only be Paradise, but will be a dignified and honoured
position in Paradise.
All the promises made by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
certainly be fulfilled. When this is the reward for inviting to good
that will be granted in Paradise, Allah Taala will also grant
reward for it in this world. Invite to good, act upon good, dislike
evil, and prevent others from doing evil deeds and you will be
blessed with the treasures of both worlds by Allah Taala, Insha
Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all to act upon this, Aameen.
KEYS OF GOODNESS
Hazrat Sahal bin Saad Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, There are treasures of
goodness, and there are keys to the treasures. Good news is for
that person whom Allah Taala has made the key for opening the
treasures of goodness and locking the vices of evil. Destruction is
for the person whom Allah Taala has made the key for opening
evils and locking goodness. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! From the above Hadith, we realise that if a person is
inviting to goodness, he is opening the treasures of happiness and
goodness. If he forbids from evil, it means Allah Taala has made
him the key to lock up evil. When Allah Taala has made us the
keys to open up the treasures of goodness, let us open them up
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and lock up evils. May Allah Taala give us all the guidance to do
this always, Aameen.
EQUAL REWARD
Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who invites
others towards goodness receives the same reward as those who
follow his teachings, without the reward of those who follow
being reduced. The one who invites towards evil has sins written
equal to all those that act upon that evil, without their sins being
reduced at all. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Do you see how much reward there is for inviting to
goodness? Allah u Akbar! If someone keeps acting upon your
advice, tells others about the message you gave, as long as they act
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Muslim Shareef
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upon your teachings, you will be rewarded as much as all of them
by Allah Taala.
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Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah
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Tirmidhi Shareef
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Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Avoid sitting in the
lanes and paths. The Companions said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, sometimes it is necessary for us to have a gathering
to discuss certain things. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
replied, If you must assemble a gathering, then fulfil the rights of
the paths. The Companions asked, O Beloved of Allah Taala,
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, what are the rights of the paths? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam answered, Keep your gaze lowered,
avoid causing difficulties to others, reply to the greetings, and
invite to good and forbid from evil. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Wherever we look today, whether it is on the streets,
outside schools, in colleges, or in the market places, we see groups
of youths everywhere; hanging out together, harassing ladies,
causing disturbances and being a nuisance. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam has given responsibilities to those who are out and
about on the streets and roads. They are that gazes must be kept
lowered, no one must be harassed, if someone greets you, reply to
them, invite to good and forbid from evil; these are the rights of
the paths and roads. May Allah Taala guide us all to understand
these responsibilities and act upon them, Aameen.
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Bukhari Shareef
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Tirmidhi Shareef
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stated that a Muslim is the mirror of his fellow Muslim. If dirt or
grime gets on the mirror, we clean it right away so that we can see
our faces clearly in the mirror. In the same way, if you see any
shortcomings in a Muslim, try and get rid of them from him just as
you would get rid of any shortcomings in the mirror.
May Allah Taala guide us all to be better Muslims and to
help each other become better Muslims, Aameen.
PUNISHMENT TO ALL
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Due to the presence of
certain special people, Allah Taala does not punish everyone.
However, if there are evil things being done there, and they have
the ability to forbid them but do not, then Allah Taala will punish
everyone. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! In many places today, even though we have the ability
to stop evil, we do not stop or forbid it. The only reason we do not
stop it is that we fear our ties with people will suffer or be broken.
Beware! According to the words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, when the punishment of Allah Taala arrives, it will not
only punish the sinners, it will also punish those pious people
who did not attempt to stop the evil even though they had the
ability and strength to do so. Therefore, if we want to save
ourselves from the punishment of Allah Taala, we must struggle
and strive to stop and forbid evil to the best of our ability. May
Allah Taala save us all from punishment and guide us all to stop
others from committing evil, Aameen.
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because they disobeyed, transgressed and exceeded the limits.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, By Allah! Either you
order people to good, forbid them from evil, stop injustices by
tyrants and bring them back to the truth, otherwise, Allah Taala
will make all your hearts the same and you will all be cursed just
like all these were cursed. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should always stop people from committing evil
deeds. If they do not listen to our advice, we must not give up.
Rather, we should keep explaining and try to make them see
sense. If, after all our best efforts, they still do not reform, we
should avoid their gatherings and their company; otherwise our
hearts will become forgetful like theirs, and we will be guilty of
earning the displeasure of Allah Taala, may Allah Taala protect
us. May Allah Taala always be pleased with us and may He
guide us to do deeds that always earn His Pleasure, Aameen.
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Abu Dawood
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Baihiqi
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family members from the fire 1 May Allah Taala guide us to
fulfil our responsibilities properly and diligently, Aameen.
Let us look at the qualities and virtues that are needed in the
character and life of an envoy of the religion; qualities which will
improve and illuminate his life in such a way that upon seeing
him and spending time with him, love for and obedience of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be born in the hearts of others.
SINCERITY
To be sincere means that every step we take must be for the
Pleasure of Allah Taala and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
The heart should be pure of seeking fame, wanting respect, power,
or wanting a title before our name. Allah Taala says in the Holy
Quran,
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Surah Tahreem Verse 6 Kanzul Iman
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...And Allah and His Messenger had greater right, that they
should please him... 1
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Surah Tauba Verse 62 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Najm Verse 39 Kanzul Iman
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You are the very same who shall overcome if you have faith. 1
We realise that our actions and deeds should be only for our Lord;
there should be no other hidden or apparent purpose or intention.
He only seeks the pleasure of his Lord Who is the Most High 3
The Prophets Alaihimus Salaam always announced that there was no
worldly or personal profit for them in what they were preaching
and propagating, And I ask you for no reward for it, my reward
is only with the Lord of all the worlds. Hazrat Nooh Alaihis
Salaam also made the same announcement that is safeguarded in
the Holy Quran,
And O people! I ask no wealth on it from you. My reward is only
with Allah 4
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Surah Aal e Imran Verse 139 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Bayyinah Verse 5 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Lail Verse 20 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Hud Verse 29 Kanzul Iman
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Say you, if I might have asked you some reward against it, then
it is yours.' My reward is only upon Allah, and He is witness over
everything. 1
In other words, If you want to know the reason for this effort of
mine, this struggle and endeavour, it is none other than the fact
that you people accept the truth.
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Surah Saba Verse 47 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Furqan Verse 57 Kanzul Iman
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Raza Khan Faazil e Bareilly Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih in our minds
and hearts:
Take That Work Which Pleases You
May The Name Of Raza Be Well
Millions Of Blessings Upon You.
May Allah Taala fill us with the wealth of sincerity, through the
alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and grant us
the enthusiasm and eagerness to propagate and preach the
religion of truth, Aameen.
ISLAMIC IDEALS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
When explaining the religion to people, it is necessary for an
envoy (Muballig) to explain that the religion is not just a bunch of
rituals or customs. It is essential for an envoy to explain in such a
way that the complete code and way of life, which is Islam,
reaches the minds and hearts of the listeners. Our thoughts and
attitudes should only be Islamic, extreme care must be taken to
ensure that non-Islamic ideas or thoughts do not enter our minds.
We should always remember that Islam is a complete way of life;
there is no facet of life that is not covered by this code and way of
life. It gives a message to reform characters, gives complete laws
to ensure fairness and justice for all, and shows how to earn lawful
sustenance along with its principles. Islam satisfies the thirst in all
aspects of peoples lives; it does not leave them thirsty at any
point.
In this way, the number of colleagues will increase and then the
thirst of those who are dehydrated can be quenched with love of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This can only be possible
when we become living, walking examples of what we are
preaching.
The best person is one who is aware of his faults and
shortcomings, and attempts to correct them.
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that is embroiled in sins, we should attempt to make his life on
earth and the hereafter better because he is a follower (Ummati) of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. If our advice, guidance, and
recommendations reform him, then as long as he is drowned in
love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he will continue to
supplicate for your forgiveness.
SELF SACRIFICE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Are the sacrifices of the Companions Radiallaho Taala Anhum not
evident to us? Did those blessed personalities not sacrifice their
lives, wealth, families, and children when the time came? Pay
attention and study the selflessness and sacrifices of the first
Caliph Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu. Once,
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked the Companions to
sacrifice their wealth. The Companion of the Cave, Hazrat Abu
Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu brought everything that was in his home
and presented it. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O Abu
Bakr, what did you leave at home? May we be sacrificed on the
answer of Sayyedina Siddique e Akbar Radiallaho Taala Anhu who
replied, I have left Allah Taala and His Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in my home. In other words he was saying:
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the most important qualities of a Muballig is the willingness and
ability to be unselfish and to give sacrifices when needed.
Remember! No system or way of life has been established
in the world without sacrifices and selflessness. If we want to lie
on beds of comfort, then the Islamic way will never be established.
We are not doing any favours to the religion by sacrificing our
lives, wealth, and strength; it is actually our Lord who is doing a
favour on us by accepting them. The reason for this is that Allah
Taala is without faults, yet we are presenting these things in His
Court that are full of faults, as we are covered in faults. It is His
untold Grace and Favours that He has granted us the guidance to
work for His religion. If we face all difficulties on this path with
calmness and remain patient and steadfast, up to the point that we
present our lives to our Creator if need be, then that will be our
ascension. The reason for this is that those who die on the bed
merely die, but those who give their lives in His path are alive
even after dying and become deserving of eternal rewards. It
should be remembered that there is no question of sacrifices in the
path of Allah Taala not being accepted, rather, it is rewarded
greatly.
The reality is that Allah Taala entrusts our lives and our
wealth to us just as Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,
No doubt. Allah has purchased from the Muslims their lives and
their belongings against this return, that for them is Paradise 1
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Surah Tauba Verse 111 Kanzul Iman
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KNOWLEDGE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Once we have taken on the responsibility and enthusiasm of
preaching the religion; once we have made sacrifices in attempting
to reform ourselves and those around us; once we have become
punctual and regular in the ways and qualities of a preacher, one
of the most important things that is needed, to move the work and
the message forward, is knowledge. According to the words of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, knowledge of the religion is
our best companion. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
Make obtaining knowledge compulsory on yourselves as
knowledge is the best companion.
Knowledge is such a companion that he will be there in
the grave, helping us to answer the questions of the Angels. Those
who meet with preachers have great hopes and expectations that
their questions will be answered and that they will find solutions
to their problems. If their problems are not solved according to the
Quran and Hadith, they will leave thirsty and unsatisfied.
Therefore, Muballigs should always remain busy in obtaining
knowledge, never think of themselves as complete, as our Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said, Obtain knowledge from
the cradle to the grave.
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performed the compulsory worships, the best worship is attaining
knowledge.
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Surah Hujurat Verse 13 Kanzul Iman
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TO STUDY
Kanzul Iman Essential
Bahaar e Shariat Part 1 Essential
Tamheed e Iman Essential
Qanoon e Shariat Essential
Tajalli ul Yaqeen Essential
Suroor ul Quloob Essential
Jazbul Quloob Essential
Bahaar e Shariat Part 16 Essential
Akhbaarul Akhyaar (Translation) Essential
Takmeel ul Imaan (Translation) Essential
Tahqeeqat 1 & 2 Essential
Fatawa e Africa Essential
Seerat e Rasool (Arabic)
Seerat ul Mustafa
Mubarak Raatain
Makaashifatil Quloob
Keemyaa e Saaadat
Nafhatul Ins Bazm e Auliya
Azmat e Waalidain
Jannati Zeywar (For Ladies)
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Do you order righteousness to mankind and forget
yourselves 1
GOOD COMPANY
Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,
O believers! Fear Allah and be with the truthful. 2
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impact on people, and this is the main objective of the religion.
The company of pious people ignites knowledge into action. The
company of good people increases the enthusiasm for goodness.
We should look towards those individuals in the organisation
who are punctual with their deeds and are successful, and profit
by spending time with them, so that we can learn and master the
art of protecting ourselves from laziness, irregularity, mistakes,
and the whisperings of Satan. We should not hesitate in accepting
the truth and goodness, as this is a sign of dutiful, obedient
people. Stubbornness, inflexibility, and pig-headedness are the
preludes to ruin.
STEADFASTNESS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Another quality that is critical on the path of preaching and
propagating is determination. The factors that will make you
successful in reaching the destination are doing the work whole
heartedly with enthusiasm and being determined and firm. There
will be thousands of problems on this path, but the work of
preaching must not stop and you must not be sidetracked. You
have to pass through trials and tests on this path; sometimes there
are mountains of problems and issues, other times the taunts and
scorn of others are enough to make one tremble and shake.
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Sometimes, people try and buy the preachers; other times they are
trapped and tricked in such a manner that one finds it impossible
to figure out. Sometimes, even after great efforts are made, success
is not seen and this leads to a feeling of disappointment and
dejection.
The point is that preachers are tested and tried in many
different ways but the successful preacher is one who does not
lose his steadfastness but forces the storm to change its direction.
The people taunting should be forced to think that There is no
way we can sidetrack him from his work. The one who is
steadfast and determined will Insha Allah, receive the Help of
Allah Taala, because He has promised,
And it is on Our Grace binding to help the Muslims. 1
You will see that those opposing you will stand shoulder to
shoulder with you and will assist you in making the religion
victorious. It is not possible for any organisation to be successful
without determination, firmness and steadfastness.
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become dearer to you than your mother, father, children, and all
other people. (Agreed Upon)
What was the motivation for the enormous enthusiasm in
obeying Allah Taala and obeying Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam that was present in the Companions and the blessed
Friends of Allah Taala Alaihimur Ridwaan? The principal reason was
that they had undying and endless love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and were fearful of doing anything that may hurt
that relationship, or would give people a chance to say, Is that
what a lover of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam does?
Therefore, we should fill our hearts with love of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and this love is born with
remembrance of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. To aid this,
we should study books about the qualities and miracles of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and speak about them often. Also, we
should study and understand the status and respect of the court of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that has been explained by
Allah Taala in the Quran. Studying Aala Hazrats booklet
Tajalli ul Yaqeen and Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith e Dehlvis
book Jazbul Quloob are also very profitable in this matter.
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Wasallam that was present in them so that we are encouraged in our
mission and it becomes easier for us to obtain true love of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If I did not worry about my
Ummah being put into difficulty, I would order them to use
Miswak before each prayer. After this, it became the habit of
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu that whenever he
would come to the Mosque for prayer, he would have a Miswak
behind his ear, just as one who writes places a pen behind his ear.
When he would want to perform prayer, he would rub the
Miswak on his teeth and then perform prayer. 1
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu was not
ordered to perform Miswak by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, he had merely expressed an opinion and a preference.
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu made this preference
of his Beloved an essential part of his whole life in order to obtain
the pleasure of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This was not
only the state of Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu,
rather, this was the level of devotion and love of all the
Companions Radiallaho Taala Anhum of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. May Allah Taala grant us the graces of these great
Companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
The proof of the love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that
was displayed and shown by the Companions Radiallaho Taala
Anhum cannot be found amongst the followers of any other leader.
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This is the reason that the enemies of Islam were helpless against
the devotion and love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that
the Companions had, and would run away from the battlefield.
Therefore, it is essential for a preacher to fill his heart with
love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and just as it has been
stated previously, love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
created by remembering him and listening to his praises. It is true
that a person always talks about the one he loves the most and if
we claim to love Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we should
mention him at all times and remember him the most.
