tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357866768842599472012-01-01T06:10:59.260-08:00Success of mankind lies in following the commandment of Allah and his prophets. This blog is dedicated to provide islamic articles, books and resources to inspire everyone to attain closeness and pleasure of Allah.asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-60409532810941926222011-10-06T02:36:00.000-07:002011-10-06T02:36:20.574-07:002011-10-06T02:36:20.574-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wk-Aqcret92bLHRtPKNxBX-R7mw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wk-Aqcret92bLHRtPKNxBX-R7mw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wk-Aqcret92bLHRtPKNxBX-R7mw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wk-Aqcret92bLHRtPKNxBX-R7mw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>Treatment of Mental Illness <br /> </b><br /> It is reported by Hazrat Abi bin Kaub (RA) that a villager was brought to Prophet (PBUH) with a mental illness. Prophet (PBUH) recited following verses and blew on him and his health was restored instantly. <br /> سُوۡرَةُ <b>الفَاتِحَة<br /> <br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (١) <br /> <br /> ٱلۡحَمۡدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلۡعَـٰلَمِينَ (٢) ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (٣) مَـٰلِكِ يَوۡمِ ٱلدِّينِ (٤) إِيَّاكَ نَعۡبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسۡتَعِينُ (٥) ٱهۡدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٲطَ ٱلۡمُسۡتَقِيمَ (٦) صِرَٲطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ غَيۡرِ ٱلۡمَغۡضُوبِ عَلَيۡهِمۡ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ (٧) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ البَقَرَة<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> الٓمٓ (١) ذَٲلِكَ ٱلۡڪِتَـٰبُ لَا رَيۡبَ‌ۛ فِيهِ‌ۛ هُدً۬ى لِّلۡمُتَّقِينَ (٢) ٱلَّذِينَ يُؤۡمِنُونَ بِٱلۡغَيۡبِ وَيُقِيمُونَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقۡنَـٰهُمۡ يُنفِقُونَ (٣) وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤۡمِنُونَ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡكَ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ مِن قَبۡلِكَ وَبِٱلۡأَخِرَةِ هُمۡ يُوقِنُونَ (٤) <br /> <br /> وَٱتَّقُواْ يَوۡمً۬ا لَّا تَجۡزِى نَفۡسٌ عَن نَّفۡسٍ۬ شَيۡـًٔ۬ا وَلَا يُقۡبَلُ مِنۡہَا عَدۡلٌ۬ وَلَا تَنفَعُهَا شَفَـٰعَةٌ۬ وَلَا هُمۡ يُنصَرُونَ (١٢٣)<br /> <br /> ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡحَىُّ ٱلۡقَيُّومُ‌ۚ لَا تَأۡخُذُهُ ۥ سِنَةٌ۬ وَلَا نَوۡمٌ۬‌ۚ لَّهُ ۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ‌ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشۡفَعُ عِندَهُ ۥۤ إِلَّا بِإِذۡنِهِۦ‌ۚ يَعۡلَمُ مَا بَيۡنَ أَيۡدِيهِمۡ وَمَا خَلۡفَهُمۡ‌ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىۡءٍ۬ مِّنۡ عِلۡمِهِۦۤ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ‌ۚ وَسِعَ كُرۡسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ‌ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُ ۥ حِفۡظُهُمَا‌ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلۡعَلِىُّ ٱلۡعَظِيمُ (٢٥٥)<br /> <br /> لِّلَّهِ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ‌ۗ وَإِن تُبۡدُواْ مَا فِىٓ أَنفُسِڪُمۡ أَوۡ تُخۡفُوهُ يُحَاسِبۡكُم بِهِ ٱللَّهُ‌ۖ فَيَغۡفِرُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَيُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَآءُ‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ ڪُلِّ شَىۡءٍ۬ قَدِيرٌ (٢٨٤) ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَ‌ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓٮِٕكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيۡنَ أَحَدٍ۬ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ‌ۚ وَقَالُواْ سَمِعۡنَا وَأَطَعۡنَا‌ۖ غُفۡرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيۡكَ ٱلۡمَصِيرُ (٢٨٥) لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفۡسًا إِلَّا وُسۡعَهَا‌ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتۡ وَعَلَيۡہَا مَا ٱكۡتَسَبَتۡ‌ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذۡنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوۡ أَخۡطَأۡنَا‌ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحۡمِلۡ عَلَيۡنَآ إِصۡرً۬ا كَمَا حَمَلۡتَهُ ۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبۡلِنَا‌ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلۡنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِۦ‌ۖ وَٱعۡفُ عَنَّا وَٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَا وَٱرۡحَمۡنَآ‌ۚ أَنتَ مَوۡلَٮٰنَا فَٱنصُرۡنَا عَلَى ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡڪَـٰفِرِينَ (٢٨٦) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ آل عِمرَان<br /> </b> بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ <br /> شَهِدَ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّهُ ۥ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ وَٱلۡمَلَـٰٓٮِٕكَةُ وَأُوْلُواْ ٱلۡعِلۡمِ قَآٮِٕمَۢا بِٱلۡقِسۡطِ‌ۚ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡحَڪِيمُ (١٨) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ الاٴعرَاف<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> إِنَّ رَبَّكُمُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ فِى سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ۬ ثُمَّ ٱسۡتَوَىٰ عَلَى ٱلۡعَرۡشِ يُغۡشِى ٱلَّيۡلَ ٱلنَّہَارَ يَطۡلُبُهُ ۥ حَثِيثً۬ا وَٱلشَّمۡسَ وَٱلۡقَمَرَ وَٱلنُّجُومَ مُسَخَّرَٲتِۭ بِأَمۡرِهِۦۤ‌ۗ أَلَا لَهُ ٱلۡخَلۡقُ وَٱلۡأَمۡرُ‌ۗ تَبَارَكَ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّ ٱلۡعَـٰلَمِينَ (٥٤) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ المؤمنون<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> فَتَعَـٰلَى ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡمَلِكُ ٱلۡحَقُّ‌ۖ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ رَبُّ ٱلۡعَرۡشِ ٱلۡڪَرِيمِ (١١٦) <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ الصَّافات<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> وَٱلصَّـٰٓفَّـٰتِ صَفًّ۬ا (١) فَٱلزَّٲجِرَٲتِ زَجۡرً۬ا (٢) فَٱلتَّـٰلِيَـٰتِ ذِكۡرًا (٣) إِنَّ إِلَـٰهَكُمۡ لَوَٲحِدٌ۬ (٤) رَّبُّ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَمَا بَيۡنَہُمَا وَرَبُّ ٱلۡمَشَـٰرِقِ (٥) إِنَّا زَيَّنَّا ٱلسَّمَآءَ ٱلدُّنۡيَا بِزِينَةٍ ٱلۡكَوَاكِبِ (٦) وَحِفۡظً۬ا مِّن كُلِّ شَيۡطَـٰنٍ۬ مَّارِدٍ۬ (٧) لَّا يَسَّمَّعُونَ إِلَى ٱلۡمَلَإِ ٱلۡأَعۡلَىٰ وَيُقۡذَفُونَ مِن كُلِّ جَانِبٍ۬ (٨) دُحُورً۬ا‌ۖ وَلَهُمۡ عَذَابٌ۬ وَاصِبٌ (٩) إِلَّا مَنۡ خَطِفَ ٱلۡخَطۡفَةَ فَأَتۡبَعَهُ ۥ شِہَابٌ۬ ثَاقِبٌ۬ (١٠)<br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ الحَشر<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> <br /> هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ‌ۖ عَـٰلِمُ ٱلۡغَيۡبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ‌ۖ هُوَ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ (٢٢) هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡمَلِكُ ٱلۡقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُ ٱلۡمُهَيۡمِنُ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡجَبَّارُ ٱلۡمُتَڪَبِّرُ‌ۚ سُبۡحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشۡرِڪُونَ (٢٣) هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡخَـٰلِقُ ٱلۡبَارِئُ ٱلۡمُصَوِّرُ‌ۖ لَهُ ٱلۡأَسۡمَآءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ‌ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُ ۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ‌ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡحَكِيمُ (٢٤) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ الجنّ<br /> </b> بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> وَأَنَّهُ ۥ تَعَـٰلَىٰ جَدُّ رَبِّنَا مَا ٱتَّخَذَ صَـٰحِبَةً۬ وَلَا وَلَدً۬ا (٣)<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ الإخلاص<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> قُلۡ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ (١) ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ (٢) لَمۡ يَلِدۡ وَلَمۡ يُولَدۡ (٣) وَلَمۡ يَكُن لَّهُ ۥ ڪُفُوًا أَحَدٌ (٤) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ الفَلَق<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> قُلۡ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلۡفَلَقِ (١) مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ (٢) وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ (٣) وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَـٰتِ فِى ٱلۡعُقَدِ (٤) وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ (٥) <br /> <br /> <b>سُوۡرَةُ النَّاس<br /> </b>بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ<br /> <br /> قُلۡ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ (١) مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ (٢) إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ (٣) مِن شَرِّ ٱلۡوَسۡوَاسِ ٱلۡخَنَّاسِ (٤) ٱلَّذِى يُوَسۡوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ (٥) مِنَ ٱلۡجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ (٦)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-6040953281094192622?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/_tkJTmEXaPg" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/10/treatment-of-mental-illness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-12092177533191129062011-09-20T04:18:00.000-07:002011-09-20T04:18:39.316-07:002011-09-20T04:18:39.316-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6Kif0Gpx4aJ1Ay7eP_eyDXW8nao/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6Kif0Gpx4aJ1Ay7eP_eyDXW8nao/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6Kif0Gpx4aJ1Ay7eP_eyDXW8nao/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6Kif0Gpx4aJ1Ay7eP_eyDXW8nao/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>Istighathah: Seeking aid from other than Allah<br /> <br /> </b>September 19, 2010An original Deoband.org article<br /> <br /> <b>By Saad Khan<br /> </b><br /> Du’a (supplication and invoking aid) is worship (‘ibadah). Allah Most High says in the Qur’an,<br /> <br /> “And your Lord says, ‘Call upon Me; I will respond to you’. Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.” (Al-Ghafir, 60)<br /> <br /> In this verse Allah has equated du’a to worship.<br /> <br /> The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) is reported to have said, “Du’a is worship, and then he recited the following verse of the Qur’an, ‘And your Lord says, Call upon Me; I will respond to you. Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible’.” (Sunan Al-Tirmidhi, 2:173; Sunan Abi Dawud, 1:208; Sunan Ibn Majah, p.208; Musnad Tayalisi, p.108; Al-Mustadrak, p.491; Al-Adab al-Mufrad, p.105; Tafsir Ibn Kathir; under 40:60)<br /> <br /> It also comes in another hadith, “Nothing is dearer to Allah than du’a.” (Al-Mustadrak, p.490; Al-Adab al-Mufrad, p.105) It is mentioned in another narration, “The noblest act of worship (‘ibadah) is du’a.” (Al-Adab al-Mufrad, p.105) The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “One who doesn’t call (yad’u) Allah, He gets angry with him.” (Al-Mustadrak, p.491) And it comes in another version, “Allah is angry with someone who does not ask (yus’al) of Him.” (Al-Mustadrak, p.491)<br /> <br /> Yet in another narration it says, “Du’a is the weapon of the believer and the pillar of the religion.” (Al-Mustadrak, p.492 – Al-Hakim and Al-Dhahabi have classified this narration as authentic)<br /> <br /> Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The most excellent worship is du’a.” (Al-Mustadrak, p.491 – classified as authentic by Al-Hakim and Al-Dhahabi)<br /> <br /> It is apparent from the clear verse of the Qur’an and authentic narrations mentioned above that to make du’a to the creation (i.e. istighathah) is not permissible, since to make du’a is worship and indeed worship is only the right of Allah. It is therefore clear that that Allah is the sole Being deserving of du’a and indeed all worship.<br /> <br /> Thus the practice of istighathah – which is to call for such help from the creation, which is beyond their natural means – would be impermissible and a possible cause of shirk. And this is because asking such help from the creation, which is not in the ambit of natural means or proven through authentic texts, implicitly attributes such qualities to the creation that in reality solely belong to Allah.<br /> <br /> ‘Allamah Sarfaraz Khan Safdar (d. 1430H / may Allah have mercy on him) mentions that seeking help is of two types: (a) Within the means (ma taht al-asbab) and (b) beyond the means (ma fawq al-asbab).<br /> <br /> Regarding the difference between help which is within the normal means and beyond normal means, he explains that while the first type is established through the Qur’an, hadith, the Companions (Sahabah) and the Pious Predecessors (Salaf), the second type has no basis in Islam and has been declared haram and shirk in Shari’ah by jurists.