BROTHERHOOD
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
All believers are brothers to each other, but our responsibility is
greater than that. Due to the fact that we are connected to an
organisation whose aim is to foster a feeling of brotherhood
amongst all, the brotherhood amongst members of the
organisation needs to be stronger and more powerful. Establish a
system of mutual understanding amongst members of the
organisation; join in each others happiness and console each other
at times of grief and sadness; talk about the qualities of each other
and help each other to get rid of bad habits; instead of revealing
each others faults, cover them up.
Thousands of efforts will be made to destroy this
brotherhood and mutual understanding, but be firm and remain
united and stand side by side like a solid wall. If a colleague
upsets you, you should get into the habit of forgive and forget.
We should create a love in our heart for the successful colleagues
amongst us, copy their good qualities and attempt to become a
traveller on the path of success ourselves. We should never
become a victim of Satans whisperings and hold malice or spite in
our heart. We should always pay attention to each colleagues
pain and comfort; sacrifice our own interests for the sake of the
organisations best interests, and even after triumphing thousands
of times, never let an ounce of arrogance or pride enter our heart,
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and we should never look down at any colleague and think that
he is not as good as us.
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except one, I will think that the one that has not been forgiven is
me. If Allah Taala says that everyone is going to be thrown into
Hell except one, I will think that the saved one is me.
The person, who dies without obeying and complying with the
order of the Ameer, dies a death that has been called an ignorant
death by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The Beloved
Prophet of Mercy Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam further said, If someone
sees something in his Ameer that he does not like, he should be
patient, because the person that moves even an inch away from
the collective group and dies in that state, his death is an ignorant
death.
The lists of conditions that have been mentioned over the last
number of pages are crucial in the lives, characters, deeds and
actions of preachers of the religion. There are other qualities that
require extensive details that will be expanded on in detail, Insha
Allah, at some other time; for now, the above qualities are
sufficient. May Allah Taala make our apparent and hidden
obedient and make us true preachers of His religion and grant us
the alms of the lives of the Companions in our own lives as
preachers, Aameen.
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ADVICE OF PIOUS PEOPLE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
The words and actions of our pious predecessors are examples for
us to follow and it is only in the light of them that we can reach
our destination. We are therefore presenting the sayings of certain
pious people below, please pay attention and read them carefully.
The above are from a list of one hundred that Imam e Azam Abu
Hanifa Radiallaho Taala Anhu gave to Imam Abu Yusuf Radiallaho
Taala Anhu.
SAYYEDINA GHAUTH E AZAM
SHAIKH ABDUL QADIR JILANI Radiallaho Taala Anhu s
VALUABLE WORDS OF WISDOM
1. If we have no sins other than love of this world, then we are
still deserving of Hell.
2. Worldly people run after the world and the world runs after
the people of Allah.
3. Having a home to live in, clothes to wear, food to eat, and
having a wife does not mean you are worldly. Worldly
means focusing on the world and turning your back on Allah
Taala.
4. There are three kinds of creations, Angels, Satan, and humans.
Angles are full of goodness and Satan is completely evil.
Humans are mixed and have goodness and evil in them. The
ones in whom goodness is more powerful mixes with the
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Angels and the one in whom evil is more powerful mixes with
Satan.
5. A believer leaves his family in the care of Allah Taala and a
hypocrite depends on wealth and treasures.
6. Hide your difficulties; you will be blessed with closeness to
Allah Taala.
7. When remembrance of Allah Taala takes root in the heart, a
person always remains busy in His remembrance, even if his
tongue may be silent.
8. Remaining silent when on your own is not bravery. Try and
remain silent in a gathering.
9. The best deed is to give to people, not take from them.
10. Display respectability in front of people. If you display
poverty you will fall in the sight of people.
11. Moderation is half of sustenance and good character is half of
faith.
12. Very unfortunate is the person who does not have mercy for
animals in his heart.
13. Your worst enemies are bad/evil companions.
14. The collection of all goodness is to learn good deeds, act upon
them, and teach them to others.
15. One who becomes friendly with Allah Taala shows
hospitality to the creations of Allah Taala.
16. When you receive no satisfaction from your good deeds,
understand well that you have not done that deed.
17. As long as you are boastful and cannot control your temper,
do not count yourself amongst the scholars.
18. A tyrant destroys a helpless persons world with his tyranny
and destroys his own hereafter.
19. An intelligent person first consults with his heart and then
opens his mouth.
20. Try and ensure that you do not start conversations. You
should merely answer questions.
21. One who is not troubled with any afflictions has no good
qualities.
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22. A disrespectful person earns the displeasure of the Creator
and the creations.
23. A deserving poor person is a gift from Allah Taala that is sent
towards you.
24. You are busy in trying to satisfy the desires of the soul, and
the soul is busy trying to ruin you.
25. The person who wants to control his soul should control it
with silence and respect.
26. I have lived in the company of such pious guides (Shaikhs)
that I have not even seen the whiteness of their teeth.
27. Distrust and suspicion blocks the road to all success.
28. Knowledge is linked with deeds. If you acted upon the
knowledge you have, you would run away from the world.
There is nothing in knowledge that gives evidence for loving
this world.
29. In the eyes of the Friends of Allah Taala, the creations of
Allah Taala are like children.
SOME REQUESTS
1. Perform compulsory (Fardh, Waajib) and preferable (Sunnah)
worships at their prescribed times.
2. Allocate some time every day for the recitation of the Holy
Quran. Try to complete the whole Quran in no less than
three days and no more than three months.
3. Recite the translation of some verses each day from Kanzul
Iman and read the commentary of those verses.
4. Never speak any words except the truth. Lies should not be
uttered even by mistake.
5. Always fulfil promises, no matter what the situation.
6. Always be dignified and solemn. It is not wrong to smile
sincerely and display signs of happiness on your face.
However, constant joking around and mischief reduces
respect and dignity, creating distances between colleagues.
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7. Be sensitive and show the effects of good and bad (display
happiness on seeing good and display sadness on seeing evil).
Never forsake humility and humbleness and avoid flattery
and shamelessness.
8. Make the right decision and use anger wisely. Do not look at
someones good qualities with hostility no matter how much
grief they may have caused you. Similarly, do not mistake
someones evil as goodness out of love for that person.
9. Be fair even if it is to the disadvantage of you or those who are
close to you.
10. Take full part in serving the creations of Allah Taala, and
think of the opportunity to serve as a blessing. Thank Allah
Taala for the opportunity that He has granted you. Visit the
sick, and console those who are in difficulties. Never ever
mention the favours that you have done as Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that the one who reminds people
about his favours will not be looked at with mercy by Allah
Taala on the Day of Judgement.
11. Make it a habit to always forgive. Treat all humans and
animals with love and compassion.
12. Keep in mind the laws of respect that Islam has given us. Love
those who are younger, respect those who are older, refrain
from mentioning the faults of others, and protect your tongue
from backbiting. The best person is one who looks for faults in
himself.
13. Be well educated and stay well informed and up to date on
current issues. Read the newspaper daily and analyse what is
happening globally.
14. Remain busy in earning lawful income, even if you are not in
dire need of it. In this way, you can profit others and you can
support those who have no support.
15. You should carry out your duties and responsibilities
diligently and thoroughly, never do it half-heartedly or leave
it incomplete.
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16. Always earn lawful money; never think of handling or
earning any kind of unlawful money, no matter how pure the
intention behind it is.
17. Be very careful in fulfilling the rights of people. Failing to
fulfil the rights of parents, family members and relations leads
to disgrace in both worlds.
18. Whether you have a business or are an employee, allocate
some of your income for the success of the organisation.
Donate some money to the poor and needy as well, even if
you can only give a little.
19. Work hard to ensure that you adopt an Islamic character. Our
characters should differentiate us from other religions and
should make people realise the truthfulness and beauty of
Islam and create a love for Islam in their hearts. From greeting
and talking to eating and dining, Islam should be totally
evident on us.
20. Prepare for the hereafter and always keep the thought of
reward and punishment in your mind. Remember that Allah
Taala knows every thing that is hidden in the heart. There is
no action that can be hidden from Allah Taala, whether it is
done in the dark of the night, or the brightness of the day.
21. Always pay attention to your health. Have regular check ups
if you are suffering from any ailments. Remain healthy at all
times and for this, eating on time and sleeping regularly is
crucial. Avoid drinks that are too hot, smoking cigarettes,
paan with tobacco and consuming intoxicants; all these are
hazardous to the health and it is necessary to avoid them.
22. Always remember the favours of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam upon us and be determined to live and die with love
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
23. Be enthusiastic about performing your prayers on time in
peace and tranquillity, and try to perform them with the
congregation. Always try and improve the lives of the
Ummah; be passionate about giving your life for the sake of
Allah Taala so that if the need arises, you can give your life in
His path and be successful.
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24. Recite Durood and seek forgiveness (Tauba & Istigfaar)
constantly. Never mind large sins, stay away from even the
smallest of sins. Take stock before sleeping so that the days
good deeds and bad deeds can be assessed.
25. Value time because time that has passed will not return. Do
not let even a single moment go to waste.
26. Make it a habit to remain with ablution (Wudhu) at all times,
as this will create a desire to do good deeds and avoid sins.
27. Do not even go near evil people and places of sins.
28. Remain busy in spreading the work of the organisation to all
corners of the world. Obey the orders and instructions of the
leader when doing the work of the organisation. Provide
regular reports of the activities in your area to the leadership
and do not take any step without permission, as it may be
detrimental to yourself and to the situation around you. You
are like a soldier that is eagerly awaiting the orders of his
commander in chief. Non-compliance of orders or hesitating
in obeying the orders of the leader will suck the life out of the
organisation and will scatter the unity and harmony of the
organisation.
Invitation of Truth
For the reformation of faith and belief;
For the reformation of deeds and actions;
To fill our hearts with love of Allah Taala and
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam;
To learn the blessed Sunnahs of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam;
To create passion for200 learning our faith;
To get closer to Maslak e Aala Hazrat;
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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
TEACHER TO MANKIND
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
For the assistance and guidance of mankind, the Supreme Lord of
all the worlds sent the supreme teacher, Master to all, our Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, as his absolute deputy so that the
wandering masses could be guided with knowledge of the world
and the Creator. The Holy Quran states,
O Our Lord, and send in them a messenger from among
themselves, who may recite to them Your signs and teach them
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Your Book and wise knowledge and may purify them well. Surely,
You are alone the Predominant, the Wise. 1
A GREAT TREASURE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Allah Taala only selects those with knowledge to rule on the
earth. Many wonders can be reached and great progress can be
made with knowledge, and this helps them to solve the problems
that arise with great speed and expertise. In the Holy Quran,
Allah Taala mentions a King called Hazrat Talut, who ruled over
the Bani Israel,
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And their prophet said to them. 'Verily Allah has sent Talut as
your king.' Spoke they 'How can there be kingship of him over us,
whereas we are more entitled for the kingship than he, and nor he
has been given abundance of wealth too'. Said the prophet "Allah
has chosen him over you, and has increased him abundantly in
knowledge and body, and Allah gives His kingdom to whom He
wills and Allah is All-Embracing All-knowing. 1
GREATEST GRACE
Allah Taala says,
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And Allah has sent down to you the Book and Wisdom and
has taught to you what you did not know and great is the grace of
Allah upon you. 1
Allah Taala has given this blessing superiority over all other
blessings, which proves that it is better than all the other blessings
that we have been granted.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala granted His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam all knowledge and refers to this as the greatest grace.
Contemplate the fact that the world, which is huge, whose wealth
cannot be imagined by anyone is referred to as,
the enjoyment of the world is little 4 however, when
knowledge is granted, Allah Taala refers to it as the greatest
grace. Now when we cannot understand the little grace (the
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world), how can we comprehend and appreciate the greatest
grace (knowledge)? It is impossible for any person to truly
understand the scope and magnitude of this wealth that we have
been granted by Allah Taala. May Allah Taala grant us the
blessings and benefits of the great wealth that is knowledge
through the alms of His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
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Allah is then Most High, the True King, and hasten not with
Quran until its revelation is completed to you, and submit, 'O my
Lord increase me in knowledge! 1
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O believers! When it is said to you; make room in assemblies,
then do make room; Allah will make room for you. And when it is
said, 'rise up, then rise up; Allah will raise, in degree, those of you
who believe and those who are endowed with knowledge. And
Allah is Aware of your doings. 1
In this verse, we are being told that those with knowledge and
those without knowledge can never be the same; those with
knowledge have a much higher status. Knowledge is a wealth that
is permanent; there is never any reduction in it. How is it possible
then for a person, who does not possess this great wealth, to be the
same as a person whose heart is shining brightly with this great
lamp? May Allah Taala brighten our hearts with His Light and
protect us from ignorance and darkness, Aameen.
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The Almighty Creator states,
Recite with the name of your Lord Who created. He made man
from the clot of blood. Recite, for your Lord is the Most Generous.
Who taught writing by the pen. Taught man what he knew not. 1
EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE
And We bestowed great knowledge to Daud and Sulaiman, and
both said, 'all praise to Allah Who has excelled us over many of
their believing bondmen. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
This verse also praises the virtues and excellences of knowledge.
Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam was given the whole world as his
kingdom but he does not mention the kingdom at all, but rather,
he says that the knowledge that Allah Taala has granted me has
made me superior to other people; and in reality, that is the truth.
The reason for this is that the world will be destroyed, but
knowledge will never be destroyed, which is why knowledge is
more superior to the mortal world. Therefore Muslims should
worry less about the perishable world and pay more attention to
the never-ending wealth of knowledge. After knowing all of this,
running after the world is nothing more than stupidity. May Allah
Taala guide us to strive to gain knowledge until our final breath,
Aameen.
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
When Quaroon came out in front of the public with great
pageantry and pomp, the people who desired the wealth of this
world started saying If only we had the wealth that Quaroon has.
However, those with knowledge were helped by their knowledge
at this stage as well. The blessings of the knowledge they had told
them that the wealth of this world is apparently very comforting
and profitable, but in reality there is great danger in it, and will
not help reap any dividend except disgrace and dishonour. They
proved with their words and their deeds that the treasures of this
world are nothing in the eyes of those with knowledge; reward
and return is what they value and that will be given by Allah
Taala. If the world looks at those who are gaining knowledge
with contempt and scorn, there is no need to be disheartened; if
those with wealth are respected in the eyes of the world and
worldly people, those with knowledge are the ones who are
respected and valued in the Court of Allah Taala.
Regarding the verse,
'O believers! Obey Allah and Obey the messenger, and those who
have power of command amongst you 1
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that the only people who truly fear Him are those with
knowledge. At another point Allah Taala says,
But for him who fears to stand before his Lord there are two
Paradises. 1
Those who fear Allah Taala are Scholars and those who fear Allah
Taala will be granted two Paradises, therefore Scholars are
inhabitants of Paradise. May Allah Taala keep us all in the group
of Scholars and grant us all knowledge that profits us, Aameen.
EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE
IN THE LIGHT OF AHADITH
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
The message of the very first Quranic revelation Recite with the
name of your Lord Who created is the importance of gaining
knowledge. The revelation announces to mankind to turn its
attention towards reading, writing and gaining knowledge. The
importance of knowledge is also stressed emphatically many,
many times in the Ahadith, and some of them are being presented
below.
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In another Hadith Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The
person who is blessed with knowledge by Allah Taala, it is as
though he has been granted Paradise. My Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! Whoever wishes to see
a dweller of Paradise should look at a religious Scholar, because to
look at a practising Scholar is the same as looking at Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. To look at a religious Scholar is worship. It
is evident, if Allah Taala rewards us for merely looking at them,
they must be dwellers of Paradise. May Allah Taala grant us the
opportunity to keep looking at Scholars and grant us knowledge
of the religion, Aameen.
LIFE OF ISLAM
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Knowledge is the life of Islam
and is a pillar of the religion. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
makes obvious the fact that if you want to keep Islam alive, you
must gain knowledge. Through prayers, fasting and other
worships we can make ourselves pious, but we cannot make Islam
victorious; only through knowledge will Islam be triumphant.
Today, other misguided communities withstand hunger and thirst
but still gain knowledge, but Muslims are wandering in the valley
of ignorance.
The world has raised countless objections on the laws of Islam and
the verses of the Quran, yet we have not taken any steps to
answer them, through which we would fulfil our responsibility to
protect Islam. O youngsters of Islam! Stand up and brighten the
lamp of knowledge in your respective towns and cities so that our
societies can be illuminated with the beautiful disciplines of Islam.
May Allah Taala grant us all the gift of being the deputies of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
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BETTER THAN WORSHIP
Hazrat Abaadah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that knowledge is
better than worship. Similarly, Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that the best worship is obtaining knowledge. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Performing worship profits the individual worshipper
whereas knowledge profits the whole of mankind. Knowledge is
better than worship means it is better to remain busy in gaining
knowledge rather than performing voluntary (Nafl) worship,
because through knowledge a person fears Allah Taala, and can
differentiate between the lawful and the unlawful. Knowledge is
the tool that looks after your worships and ensures that they are
performed correctly. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain
knowledge, Aameen.
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the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, grant us all
knowledge that helps us, Aameen.
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greatly; with lack of knowledge, neither a small amount of deeds
will benefit you, nor will a large amount of deeds. 1
A BELIEVERS FRIEND
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Hold onto knowledge firmly
because knowledge is a believers close friend. 3
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knowledge our friend from today, its friendship will help us every
step of the way. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain
knowledge, Aameen.
EXCESSIVE KNOWLEDGE OR
EXCESSIVE WORSHIP
Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I love excessive
knowledge much more than excessive worship. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Read and understand the words of Hazrat Abu Saeed
Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said he loves excessive knowledge much more than
excessive worship. In this day and age those who seek or teach
knowledge, or write books to teach others are looked at with
contempt and are mocked by ignorant worshippers. These
ignorant people do not realise that those who they are looking at
with contempt are the ones who are respectful, according to the
words of a Companion of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. If
we want to be respectful and be respected, then we should move
in the direction of education and knowledge. May Allah Taala
grant wisdom to all those who look down upon those who are in
the field of knowledge and learning, Aameen.
PATH TO PARADISE
Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that, Every
thing has a path leading to it, and the path to Paradise is
knowledge. 2
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towards the fact that the path to Paradise is hidden along the path
of knowledge, as it is not possible to perform good deeds without
knowledge. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! Tell me which one of us does not desire
Paradise? Everyone wants to go to Paradise, but do we walk on
the path that leads to Paradise? If we do not walk on the path to
Paradise, how will we get to Paradise? Let us ask Allah Taala to
guide us on the path to Paradise every day, Aameen.
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in the world that disrespectful, unintelligent people are not treated
the same as respectful knowledgeable people. May Allah Taala
guide us all, Aameen.
Hazrat Mulla Ali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that this Hadith
means that to debate or discuss a point of knowledge, learning
from a teacher, teaching a student, writing a book, or studying a
book is better than worshipping for the whole night. 2
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Knowledge is the greatest wealth. We find that the person with
knowledge is the most respected person as everyone is dependant
on people with knowledge. If one has wealth along with
knowledge then all the better, otherwise knowledge is the most
valuable thing that a person can have. May Allah Taala grant us
all profitable knowledge and lawful livelihood, Aameen.
EXCELLENCE OF A STUDENT
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
One of the biggest reasons Allah Taala gave humans such an
exalted status and position in the universe is because of
knowledge. The reason for Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam being
superior to the angels in Paradise was proven to be on the basis of
having more knowledge than angels. Those who gain knowledge,
seek knowledge, or are striving to obtain greater knowledge are
sheltered by the shade of Mercy by Allah Taala and His angels.
Normal people search for success, but success searches for those
who seek knowledge. There are countless Ahadith about the
virtues and rank of those who seek knowledge and some of these
Ahadith are presented here to shine further light on the subject at
hand.
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Note: To go to a religious Scholar to obtain a religious ruling is
also classified as searching for knowledge.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Is there a better path than the path of Allah Taala? It is
quite astounding that Muslims would rather walk on the path of
shaitaan morning, noon and night. If only they would leave home
in the search of knowledge, they would receive the honour of
walking on the path of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala make us
travellers on His path, Aameen.
Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that the
Hadith The person who goes in search of knowledge, Allah
Taala makes him walk on the path to Paradise. To make the
seeker of knowledge happy, the angels lay down their wings
under the feet of the person, means that the path to Paradise is
hidden along the path of knowledge that is because good deeds
are not possible without knowledge. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The path to Paradise is very difficult, but look at the
Grace of Allah Taala in that he makes it easy for those who are on
the path of knowledge, and Subhan Allah! He showers those who
recite the Quran or teach it with peace, and His Mercy covers
them. This is a great honour that is bestowed on those who recite
the Quran and on those who learn the Quran. However, shame
on us O Muslims! Those who seek worldly knowledge are looked
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at with respect and those who are learning the Quran are looked
at with ridicule.
Beware! We should never show disrespect or contempt to
those who are given great respect by Allah Taala, otherwise By
Allah! We will be disgraced. Let us seek forgiveness for the
contempt that we may have shown for Scholars and those seeking
knowledge and may Allah Taala forgive us all and guide us to
respect them, Aameen.
RESULT OF DENIAL
Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that Ahmed
bin Shoaib narrates that he related a Hadith to a Scholar in Basra
(a city in Iraq). The Hadith (The person who goes in search of
knowledge, Allah Taala makes him walk on the path to Paradise.
To make the seeker of knowledge happy, the angels lay down
their wings under the feet of the person) was mentioned in a
gathering in which a Mutazilite (member of the misguided
Mutazali sect), who had come to learn knowledge was also
present. On hearing the Hadith the Mutazilite began mocking the
Hadith and said that, Tomorrow, I will wear shoes and will
trample the wings of the angels. The next day he wore shoes as
he had said, but fell down with a great thud, was in great pain, his
feet became diseased and both feet rotted. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Whatever Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said is
undoubtedly true, and may Allah Taala protect us all from the
misguidance of those who are misguided. For Allahs sake! Do not
obtain knowledge from them or teach them, neither should we
have any relations or friendships with them. May Allah Taala
save us all from the evils of those who are misguided and
mistaken.
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should have no doubt or hesitation in our heart or mind as this
leads to ruin and disaster. May Allah Taala bless us all with grace
and give us the guidance to sacrifice everything for Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
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way to obtain freedom from those sins. Shall we, despite this
continue to live in ignorance? Come, let us, from this day
onwards, spare some time every day to seek and obtain
knowledge. Insha Allah, it will be compensation for sins and will
earn the pleasure of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala look at us all
with blessings and grace, Aameen.
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sufficient wealth to aptly provide for generation after generation
the greed for further wealth keeps them hungry for more. In the
same way the one who is granted the wealth of knowledge is also
never satisfied and continues to spend his life seeking further
knowledge. May Allah Taala make us all thirsty for knowledge
and grant us the ability to satisfy our thirst, Aameen.
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not find the Scholar, we are rewarded with regular reward. If we
find him and he provides an answer, Allah Taala grants double
the reward. Allah Taala bestows graces on the person who seeks
knowledge. Alas! If only we would create the passion within
ourselves to seek out knowledge. May Allah Taala grant us all the
passion to seek out knowledge and go out in search of religious
knowledge, Aameen.
DEATH OF A MARTYR
Hazrat Abu Zar and Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma
narrate that if a person seeking knowledge dies whilst seeking
knowledge, he dies a martyr. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! To obtain the death of a martyr, the
supreme price of giving your life has to be paid; but those seeking
knowledge are granted this status if they die whilst on this blessed
path. Just ponder for a moment about how many qualities and
beauties Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has mentioned about
those who seek knowledge. May Allah Taala make us amongst
those who seek knowledge and act upon it, Aameen.
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has taken the responsibility for their well being upon Himself.
Therefore you concentrate on seeking knowledge and do not
worry about other things. May Allah Taala guide all our children
to seek knowledge, Aameen.
LIVING AMONGST THE DEAD
Hazrat Hassan Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that one who seeks
knowledge is like a living person standing amongst the dead
when he is amongst the ignorant, illiterate people. 1
Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the person who
seeks knowledge is like a martyr in the Sight of Allah Taala. 2
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child who treats his parents with goodness, will all be with the
Prophets and will enter Paradise without any questioning. 1
CITY IN PARADISE
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, The person who wants to see those
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
who are freed from Hell by Allah Taala should look at those who
seek knowledge. I swear by the Lord in whose control is my life,
when a student goes back and forth to a Scholar, with each step
that he takes, Allah Taala grants him a city in Paradise. When he
walks on the earth in search of knowledge, the earth begs for his
forgiveness, and he is forgiven morning and night. The angels
testify on behalf of the seeker of knowledge that Allah Taala has
freed him from Hell. 2 Subhan Allah!
HELL IS UNLAWFUL
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala makes the
fire of Hell unlawful for the person whose feet are covered with
dust in his quest for knowledge, and the angels of Allah Taala
seek forgiveness for him. If he dies in the search for knowledge,
then he is a martyr. His grave will be one of the gardens of
Paradise, and his grave will be expanded as far as the eye can see,
and will be made evident to those in the graves around him: forty
graves on his right, forty on his left, forty in front of him, and forty
behind him. 3
EXCELLENCE OF SCHOLARS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! I
cannot do justice to the status of religious Scholars in my own
words, because their status is overwhelming. Rasool Allah
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has described the status and qualities of
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
these deputies of his and some of these are presented below.
ANGELS PROCLAMATION
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has created a very
beautiful city beneath the Throne. At the door of this city, an angel
continuously proclaims O People! Listen, whosoever sees a
scholar, has seen a Prophet, whosoever sees a Prophet is as though
he has seen Allah Taala and the one who has the honour of seeing
Allah Taala is deserving of Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The west is trying to remove the respect for Scholars
from our hearts, and thereby making it easier for them to remove
the excellence of Islam from our hearts. They have been quite
successful at this in that wherever you see, the illiterate ones stand
around making fun of and insulting our blessed Scholars. They
themselves are punctual in only a handful of worships and
consider Scholars as beneath them. Understand the status of
Scholars from the above Hadith, respect our Scholars and respect
the status that they have been granted.
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the person who gains my companionship will be my companion
in Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! Which one of us does not want to be the
companion of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? When we all
desire it we should all hasten towards becoming close to our pious
scholars and benefit from their company, and then Allah Taala
will grant us companionship of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Insha Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
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seek knowledge. There is a need for us to save ourselves from
ruination and this is possible by attending the gatherings of
Scholars, loving Scholars and the seekers of knowledge; this will
lead to safety from ruination in this world and the hereafter Insha
Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all and save us from ruination,
Aameen.
999 BLESSINGS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala bestows
999 blessings every day on Scholars and those who seek
knowledge, and one blessing on everyone else. There is nothing in
between the person who is overtaken by death in the search for
knowledge and a Prophet except prophethood. 2
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! Look at the blessings that are
bestowed on Scholars and on those who seek knowledge. One
blessing is bestowed on everybody else, and 999 blessings are
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bestowed on Scholars and those who seek knowledge. Therefore,
spend time in the company of Scholars and students of religion,
Insha Allah some of those blessings will rain down on us too. May
Allah Taala grant us all the company of pious Scholars, Aameen.
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The status of those who are blessed with knowledge of
the Ahadith is explained in the previous Hadith. They are an
exalted group who should be respected and honoured at all times.
May Allah Taala grant us knowledge of the religion through the
alms of these Scholars of the religion, Aameen.
MANZIL E SHARAFAT
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who obtains
knowledge about the laws of Islam, teaches them to my Ummah,
and remains humble and modest, will receive so much reward
that no one better than him will be seen in Paradise. His home in
Paradise is a place called Manzil e Sharafat (House of Virtues)
and it is the most delightful part of Paradise. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is a great virtue to satisfy the thirst for knowledge of
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the Ummah and its reward is immense. We have heard from the
blessed lips of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam about the
reward for passing on this knowledge and remaining humble and
modest. If only we would understand these things and attempt to
act upon them. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
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destruction of my Ummah will be because of two things, going
away from knowledge and accumulating wealth. 1
Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! Today, we search for the reasons of
our destruction, but Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has told
us the reasons for our destruction. Undoubtedly, Muslims have
disappeared in to the darkness of ignorance and have been
blinded by the greed of wealth, and these things have ruined and
destroyed us. May Allah Taala give us all the guidance to seek
and learn knowledge, Aameen.
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Makashifatil Quloob Page 586
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Fatawa e Razvia Vol 4 Page 616, Jaamiul Ahadith Page 172
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MORE POWERFUL THAN SHAITAAN
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One who has
understanding of the religion (A Scholar) is more powerful over
shaitaan than one thousand devout worshippers. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The one thousand worshippers benefit themselves with
their worship and, sometimes, due to pride or arrogance, they
waste this worship. However, a Scholar not only worships and
saves himself from the misguidance of shaitaan, he instils in
others the enthusiasm for worship and warns them about the
trickery of shaitaan. May Allah Taala grant us all a wealth of
knowledge, Aameen.
A LARGE SHARE
Hazrat Abu Darda narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Scholars are the heirs and successors
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
of the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam. The Prophets Alaihimus Salaam did
not leave behind Dirhams & Dinars (unit of money), but they left
behind knowledge as their inheritance. Whosoever obtains
knowledge gains the largest share of this inheritance. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us ask Allah Taala to grant us a share of the
inheritance of the Prophets, Aameen.
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Jaamiul Ahadith Page 173
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Jaamiul Ahadith Page 173
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illiterate person one sin is for committing the offence, and another
is for not learning about it. 1
IS JEALOUSY PERMISSIBLE?
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Jealousy is not
permissible except in two things. (1) Jealousy of the person who
has been granted wealth by Allah Taala and he spends it in His
path. (2) Jealousy of the person who has been granted knowledge
of the religion who gives judgement based on his knowledge and
teaches it. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Jealousy is present in a mans nature. When a person
sees someone with wealth, power, fame or respect, he desires in
his heart for it to be taken away from that person and be given to
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Fatawa r Razvia Vol 1 Page 47, Jaamiul Ahadith Page 176
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Muslim, Mishkat Page 32
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Bukhari Shareef Vol 1 Page 17
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himself; this is jealousy. A person should never let these kinds of
thoughts or desires enter his heart as they ruin and destroy all his
good deeds. We can certainly desire that Allah Taala grants us the
same blessings that the other person has been granted.
However, when we see a person with a wealth of
knowledge we should say O Allah, grant me more knowledge
than the knowledge that You have granted this person. Similarly,
if we see someone who is spending his wealth in the path of Allah
Taala, it is permissible to want to spend more than him and
asking Allah Taala for that ability and wealth. There is no
accounting or penalty for these kinds of thoughts or desires as
they are not classed as jealousy. May Allah Taala, with His Grace,
shower us with profitable knowledge and wealth that we spend in
His path, Aameen.