[1] The seeking of the latter type of help is only restricted to Allah. (Guldasta Tawhid, p.135. Also see his Tafsir lecture of Surah Fatihah)<br /> <br /> Similarly, Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Muhammad ‘Ali Khawqir (d. 1349H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes, “Shirk is the belief that those besides Allah have an effect [ability] on things above the normal capabilities granted to them by Allah and also that something possesses a power which is beyond the capabilities of the normal creation. (Ma la Budda Minhu fi Umur al-Din, p .11, from Tanqid-i-Matin, Sarfaraz Khan Safdar)<br /> <br /> Shaykh Khawqir has thus shown that shirk is the belief that something other than Allah has an effect beyond that which Allah has granted him from the apparent means, and that something possesses a power outside the realm of the abilities of created beings.<br /> <br /> In this article we will address the claim of some of those who practice istighathah that they do not intend to attribute independence or the status of godhead to saints but rather to Allah. We will show that this in reality is not much different than the mentality of the idolaters of Makkah. They too did not attribute independence or status of deity to their idols but rather used them as a means to gain closeness to Allah.<br /> <br /> We will secondly demonstrate that such calling on the deceased for help implies several forms of shirk such as assuming that they are present and seeing (hadhir and nadhir), possess knowledge of the unseen (‘ilm al-ghayb), etc. – attributes that are unique to Allah and not established for anyone else. We will thirdly present the verdicts of some leading scholars on the practice of istighathah.<br /> <br /> Lastly, we will conclude by exonerating Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir Jaylani from the claims of some that he permitted the practice of istighathah, and we will show that, to the contrary, he rather promulgated strict tawhid.<br /> <br /> [1] Imam Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Dahlawi (d. 1174H / may Allah have mercy on him) has extensively refuted the practice of istighathah in his numerous works. He writes while distinguishing between ma taht al-asbab and ma fawq al-asbab, “He [Allah] is Everlasting, All-Hearing, All-Seeing;[2] He has no match and peer. He has no partner in necessary per se (wujub al-wujud) neither in deserving worship nor in creating and managing (tadbir), so none deserves worship, i.e. highest reverence, but He, and none cures an ill, supplies livelihood, removes distress, but He, in a sense that He addresses the thing with kun fayakun (Be! and it becomes). This is different than in the sense of usual causation (tasbib), as it is said that the physician cured the patient, the emir gave livelihood to the soldiers; so this is different though they are similar in wording.” (Tafhimat al-Ilahiyyah, 1:145)<br /> <br /> ‘Allamah Sarfaraz Khan Safdar writes in Tanqid-i-Matin bar Tafsir Na’im al-Din, p.25, while explaining the above quote, that it is clear that seeking outward help with means is lawful, as [is shown] when Sayyiduna Dhu ‘l-Qarnayn (may Allah be pleased with him) approached the place of the dam, he heard people complaining about the destruction by Gog and Magog and was requested to build a dam across the pass so that they could be protected against their plundering. They offered him financial help as well. Sayyiduna Dhu ‘l-Qarnayn said he did not need money; Allah had given him plenty. Rather he asked them to provide him with physical help. This is not the [type of] help that those who perform istighathah seek from the prophets, saints and martyrs, who are neither alive in this world nor near. He further says that it is not befitting for scholars to use such examples to prove istimdad since such examples involve asking for help from the living which is within the normal means of the creation.<br /> <br /> Many among the proponents of calling the dead for help believe or unintentionally imply that the prophets and saints have the power of kun fayakun (Be! and it becomes) and ask them for help with this belief. Imam Shah Waliullah Dahlawi writes in refutation of these extremists, “Shirk is to affirm the special attributes of Allah (Exalted is He) for [those] beside Him, such as free-disposal (tasarruf) in the affairs of the universe with the intention expressed as kun fayakun… [The polytheists] used to ask those close (mutaqarribin) to Allah for help in important matters under the power (qudrah) of kun fayakun and the polytheists used to carve their images from stone, copper, glass, etc. and make the souls of the dead the focus of their deep attention.” (Al-Fawz al-Kabir fi-Usul al-Tafsir, p.3-4)<br /> <br /> [2] Imam Ahmad bin Idris Shihab al-Din Qarafi al-Maliki (d. 684H / may Allah have mercy on him) has also refuted those Sufis who assign the power of kun fayakun to the creation. He writes, “The second type is that a person making du’a (supplication) is extremely stupid and daring, leading him to ask Allah to grant him special powers for running the universe which are exclusively under the power and will of Allah, such as creation, annihilation, and predestination. Common sense and logic indicate that it is impossible for these divine powers to be for anyone besides Allah. This means that such a request is in fact asking for partnership with Allah in his kingdom and this is akin to disbelief (kufr). Many ignorant Sufis have fallen into this trap and they claim that so-and-so was given the word ‘kun‘ (Be!) and they ask to be given this divine command, which Allah mentions in the Qur’an, ‘Our command for a matter when we will it is to say to it ‘be’ and it becomes’. They do not understand the meaning of this phrase in the speech of Allah and they also do not understand the meaning of this divine phrase being ‘given’ to someone, if that could be possible. This is a matter that is impossible to achieve according to the qualified scholars, let alone the concocting Sufis. This causes these Sufis to be destroyed in a way that they do not even realize. They believe that they are among those close to Allah, when in reality they are far from Him. May Allah save us from evil trials and those things that lead up to them. May Allah save us from ignorance and that which leads to it.” (Anwar al-Buruq fi Anwa’ al-Furuq, 4:446)<br /> <br /> [3] It may be said that those who perform istighathah do not consider the power and ability of the saints from whom du’a is sought to be equal to Allah, but rather they believe that their ability is given to them by Allah. This claim is not sufficient to justify istighathah since the polytheists of Makkah also never held their deities as equal to Allah. They too believed that the power of their deities was bestowed to them by Allah.<br /> <br /> Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi (d. 606H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes regarding this notion, “Know that there is no one in the whole universe who ascribes a partner with Allah who is at the same level with Allah in existence (wujud), power (qudrah), knowledge (‘ilm), or wisdom (hikmah). Not one person until today has been found [who believes that anyone is on the same level as Allah] except the Zoroastrians…” (Tafsir al-Kabir, 2:112, from Itmam al-Burhan fi Rad Tawdih al-Bayan, Sarfaraz Khan Safdar)<br /> <br /> Imam Shah ‘Abd al-’Aziz Dahlawi (d. 1239H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes, “It should be kept in mind that there is not one person in the universe who associates anyone with Allah at the same level in existence (wujud), knowledge (‘ilm), power (qudrah), and wisdom (hikmah).” (Tasfir-i-’Azizi, p.162)<br /> <br /> Imam Shah Waliullah Dahlawi writes in his magnum opus Hujjat Allah al-Balighah, chapter 74 titled “The explanation of what had been the condition of the People of Jahiliyyah which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) reformed”, “Among the principles agreed upon among them [the people of the Ignorant Age] was the belief that God, may He be exalted, had no partner in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the substances in them, and that He had no partner in managing the great affairs and that no one could reject His order nor frustrate His decree once it had become settled and decided, and this is [proven by] His saying, may He be exalted, ‘If you asked them who created the heavens and the earth they would answer Allah’, [31:25], and His saying, ‘If God’s chastisement comes upon you, will you call upon any other than God, if you speak truly? No; upon Him you will call, and He will remove that for which you call upon Him if he wills, and you will forget whatever partners you associated with Him,’ [6:41-42], and His saying, ‘All upon whom you call for help lose their way except Allah.’ [That is, these others fail in times of crisis or disaster] but it was due to their deviance in religion that they held that there were personages among the angels and the sprits who could manage [the affairs of] the people of the earth, except for the major matters…”[3]<br /> <br /> Shah Waliullah further writes about the beliefs of early polytheists in chapter 37 titled Tawhid, “[The second group] are polytheists… They also said that these beings [righteous servants of God] hear, see, intercede for their worshippers, manage their affairs, and give them help; and they carved stones in their names and made the stones a focus for directing their worship towards these beings.”[4]<br /> <br /> Hafiz Ibn Kathir (d. 774H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes, “And yet, they have associated partners with Him in divinity (ilahiyyah), so they worshiped others with Him in spite of their admission that those whom they worshiped will not be able to create a thing, they do not own anything and do not domineer anything, but they believed that these idols take them closer to Him.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 5:488)<br /> <br /> ‘Allamah Muhyi al-Din Shaykh Zadah (d. 951H / Allah have mercy on him) writes, “I.e. the idols are not equal to Allah, neither in reality which is obvious, nor according to their beliefs; since they believe that these [idols] are intermediaries taking them nearer to Allah as per their belief, not that they are adversary equals [to Allah].” (Hashiyyah ‘ala al-Baydawi, 1:383)<br /> <br /> According to Islamic theologians, the polytheists of Makkah didn’t believe that idols were gods but merely referred to them as such. Imam al-Mutakallimin ‘Allamah Sayyid Sharif Jurjani al-Hanafi (d. 816H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes, “Know that there is no opposition regarding this issue except that of the sanawiyyah (Zoroastrian dualists), not the wasniyyah (idol-worshipers). Verily they [the polytheists] do not believe that there are two necessarily-existent deities, nor do they ascribe the attributes of divinity (ilahiyyah) to the idols even though they referred to them with the word ‘aalihah‘ (deities), rather they adopted them as statues of the Prophets or the pious or the angels or the celestial objects, and adopted revering them in a manner of worship, using them as a means of reaching the One who is actually Divine [Allah].” (Sharh al-Mawaqif, p.580)<br /> <br /> [4] ‘Allamah ‘Abd al-Hayy Lakhnawi[5] (d. 1304H / may Allah have mercy on him) was asked, “What is the ruling regarding that person who thinks that saints know and hear the call from far and near and [he] seeks their help with the wording which are used for those present and make vows for them and says that my vow is for them?”<br /> <br /> He replied, “The belief of this person is corrupt (fasid) and there is fear of disbelief (kufr) of that person because the hearing of saints from far is not proven [in Shari'ah]. And knowledge of all of the matters (juziyat) at all times is only specific to Allah Most High. It is stated in Fatawa Bazzaziyyah that whoever says that souls of the pious (mashayikh) are hadhir is a disbeliever (kafir), and it is written in the same book that whoever performed nikah by making Allah and His Messenger to be witnesses become kafir. [This is] because he assumed that the Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is knower of the unseen…” (Majmu’ah al-Fatawa, 1:46-47)<br /> <br /> It was further asked, “It is the practice of the general public of this city that in the time of distress they call upon the prophets and saints for help (madad) from far, and believe that they are hadhir and nadhir, and when we call them they hear us and make du’a concerning our needs. Is this [type of istimdad] permitted or not?”<br /> <br /> At this the reply came, “This type [of seeking aid] is not merely haram but also shirk as in this [asking for such help] is considered [i.e. implied] that those besides Allah have knowledge of the unseen (‘ilm al-ghayb) and this belief is manifest shirk. Because in Shari’ah, shirk is to associate anyone with Allah in His essence (dhat) and specific attributes (sifat), and knowledge of the unseen (‘ilm al-ghayb) is the specific attribute of Allah as it is mentioned in the books of ‘Aqa’id…” (Majmu’ah al-Fatawa, 1:45-46)<br /> <br /> Another such query stated, “If a person believes that Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir Jaylani (may Allah have mercy on him) has the power to hear anyone who calls him from anywhere and turns his attention towards his [the caller's] situation. How is this belief according to the principles of Shari’ah?”<br /> <br /> The answer came, “This belief is not only against the ‘aqa‘id of the people of Islam but leads to shirk…” (Majmu’ah al-Fatawa, 1:73)<br /> <br /> And he wrote in a reply to a question regarding seeking aid with the wording, “Ya Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir shayy’an lillah“,<br /> <br /> “It is binding and necessary (wajib) to abstain from these sort of recitations. Firstly, [because] this recitation consist of the wording ‘shayy’an lillah‘ and certain jurists consider these wording disbelief (kufr)…<br /> <br /> Secondly, such recitation consists of calling on the dead from a distance and it is not established from the Shari’ah that saints have the power to listen to a call from far distance. However, it is established [from Shari'ah] that the people of the grave hear the salam of the visitors to their graves. But to consider that anyone beside Allah is hadhir nadhir at all times and is aware of the evident and hidden, is shirk… And our ‘ulama have said that anyone who believes that the souls of the saints are hadhir and ‘alim (knowing), is a kafir. Although, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir Jaylani (may Allah have mercy on him) is one of the great luminaries of the Ummah al-Muhammadiyah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his virtues and excellent qualities are innumerable, but it is not established that he hears the distressed caller from a distance. And to hold a belief that he is aware of his disciple’s affairs all the time and hear their calls, is shirk.” (Mujmu’ah al-Fatawa, 2:189-190)<br /> <br /> [5] Hakim al-Ummah Mawlana Shah Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (d. 1362H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes in Bawadir al-Nawadir, p.706, his last book, “The detail [with regards to this issue] is that tawassul through a creation was explained in three ways: First is to make du’a and seek aid (istighathah) in the way that it is in the religions of the polytheists. This is forbidden by consensus (ijma’). As to whether it is manifest (jali) shirk or not, then its criterion is [that if] the person doing it has the belief that the person being called upon has istiqlal in bringing about an effect, then this is shirk that constitutes kufr…<br /> <br /> And second is to request him [the person being called upon to make du'a to Allah], and this is permissible through those from whom it is possible to seek for du’a, but such possibility is not proven through any evidence for those who have passed away. So we shall restrict this type of tawassul to those who are alive.<br /> <br /> And the third is to make du’a to Allah through the blessing (barakah) of an accepted (maqbul) creation and this is allowed according to the majority of scholars…”<br /> <br /> From the above it is clear that according to Mawlana Thanawi istighathah from the creation is, at minimum, haram by consensus under all circumstances, and disbelief with the belief of istiqlal. It is a clear rebuttal of those circles who try in vain to highjack the verdicts of righteous scholars to suit their fancies.<br /> <br /> Explaining istiqlal, ‘Allamah Sarfaraz Khan Safdar writes in Izalat al-Rayb ‘an ‘Aqidah ‘Ilm al-Ghayb from Fatawa Rashidiyyah, “Knowledge of the unseen sometimes is available to the prophets, it is also from the same kind, i.e. it is not derived from any power and ability gifted to these holy men, rather it is an effect of the exclusive attribute of Allah that He manifested there, like the movement of the pen is due to the movement of the writer.” (Fatawa Rashidiyyah, 3:23)<br /> <br /> He adds from Fatawa Rashidiyyah, “As far as terms like ‘personal knowledge’ (‘ilm al-dhati) and ‘free choice’ (tasarruf istiqlal), etc. in relation to the disbelievers in the writings of scholars like Shah Waliullah Dahlawi and Shah ‘Abd al-’Aziz Dahlawi are concerned, this usage was to relay that the disbelievers used to establish the same power and choice (for the idols) through Allah which was the causative factor of their polytheism; otherwise the Arab polytheists believed that the idols and their attributes were created by Allah, and they were granted power and choice from Him, as we have elaborated before. As far as using the word ‘free choice’ is concerned it is obvious that the polytheists, due to their belief in the entrusting of power and choice, maintained that these acts of divine characteristic are included in actions and matters coming under one’s power, and that the self-determined actions of servants come under the regulation of freewill and thus they deserve praise and criticism, though all actions of servants are based upon the power gifted by Allah.” (Fatawa Rashidiyyah, 3:24)<br /> <br /> ‘Allamah Sarfaraz writes while explaining the above quotes, “It is very clear that by ‘personal’ and ‘independent’ it is meant that human beings have independent power on good and bad, belief and disbelief, obedience and disobedience, etc. on which they deserve praise and condemnation as well as reward and punishment. Likewise, the polytheists believed that Allah Most High grants attributes of ghayb (unseen) to some of his servants and they are independent in acting freely therein just like the self-determined actions (af’al ikhtiyariyyah).” (Izalat al-Rayb, p.33)<br /> <br /> He further writes distinguishing between istiqlal and ghayr istiqlal, “By given (a’tai) and dependent (ghayr mustaqil), they mean that like mu’jizaat and karamaat, they need the power of Allah in partial matters as well; even in these matters they do not have such a power as they have in the normal actions of the servants (af’al ikhtiyariyyah). For example, a pen writes in the hand of a writer, but it requires the movement of the writer in writing each single word. In other words, it can be said that the writer has manifested his action of writing through the pen, not that the pen has got power of writing like a man; since a pen cannot be a writer unless it carries the human characteristics… Except human actions, since human beings have independent (mustaqil) and inherent power, though this power and choice is gifted by Allah.” (Izalat al-Rayb, p.34)<br /> <br /> It is clear that mustaqil (istiqlal) is used in the same sense as normal everyday actions (af’al ikhtiyariyyah) while ghayr mustaqil for mu’jizaat and karamaat in the statements of scholars.<br /> <br /> Some circles, in desperation, use poetry as their last resort to prove or disprove ‘aqa‘id. Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi was asked about a qasidah by Mawlana Ilahi Bakhsh Kandhalwi (d. 1245H / may Allah have mercy on him), produced in the book Shiyam al-Habib fi Zikr Khasa’is al-Habib, which innovators use to prove istimdad, etc. Mawlana Thanwi replied about this notion, “[Uttering such statements] with the intention of isti’anat and istighathah or with the belief of hadhir nadhir is impermissible. And without any of these [above mentioned] beliefs if it is solely to display one’s desire and delight it is permissible. This permissibility is granted because the purpose of reading poetry is usually to display one’s desire and delight. However, in places where things are seen contrary to it, this permissibility will cease.” (Imdad al-Fatawa, 5:385)<br /> <br /> [6] Mufti Muhammad Shafi’ (d. 1396H / may Allah have mercy on him) has refuted the practice of seeking aid from the creation at numerous places in his marvellous tafsir, Ma’arif al-Qur’an. He has equated istighathah with prostrating (sajdah) to the creation. Under the verse – “And that masajid (mosques) belong to Allah; so, do not invoke anyone along with Allah.” (72:18) – he writes, “And therefore we are not permitted to call on anyone for help beside Allah, like the Jews and Christians [who] commit shirk in their places of worship… The word masajid could also have another sense. It could be the plural of masjad, with the letter jim carrying fath, in which case it would be masdar mimi (a type of infinitive) and means ‘to prostrate or prostration’. The verse in this sense would signify that worship is reserved exclusively for Allah. It is not permitted to prostrate to anyone, and if he calls on anyone else besides Allah for help (i’anat), it is as though he is prostrating to him which must be avoided.”<br /> <br /> [7] ‘Allamah Ahmad bin ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Rumi (d. 1041H / may Allah have mercy on him), an erudite scholar from the people of Akhisar in present-day Turkey, also addressed this issue in Majalis al-Abrar wa Masalik al-Akhyar.[6] He writes in chapter three concerning how Satan tricks those who ask the creation for help, “…And there are those people who perform istighathah from the creation, regardless of whether they are alive or dead, Muslim or non-Muslim. And Satan takes the form of the person whose help has been sought and fulfils the need of the person who has sought help. So, these Muslims think that Satan is the same person who they called for help. However, it is not as they believe. In reality, it is Satan who misguides them when they assign a partner to Allah. For, Satan leads astray the children of Adam (may the peace of Allah be upon him) according to his ability. So, when Satan helps them according to their needs, he is harming them much more than he can benefit them. Hence, that person who is a Muslim, when he seeks aid from those mashayikh who he believes in, Satan comes to him in the shape of that shaykh because Satan often takes the forms of the pious but he does not have the power to take the form of the Prophet of the Cherisher of the Worlds (Allah bless him and give him peace). Then, indeed that shaykh whose help has been sought, if he is from among those of knowledge then the Satan will not inform him of the saying of his companions who sought his help. And if he is from those who have no knowledge he informs him [the shaykh] of what they said and he [Satan] relays to them the shaykh’s speech. So those ignorant people think that indeed the shaykh has heard their voices and answered them in spite of the long distance, whereas it is not the case. This is only done through the medium of Satan. And it has been narrated from some mashayikh who have experienced such [events] through unveiling (kashf) and mukhatabah, they say that: ‘I see something shiny like water or glass, and in it that news which I seek appears and so I inform people of it. And through it the speech of those who seek my aid from my companions reaches me and so I answer them and my response reaches them’.<br /> <br /> And these types of things of the extraordinary (khawariq) happen to many of the mashayikh who do not know the Qur’an and Sunnah, and do not act upon them. For indeed, Satan plays with people a lot and shows them things that are false in the appearance of the truth. So, he who has the insight (basirah) of the realities of faith (iman) and knows the Shari’ah of Islam, he knows that it is the deception of the Satan and he seeks aid with Allah Most High from him.” (Majalis al-Abrar wa Masalik al-Akhyar, p.24)<br /> <br /> [8] ‘Allamah Muhammad ibn Muflih al-Maqdisi (d. 762H) in Al-Furu’, 6:165, and ‘Allamah ‘Ala al-Din al-Mardawi (d. 885H / may Allah have mercy on them) write in Al-Insaf, in the chapter “Ruling of Apostate”, “He said: Or he made between him and Allah intermediaries on whom he places his trust, to whom he supplicates (yad’u) and asks for help. While some said: Or he prostrated before the sun or the moon.”<br /> <br /> [9] ‘Allamah Sharf al-Din al-Hijawi (d. 960H / may Allah have mercy on him) stated in his book Al-Iqna‘, 4:285, in the chapter ‘Ruling of Apostate’, “The shaykh said: [The ruling of apostasy is given towards one who] has an aversion towards the Messenger or what he came with, according to consensus. He added: or he took intermediaries between himself and Allah, relying on them and supplicating to them, according to consensus. Or, he prostrated before idols or the sun or the moon.”<br /> <br /> [10] ‘Allamah Khayr al-Din Sayyid Nu’man Alusi (d. 1317H) ibn Sayyid Shihab al-Din Mahmud Alusi al-Hanafi (d. 1270H / may Allah have mercy on them) has quoted Shaykh Muhammad Amin al-Suwaydi al-Shafi’i (d. 1246H) on the prohibition of istighathah. Shaykh Amin’s father, Mulla ‘Ali al-Suwaydi (d. 1237H / may Allah have mercy on them), was the teacher of the author of Ruh al-Ma’ani. He states in Jala’ al-’Aynayn fi Muhakamat al-Ahmadayn,[7] “Shaykh Muhammad Amin al-Suwaydi al-Shafi’i stated: None can regard it lawful except one who is ignorant of the traditions of the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). This was the reason that seeking help from the dead spread among the people during times of trouble and discord. They beseech the dead and supplicate to them, as if what they do with them is greater than their worship of Allah and their belief in the Lord of the Heavens.”