OBEDIENT
Hazrat Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that if a Scholar
is pious and obedient to and follows the pious predecessors of the
early generations, teaches knowledge which instils fear about the
consequences of worldly pride and greed; not only should one
learn from such a Scholar, but one should spend as much time as
possible in his beneficial company. Such a Scholar should be
visited as merely seeing him is a great blessing. If a person learns
knowledge that is profitable, Subhan Allah, that is the best of all
work.
Profitable knowledge is the knowledge that teaches the
contempt of this world, the qualities of the hereafter, and which
makes you aware of the stupidity of those who deny the hereafter
and seek worldly possessions. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There is no shortage of great Scholars who obey the
Sunnahs and understand that the world is shameful and
reprehensible, although it may be difficult to find them. There are
many Scholars who do not look to the world or worldly people
with any kind of greed or personal gain, rather their gaze is fixed
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on the pleasure of Allah Taala and the pleasure of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Sitting in the company of these Scholars
not only revives the hearts, but also awakens the spirit to prepare
for the hereafter. Therefore, we should all search out and sit in the
company of such Scholars. May Allah Taala grant us the ability to
benefit from the company of our pious Scholars, Aameen.
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By continuously inviting people to good and by warning
against evil, Scholars protect mankind from rampant mischief,
bloodshed and prevent the rights of people from being trampled
on. It is for these reasons that Scholars are the decoration of the
earth. We should all respect Scholars and gain benefit from them.
May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
It has also been stated about the status and importance of Scholars
that they are followed; their deeds and actions are copied; their
advice and recommendation is considered final; that angels desire
their companionship and lay down their wings for them to sleep
upon; that everything in the universe, all creations, even the fish
in the rivers and seas, animals on dry land including insects, wild
animals and birds also supplicate for the Scholars. 2
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responsibilities are? This is why they all supplicate for Scholars
and benefit from them too. May Allah Taala grant blessings in the
lives of the Scholars of Ahle Sunnah and give them all long
healthy lives, Aameen.
TWO ENEMIES
Hazrat Allama Shaikh Saadi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that two
kinds of people are enemies of the state and the religion. One is
the king who has no tolerance, and the other is the worshipper
who has no knowledge. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The strength and numbers of illiterate worshippers are
increasing day by day. We are seeing that those with knowledge
are given no respect or importance in society. However, if there is
a person who is somewhat punctual in worshipping despite not
knowing how to recite the Quran properly, not knowing
Tashahhud or Durood e Ibrahim correctly, and maybe even
completely ignorant of the laws of Islam; people still give this kind
of a person greater importance than a Scholar.
The reality is that such a person is an enemy of the
religion; if he is illiterate, he concentrates on and stresses the
importance of worship but does not attempt to gain any
knowledge. In a similar fashion, the king who has no patience or
tolerance is the enemy of the country, as the country will be
ruined if he rules without any tolerance or patience. Let us all ask
Allah Taala to grant us knowledge and tolerance in abundance,
Aameen.
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked Hazrat
Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhu what things are removed from the heart
of a Scholar after he obtains knowledge. Hazrat Kaab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu replied, Temptation, greed and having to beg from
others.
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Someone asked Hazrat Fazeel Alaihir Rahmah to explain
and clarify this point, and he stated that a person who desires
something simply out of greed, religion leaves that person. Greed
is such that it makes a person want different things all the time, to
the point that he wants everything. To satisfy his greed, he will
have to come into contact with many different kinds of people,
some of who may satisfy his greed, but will then place a nose ring
in his nose and lead him to wherever they want (meaning they
will then exert a great deal of influence over the person).
They will steal away the respect people have for that
person and he will be disgraced. Due to his greed and love of the
world, whenever he meets them, he will greet them, he will visit
them when they are sick, and these acts of his are not for the
pleasure of Allah Taala. It would be much better for him if he
were not dependent on these people. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us supplicate and ask Allah Taala not to make us
dependant on anyone except Him and His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and may He also protect our Scholars from
ever having to extend their hands out of need at the door of any
worldly person. Rather, may He make the Scholars the means by
which the creations of Allah Taala fill their laps with treasures,
and may He grant our Scholars respect and admiration, Aameen.
RESPECT OF SCHOLARS
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Hazrat Abu Amama Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, No one will think of the rights
of Scholars as worthless except hypocrites. 1`
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Jaamiul Ahadith, Tibraani
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Jaamiul Ahadith, Kanzul Amaal
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Jaamiul Ahadith, Masnad Ahmed bin Hanbal
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RISK OF INFIDELITY
The person who harbours hatred or enmity against a Scholar
without a valid, clear reason risks losing his faith.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We have seen the end result of many people who had
hatred in their hearts for Scholars and who ridiculed Scholars.
Allahu Akbar! They are forced to live their lives in poverty and
are disgraced, but the worst thing is that because of their
animosity and hatred for Scholars, there is a prevailing danger of
them losing the greatest of wealth, which is their faith. We should
all make sure that we never make the same mistake and never
have any malice or ill feeling towards our blessed Scholars. May
Allah Taala guide us to respect and honour our elders and
Scholars, Aameen.
HE IS A HYPOCRITE
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Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, There are three kinds of
people whose rights will not be seen as worthless except by
hypocrites, clear-cut barefaced hypocrites. The three types of
people are: an elderly Muslim, a fair Muslim King, and a Scholar
who teaches good things to Muslims. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us supplicate that Allah Taala grants us the ability
to understand and fulfil the rights of the three groups of people
mentioned above, especially the rights of our Scholars, Aameen.
A SCHOLARANDAN ILLITERATE
Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Faazil e Bareilly
Rehmatullahe Alaih states that when Allah Taala does not grant the
Scholars and the illiterates the same rank, it is also imperative for
Muslims to differentiate between them. This means that the
Scholars should be given the utmost respect and seated at the
head of any gathering, as it is the right of Scholars, elders, spiritual
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successors, delegates, and those who are loved and respected to
occupy this position according to both Islamic law and common
law.
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shame on the Day of Judgement and grant us respect and success
in both worlds, Aameen.
RIGHTS OF A SCHOLAR
Hazrat Abu Dhar Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Scholars are
proof and confirmation of Allah Taala and one who finds faults in
Scholars is ruined. 1
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GREAT SINNER AND TRANSGRESSOR
Aala Hazrat, leader of Ahle Sunnah, Imam Ahmed Raza Faazil e
Bareilly Rehmatullahe Alaih writes that if a person calls a Scholar
evil, simply because he is a Scholar, then this is clear infidelity
(Kufr). If, because of the Scholars knowledge, the person
understands and believes that the Scholar must be respected, but
because of some worldly matter he calls him evil, curses at him, or
disrespects him, then he is a great sinner and transgressor. If, for
no reason, he has animosity and hatred for the Scholar, he has a
diseased heart, has hidden evil and there is a real danger that he
will lose his faith. In explaining this, he quotes the Hadith that
states The person who hates a Scholar on the basis that he is a
Scholar, is in danger of becoming an infidel. It is stated in
Manhar Raudul Azhar that it is obvious that he will become an
infidel. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Just imagine, if there is a risk of becoming an infidel just
for having hatred in the heart, what will the result be of actually
insulting them? Allahu Akbar! We should make sure that our
hearts are clean and do not contain any negative or bad thoughts
about our Scholars so that our faith is safeguarded. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.
RAISED STATUS
This ray of light (Aala Hazrat, leader of Ahle Sunnah, Imam
Ahmed Raza Faazil e Bareilly Rehmatullahe Alaih) quotes from Durr
e Mukhtar that Allah Taala said, He will raise the status of
Scholars. Allah Taala has elevated the status of Scholars,
therefore Allah Taala will throw the person who tries to lower or
belittle their status into the fire of Hell. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Beware! Never try to belittle a Scholar or think of them
as worthless, as nothing happens on the command of humans;
only those things that are commanded by Allah Taala will reach
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fruition. When Allah Taala has granted Scholars an exalted status,
the person who thinks of them as worthless or insignificant will
become the target of the Wrath of Allah Taala. Allahu Akbar! It is
necessary for us to remain connected to our Scholars. Insha Allah,
through them, Allah Taala will elevate our status too. May Allah
Taala guide us all to understand the status of our Scholars and
elders, Aameen.
CONTEMPT OF A SCHOLARINFIDELITY
The reviver of the 14th century further writes from Majmual
Anhaar that the person who calls a Scholar Mooloya or any
other name out of hatred or contempt is an infidel. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To use words or titles of contempt for a Scholar destroys
faith. Do the Muslims of today not use derogatory terms when
referring to Scholars? Remember, we should fear Allah Taala and
protect ourselves from insulting these deputies of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala guide us all to respect all
our Scholars, Aameen.
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Sadrush Shariah Hazrat Allama Amjad Ali Qadri Alaihir Rahmah
writes that disrespecting and insulting knowledge of the religion
or Scholars, simply because of what they are, is infidelity (Kufr). 1
SCHOLARS GATHERINGSWORSHIP
Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, To sit with Scholars is
an act of worship. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The enthusiasm to benefit from spending time in the
company of Scholars has totally disappeared nowadays. The fact
is that, on the basis of a few deeds and a few worships, a person
now thinks that he is somehow a superior person.
For Allahs sake! Reform yourselves and spend time in the
company of our Scholars. May Allah Taala guide us all to profit
from the company of our Scholars and elders, Aameen.
GARDENS OF PARADISE
Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When you pass the
gardens of Paradise, pick something (benefit from them). He was
asked, What are the gardens of Paradise? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam replied, Gatherings of Scholars. 3
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Kanzul Amaal Vol 10 Page 84
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We understand the value of Scholars and the blessings
of their gatherings from the Hadith mentioned above, therefore,
we should always try to attend and benefit from the assemblies of
Scholars. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
COMPANY OF A SCHOLAR
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Ghauth e Samdaani, Qutb e Rabbani, Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Qadir
Jilani Radiallaho Taala Anhu writes that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, Sit in the company of Scholars who remove five
things from you and replace them with five other things; (1)
Removes love of this world and replaces it with piety; (2) Replaces
hypocrisy with sincerity; (3) Replaces pride with humility; (4)
Removes laziness and encourages you to speak and teach others;
(5) Removes ignorance and teaches you knowledge. 1
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7. When he sees Muslims respect the Scholars and disrespect
transgressors, his heart will also begin to hate sins and will
also be drawn towards religious knowledge. This is why
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has ordered us to sit with
pious people. 1
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HESITATION OF THE TONGUE DISAPPEARS
Hazrat Imam Hasan bin Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhuma has said that,
The hesitation in speaking disappears from a person who
regularly attends the gatherings of Scholars; his mind also opens
up allowing him to understand complex issues, furthermore,
everything he obtains becomes a source of happiness. His
knowledge is like a friend to him and is also very beneficial for
him. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Undoubtedly, the person who sits in the company of
Scholars is never left deprived, rather, he is given the good fortune
to listen to great words of wisdom and advice. Through sitting in
the gatherings of Scholars, a person himself becomes worthy of
respect and adulation. We should therefore try to always stay
close to our Scholars.
QURAN WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Abu Dhar narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Sitting in a religious gathering is
better than praying 1000 rakats of prayer, visiting 1000 sick
people, and attending 1000 funeral prayers. Someone asked, Is it
even better than reciting the Holy Quran? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam replied, How will the Quran profit you without
knowledge? 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should allocate a portion of our time for reciting the
Quran. Reciting it with the translation (Kanzul Iman) will be very
beneficial and profitable. Also, we should make it compulsory
upon ourselves to attend the gatherings of our Scholars, and Insha
Allah we will certainly see the benefits of this in both worlds. May
Allah Taala grant us the utmost guidance, Aameen.
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One day Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam stepped outside and
saw two gatherings. The first was supplicating (making Dua) to
Allah Taala, whilst in the second gathering people were being
taught knowledge. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The
first gathering is asking from Allah Taala, and if He desires He
will give to them what they seek, and if He does not want to give,
He will not give them what they seek. In the second gathering
people are being taught knowledge, and Allah Taala has sent me
as a teacher.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam then went and sat
down in the second gathering and said, The example of what
Allah Taala sent me with (guidance and knowledge), is like rain
that falls on the earth; part of the earth captures the rain and
produces grass and many crops; part of the earth does not accept
the rain but rejects it. Allah Taala gives benefit to the parts that
drink the water and produces crops, but the parts of the earth that
do not accept the water has nothing growing on it. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! By sitting in the gathering of knowledge, Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam made it clear that he prefers the gatherings
of knowledge above all other gatherings. We should attend the
gatherings that are preferred by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and partake in gatherings of knowledge. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.
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should also benefit from this advice, pass on this advice to our
children, and get them to spend time in the company of Scholars.
May Allah Taala guide us all to spend time in the company of
Scholars, Aameen.
KEY OF KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem narrates that,
Knowledge is a treasure and its key is to ask questions. Ask
questions and Allah Taala will have mercy on you. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala has said in the Quran that those who do
not know should ask those who do know. Nowadays, if we dont
know something, we are too embarrassed to ask. We should ask
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the Scholars and spiritual guides for the answers to what we do
not know. By asking questions we will not lose respect, instead it
will ensure that Allah Taala showers us with mercy.
Everybody wants Allah Taala to shower them with
mercy, and the easiest way to do this is to go to the Scholars of the
Ahle Sunnah and to ask them questions so that we can get the
answers to our problems and issues, and also increase our
knowledge at the same time. This will further make us deserving
of the Mercy of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala guide us all to
obtain knowledge, Aameen.
MOMENTARY WEALTH
PERMANENT KNOWLEDGE
The Lion of Allah Taala, Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu said,
We are happy with the decision of Allah Taala
He gave us knowledge and gave our countrymen wealth
Because the wealth will perish soon
And knowledge will remain, it will never end.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
True Scholars of the religion are never saddened when they see
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rich people leading a life of luxury and lavishness. According to
the words of Maula Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem, the
person who is granted knowledge should be pleased and happy,
as Allah Taala has granted them the thing that will remain
forever, and has protected them from the thing which will
undoubtedly perish and be gone. This knowledge will also be the
means by which benefits will be gained in this world and the
hereafter. May Allah Taala guide us to safeguard the knowledge
we have, Aameen.
A CROWN
Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem said,
Knowledge is in the hearts like the sun is in the sky
Wisdom for a person is like a crown for a King
Tie your hands securely with the warmth of knowledge
Knowledge for a man is like water for a fish.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
We understand from the words of Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala
Wajhahul Kareem that just as the sun brightens the world, one with
knowledge brightens the hearts of people. The sun can only
illuminate the earth, not the hearts of people.
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GOOD QUALITIES
Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem stated that,
Knowledge is the best friend of a believer; destruction is his
prime minister; wisdom is his proof; deeds are his leader;
calmness is his father; and patience is the commander of his army;
therefore stop yourselves from those habits that will ruin these
good qualities.
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Wealth is definitely necessary, but it is not better than
knowledge, and you have seen and read why it is not better. Who
can know more about what is better for us than the Blessed door
to the City of Knowledge, Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu?
Therefore, we should correct our minds and our mentality and try
to give knowledge more importance. May Allah Taala grant us all
knowledge that benefits us through the alms of Hazrat Ali
Radiallaho Taala Anhu, Aameen.
THIS IS CHARITY
Hazrat Hasan Basri Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that the gaining of
knowledge, acting upon it and teaching it to others is charity. 1
EXAMPLE OF KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
quotes the words of Allah Taala,
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He sent down water from the sky, then the channels flow
according to its capacity, then the flux of water carried with it the
swelling foam 1
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new life. The heart is refreshed and obtains great pleasure when it
is in the gatherings of knowledge, in the company of Scholars, or
when studying a book. Therefore, if we want to give our hearts
brightness and a new life, we should feed it with knowledge. May
Allah Taala grant us all hearts that are alive, Aameen.
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obtain knowledge so that we can fill our hearts with the fear of
Allah Taala and become pious. We will then become deserving of
respect. May Allah Taala grant us all the desire to seek
knowledge, Aameen.
DEPRIVED OF BLESSINGS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Learning and teaching is better than staying up all night and
worshipping. It is only knowledge that safeguards kindness and
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compassion; it is only knowledge that is the means by which one
can identify and differentiate between what is lawful and what is
unlawful; and deeds are the loyal servant of knowledge. Allah
Taala blesses the pious people with divine inspiration (Ilhaam),
whilst the evil ones are deprived of this great blessing. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Due to lack of knowledge, the distinction between
lawful and unlawful has been completely forgotten nowadays,
and the rights that have been given to our family members and
relatives by Allah Taala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam are not fulfilled. The result of this is that we are unable to
fulfill our rights to them and it therefore comes as no surprise that
every home is filled with fights, arguments and restlessness. We
should all obtain knowledge and close the door to all difficulties.
May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
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WORDS OF WISDOM
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SIX QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER
Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
writes that believers obtain knowledge because of six qualities and
beauties that are present in them:
Allah Taala has ordered me to perform certain compulsory
acts and I cannot perform them without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to stay away from sins and I
cannot avoid them without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to be thankful for the blessings
that I have and I cannot be thankful without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to treat all creations fairly and I
cannot do that without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to be patient during difficulties
and I cannot do that without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to be an enemy of shaitaan and I
cannot do that without knowledge. 1
GO TO CHINA
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, To obtain knowledge is compulsory
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
on all Muslim men (and women). Teaching knowledge to those
who are unworthy is like putting a necklace of diamonds and
pearls around the neck of a pig. 2
1
Tafseer e Kabeer Vol 1 Page 278
2
Ibn Majah, Mishkat
3
Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 79
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Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam still commanded the believers
to obtain knowledge, even if it required going to China to do so
and not to show any laziness in it.
BE GENTLE
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Obtain knowledge, and for
knowledge learn dignity and awe, and be gentle to those who are
learning from you. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is necessary for those with knowledge to value the
great blessing that Allah Taala has granted them. If he has no
dignity and no appreciation of the gravity of knowledge, the
people that he is teaching will not benefit from him. Therefore, it
is necessary for a teacher not to lose his intellectual majesty and
make sure the student remains in awe of him. Together with this,
he should show great love and gentleness towards the students
because of their willingness to learn. The more kindness that he
shows towards them; the more eager they will be to learn. May
Allah Taala make us respectful of knowledge and guide us all to
act accordingly, Aameen.
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Tibraani, Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 80
2
Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 93
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talking to only had a short time left to live. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam made the Companion aware of this revelation and
the Companion asked, Ya Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
tell me something that I can do that is most beneficial for me at
this time? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Occupy
yourself in obtaining knowledge. The Companion began
obtaining knowledge and before Maghrib he passed away. The
narrator reports that if there was anything better than knowledge,
then Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam would have told the
Companion to do that instead at that time. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Very exalted is the excellence of knowledge that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam showed his slaves that the best deed in the
sight of Allah Taala and His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
obtaining knowledge. The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
preferred that his Companion should pass away whilst he was
obtaining knowledge. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain
knowledge until our final breath, Aameen.
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before he reaches the threshold for paying Zakat, and did not
learn the rules, then he is not a sinner.
When he gets married it is necessary for him to know rules
about menstruation, blood loss etc. that affect women. 1
BUSINESSMEN LASHED
Hazrat Allama Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that
Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu would lash businessmen (have
them whipped/punished) to make sure that they went and
obtained knowledge. He used to say that the person who does not
know the rules of buying and selling should not be doing
business, because he may take interest unknowingly due to his
lack of knowledge.
In this way, there is knowledge and rules for all
professions and trades. Even a barber must know from which
parts of the body hair can and cannot be removed. It is necessary
to know the rules that apply to your profession; for example, it is
not necessary for a tailor to know about the rules that apply to a
barber. 2
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Ashatul Lamaat Page 161
2
Keemyaa e Saaadat Page 129
3
Fatawa e Razvia Vol 10 page 231
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knowledge and be taught properly is necessary, whether it is in a
madrasa or at a Scholars home, because half knowledge is
dangerous. 1
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Fatawa e Razvia Vol 10 page 572 (Author: Barkaat e Shariat)
2
Mirqah Sharh e Mishkat Vol 1 Page 233
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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
REPENTANCE
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!
SINCERE REPENTANCE
The Supreme Lord of all the Worlds says in the Glorious Quran,
O believers! Turn towards Allah in such a way that it may
become an admonition for future. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
There are many people who repent and seek forgiveness for their
sins believing that this is achieved by merely shedding a couple of
tears. Very few people, on the other hand appreciate the true
meaning of repentance (Tauba). In order to guide us to true
repentance Allah Taala states, O believers! Repent in such a way
that it guides you in the future and teaches you a lesson.
The above verse shows us that the true meaning of
repentance is that after seeking forgiveness, even the thought of
going near the sin that was committed should make us shake and
tremble. However, our condition today is that despite committing
sin upon sin, no thought of turning towards Allah Taala or
repenting enters our minds. Even if someone does indeed turn
towards Allah Taala and repents, usually he stays true to his
word for only a few days and then returns back to committing
those same sins. O Muslims! We need to understand this verse
and seek sincere repentance or let the gratification and pleasure of
a few moments ruin our hereafter.
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And that repentance is not neither of those who continue in
doing evil until when death comes to anyone of them, he says,
'now I repent' nor for those who die as infidels. For them We have
prepared a painful torment. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said to those people who started
worshipping the calf that they had committed injustice on
themselves, and by doing so had made punishment compulsory
upon themselves. They had therefore harmed themselves; and the
reward that they were getting for being in the presence of Hazrat
Moosa Alaihis Salaam was now reduced.
After hearing the words of Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam,
they asked what they should now do. In response to their question
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam told them to make a firm intention to
repent as they had committed a grave sin. By worshipping the
calf, instead of worshipping the One who had given them life; had
shaped them all differently and given them different faces; and
was free of all faults and defects, they had committed polytheism
(shirk).
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam then informed them that the
way for them to repent was for those of them who had not
worshipped the calf to kill those who had worshipped the calf. He
explained that they would have to obey Allah Taalas command,
and Allah Taala would accept this as repentance from them for
the serious crime that they had committed. He further explained
to them that Allah Taala accepts repentance and is very Merciful.
Let us inform you about the story of the repentance of the Bani
Israel and some issues from former Ummahs as well.
It is reported that when Allah Taala ordered Hazrat
Moosa Alaihis Salaam to kill those who had committed polytheism,
they all sat down humbly and helplessly. They were told that the
repentance of the person, who raised his hands against his killer,
looked at his killer, or kicked and screamed, would be cursed and
in vain. The transgressors were told to raise their necks so that the
person striking the sword could do so easily.
However, in front of those who were to strike the swords,
lay their own fathers, sons, brothers, friends etc and therefore they
could not bring themselves to carry out the command of Allah
Taala. Unable to carry out this task, they turned to Hazrat Moosa
Alaihis Salaam to ask what they should do.
On this Allah Taala sent a dark cloud that covered them
in total darkness so that they were not able to see each other. The
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killing lasted until the evening and when the area was filled with
bodies and blood, Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam and Hazrat Haroon
Alaihis Salaam prayed to Allah Taala and pleaded with Him that
some of the Bani Israel should be spared as many had already
been killed.
Allah Taala, upon accepting the supplication of the two
great Prophets Alaihimus Salaam, removed the cloud, accepted the
repentance of the Bani Israel and they were stopped from killing
each other. By this time 70,000 people of the Bani Israel had been
killed, all of whom are classed as martyrs. Those who were not
killed were forgiven for worshipping the calf and Allah Taala
sent a revelation that both the killers and those killed would be
entered into paradise.
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It is also reported that they would make a hole in their skull,
place an iron chain in it, tie it to a pillar and then worship.
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The third stage is called Rawba, meaning to incline towards
Allah Taala and this stage is specifically for the Friends of
Allah Taala (Auliya Allah). This inclination comes from a
deep desire to see the Beloved. When the soul is completely
inclined towards Allah Taala, it obtains the status of the
perfect soul. Having the quality of being inclined towards
Allah Taala is one of the qualities of one who yearns
longingly to meet the Lord. It is necessary to make it a habit to
spend much time alone even though outwardly he may attend
gatherings and meet with friends. He avoids the public at
large, wages war on his soul to break all relations with the
world and builds an attachment to the Lord.
The fourth stage is the fortune of the peaceful, contented soul
(Nafs e Mut-ma-inna). This stage is for descendants of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam, and
for the privileged Friends of Allah Taala. Allah Taala says,
O you peaceful soul. Return to your Lord well pleased with Him,
and He well pleased with you. 1
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But those who repented and mended (themselves) and, hold fast
by the rope of Allah and made their religion purely; for Allah, then
these are with the Muslims. And soon Allah will give a great
reward to Muslims. 1
SEIZE THEM
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Then when the sacred months have passed, slay the associators
wherever you find them and catch them, and confine them and sit
in wait for them at every place; again if they repent and establish
prayer and give the poor-due then leave their way. Verily Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful. 1
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Allah likes the constant repentance and likes cleansers. 1
BY ALLAH!
It says in the Holy Quran,
They swear by Allah that they said it not, and no doubt,
necessarily they uttered the word of infidelity and became infidels
after accepting Islam and they had desired that which they could
not get; and what they felt bad, only this that Allah and His
Messenger has enriched them out of His grace; then if they repent,
it is good for them, and if they turn their faces then Allah will
chastise them with a severe torment in the world and the
Hereafter and on the earth they shall have neither any supporter
nor any helper. 2
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Surah Baqara Verse 222 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Tauba Verse 74 Kanzul Iman
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in their hearts but in the presence of Rasool Allah
Alaihi Wasallam
they would swear an oath that they were
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
sincere. These ill-fated, misguided people went as far as to plan
the murder of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. (MaazAllah)
When their evil plot was discovered and they were
confronted, they began to swear oath that they had not planned
any such thing. How could their plot remain hidden from the
Lord who does not sleep nor slumber for even a second? Allah
Taala threatens and intimidates these people by telling them that
If they repent for all these actions they will benefit, but if they
stay on this course and do not repent, they will have no friend or
helper, and therefore they should turn towards Allah Taala.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should always stay away from all these bad qualities
and evil traits, and should always remain busy in repenting. A
great Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam says that as
long as there are people who repent to Allah Taala present in a
community, the community will be saved from the punishment of
Allah Taala. May Allah Taala guide us all to repent, Aameen.
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when he is rejected even by the world. He becomes disgraced in
all places, and then cannot see any sign of hope or optimism
around him. No one is prepared to extend a helping hand to him
or support him.
Even in this state, the Mercy of Allah Taala calls out to
him and says, O My servant, do not be dejected, to accept your
repentance is one of My great Qualities, therefore repent and give
charity and I will grant you a place amongst My beloved
bondmen. May Allah Taala grant us the ability to seek
forgiveness, may He accept our repentances, and may He include
us amongst His beloved bondmen, Aameen.
PUNISHMENT OR REPENTANCE?
And some other have been deferred to Allah's commandment.
Whether He may torment them or may accept their repentance.
And Allah is Knowing Wise. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This tells us that repenting and asking for forgiveness is
also a great gift from Allah Taala. If you seek forgiveness, be
assured that Allah Taala has blessed you with graces and
blessings. It is a shame and a great disgrace for those people who
continuously commit sins, but do not attempt to do any deed that
gains the Pleasure of Allah Taala. If, Allah Taala forbid, they die
in that state, then who will save them from the Wrath and Fury of
Allah Taala? Therefore, if Allah Taala has blessed us with the
ability to repent, we should do so immediately. May Allah Taala
protect us all from a life of sin and guide us to surpass each other
in good deeds, Aameen.
GOOD&EVIL!
And there are some others who acknowledge their sins and mixed
up a good deed with another evil. It is near that Allah may accept
their repentance. No doubt Allah is Forgiving. Merciful. 1
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Those who repent, those who worship, those who praise, those
who fast, those who bow, those who prostrate, those who tell
good and forbid evil and those who watch the limits of Allah.
And give you glad tidings to Muslims. 1
This verse gives glad tidings to all the people mentioned in the
verse, as they are very exalted in the Court of Allah Taala.
However, those who repent are mentioned before any others,
showing the status of repentance and how beloved it is in the
Sight of Allah Taala. At this point, let us mention the four
qualities of repentance that is accepted by Allah Taala:
1. Once a person has asked for forgiveness, he stays away from
transgressors, attaches himself to pious people, and partakes
enthusiastically in gatherings of goodness.
2. He partakes in all good deeds, remains busy in the obedience
of Allah Taala, and performs all his actions sincerely and
genuinely.
3. He should not worry in the slightest about those
responsibilities that Allah Taala has taken upon Himself by
His Grace. Just as Allah Taala has said that it is His
responsibility to provide everyone with livelihood, therefore,
he should not worry about livelihood and remain busy in
obedience and worship.
4. Once he has repented, he should turn completely towards
Allah Taala, as the one who remains occupied in the
remembrance of Allah Taala does not find pleasure in
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anything else; just as Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
always used to remain grieved and sombre in the
remembrance of Allah Taala.
When the above four qualities are found in one who repents, he
should know that the Kindness of Allah Taala has accepted his
repentance. It is therefore important for the public to look at such
a person with love, not with suspicion, and plead to Allah Taala
to keep him firm and steadfast. You should also not embarrass
him by reminding him about his past sins as Allah Taala loves
those who repent and grants them a great status. May Allah Taala
bless us all with the four qualities mentioned above and guide us
all to make sincere repentance, Aameen.
OUTPOURING OF MERCY
And to the three who were left behind, so much so that the earth
being so vast became straight to them, and they became tired of
their own lives, and they believed that there is no refuge from
Allah but with Him. Then, He accepted their repentance that they
might remain repenting. Undoubtedly, it is Allah who is
Relenting, the Merciful. 1
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When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and his
Companions went to take part in the Battle of Tabook, the days
were extremely hot and the Companions had very few animals to
ride on; there was only one camel for every ten Companions. Food
was in an even greater shortage; one date would be shared
amongst a whole group of Companions. In these testing times,
Hazrat Kaab, Hilal bin Umayya, and Marar bin Rabiya did not
join the army and remained occupied in fulfilling their worldly
affairs. When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam returned,
neither did they apologise, nor did they explain their absence
which disappointed and upset Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
greatly.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam ordered his
Companions to stop greeting and talking to the three who did not
partake in the battle, and to stop all relations with them. The
Companions did as they were told and boycotted the three
completely. They would not greet them nor would they reply to
their greetings. The three were forced to spend their time inside
their homes out of shame and sadness. Hazrat Kaab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu would go to the top of a mountain and would spend
his days and nights crying and begging for the Mercy of Allah
Taala. Hazrat Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhu spent fifty days in this
state shedding tears and pleading for mercy.