<br /> <br /> [11] Dr. Wahba Mustafa al-Zuhayli, a contemporary Syrian Shafi’i Ash’ari scholar, was asked, “What is the ruling regarding istighathah (calling for assistance) that [some] Naqshbandis engage in after completing al-rabitah with the wording, ‘Oh my teachers extend your aid towards us’ and ‘Oh my shaykhs, help us’ and ‘Oh my masters, help us’ and ‘Oh my guides, help us’?”<br /> <br /> He replied, “These types of istighathah, in their apparent meanings, are haram, because they amount to seeking help from other than Allah, and help (madad) is granted by Allah alone, although the intercession (tawassul) of other than Allah from amongst the prophets and righteous people is correct according to Ahl al-Sunnah…”[8]<br /> <br /> He further answered in a reply to an objection on visiting the graves, “Visiting graves is licit according to the wording of the hadith ‘alaa fazuruhaa’, and there is no connection to evil in that, because we visit graves as an admonishment and a lesson, we do not seek anything except from Allah, and we do not draw near to shirk, even by a hair-length.”[9]<br /> <br /> [12] Shaykh Wahbi ibn Sulayman al-Ghawji Albani, another contemporary Ash’ari scholar, writes, “After this introduction I want to mention some of the bid’ahs upon which the ‘ulama and propagators of the religion need to agree as being prohibited since these are blameworthy innovations concerning which there cannot be silence: … (8) “Of the bid’ah is that which some of the ignorant people do when visiting the grave: They ask the dead to cure them of their illnesses and to fulfill their needs. They tie strings of material to the material of the graves of saints and pious people, with the intention of making barren women fall pregnant or that an estranged husband should return to his wife and love her again, and other examples like this. But if these ignorant people were to be asked in a mild tone: ‘Do they really believe that a pious man has power over anything after he has returned to the Mercy of Allah?!’ The answer to them is: ‘No, we believe that nobody else besides Allah Most High causes any real benefit or harm – none being able to cause such in their life or after their death. But this pious man is blessed, in that he has an honorable position in the sight of Allah and we are asking him because of that’. The truth is with those who teach and say to them: ‘Ask Allah the One. And it is acceptable if you ask Allah through the piety of that Friend of Allah (wali), or through the religious uprightness of the devout pious man that Allah fulfils your needs. By the Will of Allah they will return to the lawful commands. They are thus being returned to something permissible, and they will be so returned, InshAllah.”[10]<br /> <br /> [13] Sayyid al-Ta’ifah Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jaylani (d. 561H / may Allah have mercy on him) said, “Follow [the Qur'an and Sunnah] and do not indulge in innovation (bid’ah). Remain in conformity and do not disagree. Remain obedient and not be disobedient. Be sincere and do not commit shirk. Declare Allah Most High to be One, and do not leave His door. Ask Him and do not ask anyone apart from Him. Seek aid from Him and do not seek aid from anyone apart from Him. Rely on Him and do not rely on anyone apart from Him.” (Al-Fath al-Rabbani, p.313)<br /> <br /> And he further writes, “You must carry out His commandments, observe His prohibition, comply with His decree, and keep your outer and inner calmly speechless in His presence, then you will experience what is good in this world and the hereafter. Do not ask creatures for anything for they are weak and poor, incapable of bringing harm or benefit to themselves or anyone else.” (Al-Fath al-Rabbani, p.325)<br /> <br /> When Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jaylani was in the throes of the illness in which he died, he gave the following advice to his son ‘Abd al-Wahhab, “… Do not rely on anyone but Him, address all your requests to Him (Exalted is He), and put your trust in no one other than Allah (Glory be to Him). Affirm His Oneness. All is contained within the affirmation of His Oneness.” (Futuh al-Ghayb, p.185)<br /> <br /> Some circles have brought forward a statement attributed to Shaykh al-Jaylani from a book titled Bahjat al-Asrar in support of istighathah. However, this particular quote attributed to Shaykh al-Jaylani is contrary to what we find in his books. Shaykh al-Jaylani never endorsed istighathah as is evident from his books from which the abovementioned quotes have been produced. Furthermore, Bahjat al-Asrar has been declared unreliable by senior scholars.<br /> <br /> For example, Imam Shams al-Din al-Dhahabi (d. 748H / may Allah have mercy on him), the great master in the science of analyzing the reliability of narrators (rijal), writes regarding the author of Bahjat al-Asrar, “He had great love for Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jaylani. He compiled events of his life and his virtues in about three volumes and wrote in it all narrations from various people, both worthy and unworthy. Thereby, he spread many false stories about him.” (Ma’rifat al-Qurra’ al-Kibar, p.721)<br /> <br /> Hafiz Shams al-Din Muhammad Jaz’ari al-Shafi’i (d. 833H / may Allah have mercy on him) has also brought forward this quote of Imam al-Dhahabi in his Tabaqat al-Qurra’, 1:261.<br /> <br /> Hafiz Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (d. 795H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes, “It [the book Bahjat al-Asrar] deals with the life-events and merits (manaqib) of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir Jaylani in three volumes. He has filled it with everything, big and small. It is sufficient for one to be called a liar when he narrates everything he hears. I have seen a portion of this book and my heart does not feel secure in accepting or relying on anything in it, or relating anything from it, except that which is famous and well-known from other books, because of an excess of narrating from unknown individuals, deviations, major errors, [unfounded] claims, and false speech, such that it cannot be considered, nor is it appropriate to attribute such things to Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jaylani.” (Tabaqat al-Hanabilah, 2:194)<br /> <br /> The historian Khayr al-Din Zirikli (d. 1396H) quotes a verdict of Hafiz Ibn Hajr al-’Asqalani (d. 852H / may Allah have mercy on them) regarding this book, “Ibn Hajr said that many strange and odd stories are mentioned in it by him [the author] and many people have objected [criticized] to many chains of narration and stories narrated in it.” (Al-A’lam, 5:34) This quote is mentioned in Al-Durar al-Kaminah fi A’yan al-Mi‘a al-Thaminah, 3:142, of Hafiz Ibn Hajr.<br /> <br /> ‘Allamah Zayn al-Din ibn al-Wardi al-Shafi’i (d. 749H / may Allah have mercy on him) said, “Verily, there are many incorrect things and great exaggerations in this book [Bahjat al-Asrar] concerning the status of ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jaylani that is only appropriate for divinity (rububiyyah).” (Kashf al-Zunun, 1:25)<br /> <br /> Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad Abu ‘l-Huda ibn Wadi al-Sayadi al-Rifa’i[11] (d. 1328H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes regarding Bahjat al-Asrar, “There are many things written in the abovementioned book, Al-Bahjat, attributing which to Shaykh ['Abd al-Qadir al-Jaylani] al-Gawth [al-A'zam], may he enjoy the pleasure of Allah, is incorrect. Many stories and untrue things were spread on his behalf. And numerous astonishing sayings were transmitted from a group of elders. Some defiant and bold people – and Allah’s refuge is sought – even fabricated many false traditions and attributed them to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).” (Tariqah Rifa’iyyah, p.16)<br /> <br /> He further writes, “As for the stories, words, and fabricated traditions written in the book named Bahjat al-Asrar by [Abu 'l-Hasan 'Ali] Al-Shattanawfi (d. 713H) regarding the merits of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir, may Allah sanctify his pure secret, the elders have raised objections to these [stories], some of whom have accused Al-Shattanawfi of lying and opportunism. Amongst them is Hafiz Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, may Allah bless his soul, as is mentioned in Tabaqat al-Hanabilah under the biography of Qutb al-Jili, may Allah benefit us with his assistance and knowledge, while some others said that he spread many stories, and they seem to have attributed to him stupidity and accepting [both] that which is accurate and that which is not.” (Tariqah Rifa’iyyah, p.59)<br /> <br /> See: Istighathah by Ismaeel Nakhuda<br /> <br /> _____________________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> This has also been elucidated by many scholars, such as Shaykh Sun’allah al-Halabi Hanafi (d. 1120H), Shaykh ‘Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghuddah (d. 1417H), Shaykh Husayn ‘Ali Wanbacharan al-Punjabi (d. 1363H), ‘Allamah Zafar Ahmad ‘Uthmani (d. 1394H), Mawlana Sayyid Murtada Hasan Chandpuri (d. 1370H), Hafiz al-Hadith Mawlana ‘Abdullah Darkhawasti (d. 1994AD), Shaykh Sayyid Abu ‘l-Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi (d. 1420H), Mufti Sa’id Ahmad Palanpuri, and Mufti Zar Wali Khan (may Allah have mercy on them), just to name a few. [↩]<br /> The Grand Mufti of Hind Mufti Muhammad Kifayatullah al-Dahlawi (d. 1372H / may Allah have mercy on him) writes regarding Shirk fi ‘l-’Ilm and Shirk fi ‘l-Sam‘ wa ‘l-Basr, “To attribute Allah’s power of knowledge to others. For example, to say that a prophet or a pious man has the knowledge of the unseen, knows everything, is aware of all of our affairs, or can tell what is happening far and near; all this is Shirk fi ‘l-’Ilm. Shirk fi ‘l-Sam‘ wa ‘l-Basr is to attribute Allah’s powers of seeing and hearing to others. For example, to believe that a certain prophet or a pious person could hear things far and near, or could see all of our acts.” (Ta’lim al-Islam, 4:15) [↩]<br /> Quote taken with permission from the English translation of Hujjat Allah al-Balighah by Marica K.Hermansen. [↩]<br /> Ibid [↩]<br /> Shaykh ‘Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghuddah writes, “Imam Muhammad Zahid al-Kawthari would always recommend and advocate the works of Imam Lakhnawi.” And Shaykh Kawthari himself said, “Shaykh Muhammad ‘Abd al-Hayy al-Lakhnawi was the most erudite of his era in traditions pretaining to judicial rulings.” (Bid’ah and the Salaf’s Worship, p.xvi) [↩]<br /> Imam Shah ‘Abd al-’Aziz Dahlawi praised Majalis al-Abrar in these words, “The book, Majalis al-Abrar, includes much beneficial discourses regarding the secrets of Islamic law, fiqh, suluk, refutation of bid’ah and reprehensible customs. We have no knowledge of the author in terms of his piety, godliness, depth in the sciences of Shari’ah, except that which this book reveals regarding him.” (Mu’jam al-Matbu’at al-’Arabiyyah, 1:388) And ‘Allamah ‘Abd al-Hayy Lakhnawi writes regarding Majalis al-Abrar, “And it is an excellent and reliable book.” (Iqamah al-Hujjah, p.19) [↩]<br /> Imam Sayyid Anwar Shah Kashmiri (d. 1352H / may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that one of his hadith teachers was Shaykh Muhaddith Muhammad Ishaq Kashmiri (d. 1322H / may Allah have mercy on him) who is a student of Khayr al-Din Sayyid Nu’man Alusi, and he in turn of his father the author of Ruh al-Ma‘ani. Imam Kashmiri mentioned that Shaykh Nu’man Alusi is the author of many valuable books like Jala’ al-’Aynayn fi Muhakamat al-Ahmadayn and Al-Jawab al-Fasih li ma lafaqqah ‘Abd al-Masih. (Malfuzat Muhaddith Kashmiri, p.334) [↩]<br /> See fatwa of Dr. Zuhayli [↩]<br /> See fatwa of Dr. Zuhayli [↩]<br /> A guiding, knowledgeable word regarding bid`ah and its rulings by Shaykh Wahbi Sulayman al-Ghawiji, translated by IPSA students under the guidance of Shaykh Mahdi Hendricks. [↩]<br /> It says in Al-A’lam, 6:94, regarding Shaykh al-Sayadi al-Husayni, “He is the most famous of all scholars in his age, born in Khan Shaykhun (in the district of al-Ma’arrah) and educated at Aleppo and there he was with entrusted the responsibility of the Association of Ashraf. Later, he stayed at Astanah (Istanbul) and came in contact with the Ottoman Sultan ‘Abd al-Hamid II, who gave him the post of Mashayikhat al-Mashayikh. He won his confidence and became one of his most trusted men and continued serving this post for around thirty years<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-1209217753319112906?