Finally, after almost two months, the Mercy of Allah
Taala boiled over and the above verse was revealed to his
Beloved Communicator of Unseen News Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
He said, The three whose fate was put on hold are now convinced
that there is no one who can forgive them except Allah Taala, and
that the Lord has accepted their repentance because He is the one
who is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.
REPENTANCE&SUCCESS
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.And repent to Allah, O Muslims all together, haply you may
get prosperity. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Which person in this day and age does not want to reach the
pinnacle of success? Everybody is looking for triumph, success
and victory, but how is all of this attainable when our entire
bodies are infected with sins? First of all, we must be regretful of
our sins and then behold and observe the favours and graces
Allah Taala bestows on us.
There are numerous reported incidents in history where a person
lives his live so deep in sins that he becomes rejected and deserted
even by people living around him; at this point they realise the
error of their ways. When they shed tears and repent in the Court
of Allah Taala, the Mercy of Allah Taala rushes forward and
embraces them.
Thinking they were pearls, the Mercy picked them up
The tears of modesty and shame that fell
The value of the tears that fall out of shame and repentance are
worth far more than diamonds and pearls in the Court of Allah
Taala, and this is why Allah Taala urges all His bondmen to
repent time and time again, Turn away from sins before the
Punishment of Allah Taala is sent upon you; once the punishment
arrives, no one will be able to save you. May Allah Taala grant us
all a place under His Shade of Mercy, Aameen.
VICESVIRTUES
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But he who repents and believes and does good deeds, then Allah
will change the vices of such persons with virtues. And Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful. 1
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MEANING OF REPENTANCE (TAUBA)
The first is the cause for the second and the second is the cause for
the third. The relationship and order between the three is due to
the system that is decreed by Allah Taala in that the body and the
soul are kept together and the details of the three are as follows:
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dejected and lost, and that he will make sure that he never
goes near that sin in the future.
Past: If something was in danger of dying or being destroyed
in the past, the way to compensate for it is to become
proficient in terms of knowledge. In other words, his faith and
belief should become so strong and firm that there is no
chance of doubt or suspicion.
After this, the light of faith takes over the heart and as a result of
which, the fire of regret and repentance begins to burn in the heart
causing it distress. The light of faith enables the mystic to know
that he has become a beloved of the Lord.
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called Satan. The ones who make amends for sins by turning to
Allah Taala are called humans.
To live in purity and goodness all the time and become
associated with Angels is impossible, which is why we did not
mention that. Mankinds nature contains goodness and evil, and
separating evil from goodness is possible in two ways: (1)
Through regret (repentance) and (2) The fire of Hell. When the
wickedness of Satan pollutes the beauty of humans, it can be
separated in two ways. Repent or you will have to go to Hell!
Now mankind has to decide which of the two fires (fire of
repentance, fire of Hell) he has the capacity to withstand. It is
apparent that he should choose repentance as that is easier, but
repentance is only possible before the onset of death. After dying
it is either Paradise or Hell. 1
Allah loves the constant repentance 3
1 Ihya ul Uloom
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Surah Noor Verse 31 Kanzul Iman
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repentance based on their status. When we repent our sins are
forgiven; when the pious repent they receive closeness to the Lord
and when the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam repent the sins of their
followers are forgiven. In any case, Allah Taala likes repentance,
and rewards the one that repents based on his rank.
Even the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam who is
sinless and the one through whom all our repentances are
accepted, even that of Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam, is told, and
keep on repenting. Based on the rank and status of the Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, this order was given to him
because the Lord loved the repentance of His Beloved Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam.
Additionally, the repentance of the Master Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, will be the means by which the slaves of the Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be forgiven. Furthermore, the
repenting of each slave will become a blessed Sunnah of the
Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The sinless Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam did not just obey this command of his Lord but obeyed it
meticulously and regularly just as it is narrated by Hazrat Abu
Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu, that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, I seek forgiveness and repent in the Court of Allah
Taala more than one hundred times every day. 1
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Allama Noowi stated that if the sin committed relates to the right
of a person, then it is a condition for the acceptance of the
repentance, that the transgressor returns back whatever is owed to
its rightful owner or have it forgiven by him.
Allama Ibn Hajar Asqalaani Alaihir Rahmah stated that if the sin
committed relates to the rights of Allah Taala, then instead of
performing voluntary (Nafl) and communal (Fardh e Kafaaya)
acts of worships, the transgressor should remain immersed in
performing the compulsory worships that were missed. The
reason for this is that by performing voluntary prayers a person
cannot escape from his disobedience of missing the compulsory
worships (prayers and fasts etc), he must therefore make up those
compulsory acts of worship before reaping the rewards of
performing the voluntary acts.
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Before the pangs of death start - because once they start
repentance will not be accepted (and neither can a will made
at this time be implemented). 1
EXCELLENCE OF REPENTANCE
IN LIGHT OF AHADITH
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Commentary of Sahih Muslim
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it pleases Allah Taala more than the pleasure you feel when you
find a lost ride. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A person becomes restless, uneasy and experiences
great difficulties when he loses something. In the very same
manner, when a person goes against the command of Allah Taala
and becomes closer to shaitaan, Allah Taala is extremely
disappointed with him. However, when that person realises that
he has done wrong and repents, Allah Taala is as pleased with
him as we feel when we find something that was lost. Let us
repent sincerely and make a firm intention not to sin in the future.
May Allah Taala grant us all a sincere repentance, Aameen.
A BELIEVERS REPENTANCE
Hazrat Harith bin Sowaid states on one occasion when Hazrat
Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhuma was ill, I went to
see him he told me two Ahadith, one from himself and one from
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
He said that he heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
say that, Allah Taala is more pleased on the repentance of His
bondman than a person who travelling through a dangerous
jungle with his ride on which his food and drink is goes to sleep,
and who upon awakening discovers that his ride has gone; then
he searches for his ride until he feels very thirsty and thinks to
himself that he will go back to the place where he lost the ride and
go back to sleep and eventually die; he places his head on the
ground in anticipation of death, but awakes after a short while to
find his ride there beside him, with all his food, drink, and
belongings on it. When a person repents to Allah Taala, He is
happier than this person who has found his ride after thinking
that it was lost. 2
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Ibn Majah Page 313
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sins that needed forgiving, Allah Taala would create such an
Ummah that would have sins that needed forgiveness. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Humans should not think of themselves as sinless, but
should realise that we are creatures of sin. If we could not sin, on
whom would Allah Taala shower His Kindness and Forgiveness?
Therefore, we should immediately repent for the sins that we have
knowingly and unknowingly committed, and Allah Taala will
forgive us through the alms of His pious bondmen.
This is the very verse that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
cherished without bounds and in respect of which he remarked as
follows, Even if someone were to offer to give me the world and
all its treasures in exchange for this verse; I would not exchange
it.
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fire of Hell, then why should we leave the religion of our
forefathers? The above verse was revealed at that time, and until
the Day of Judgement, all those who are mired in sins and
committing injustices to their souls are given the glad tidings of
forgiveness. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When polytheists are given the glad tidings of
forgiveness after they accept Islam, then we, as slaves of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, are indeed more entitled to those
glad tidings. Irrespective of how many sins we may have
committed, we should not become disheartened or discouraged,
because to be disheartened about the Mercy of Allah Taala is also
infidelity, and being disheartened and dejected is not the way of
believers.
Hazrat Yaqub Alaihis Salaam told his sons the same thing when he
urged them to track down and find Hazrat Yusuf Alaihis Salaam. He
said to them,
and despair not of Allah's Mercy. 2
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for his sins become so pure and clean, it is as though he never
sinned. 1
This is why Islamic law states that it is not permissible to
taunt the person who has publicly repented for his sins. In other
words, it is not allowed to call an alcoholic or a thief by such a
name once he has repented.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We can see how Merciful the Lord is, how He forgives
the sins of His slaves when they repent, and how He covers them
with the blanket of forgiveness. Let us repent sincerely with a true
heart and make a firm intention that we will not commit sins in
the future. May Allah Taala guide us all to stay away from sins,
Aameen.
Just as rust eats away at metal, makes it useless and takes away all
its firmness and strength, similarly, sins take away the strength of
a believers heart. He then begins to spend his life shamelessly,
senselessly and disgracefully. May Allah Taala protect us, but if a
person even in this state does not become disheartened, and
receives divine guidance to repent he indeed is very fortunate, as
the Lord is extremely forgiving. It is not difficult for Him to
remove the darkness of sins in the heart and replace it with light.
Allah Taala has said,
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But he who repents and believes and does good deeds, then Allah
will change the vices of such persons with virtues. And Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful. 1
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Kindness when a person admits to his sins; the Mercy of Allah
Taala will not be able to tolerate the fact that just the persons sins
should be forgiven. Rather, Allah Taala, according to His Status,
will show Benevolence and will change the sins into rewards. The
slave will be ecstatic at the Mercy of Allah Taala and will request
to have his large sins presented as well (in the hope that these too
are converted into rewards). It is on this joy and real hope that the
bondman has that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam smiled.
Why would he not smile? After all the Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams happiness lies in the fact that his slaves are forgiven.
Subhan Allah!
May Allah Taala, through the alms of the Mercy to the Worlds
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, replace all our sins with rewards and grant
us the glad tidings of forgiveness, Aameen.
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through the alms of Your Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Aameen.
THREE THINGS
Hazrat Imam Noowi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the
following three things must be found in a person to ensure a
sincere repentance:
1. The person gives up the sin.
2. The person is ashamed and regrets the sin that were
committed.
3. The person makes a firm intention that he will not sin in the
future.
May Allah Taala guide us to keep all three things always present
in our lives, Aameen.
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it is being punished for the mistake. Make the soul taste the
beauty of obedience, just as it enjoyed the sins. 1
REGRETTING SINS
Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
when a person repents to Allah Taala and regrets his sins
sincerely, all his sins are forgiven before the feeling of regret has
subsided. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is necessary to feel remorse and regret whilst
repenting. In fact, to repent means to regret. We should all
therefore, regret the mistakes that we have made and Insha Allah
the Lord will show us Mercy. Furthermore as narrated above even
before the feeling of remorse ends Allah Taala forgives the sins of
those who are regretful for their sins. May Allah Taala, through
His grace and the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
guide us all to make a sincere repentance, Aameen.
SINS&PARADISE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, A sinner will earn
Paradise because of his sins. He was asked, How is that
possible? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, When he
regrets those sins, not only does Allah Taala forgives those sins,
but Allah Taala orders him to enter Paradise. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! How great is the Kindness and Mercy of the Lord that
He grants Paradise to the sinners as well, merely by sincerely
repenting for their sins? When the Lord is willing to be this
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Merciful and Kind, the slaves should surely sincerely repent and
obtain Paradise. It is true that
I am full of Grace but there is no beggar
Who can we show the path to? There is no traveller on this road
May Allah Taala guide us all towards repentance, Aameen.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that the Divine Hand
of Mercy of Allah Taala remains stretched out until the morning
for those who sin during the night; and remains stretched out
until night time for those who sin during the day. This will
continue until the sun rises from the west, and the Door of
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Repentance will close. (This means Allah Taala will accept the
repentances of His slaves until the Day of Judgement.) 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala tries to draw his servants attention
towards repentance in many different ways. Allah Taala desires
that the slaves should be forgiven by any means possible;
therefore we should knock on the Door of Repentance before
death and obtain forgiveness for our sins to save ourselves from
embarrassment and disgrace on the Day of Judgement. May Allah
Taala guide us all to repent, Aameen.
MULTITUDE OF SINS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If you have committed
a multitude of sins equivalent to the heavens, then feel shame and
remorse and repent to Allah Taala, He will forgive your sins. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! In spite of the fact that a person may have
committed countless sins, if he repents sincerely, Allah Taala will
forgive him through His Grace and Kindness. Let us repent
sincerely and pray that Allah Taala accepts our repentance,
Aameen.
Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyab Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the
verse then no doubt. He is Forgiving to those who repent was
revealed in relation to the person who would sin, then repent, sin
again, and repent again. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To sin is in the nature of man and to repent is also in his
nature. Therefore (May Allah Taala protect us), whenever we
commit a sin, we should repent sincerely in the Court of Allah
Taala. Insha Allah, the Lord will forgive us with His Kindness.
May Allah Taala forgive us all, Aameen.
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REPENTANCE OF AN ETHIOPIAN
An Ethiopian came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I commit sins, will
my repentance be accepted? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
replied, Yes.
The man went away, returned a short time later and
asked, When I commit sins, does Allah Taala see me? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, Yes. As soon as he heard
that, the Ethiopian let out a loud scream and his soul left his body.
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Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem narrated
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, 4000 years before
mankind was created, it was written on all four sides of the
Throne, I will forgive all those who repent, have faith, and do
good deeds. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! Will we still not repent? Return to the
Lord and repent sincerely, the Forgiving Lord will definitely
shower us with Kindness and Mercy and forgive our sins, Insha
Allah. May Allah Taala accept our repentance, Aameen.
TEARS FROM THE EYES
Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu was asked by a person, I
commit sins but then feel very shameful and remorseful. Is there
forgiveness for me? Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu
looked away from the person and when he looked at him again he
saw that the person had tears in his eyes. Hazrat Ibn Masood
Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied, There are eight Doors of Paradise
that open and close, except for the Door of Repentance which
never closes. Keep doing good deeds and do not despair at the
Mercy of Allah Taala. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The Supreme Merciful Lord has kept the Door of
Repentance permanently open. However, none of us know when
the Angel of Death will come to us, therefore we should repent
immediately so that Allah Taala makes us deserving of Paradise.
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forgets the sin; when the person comes on the Day of Judgement,
there will be no one to give evidence against him. 1
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Faqih Abul Laith Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih reports that on one
occasion Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu came crying to
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, who asked, O Umar! Why
are you crying? Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied, The
weeping and crying of a young man outside has torn me up.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam requested that the young man
should be brought in.
The young man was brought before Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, who asked him, Young man, why are you crying?
He replied, O Master Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I am crying at the
excessiveness of my sins and the displeasure to Allah Taala that I
have caused. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Have
you committed polytheism? He answered, No. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Have you killed someone unjustly?
There was no reply and so Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
asked him again. He answered that he had not. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Even if your sins are equivalent (in
weight) to that of the seven earths, the seven skies and mountains,
Allah Taala will forgive you.
The young man said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, my sin is even grater than that. The Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Is your sin greater or is the Throne
of Allah Taala greater? He replied, My sin is greater. The Holy
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Is your sin greater or is
Allah Taala greater? He replied, Allah Taala is the Greatest.
Our Beloved Master Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Only the Great
Lord forgives great sins.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam then asked the young
man to tell him about the sin that he had committed. He said, Yaa
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I am ashamed to mention it in
front of you. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Do not
worry, tell me. He said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
for seven years I have been stealing burial shrouds. A young
Ansari girl died and I went to steal her burial shroud. I dug up her
grave, stole her shroud and began to leave. Suddenly Satan
overcame me and I turned back and performed an indecency with
the dead girls body. After moving away a few feet, having
committed the indecency, the girl stood up and said, O young
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man, may Allah Taala destroy you; did you not fear the Lord who
ensures that each weak person is given their right by tyrants? You
have made me different to the other dead people and have made
me unclean in the Court of Allah Taala.