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/OIWTeInJtsE" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/09/seeking-aid-from-other-than-allah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-7940256155877240282011-09-19T08:02:00.000-07:002011-09-19T08:02:52.268-07:002011-09-19T08:02:52.268-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MUK5-nikhydEu-Nns4zMCs85nNU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MUK5-nikhydEu-Nns4zMCs85nNU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MUK5-nikhydEu-Nns4zMCs85nNU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MUK5-nikhydEu-Nns4zMCs85nNU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>An Easy Path To Jannah<br /> </b><br /> June 29, 2009An original Deoband.org article<br /> <b>By Mufti Rafi' Usmani<br /> <br /> Translated by Shaykh Yusuf Laher<br /> </b> (Translator’s Foreword – In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praises are due unto Allah Most High who has blessed us with iman and made us from the Ummah of Sayyidina Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).<br /> <br /> This publication before you is a translation of a lecture delivered by the current Grand Mufti of Pakistan, Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Rafi’Usmani, and was delivered at the ‘Majlis Siyanatul Muslimin’, an annual ijtima’ (gathering) which takes place at Lahore, Pakistan, and was initiated by those linked to Hakim al-Ummah Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him). People gather here, where the mashayikh deliver lectures and offer advice, and souls receive nourishment.<br /> <br /> Mufti Rafi’ is the son of Mufti Muhammad Shafi’ Usmani and the khalifah of Shaykh Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy ‘Arifi who was the khalifah of Hakim al-Ummah. After the demise of Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy, Mufti Rafi’ developed a spiritual link with Masih al-Ummah Mawlana Muhammad Masih Allah Khan (may Allah have mercy on him).<br /> <br /> Mufti Rafi’ is the current mufti a’zam (grand mufti) of Pakistan and the chancellor of Dar al-’Ulum Karachi. His father established this Dar al-’Ulum in 1951. The madrasah currently has approximately five thousand students. Among other faculties, this Dar al-’Ulum specializes in the faculty of ifta, known as the Mufti Course.<br /> <br /> Hadrat Mufti Sahib is very widely travelled and understands the spiritual needs of the Ummah. It is hoped that one and all will benefit from this inspiring lecture. May Allah Most High grant us the tawfiq (ability) to practice these priceless advices. Amin.<br /> <br /> May Allah Most High grant Mufti Rafi’ a long life, excellent health, and may the Ummah benefit from him tremendously. May Allah Most High accept his efforts. Amin.)<br /> <br /> بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْـمٰـنِ الرَّحِيْـــمِ<br /> <br /> اَلْـحَـمْدُ ِللهِ نحْمدُه وَ نسْتعِيْنه وَ نَسْتغْفِرُه وَ نُؤْمِنُ بِه وَ نَتَوكَّلُ عَليْه ، وَ نَعوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شُروْرِ أنْفسِنا وَ مِنْ سَيِّئاتِ أعْمـالِنا ، مَن يّـَهدِه اللهُ فَلا مُضلَّ لَه،، وَ مَن يُّضْلِلْهُ فَلا هادِيَ له ، وَ نَشْهدُ أن لّا إلهَ إلاّ اللهُ وحْدَهُ لا شَريْكَ لَه ، وَ نشْهدُ أنَّ سَيِّدَنا وَ سَنَدَنا وَ مَوْلانا مُـحَمَّداً عبْدُه وَ رسُوْله‎‍‍‍ صلَّى اللهُ تَعالٰى عَليْه وَ عَلٰى أٰلِه وَ صَحْبِه أجـْمعِيْنَ ، أمّا بعْد:<br /> <br /> فَأعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ ، بِسْـمِ اللهِ الرَّحْـمٰـنِ الرَّحِيْمِ ، يَآيُّها الَّذِيْن اٰمنوا اتَّقُوا اللهَ حَقَّ تُقٰتِه وَ لاَ تـَمُـوْتُنَّ إلاَّ وَ أنْتُم مُّسْلِمُوْنَ ،<br /> <br /> (اٰل عمْران)<br /> <br /> Honorable elders, esteemed ‘ulama and respected audience! Many thanks unto Allah Most High that annually He grants us the tawfiq to host this national ijtima’ ‘Majlis Siyanatul Muslimin’. There are numerous benefits in holding this ijtima’. It becomes a meeting place for those who conduct majalis throughout the country. Also, there are many barakahs in the gathering of the Muslims. When Muslims gather in a place to learn the din (religion), the rain of the Mercy of Allah descends, the angels spread their wings for the attendants, and du’as (supplications) are accepted. At this moment there is a collision of various topics in my mind and I am faced with the dilemma of which one to choose, for there are several necessary topics to be discussed. In such a situation it is best to hand over the matter to Allah Most High. Insha Allah, there will be goodness in whatever He makes me speak.<br /> <br /> Three types of people<br /> <br /> I suddenly remembered something. Once Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was sitting in the Masjid al-Nabawi (the Prophet’s masjid in Madinah), and the Companions (Allah be well pleased with them) were gathered around him. Three people who were not aware that Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was sitting in the Masjid, entered. When they became aware that Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was present, one of them immediately joined the majlis. The second one also joined the majlis out of shame, thinking that if he goes away, it would look bad. The third person went away. Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “Three people came. One of them placed himself in the protection of Allah Most High and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) has granted him protection. The second sat out of shame and Allah Most High also feels ashamed to deprive reward from a person who is in this majlis. He will also receive the reward that the others will receive. The third person has turned away from Allah and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), thus Allah and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) are not in need of him.”<br /> <br /> Dini gatherings are a gift from Allah<br /> <br /> So this gathering which is solely for the pleasure of Allah Most High and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), is a means of holding fast to Allah Most High and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). The reason for sitting here is to be able to listen to the talks of Allah Most High and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), and so that the hearts can experience spiritual emotions, fear of Allah, concern for the hereafter, resulting in the rectification of our a’mal (actions) and akhlaq (character). These gatherings are priceless gifts from Allah Most High because one person receives advice from another. When one sees another performing good deeds, it affects the heart, and one also decides to the same good deeds. People learn from each other and this increases their bond and love. Performing of good actions becomes easier and through the Grace and Mercy of Allah Most High, in these gatherings, du’as are very quickly accepted.<br /> <br /> I feel awkward to lecture at such a place where great saintly personalities have previously lectured, for, in comparison, I am still of the kindergarten level. Great khalifahs of Hakim al-Ummah have sat on this mimbar (pulpit) and lectured. Among them were Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Hasan, my honorable father Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Shafi’,Mufti Zafar Ahmad Usmani, Mawlana Khayr Muhammad Jalandhari, Mawlana Qari Muhammad Tayyab, Mawlana Muhammad Idris Kandhalwi and Mawlana Masih Allah Khan (may Allah have mercy on them).<br /> <br /> To even think of lecturing in such a place is difficult, but it is the instruction of the elders and part of the usual proceedings. Thus, willingly or unwillingly, I have sat down so that I can be included among you in discussing Allah and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace).<br /> <br /> The translation of the ayah, which I had recited in the khutbah, is: “O you who believe! Fear Allah as he should be feared.” It means that stay away from those factors which He has forbidden and do not be neglectful in those factors which He has commanded. This is taqwa (fear of Allah).<br /> <br /> Allah further says (in the same verse): “And do not die except that you are in a state of Islam.” (Surah Al-’Imran)<br /> <br /> No one has any knowledge of death<br /> <br /> Life and death is not in the hands of man. No one knows when, where and how he will die. At times the Angel of Death is given a list of people who will die, whereas they are involved in years of planning and scheming. They plan that I will do this next year and I will do that next month, but the Angel of Death is amused that this wretched person does not know he has only a few hours of life left. Most probably the Angel of Death does not even pity him, because he is an obedient servant of Allah Most High. He merely carries out the orders he receives.<br /> <br /> A famous story regarding the Angel of Death<br /> <br /> It is well known that Allah once asked the Angel of Death: “You have removed many souls and this is your designated work night and day. Tell me, did you ever feel pity at the time of removing anyone’s soul?” The Angel replied: “I felt pity only on two people.” Allah said: “Who are the people that even you pitied?” The Angel of Death replied: “Once there was a ship at sea with women and children. A storm arose and the ship sank. A few people drowned and a few clung on to planks and managed to save themselves. Among them was a pregnant woman who had managed to hold on to a big piece of plank. She held tightly on to this plank although she was in the middle of the ocean and it was dark and stormy. In that condition she gave birth and held the baby to her chest. There was neither means of feeding the baby nor any means of protection. In that condition O Great Master, You instructed me to remove the soul of that woman. O Allah! I removed her soul but till today I wonder what happened to that child.” Thereafter Allah asked: “Who was the second person you felt sorry for?” The Angel of Death replied: “There was a disobedient servant of Yours named Shaddad. You granted him kingdom and wealth in abundance. He said that he will construct a jannah (paradise) on earth and commenced with its construction. He spent thousands and millions of dinars and vowed that he will only enter it after it is fully built. After waiting many years (during the construction period), it was now time to enter it (when its construction was complete). He had his one foot in his ‘jannah’ and one outside when You instructed me to remove his soul. I removed his soul but till today I feel pity for him that after so many years, and so much effort and money had been spent, he did not have the opportunity of even seeing his ‘jannah‘.”<br /> <br /> You felt pity for the same person twice<br /> <br /> Thereafter Allah said: “O Angel of Death! You felt sorry for the same person twice! You are not aware that Shaddad is the same baby whose mother’s soul you removed on that dark and stormy night. Through My extensive mercy and quality of divinity I saved that baby, reared him, and made him reach prosperity. I gave him intelligence and understanding, health, strength, honour, and finally made him a king. When he became king, he started constructing a ‘jannah’ in opposition to me. Thus, you had mercy on the same person twice.”<br /> <br /> There is no complacency as regards to life and death. The Qur’an says: “And do not die except that you are in the state of Islam (in the state of obedience unto Allah).”<br /> <br /> Death is not in our control. Yes, one thing is in our control, and that is to die in a favourable condition. Its method is to refrain from sin at all times, and whenever a sin is committed, immediately resort to tawbah and istighfar (repentance).<br /> <br /> The doors of tawbah are open<br /> <br /> The doors of tawbah (repentance) are open by Allah Most High. Sins are always being committed, the servant constantly seeks forgiveness, and Allah continuously forgives. But when the Angel of Death is seen and the agony of death is upon one, then the doors of tawbah are closed (for that particular person). Yes, if the person regularly and constantly engaged in istighfar and tawbah and Allah forbid, he dies while committing a sin, then that will be the only sin for which he hasn’t sought forgiveness. Therefore, at all times, have this concern of abstaining from sin.<br /> <br /> How to save one’s self from sin<br /> <br /> The question arises: How can a person save himself from sin, when fitnah is so rife that it has engulfed all facets of life? How then can a person save himself from sin? How will he protect his eyes, ears, hands, etc. (from sin)? To say it is easy, but to save oneself from sin is extremely difficult. Practically, it is a difficult stage to pass through, and this is the very stage that the ‘ulama, the sufis, and the elders of the din stress upon.<br /> <br /> In fact the Noble Qur’an instructs that we adopt the company of the righteous. Spend as much time as possible with them. They will let you undergo spiritual exercises (mujahadah) so that it becomes easy to stay away from sin and it becomes easy to perform good actions.<br /> <br /> To summarize, the zeal for performing good actions is created in the heart and, subsequently, the fear and detestation for sin is formed. This condition is achieved by staying in the company of the pious. The Qur’an says: “O you who believe! Fear Allah (do not commit sin.) And (the method of achieving this is be with those who are truthful.” (Surah Tawbah)<br /> <br /> Abstinance from sin is a boon from Allah and complacency towards sin is the wrath of Allah<br /> <br /> The fact of the matter is that when a person develops a firm relationship with Allah Most High, even if he tries to commit sin, he will not be able to do so. Such a nur (light) is developed in the heart that fear is perceived even when just approaching sin. Thereafter Allah Most High makes such arrangements and means that the heart becomes disinclined towards sin and though unintended, one is saved from sin.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, when a person adopts an indifferent attitude towards sin, that is the Wrath of Allah, for, when one receives laxity (from Allah), thereafter seizure takes place suddenly and swiftly.<br /> <br /> Allah Most High says in the Qur’an: “Verily the seizure (of punishment) of your lord is severe.” (Surah Buruj) By staying in the company of the buzurgs (saintly elders), performance of good actions becomes easy and pleasurable, the commission of sin becomes difficult, and one becomes frightful of it.<br /> <br /> My request of becoming bay’ah to my father<br /> <br /> Those who know my father Mufti-e-A’zam Pakistan Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Shafi’ (may Allah have mercy on him) are aware of his extreme kindness and affection he had for his children. In fact people would use him as an example to illustrate this love and affection. He was also my ustadh (teacher), therefore the love was even more. I requested my respected father to become bay’ah with him on numerous occasions. Every time he would say: “Become bay’ah with Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy ‘Arifi.” We could never understand his insistence on becoming bay’ah to Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy. Once I travelled to South Africa with my father and stayed there for approximately two and three quarter months. Because of people flocking to him in Karachi, it was difficult to get time alone with him. During the journey, being alone with him, I took advantage of the opportunity and again requested him to make me bay’ah. That day my father very solemnly said: “History can produce many examples where the son became bay’aj to the father, and Alhamdu Lillah they were successful. But in this type of situation both have to be very careful, because in the connection of piri muridi (between the shaykh and the murid) informality and freedom is harmful, especially in the initial stages. The contact between father and son is usually one of informality. Therefore this will be difficult on both of us, so become bay’ah with Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy.”<br /> <br /> Conceit on knowledge is a means of destruction<br /> <br /> Thereafter he said: “One of its greatest benefits will be that when an ‘alim (scholar) becomes bay’ah to such a murshid (spiritual guide) who is not considered to be a qualified ‘alim, the conceit of knowledge (‘ilm) will be removed from the mind. For, the leading factor in the destruction of an ‘alim is conceit in knowledge, which will lead him to jahannam (hellfire). Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) has said that a person with even an atom’s amount of pride will not enter jannah.” Anyway, our respected father got us both (Mawlana Muhammad Taqi Usmani Sahib and I) bay’ah with ‘Arif Billah Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy (may Allah have mercy on him).<br /> <br /> ‘Arif Billah Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy ‘Arifi<br /> <br /> Sometimes I ponder regarding the great favours of my father upon myself; he is my extremely kind father, he is my ustadh, and also my spiritual guide. But one of his greatest favours is that he placed our hands in the hands of an ‘Arif Billah (one who recognizes Allah).<br /> <br /> When my father passed away, the janazah was placed and I was standing near the feet (of the janazah) and Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy also came to stand there. I said to Dr. ‘Ab al-Hayy: “We do not consider ourselves to be orphans with you among us.” He did not say anything immediately, but thought for a few moments and then said: “Yes, you should think like that, I will try to fulfil this responsibility.” Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy made such a statement, which he fulfilled in an exceptional manner till the end. No matter how much shukr I make for this, it will never be enough.<br /> <br /> Four golden actions<br /> <br /> He once said: great sacrifices and strivings (mujahadah) were undergone in former times for the islah of the nafs (rectification of the self). Nowadays people, due to not having that courage, cannot undergo those strivings. I will show you a simple formula that is extremely concise, but very effective. These are four a’mal (actions) and these four are the core of Shar’iah and Tariqah, and are so easy that to practice on them does not cost money, time or effort. The person who makes these four things a habit will develop a special link with Allah Most High. He will experience its benefits during his life and the heart will be conducive towards islah (reformation). Eventually he will reach such a stage that even if he wishes to commit sin, he will be unable to do so.<br /> <br /> The four a’mal are:<br /> <br /> [1] Shukr (gratitude)<br /> <br /> [2] Sabr (patience)<br /> <br /> [3] Istighfar (seeking repentance)<br /> <br /> [4] Isti’adhah (seeking refuge)<br /> <br /> Whatever Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy said on that occasion was written down by my brother Mufti Taqi Usmani and is printed in booklet form under the name Ma’mulat-e-Yawmiyah, and has been translated into many languages.<br /> <br /> One day he (Dr. ‘Abd al-Hayy) said; “Maulwi Rafi’! Do you read the Ma’mulat-e-Yawmiyah?” I replied: “Alhamdu Lillah, I read it.” He then said: “Read every single letter of it, and when it is completed, restart it.” Thereafter he smiled and said: “I actually prepared this booklet for you two brothers and I have this concern that the world will benefit from it and the two of you will forget about it.” He then related his own story: “Once my murshid Hakim al-Ummah (may Allah have mercy on him) presented me with a bottle of honey. I happily took it home thinking that if I eat this tabarruk (an object of barakah, usually given by an elder) without thought, it will be finished very quickly. Thus I should protect it and eat from it on certain special occasions. I wrapped it and kept it in a safe place. Many months passed and one day I was fasting, so I thought that I would make iftar with the honey. When I opened it I saw that the bottle was filled with huge ants and the honey was finished. I have this concern regarding the Ma’mulat-e-Yawmiyah also, that others will benefit from it and you will keep it in a place of safety.”<br /> <br /> Gift of the murshid<br /> <br /> Today I will present you with the gift of my murshid (spiritual guide) which he presented in the fourteen years of contact with him. I hope that you will appreciate it, for, my murshid used to say: “This is a gift from my murshid.” And his murshid (Hakim al-Ummah) used to say: “This is a gift from Allah and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace).” He would often say that “Develop the habit of shukr, sabr, istighfar and isti’adhah.”<br /> <br /> (1) Shukr<br /> <br /> The first point is Shukr, which should be inculcated foremost. Ponder lightly regarding yourself and the environment morning and evening before sleeping, over the gifts of Allah related to mundane and religious matters and thank Allah comprehensively. Especially on the gift of iman which Allah has given us, and on ‘afiyah (general goodness and safety). Thank Allah from the heart and make a firm intention to use the Divine gifts in an appropriate manner. Besides these, whenever remembering any ni’mah (favor), thank Allah quietly from the heart. In short, whenever anything happens which is according to your desire, which the heart becomes pleased with, then quietly say اَلْـحَمْدُ ِللهِ (Alhamdu lillah) or say اَللّٰهُمَّ لَكَ الْـحَمْدُ وَ لَكَ الشُّكْرُ (Allahumma lakal hamdu wa lakash shukr).<br /> <br /> Many occasions of shukr<br /> <br /> From morning till evening, so many things take place that is according to a person’s wishes and desire. When the eyes open in the morning, one’s health is in a good condition, then say Alhamdu Lillah (All praise belongs to Allah). You saw that the family is safe and sound, quietly say Alhamdu Lillah. You proceeded for the Fajr Salah and performed it with jama’ah (congregation), say Alhamdu Lillah. You ate breakfast on time, say Alhamdu Lillah. You left for work and had the worry that you will reach late, but reached on time, say Alhamdu Lillah. The traveller was worried that he will miss his transport but made it on time, he should say Alhamdu Lillah. He mounted the transport and was worried that he will not get a seat but found one, he should say Alhamdu Lillah. When returning home, one found the family well, say Alhamdu Lillah. During summer a cool wind blows, say Alhamdu Lillah.<br /> <br /> To summarize, anything big or small that takes place according to ones wishes, or a du’a gets accepted, or anything which pleases the heart and gives joy, or one is given the tawfiq (ability and guidance) to fulfil a good action, make it a habit to thank Allah with the heart and tongue. This doesn’t cost time, money, or effort.<br /> <br /> We enjoy countless bounties<br /> <br /> In fact, Allah forbid, if a difficulty or calamity befalls one, before remedying the situation, ponder over the countless bounties Allah has bestowed upon us without us being worthy of them, and which are a means of comfort to the heart. If these bounties were not with us, what would have been the situation in this calamity? (Without these bounties, the situation could have been much worse). Insha’Allah, by thinking in this manner, mental composure will be achieved, even though the emotional aggravation may remain. Without exaggeration, we enjoy countless bounties of Allah Most High at all times. If not on all, then in this manner shukr will be made on at least a few of His bounties. By practicing to make shukr in this manner, a person will develop such a habit of making shukr, that for every pleasing thing he will be making shukr in his heart and no one will even be aware of it. Also, he will be fulfilling a great ‘ibadah (worship) free from ostentation. The stages of such a person are raised to such levels that you cannot fathom.<br /> <br /> Anyway, man should be such that he makes shukr in every condition. Initially it may seem difficult, but by practicing on this, in most conditions one will remember and it will develop into a habit.<br /> <br /> By making shukr bounties are increased and one is protected from punishment <br /> <br /> Allah Most High says: “What has Allah to do (gain) by punishing you if you thanked Him and believed in Him” (Surah Nisa’). It is learnt from this that those with iman who make shukr will be protected from the punishment of Allah.<br /> <br /> Allah Most High says in another place: “If you give thanks I will give you more” (Surah Ibrahim). From this it is learnt that for whichever blessing shukr is made, the blessings will increase and this worldly life will become easier. If you doubt this, then try it yourself.<br /> <br /> It will become very clear to the person who does this and he himself will experience that there are pleasurable changes taking place in his life.<br /> <br /> This is a beloved ‘ibadah unto Allah<br /> <br /> How beloved this ‘ibadah of shukr is unto Allah Most High can be gauged from the following: From among the revealed books of Allah the greatest and dearest is the Noble Qur’an. Allah Most High began this kitab (book) with Surah al-Fatihah and He began this surah with the words Alhamdu Lillah. The summary of the entire Qur’an is in Surah al-Fatihah and this surah begins with the words Alhamdu Lillah. There must be a reason for placing these words of shukr in a place of such importance. And how much does Allah Most High love this surah? This can be judged from this that not only in every salah but He instructed us to recite it in every rak’ah. One of the reasons for this (instructing us to recite it in every rak’ah) is this surah contains the praises and glorification of Allah and Allah Most High loves to be praised.<br /> <br /> This ‘ibadah will continue in Jannah <br /> <br /> There will be no ‘ibadah (form of worship) in Jannah; salah, fasting, zakah, Hajj, all forms of worship will come to an end. There will be only pleasure and enjoyment. Only one worship will remain, and that is shukr. It is mentioned in a hadith that shukr will flow from the mouths of the people of Jannah continuously. Like in this world breathing takes place without being conscious of it, in a like manner will the people of Jannah be praising Allah (continuously and without being mindful of it).