I left the graveyard crying and repenting to Allah Taala
and spent forty days in that state. After forty days, I looked up to
the heavens and said O Lord of Muhammad and Ibrahim
(Alaihimus Salaam), if you have forgiven my sin then notify Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, otherwise send down flames from
the sky and burn me, but save me from the fire of Hell.
At that very moment, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam came
and said, Your Lord sends you greetings and asks if you have
created all the creations? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
No I did not, my Lord created me and all things. Hazrat Jibreel
Alaihis Salaam said, Allah Taala states that He has forgiven the sins
of the young man. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam called the
young man and gave him the good news of his repentance being
accepted. 1
REFLECTION
It is reported that a young man obeyed Allah Taala and
worshipped Him for twenty years, then for the next twenty years
he committed sins. One day, he saw his reflection and saw the
signs of old age in his beard. He became very saddened and
pleaded in the Court of Allah Taala, O my Lord, I worshipped
you for twenty years and then spent twenty years sinning, and if I
return to You, will You accept me?
He heard a voice from the unseen that said. You loved
Me and in return I made you My beloved; you left Me so in return
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I left you; you committed sins for which I gave you some time and
now if you return to Me, I will bless you with acceptance. 1
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the sins that you have committed. May Allah Taala guide us all to
repent, Aameen.
Some people have stated that Satan was rejected and cursed
because he did not think repenting was compulsory and nor did
he admit to his fault. Rather, he displayed arrogance and became a
disbeliever. However, Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam was granted the
good fortune that he admitted his mistake, repented to Allah
Taala, regretted it and did not become disheartened. He was so
successful in his aim that Allah Taala announced the acceptance
of his repentance. 1
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said, Allah Taala does
not like any voice more than the voice of repentance. When it calls
Him, He says, I am present, ask for whatever you want. Your
status in My court is the same as that of certain Angels of Mine. I
am on your left, on your right, above you, and closer to you than
your own heartbeat. O Angels, be witnesses that I have forgiven
him. 3
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
How merciful is our Merciful Lord? Let us repent sincerely and
turn to our Creator and Master. He will undoubtedly forgive us.
May Allah Taala look at us all with Mercy and Forgiveness,
Aameen.
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There is also a severe warning in this verse for those not only do
not go to the Mosque themselves, but also prevent others from
going to the Mosque. This is why Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam has said, When you see that the doors of the pubs and
clubs are open and the doors of the Mosques are closed, know that
the Day of Judgement is near.
We should therefore never stop anyone from performing
prayers, reciting Quran, or organising any religious gathering in
the Mosque. May Allah Taala guide us all to respect and honour
the Mosques, Aameen.
TESTIMONY TO FAITH
And do not touch the women when you remain in the mosques,
for devotion. These are the limits of Allah, do not approach them.
Allah thus describes His Signs to the people, so that they may
become pious. 1
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that, If you see a person regularly attend the Mosque, testify to
his faith.
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performing prayers and would say that, It is better to meet Allah
Taala whilst wearing beautiful clothes than when meeting
people.
DEEDS RUINED
It is not for the associators that they should inhabit the mosque
of Allah, bearing witnesses of infidelity against themselves. Their
entire works are destroyed, and they shall abide in the Fire. 1
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come for pilgrimage. Allah Taala, refuting this boast of theirs
states that, You do not have a right to say this, as your hearts are
empty due to your infidelity and polytheism. Therefore, the things
that you think are good deeds and earning you rewards will all be
left here and will go to waste.
The Wahhabis of today also make this same claim that,
We are the custodians of Haram Shareef, we are the Imams of
Haram Shareef etc. With these kinds of whisperings, they
misguide our innocent, simple-minded Sunni Muslims. Therefore,
O Muslims! We should therefore never think that building or
expanding Haram Shareef, or leading the prayers there are a sign
of true faith or of being a true Muslim. In fact, the infidels and
polytheists of previous times also did all of this. Of course, those
who have true faith and the flame of love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam burning brightly in their hearts and are then able to
serve Haram Shareef, are indeed very fortunate and blessed. May
Allah Taala guide us all to populate the Mosques, Aameen.
BELIEVERS AND BUILDING MOSQUES
They only inhabit the mosques of Allah who believe in Allah and
the Last Day and establish prayer and pay the poor-due (Zakat)
and fear none but Allah, therefore it is near that these people may
be among the guided ones. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We have been made aware of the many excellences of
building a Mosque. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, All
of a persons deeds are finished after he dies, save for three things
for which he continues to receive reward, even after he dies. One
of these three things is building and establishing a Mosque.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also stated, The person who
builds or helps to build a Mosque for the Pleasure of Allah Taala,
for every inch of the Mosque, Allah Taala builds for him four
million cities in Paradise. Each city will have 100,000 palaces, with
100,000 beds in each palace. On each bed will be seated a fair
maiden of Paradise. One of the houses will have 40,000 tablecloths
laid down, with 40,000 bowls on each tablecloth, and each bowl
will contain a different food. Everything about the person will be
strengthened and increased, like his appetite and his stamina. His
strength and stamina will be such that he will be able to eat all the
food and will be able to have relations with all the fair maidens. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
This verse refers to Masjid e Zaraar. When Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam performed prayer in Masjid e Quba and stayed
there for a few days, its respect and eminence began to increase.
The hypocrites did not like this and decided to build another
Mosque in which they would pray. They hurriedly constructed a
Mosque, and also began performing their prayers in it. However,
they had done all this without the permission of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and all that they would do in this Mosque
would be to plan against and insult Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and the Muslims (Maaz Allah).
Therefore, when Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
received the order (from Allah Taala) and the above verse was
revealed, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam sent Hazrat Wahshi
Radiallaho Taala Anhu and a group of Companions with orders to
demolish that Mosque. The group of Companions went and set
fire to that Mosque, razing it the ground. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam also gave orders that filth and dirt should be
dumped on that ground in the future. This above verse proves
that a Mosque that is built to insult our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam should be demolished as it is truly not a Mosque.
It is necessary for all of us rightly guided Sunni Muslims
to stay far away from the Mosques of those people who retain
filthy beliefs such as believing that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is just like us and that he has died and mingled with the
dust (Maaz Allah). May Allah Taala protect all Muslims from
these disgraceful beliefs and may Allah Taala grant victory and
domination to the Mosques of those with the right beliefs,
Aameen.
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And that the mosques are only for Allah, so worship none with
Allah. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Allah Taala, who is free from all faults and imperfections, has
stated that His slaves should worship Him in the Mosque. His
favour upon favour on His slaves is that, in order to elevate the
status of His slaves even more, He states that these Mosques are
His Houses so that a slave, by entering the House of Allah Taala
feels that he is meeting with his Lord.
This is why Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that the best
places on the face of the earth are Mosques. Some Ahadith are
therefore presented below to explain the virtues and excellences of
Mosques.
The places that help to further this aim are more desirable in the
sight of Allah Taala then those places where sins are committed -
these are disliked and are evil in the sight of Allah Taala. Today,
we have to evaluate where we spend more of our time, do we do
so in the desirable places or do we do so in the disliked places?
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not mean that we should not go to the markets for business or to
buy things, or meet people and talk to them there. What it means
is that we should spend as little time as possible there and spend
the rest of our valuable time in the Mosque or at home with our
families. There was a time when Muslims would be busy in their
work, but as soon as they heard the call to prayer, they would
drop everything and rush to the House of Allah Taala. These
fortunate people are mentioned in the Holy Quran, they leave
their business and hasten towards the remembrance of Allah.
These people are such that work and business does not
deter them from the remembrance and worship of Allah Taala.
May Allah Taala look at us all with Mercy and give us the
guidance to populate the Mosques, Aameen.
HOUSE IN PARADISE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who builds
a Mosque for Allah Taala on the earth, Allah Taala will build a
house in Paradise for him. 1
Hazrat Abu Qar Saafi Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Build Mosques and keep them
clean because the one who builds a House for Allah Taala, He
(Allah Taala) will build for him a house in Paradise. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To build Mosques, to clean them, sweep up in them,
wash their walls etc, are all worthy of great rewards. When a slave
cleans the House of Allah Taala for His pleasure and the comfort
of His slaves, then Allah Taala rewards the slave according to His
Great Status. May Allah Taala guide us to respect the Mosques
and to build Mosques for His pleasure, Aameen.
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Houses of Allah Taala on the earth, and Allah Taala has taken it
upon Himself to grant respect and honour to those who attend the
Mosques to present themselves in His Court. 1
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! No one has any rights over Allah
Taala, but He has rights over each and every one of us. He is the
Greatest and Most Respected of all. Whether one is a king or a
beggar, all are dependant on Allah Taala. Regardless of this, He
has taken it upon His infinite Grace that He will grant honour and
respect to those who come to His House on the earth.
Is the reason for our disgrace not the fact that we stay far
away from His House on the earth? O those seeking respect! We
should have faith on His promise and go His House, Insha Allah
we will certainly get respect and honour. May Allah Taala guide
us all, Aameen
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perform your prayers at home and discard the Mosque, then you
will be discarding the practice (Sunnah) of your Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, and if you do that, you will be classed as ungrateful
and unappreciative. 1
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GARDENS OF PARADISE
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When you walk by the gardens
of Paradise, graze in them (eat its fruit).
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he
asked, What are the gardens of Paradise? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, They are the Mosques. Hazrat Abu Hurairah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked, What does it mean to graze?
Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Keep
reciting Subhan Allahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Walaa Ilaaha Illal
Laahu Wallahu Akbar. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What places have been called the gardens of Paradise by
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? He said it was the Mosques,
and one who frequents them and recites Subhan Allahi Wal
Hamdu Lillaahi Walaa Ilaaha Illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar
whilst in the Mosques, will enjoy the various fruits and beauties of
Paradise after he passes away from this world.
May Allah Taala guide us all to fill the Mosques and
recite the above-mentioned words when we attend the Mosques,
Aameen.
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a very sinful deed. Therefore, there should only be prayers,
recitation of the Quran, blessings and salutation (Durood o
Salaam), Scholars speeches, and religious talk in the Mosque. May
Allah Taala guide us all to respect the Mosques, Aameen.
Hazrat Abu Zarrah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Leader of the
Faithful, Sayyedina Abu Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, Mosques
have been made for the remembrance of Allah Taala.
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Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I have been granted five
things that were not granted to any Prophet before me:
1. I have been helped in such a way that fear of me and my army
is put into the hearts of the infidels when we are still one
months distance away.
2. The whole earth has been purified for my followers and I to
perform prayer on. Therefore, wherever my followers are
when it is time for prayer, they should pray there.
3. The spoils of war (booty) have been made lawful for me.
4. Previous Prophets came to a specific community, but I have
been sent as a Prophet to all people.
5. I have been granted the station of intercession. 1
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Look at the authority of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, in that he has increased many a fold the reward for
praying in his Mosque relative to that received for praying in any
other Mosque. Allah Taala, through His Grace, gave His Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam the power and authority to give as much
reward as he pleased. Subhan Allah! May Allah Taala grant us
the opportunity to offer our prayers in Masjid e Nabvi, Masjid e
Haram, and Masjid e Aqsa, Aameen.
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on walking past Mosques during the month of Ramadan and
seeing them lightened by glowing lamps made the following
supplication, O Allah! Brighten the grave of the Commander of
the Faithful, Sayyedina Umar Faruq e Azam Radiallaho Taala Anhu,
just as he has brightened our Mosques. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! From the above narration, we can see how fond the
Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen were of illuminating the
Mosques. The Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen desired the
mosques to be enlightened because this meant people could
worship in peace, comfort, and presence of mind and heart; and
would along with performing prayers recite the Holy Quran and
would not be fearful or in a rush to leave because of the darkness.
Therefore, if Allah Taala has given us wealth and guidance, we
should arrange for our Mosques to be bright and well lit. Insha
Allah, we will receive a part in the supplication (Dua) of Hazrat
Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem. May Allah Taala guide us all
through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Aameen.
Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu states, The person
who lights a lamp in the Mosque, for as long as the Mosque is
brightened by its flame, the Angels that bear the Throne of Allah
Taala, as well as all the other Angels, supplicate for his
forgiveness. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If a person arranges a light bulb, chandelier, or
fluorescent tube light in this day and age, he would also be
deserving of the supplication of the Angels that is mentioned
above. The supplication is not made by any ordinary creation; the
innocent Angels of Allah Taala make it. May Allah Taala guide
us all to partake in brightening the Mosques, Aameen.
1
Fatawa e Razvia Part 3 Page 598
2
Makashifatul Quloob
331
Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, A persons prayer (Salaah) that
is performed in his house is worth one prayer; the prayer that is
performed in a Mosque where the Friday prayer is performed is
worth 500 prayers; the prayer performed in Masjid e Aqsa is
worth 50,000 prayers; the prayer in my Mosque (Masjid e Nabvi)
is worth 50,000 prayers; and his prayer performed in Masjid e
Haram is worth 100,000 prayers.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is better for people to perform their prayers in the
local Mosque, as opposed to in the Jaamia (Friday Prayers)
Mosque. This was the way of the Companions, Tabieen, and our
pious predecessors Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen who would all
perform the five daily prayers at their local Mosque; they would
not go to the Friday prayer Mosque for their daily prayers.
This shows us that we should perform the daily prayers in
our local Mosque and the reward for 500 prayers is specific to the
Friday prayer (Juma). The reward for 500 prayers applies to those
people whose local neighbourhood Mosque is the Friday prayer
Mosque.
It is stated in Al Shabaah Wan Nazaair that the extra
benefits apply to those who live in the neighbourhood of the
Friday prayer Mosque, if the Imam is a rightly guided Sunni
Imam.
1
Bukhari Shareef
2
Bukhari Shareef
333
person who sacrifices his sleep and house and goes to the House
of Allah Taala, then Allah Taala rewards that person according to
His supreme Rank and Status by this it is meant that Allah
Taala Himself will be the host and prepare a grand feast for the
person in Paradise. Subhan Allah! What will be the magnificence
of feast that our Lord arranges! May Allah Taala guide us to fill
the Mosques punctually and especially at the times mentioned
above, Aameen.
MORE REWARDS
Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu says that, Every part
of the earth on which prayer is performed or Allah Taala is
remembered on expresses pride (in delight) over the surrounding
land. And it feels pleasure and happiness all the way up to the
seven heavens, and all the way down to the core of the Earth.
When a person performs prayer on a piece of earth, the earth is
proud of that person. 1
IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS
1
Makashifatul Quloob Page 534
2
Ibn Majah
334
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has also stated that to sweep
and clean the Mosque is the dowry for a beautiful maiden of
Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Keeping the Mosque clean was very much liked by
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and many different glad
tidings are given to those who help to keep the Mosque clean so
that arrangements would always be made to ensure that the
Mosque remains clean and dirt free. Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar
Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that during the time of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Masjid e Nabvi was made of
unbaked bricks. The branches and leaves of date trees were used
for the roof and the trunks of the date trees were the pillars.
Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu did not
make any changes to the Mosque at all; Hazrat Sayyedina Umar
Faruq e Azam Radiallaho Taala Anhu merely reinforced the walls
with unbaked bricks, and left the roof and pillars as they were; in
other words, it was the same as before. Then during his caliphate,
Hazrat Sayyedina Uthman Ghani Radiallaho Taala Anhu, made
significant enhancements to Masjid e Nabvi. The old walls were
replaced with walls made of permanent painted bricks that were
re-enforced with cement; the pillars were replaced with
permanent stone pillars; and the roof was made of branches. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We learn from the above narration that it is permissible
on the basis of the needs of the time to improve or change the
Mosque, because the blessed Rightly Guided Caliphs Ridwanullahe
Alaihim Ajmaeen themselves did this.
It is reported in one narration that if a person removes
anything from the Mosque that may cause trouble to another
person, Allah Taala will build a house for him in Paradise. 3
1
Tibraani
2
Jaami ul Ahadith Page 521
3
Ibn Majah
335
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person that builds a
Mosque for the pleasure of Allah Taala, even if its size is that of a
birds nest, Allah Taala will build for him a house in Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should supplicate to Allah Taala that He gives us
the guidance and wealth so that we can build even a small
Mosque, enabling His slaves to worship Him in there; and to
obtain the sweet taste of closeness to Him. May Allah Taala guide
us all, Aameen.
SEEKING FORGIVENESS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, For as long as any of
you is on the prayer mat, the Angels seek and supplicate for your
forgiveness. They say O Allah! Bless him with peace, O Allah!
Have mercy on him, O Allah! Forgive him. This continues until
you speak to someone.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! What a great blessing it is to sit on the
prayer mat. If we enter the Mosque with the intention of seclusion
(Itikaaf) and remain there with ablution (wudhu), Allah Taala
rewards us for every second that we sit; even if we are not
performing prayers or engaged in any other acts of worship.
1
Makashifatul Quloob
2
Makashifatul Quloob
336
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The following words of
Allah Taala are present in certain previous revelations that, On
the earth, the Mosques are My Houses, and the one who builds
them or takes part in building them is My pilgrim. Good news is
for the slave of Mine who purifies himself in his home and comes
to My House to see Me. It is therefore My obligation to grant the
visitor respect and honour. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We are told in the above Hadith that the Mosques are
the places to meet with Allah Taala. When a person leaves his
home with the intention of seeing Allah Taala, He obliges Himself
to grant the person respect and honour.
Furthermore, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams
Hadith, Salaah is ascension for the believers tells us that a
believer communicates with his Lord whilst in prayer. Those with
vision have sometimes even been blessed with seeing the beauty
of the Lord. May Allah Taala place that quality in our eyes too,
Aameen.
1
Makashifatul Quloob
2
Tibraani
337
EXCELLENCE OF GOING TO THE MOSQUE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that, If you see a
person regularly attend the Mosque, testify to his faith. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us make a firm intention that from this day onwards
we will not be lazy in going to the Mosque; that we will become
regulars at the Mosque ourselves, and make our children, friends,
and acquaintances regulars at the Mosque as well. May Allah
Taala shower His Grace and Blessings upon all of us, Aameen.
1
Makashifatul Quloob
2
Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim
3
Narrated by Hazrat Uthmaan bin Affan Radiallaho Taala Anhu in Nisaai
338
It is reported in one narration that ten rewards are written for each
step that is taken towards the Mosque, and from the time a person
leaves his home, until he returns, it is written that he is
performing prayer.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To leave home with ablution and to sit and wait in the
Mosque for the prayer to start, are both great ways to earn a
multitude of rewards. Undoubtedly, these rewards will be very
useful on the Day of Judgement. Therefore, we should make some
small sacrifices and try to accumulate a great quantity of rewards.
Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that some land was
available close to Masjid e Nabvi and the Bani Salma wanted to
move closer to the Mosque. This news reached Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam who said, I have heard that you want to
move closer to the Mosque? They replied that indeed it was their
intention to do so. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O
Bani Salma, stay in your homes, your footsteps are counted. He
repeated this a second time and the Bani Salma stated that after
that, they did not want to move anymore. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise that the more steps we take towards the
Mosque, the more rewards we will earn, and that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also prefers that we walk to the Mosque.
The intentions of the Companions were excellent but the desire
and wish of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was even better.
Therefore, we should give priority to the preference of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and always attempt to walk to the
Mosque. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
1
Narrated by Muslim etc
339
We are noting down what they have sent forward and what
signs (of walking) they have left behind 1
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "The greatest reward for
performing prayer is for the one who walked from the furthest
distance away. 2
Hazrat Ubai bin Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhuma states that
despite a Helpers (Ansari) home being very far away he would
not miss any prayers. When told he should buy a ride (camel or
horse) so that he could ride on it when it was dark or too hot, he
replied, I desire that the footsteps that I take to come to the
Mosque and go back home with are written in my book of deeds.
Upon hearing this Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "It has
all been written and Allah Taala has given it to you. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Look at how much hunger the blessed Companions
Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen had for rewards: they would sacrifice
their nights and would withstand enormous difficulties in order to
collect rewards. Alas! Our situation today is evident for all to see.
If only we would take a few steps to the local Mosque and walk in
the footsteps of the blessed Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim
Ajmaeen.
Let us supplicate that Allah Taala, through the alms of
His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, guides us to walk in
1
Narrated by Ibn Majah
2
Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim
3
Narrated by Muslim etc
340
the footsteps of those who were closest to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
1
Bazaar & Abu Yalaa
2
Abu Dawood
341
supplicate that Allah Taala takes us all into His Protection,
Aameen.
70,000 ANGELS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "The person who leaves
home to go for prayers and recites Allahumma Inni As-aluka Bi
Haqqis Saa Ileena Alaika Wa Bi Haqqi Mam Shaaya Haadhaa
Fa Inni Lam Akhruj Ashiraw Walaa Bitraw Walaa Riyaa-aw
Walaa Sumataw Wa Kharajtu Ilqaa-a Sakhtika Wab Tigaa-a
Maradaa Tika Fa-as Aluka An Tueedhanee Minan Naari Wa-an
Tagfira Lee Dhunoobee Innahu Laa Yagfirudh Dhunooba Illa
Anta, Allah Taala turns His attention towards him, and 70,000
Angels ask for forgiveness for him. 1
Translation: O Allah! I am asking you through the alms (sadqa) of
your petitioners and through my walking; I have not set out with
pride, nor uselessly, nor for show, nor for fame. I have set out to
obtain freedom from Your Wrath and to earn Your Pleasure.
Therefore, I am asking You to grant me freedom from Hell and
forgive my sins. Undoubtedly, You are the Forgiver of sins.
1 Ibn Majah Narrated by Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu
342
people whom Allah Taala will shade on the day when there is no
shade available except His shade:
1. A fair and just leader.
2. Those whose youthful years were spent in the worship of
Allah Taala.
3. Those whose hearts are attached to the Mosque.
4. Those who made friends solely for Allah Taala, remained
firm and left each other for Allah Taala.
5. Those who are invited by a beautiful woman, but they say, I
fear Allah Taala.
6. Those who gave some charity, but kept it so secret that their
left hand did not know what their right hand had given.
7. Those who remembered Allah Taala in isolation and shed
tears. 1
1
Bukhari & Muslim
2
Fatawa e Razvia Part 3 Page 811
343
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is a Sunnah to designate a specific place in the home
for performing prayers; it should be kept pure and clean, and
should be scented with fragrances etc. If ladies want to perform
seclusion (Itikaaf), they should do so in this specific Mosque
that is in the home.
From the above words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, it is evident that for voluntary prayers (Sunnah,
Nawafil), and for women to perform their prayers, a specific place
should be designated in the home, which should be kept pure and
clean at all times. This is in order to obtain the blessings of that
specific place, and so that the prayers that leave there are able to
obtain the Mercy of Allah Taala. If Allah Taala has blessed any of
us with a large home, then we should definitely assign a specific
place for prayer and act upon the orders of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. Even if we do not have a large home, we should
still assign a specific place for praying and, when it is time for
prayers, we should pray in that designated place. The designated
place can be used for other things too at other times if the house is
small. May Allah Taala enable us to act upon the words of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
1
Ihya ul Uloom
2
Tibraani Narrated by Hazrat Abi Amamah Radiallaho Taala Anhu
344
business, and even his life by stepping into the battlefield for the
sake of Allah Taala. Being surrounded by blood thirsty enemies
and placing your life in the hands of the Creator of the worlds
makes a person worthy of being called a warrior for the sake of
Allah Taala.
However, the Truthful Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam of
the True Lord says that going to the Mosque morning and night is
included in this struggle in the path of Allah Taala. Therefore, we
should make it our habit to go to the Mosques morning and night
so that we can be deserving of the rewards for struggling in the
path of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.
WILL TESTIFY
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma has said that, The earth
cries for 40 days on the death of one who performs prayers
regularly.
1
Makashifatul Quloob Page 533
2
Makashifatul Quloob Page 534
345
HOW WILL THE HEART TURN?
A pious person has stated that performing the voluntary
Tahiyyatul Masjid prayer creates sincerity and attachment to
worship. Therefore, the heart of the person who makes it his habit
to perform it will always be turned towards worship. 1
1
Aadaab e Sunnat Page 488
2
Ihya ul Uloom Vol 4 Page 688
346
Allah Taala not give you your possession back as Mosques are
not built for looking for lost possessions in. 1
1
Jaami ul Ahadith Page 506
2
Fatawa e Razvia Part 3 Page 593
3
Fatawa e Razvia Part 6 Page 381
347
the breath smell and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam did not
like the smell of that at all. Therefore, we should be careful and
avoid onions, garlic, cigarettes, tobacco, and all other things that
cause the breath to smell before entering the Mosque. We should
clean out the mouth thoroughly before entering the House of
Allah Taala.
RAW MEAT
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, No one should pass
through the Mosque with raw meat. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us supplicate that Allah Taala looks at us all with
Mercy and guides us all to obey and follow the rules and
etiquettes of the Mosque, Aameen.
1
Jaami ul Ahadith Page 508
2
Jaami ul Ahadith Page 508
348
time, there will be some people who will talk about worldly things
in the Mosque. Allah Taala has no need for such people. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Whether we are worshipping or meditating, if we talk
about worldly things in the Mosque, Allah Taala has no need for
our worship or our meditation. May Allah Taala guide us all to
refrain from talking about worldly things in the Mosque, Aameen.
Hazrat Waathla bin Asqa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Protect your Mosques from
innocent children, the insane, business dealings, quarrels, and
from raised voices. 2
1
Jaami ul Ahadith Pages 508-509
2
Fatawa e Razvia Part 6 Page 404
3
Shamahimul Ambar Page 19
4
Makashifatul Quloob Page 533
349
Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! It is critical for us to act upon the
above-mentioned Hadith. Nowadays, there is less worship and
remembrance of Allah Taala, and more worldly talk in the
Mosques. We should fear Allah Taala and, for Allah Taalas sake,
sit separately from people who do not respect the etiquettes of the
Mosque and talk about worldly things in the Mosque, so that we
too are not guilty of disrespecting the Mosque. May Allah Taala
look at us all with Mercy and guide us all, Aameen.
SIGNS OF A HYPOCRITE
Leader of Muslims, Sayyedina Hazrat Uthman Ghani Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
"Once the call to prayer has been made in the Mosque, the person
who leaves the Mosque without reason, or has no intention of
coming to the Mosque, is a hypocrite. 2
1
Shamahimul Ambar Page 19
2
Shamahimul Ambar Page 40, Fatawa e Razvia Part 3 Page 774
350
Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallamsbeloved devotees! What a strict order is given by Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; we need to look at ourselves
sincerely and see exactly where we are. What level are we at? We
should beware, and save ourselves from hypocrisy. May Allah
Taala look at us all with Mercy and save us from the habits of
hypocrites, Aameen.
Hazrat Abu Shatha Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that a person left
Masjid e Nabvi after the Adhaan for Asr prayer had been said,
and Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, That person
has disobeyed Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
1
Fatawa e Razvia Part 6 Page 381
351
A Hadith is quoted in Madaarik states, Worldly talk in
the Mosque eats good deeds like an animal eats grass. In
Ghamzul Uyoon, it quotes from Khazanatul Fiqh that, Forty
years good deeds of the person who talks about worldly things in
the Mosque are made worthless by Allah Taala.
1
Fatawa e Razvia Part 6 Page 403
352
Do not come near our Mosque after eating them, if you must eat
them, cook them first and remove the smell. 1
1
Abu Dawood Shareef
2
Bukhari Shareef
3
Bukhari Shareef
353
that he is making supplication to his Lord; without doubt, his
Lord is between him and the Qibla. Therefore none of you should
spit in the direction of the Qibla, and this act (spitting) should only
be done on the left side or under your feet. Then Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam spat in his sheet, rubbed it together and
said, Do it like that. 1
Hazrat Umar bin Shoaib Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates from his
father who narrated from his father that poetry, business
transactions, and sitting in groups before Friday prayers were
prohibited by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 2
They did build the mosque in a night, those with passionate faith
The soul, as sinful as ever, could not become punctual in prayer
The Mosques are lamenting, there are no worshippers left
Meaning those with the qualities of Arabia, there are none.
1
Bukhari Shareef
2
Abu Dawood Shareef
3
Nisaai Shareef
4 Makashifatul Quloob Page 532
354
To deliberately point the feet towards the Qibla is abominable
(Makrooh), whether whilst awake or whilst sleeping.
To copulate, urinate or defecate on the roof of the Mosque is
strictly forbidden. Similarly, it is forbidden for an unclean
man or a menstruating woman to go on the roof of the
Mosque, as the roof is classified as part of the Mosque. To
climb on the roof of the Mosque without reason is also
abominable (Makrooh). 1
To make the Mosque a pathway, meaning to walk through it
is permissible. If a habit is made of it, then the person is a
transgressor.
To take very small children or insane people into the Mosque
is forbidden if there is a suspicion of impurity, otherwise it is
abominable (Makrooh). Those people who take shoes into the
Mosques should make sure that if there is impurity on the
shoes, it is cleaned first. To enter the Mosque with the shoes
on is disrespectful. 2
To protect the Mosque from all aversions is necessary. We see
nowadays that many people perform ablution and then shake
the water off their arms and faces in the Mosque; this is not
allowed.
If the clothes or feet are wet, it is forbidden to wipe them with
the walls or pillars of the Mosque. It is also forbidden to wipe
them with (cow) dung that is spread out. But, if there is a
clutter of dust, then it is permissible to dry with that. You can
also dry with a stick that is lying on the ground and is not part
of the Mosque. You can also dry with a discarded part of a
mat that is not used for prayer. It is however better to avoid
this. 3
Do not throw the dirt from the Mosque in a place where it will
be disrespected.
1
Durr al Mukhtar, Radd ul Mukhtar
2
Radd ul Mukhtar
3
Alamgiri, Sageeri
355
To climb on the roof of the Mosque without reason is
abominable.
To crack the fingers in the Mosque is not allowed.
To perform prayers in the local Mosque is better than the
Friday prayer Mosque (Jaamia), even if the congregational
prayer is shorter in length, or the gathering is larger in the
Friday Mosque. Rather, if there is no congregational prayer in
the local Mosque, one should go and give the call to prayer
(Adhaan & Iqamah), and perform prayer alone. This is better
and more rewarding than going to the Friday prayer Mosque.
There is no permission for leaving the Mosque after the call to
prayer has been said. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has
stated in a Hadith that only hypocrites leave the Mosque after
the call to prayer has been said. However, the person who has
to leave for something and intends to return can leave,
provided he will be back before the prayer begins. The person
who is an employee of another Mosque can leave to go to his
Mosque. 1
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