<br /> <br /> In this world when one develops the habit of making shukr for the small and big favours of Allah, the following benefits will be accrued:<br /> <br /> [1] Safety from the punishment of Allah.<br /> <br /> [2] Favours will be increased.<br /> <br /> [3] Through this ‘amal (action) the love for Allah is developed.<br /> <br /> [4] The bond with Allah is strengthened.<br /> <br /> [5] Proximity unto Allah Most High is enhanced.<br /> <br /> [6] Pleasurable changes come into one’s life.<br /> <br /> [7] One experiences the pleasure of contentment in ones condition.<br /> <br /> [8] Life becomes full of security and safety.<br /> <br /> The story of a woodcutter <br /> <br /> The like of the throne of Sayyiduna Sulayman (may the peace of Allah be upon him) was never possessed by any king. The jinns would carry it in the air. The birds would form shade over it. A huge amount of the creations of Allah would travel with the throne.<br /> <br /> This throne was being flown with all its might and glory when it was seen by a woodcutter. He involuntarily said: “Subhan’Allah!(Glorious is Allah!) The majesty and splendour of the family of Dawud!” The wind carried these words to Sayyiduna Sulayman (may the peace of Allah be upon him). He instructed the throne to be lowered and said: “Take me to the woodcutter.” The woodcutter became fearful and started shivering, pondering as to what blunder he had committed. Sayyiduna Sulayman asked him: “What did you say?” Because of fear, he could not remember what he had said. After thinking for a while he replied: “I only said Subhan’Allah! The majesty and splendour of the family of Dawud.” Sayydina Sulayman (may the peace of Allah be upon him) said to him: “You saw the army of Sulayman and became envious. What you do not know is that a thousand such armies are nothing compared to the Subhan’Allah you said once! You are also not aware of the lofty status you have received by saying Subhan’Allah just once!”<br /> <br /> Sabr and taqwa are developed from shukr<br /> <br /> The shukr of Allah is such a treasure that from it countless ease and bounties are achieved. When a person constantly makes shukr, the quality of sabr will also be developed. Thus he will never complain when in a difficulty. He will feel embarrassed when committing a sin, thinking that the Being whom I make shukr unto morning and evening, how can I now disobey Him? So this is the barakah (blessing) of this ‘amal, that because of making shukr, sins decrease. He achieves salvation from destructive diseases like jealousy, greed and lust, wasting and miserliness, etc.<br /> <br /> Pride is eradicated<br /> <br /> One of the great benefits of making shukr is that the person is protected from pride. He does not consider the ni’mahs he receives as his own achievement and accomplishment, but acknowledges them as bounties from Allah and keeps on saying it. So when he does not think of them as his own accomplishments and refers to them as gifts solely from Allah, then how will he be boastful and proud? Pride is such a dangerous major sin that Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) has said: “That person will not enter Jannah who has an atoms worth of pride in his heart. (Narrated by Muslim from Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him))<br /> <br /> (2) Sabr <br /> <br /> Thus far one action i.e. shukr has been discussed. Now I will explain the second action, sabr. Sabr means to refrain from doing anything impermissible when something occurs which is against ones wishes. Like from morning to evening, many things occur which are according to ones wishes, in a like manner many things occur that are against one, e.g. you reached the bus stop but the bus has already departed. Anything minor or major that occurs and is against one, focus on Allah and do not lose control over oneself. This is sabr and it is a very significant action of the heart. Through this (calamities), Allah Most High tests the strength of a person’s iman. So many things happen in life daily, morning and evening, which are displeasing and difficult on the self.<br /> <br /> Sometimes one is saddened by personal sickness or a friend’s sickness or problem, or by someone’s death, or there is harm to wealth or status. In short, anything that causes disruption to ones inner peace and tranquillity becomes a test of sabr. But because it is not by choice, it is wajib (compulsory) to believe that it is from Allah, for in this (attitude) there are many a wisdom and mercies. For such conditions Allah Most High Himself through His Grace and Mercy has granted a very beneficial and effective cure for peace of the heart. He exhorted us (to recite):<br /> <br /> إِنَّا ِللهِ وَ إِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ<br /> Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un ((To Allah we belong and to Him is our return. (Surah al-Baqarah) ))<br /> <br /> By reciting this, mental peace and physical endurance will be formed. Thus, the easiest method of inculcating sabr is to recite ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un‘ whenever anything occurs that is against ones wishes, whether it is a major calamity or a minor displeasing matter. In this also, money or time is not used. Here in our country (refering to Pakistan) load shedding of electricity has made this action even easier. Whenever the electricity goes, recite ‘Inna lillahi…’, and whenever it returns, recite ‘Alhamdu Lillah’. So much so, in the narration it is mentioned that when remembering a past calamity, recite ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un‘ and you will receive the same reward which you received (for reciting it) at the time of the calamity.<br /> <br /> The recital of Inna lillahi… is not restricted to death<br /> <br /> It has become common in our society that Inna lillahi … is only recited when someone dies, whereas it is not correct to restrict its recital to death only. It is mentioned in a narration that once in front of Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) a lamp extinguished and he recited ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un‘. Sayyidatuna A’isha (may Allah be pleased with her) thereupon asked him: “O Messenger of Allah! Is this also a calamity?” He replied: “Whatever troubles a Muslim is a calamity and there is a promise of reward for it.” In another hadith it is mentioned that a Muslim receives reward even when a thorn pricks him. In yet another narration it is mentioned that a Muslim is successful in every condition. For, when he receives joy, he makes shukr, and when a calamity befalls him, he makes sabr. And Allah Most High loves the servant who makes sabr and shukr.<br /> <br /> Mullah Nasiruddin<br /> <br /> By the way I have recalled something regarding Mullah Nasiruddin. He is the same person whose witty remarks are famous. It is mentioned that Mullah was very handsome and his wife was ill-looking. So once he said to his wife: “Wife! You are a jannati (one who will enter Jannah) and I am also a jannati.” She asked him “How is that’? He replied: “Because when you look at me you make shukr that you got such a handsome husband. When I look at you I make sabr, and the one who makes shukr and also the one who makes sabr are jannatis!”<br /> <br /> The mercy of Allah is on the sabir (on the one who adopts sabr)<br /> <br /> Sabr should be made on every displeasing matter, big or small, and ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un‘ should be said. This is because the closeness of Allah Most High is achieved through sabr. Allah Most High says in the Qur’an: “Verily Allah is with the patient ones.” (Surah Baqarah)<br /> <br /> Thus, who can harm that person whom Allah is with? Regarding those people who read ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un‘, the Qur’an says: “They are those on whom are the salawat (who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those) who receive His mercy, and it is they who are the guided-ones.” (Surah Baqarah)<br /> <br /> To summarize, by reading these words at the time of difficulty, it will become evident and clearly felt that the Mercy of Allah is with one. I swear by Allah that if a person inculcates these four points within himself, in a few days he will perceive that someone (Allah) has placed His Mercy in his heart and that someone (Allah) is protecting him. Thus, his loneliness has been removed and joy will re-enter his life. Through this ‘amal, steadfastness, control, perseverance and dignity will be developed. The strength to overcome difficulties will be acquired, and the ability to be pleased with the decree of Allah Most High will be formed, and this is a very high level of servitude. Those with sabr are not inclined to anger and taking revenge regarding themselves. And if they do get inclined, it is short-lived. Such people are saved from these types of emotions.<br /> <br /> (3) Istighfar<br /> <br /> The third action is istighfar. This action also does not utilize wealth, effort, or time. Whenever a sin is committed, big or small, say: أَسْتَغْفِرُالله (Astaghfirullah), i.e. O Allah! I seek Your forgiveness.<br /> <br /> The challenge of Satan<br /> <br /> Satan laid a challenge just prior to Sayyiduna Adam (may Allah’s peace be upon him) was sent down to earth. He said: “O Allah! I will lead your servants astray and direct them to Jahannam (hellfire)” [because man is my rival and it is because of man that I have been dismissed from my high position]. Sayyiduna Adam (may Allah’s peace be upon him) pleaded unto Allah: “O Allah! You have given my enemy Satan so much power, which my progeny and I do not possess. He can adopt different forms and he can come in such forms in which we cannot see him but he can see us. He is a jinn and we are human beings. There are many differences in our dispositions. He will drive us into Jahannam!”<br /> <br /> The weapon given by Allah<br /> <br /> Allah Most High replied: “O Adam! Undoubtedly We have given him tremendous powers, but there is a weapon to overcome his powers. We will give you that weapon and as long as you use that weapon, no attack of his will be effective, and the name of that weapon is istighfar.” So, whenever a sin is committed, say Astaghfirullah from the depths of your heart.<br /> <br /> Sins are forgiven through istighfar<br /> <br /> Allah Most High does not send His punishment on those who make istighfar. The Noble Qur’an says: “He will not punish them while they seek forgiveness (from Allah).” (Surah Anfal)<br /> <br /> Allah Most High has placed the desire for sin in our hearts and has also placed (a certain amount) of pleasure in them, thus it is not easy to save oneself from sin. Man inadvertently goes towards them. Therefore, through His vast Mercy, Allah Most High has opened such an extensive door, when we commit sin, then with genuine regret, make istighfar and tawbah (repentance), forgiveness will be granted.<br /> <br /> The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) has said: “A person who makes tawbah from a sin is like that person who has not committed a sin at all.” (Narrated by Ibn Majah from Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him))<br /> <br /> Make tawbah every time a sin is committed<br /> <br /> When a sin is committed once, make tawbah. When the same sin is committed again, make tawbah again, Allah Most High will forgive. So much so that if the same sin is committed seventy times and tawbah is made every time, it will be forgiven every time because the doors of tawbah are always open. So even if the tawbah is broken a thousand times, keep on repairing it, that Rahim (Merciful), Karim (Benevolent) will forgive a thousand times. A poet has explained this beautifully (in Urdu):<br /> <br /> Jam mera tawbah shikan, tawbah meri jam shikan<br /> <br /> Samne dher hai tutai huwe paymano ke<br /> <br /> My goblet breaks the tawbah, my tawbah breaks the goblet<br /> <br /> In front of me lies a pile of broken goblets and tawbahs.<br /> <br /> The [Urdu] word paymano is the plural of payman and also the plural of paymane. Payman means promise, and tawbah is also a promise unto Allah Most High that this sin will never be committed again. Paymana is a wine goblet, which is also called jam. So the poet is saying that my wine goblet breaks my tawbah, i.e. it encourages me to consume liquor and I start drinking, resulting in the tawbah breaking. But my tawbah also breaks the wine goblet i.e. it makes me break my wine goblet. I make tawbah and break the wine goblet. This series carries on; at times I am breaking my tawbah and at times the wine goblet. The result is that there is a pile of broken paymano (broken tawbas) and broken payman (broken wine goblets) lying in front of me.<br /> <br /> If death comes in this struggle wherein the tawbah is breaking the wine goblet and the wine goblet is breaking the tawbah, there will be success. The sin is committed and tawbah is made, the sin is again committed and tawbah is also made again, the sin is kept on being forgiven. The reality of tawbah is to repent from the sin and promise not to do it ever. Every sin is forgiven through tawbah. If it involves the rights of man then tawbah will not suffice. The aggrieved person has to also forgive or the outstanding right has to be fulfilled.<br /> <br /> The benefits of istighfar<br /> <br /> There are many benefits of istighfar; istighfar is an ‘ibadah, it is a means of forgiveness from sin, and it is a means of nearness unto Allah. When a person repeatedly makes istighfar, there will come a time when he will feel ashamed to commit sin and he will perceive the vastness of the Mercy of Allah Most High, that how many times I am committing sin, yet He is favouring me. Pride will never develop in that heart which constantly recognizes its faults and has regret over them, nor will there be vanity over taqwa. The reason for this is that he will be more conscious of his sins than his ‘ibadah.<br /> <br /> Anyway, istighfar is also an ‘ibadah which is not confined to any particular time but is required all the time as there are so many sins being committed intentionally and so many due to negligence. Sometimes sins are committed and we don’t even realize it and we don’t consider them sins! Thus, in all these conditions, whenever realization sets in, immediately, in the heart, with full regret, turn towards Allah Most High and with the tongue say Astaghfirullah. Say: “O Allah! I am extremely remorseful, so please forgive me and protect me from this in the future!”<br /> <br /> This is such an ‘amal that through it numerous and unparalleled Mercies of Allah Most High open up. With the regret of the heart, the cognition of belief is also built, resulting in the iman being protected and the achievement of the treasure of taqwa. Such a person then does not commit a sin wilfully, and if he does, it will be very seldom. Also, such a person does not harm the creation. Allah Most High, solely through His Grace and Mercy has granted His sinful servants the formula of istighfar so that they may gain success in this world and salvation in the hereafter.<br /> <br /> فَلِلّٰهِ الْـحَمْدُ وَ الشُّكْرُ<br /> To Allah all praises and gratitude.<br /> <br /> The buzurgs have advised that all sins of the past, major or minor, whatever you can recall, ponder, and with complete regret and remorse make tawbah and istighfar a few times, and this will suffice. Insha’Allah, all sins will be forgiven. Thereafter never become preoccupied in endlessly remembering past sins and agitating yourself. If any sin comes to mind by itself (without deliberately recalling it), then silently make istighfar once. If the sin is related to the rights of others, then to fulfil that outstanding right or to seek those persons forgiveness is fard (obligatory) and wajib (compulsory).<br /> <br /> (4) Isti’adhah <br /> <br /> The fourth action is isti’adhah. Isti’adhah means to seek protection. We usually recite أَعُوْذُ باللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ (A’udhu billaahi minash shaytanir rajim) when commencing recitation of the Noble Qur’an. It means ‘I seek the protection of Allah from Satan the rejected’. This action of ours is also isti’adhah because it means: ‘O Allah! Take us into Your protection from the evil of Satan’. It is necessary to recite ‘A’udhu billaahi …’ before commencing the recitation of the Noble Qur’an. The Noble Qur’an itself has given this instruction.<br /> <br /> Recite A’udhu billaah at the time of every fear<br /> <br /> Life is full of calamities and happenings and we are always faced with the onslaught of the nafs (lower self) and Satan. We should, therefore, constantly seek protection from these. There are hazards and pitfalls in dealings and relationships, and at times one cannot fathom a way out, nor is there any choice. At such times the heart is strengthened by instinctively seeking the protection of Allah. So this should be developed into a habit that whenever any such thing is worrying, A’udhu billaah should be said from the depths of the heart.<br /> <br /> Man goes through various worrying thoughts and fears from morning till evening. He does not know what is going to happen tomorrow. Will he lose his job? Will his dignity and respect be lost? Will his belongings be stolen? Will an enemy attack him? Will there be a loss suffered in business? Will he suffer from a certain sickness or sudden death? Will anything bad happen, etc? No one is free from such fears and thoughts. The means of protecting oneself from all the fears of this world and the hereafter is the powerful ‘ibadah of isti’adhah.<br /> <br /> Whenever any worry or fear enters the heart, silently say A’udhu billaah. O Allah! I enter into Your protection. If a person does not know the Arabic words, he should say it to Allah in his own language.<br /> <br /> The more wealthy a person is or the higher his position, his worries increase accordingly. On the other hand, a person who does not possess wealth, fame, and position, his worries will be less, proportionately.<br /> <br /> The helplessness of a thief<br /> <br /> A thief entered a house. He went around the entire house but found nothing. Actually, there was nothing, no utensils, clothes, or any other goods. After searching for a while he saw a person on the veranda sleeping peacefully. The thief thought to himself that I cannot leave empty-handed, I must take something, or it will become bad luck. He looked closer and saw a heap of wheat at the head-side of the sleeping person. So the thief spread his shawl to fill it with wheat. He did not as yet touch the wheat when suddenly the sleeping person turned on his side on to the thief’s shawl! Instead of taking, the thief had to give (his shawl now caught under the sleeping person)! The sleeping person was in a deep sleep and it was a winter’s night. The thief sat down and waited, thinking that when he changes sides again, he will retrieve his shawl, but the sleeping person did not change sides! The poor thief becomes befuddled, thinking that even if I do not get the wheat, at least I should retrieve my shawl! While waiting, the adhan of Fajr commences. He thought that he has to leave now. When he reaches the door he hears a voice saying: “Close the door as you leave.” The thief was angry so he said to himself: “Forget it! Someone will also come and give you a shawl to cover yourself with!” (My shawl is under you, someone else will come and place another shawl over you!)<br /> <br /> So no one is free from fears. The higher the person, the more his worries, the lower the person the more security he enjoys. In short, at every worrying juncture say A’udhu billaah or say O Allah! I seek Your protection. If you have the fear of failure in any matter, if you fear loss or harm to wealth or life due to someone’s opposition or jealousy, if you fear that you may get involved in any type of physical or internal sin due to the evil effects of Satan and nafs, if you have the fear of being apprehended in the hereafter, if an impure desire enters the heart, then immediately recite A’udhu billaah or recite the following du’a:<br /> <br /> اَللّٰهُمَّ لاَ مَلْجَأَ وَ لاَ مَنْجَأَ مِنْكَ إِلاَّ إِلَيْكَ<br /> Allahumma la malja’a wa la manja’a minka illa ilayk. <br /> <br /> This means O Allah! There is neither a place of protection nor a means of salvation but You. This difficulty is from You. Safety from this is only in Your power and control.<br /> <br /> Cling to the robe of the archer<br /> <br /> A buzurg asked the people about a powerful archer who never errs in his aim. The sky is his bow and all the difficulties and calamities of the universe are the arrow. Tell me, what is the way of saving yourself from him? They answered that it is not possible to save oneself from him. The buzurg then said: There is only one way, and that is to cling to the robe of the archer. So brothers! Seek the protection of Allah Most High. Whenever any fear enters the heart, immediately say: O Allah! I seek refuge in You and Your protection. He is such a benefactor that He never refuses ones who asks with sincerity.<br /> <br /> You ask yourself if on a dark and rainy night bandits are chasing a lone child and the child is screaming save me, save me! Will you not give such a helpless and desperate child protection? Even if you are living in a shack, you will still grant him safety. After all, Allah is Rabb al-Arbab (Sustainer of all sustainers) and Arham al-Rahimin (Most Merciful of all those who show mercy). When His servant becomes agitated due to difficulties and seeks His protection, then He will definitely open the doors of protection and refuge.<br /> <br /> Isti’adhah is such an ‘amal through which a person witnesses the greatness, sustaining quality, and mercy of Allah Most High. He receives protection, satisfaction, and contentment in his heart from Allah Most High. He receives the treasures of tawakkul (trust in Allah) and tafwidh (assigning oneself to Allah). Such people do not develop the urge to harm others. So make this ‘amal a habit that whenever a fear is perceived in the heart, then say A’udhu billaah from the depths of the heart.<br /> <br /> When you seek the protection of Allah, you will witness that as the worries are developing, so is the Mercy of Allah opening up unique and astonishing ways of protection.<br /> <br /> Make these four actions a habit<br /> <br /> The result of this discussion is that there are four a’mal; shukr, sabr, istighfar and isti’adhah.<br /> <br /> Regularly practice on all four that they become habit, gradually your whole life will come in accordance with the din, Insha’ Allah. The din and dunya will be protected, hatred will be formed for sins, and an inclination towards the performance of good deeds will be developed. The proximity unto Allah Most High will keep on increasing and one will experience a special bond with Allah Most High.<br /> <br /> Three tenses are under protection<br /> <br /> There are three tenses in man’s life; past, present and future. The past becomes protected through istighfar. The present becomes protected through shukr and sabr and the future through isti’adhah. When all three tenses have been protected, the whole life has been protected. The person who makes these four actions a regular practice, will Insha’ Allah always enjoy the aid and mercy of Allah.<br /> <br /> Pass this gift to others<br /> <br /> This gift of my murshid is invaluable, very easy, and extremely effective. I have presented this gift to you. I request you to forward this gift to your acquaintances and also to your families. By practicing on this, one will be protected from countless sins, calamities and difficulties Insha’ Allah.<br /> <br /> Also make Isal al-Thawab (pass on thawab or reward) to my murshid ‘Aarif Billah Dr. ‘Abdul Hayy (may Allah have mercy on him), who presented us with this great gift.<br /> <br /> May Allah Most High grant us the tawfiq to regularly practice on these four a’mal. Amin.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-794025615587724028?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/18GPH94HtWg" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/09/easy-path-to-jannah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-49935972805994575792011-08-11T06:19:00.001-07:002011-08-11T06:19:58.375-07:002011-08-11T06:19:58.375-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J1wOMNtUj44szGQ_t15tu9OfyvU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J1wOMNtUj44szGQ_t15tu9OfyvU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J1wOMNtUj44szGQ_t15tu9OfyvU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J1wOMNtUj44szGQ_t15tu9OfyvU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p> A description of the appearance and character of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)<br /> Steadfastness was also his mien when he lost his own children who were a part of himself. Before the start of his Prophetic mission he lost two boys: al-Qasim and 'Abdullah, who were nicknamed at-Tahir and at-Tayyib. After the mission began, he lost three of his daughters, Zaynab, Ruqayya and Umm Kulthum, after they had married. Then after yearning a long time for another child, Allah gave him Ibrahim. He rejoiced greatly in him and found in him a replacement for those he had lost - and hoped that Allah would let him live to be a joy to him in is old age. However Ibrahim had not even reached the age of sixteen or eighteen months when he died. As he was dying, the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was informed and he leant on 'Abdu'r-Rahman ibn 'Awf for support owning to the intensity of his grief. He went to see Ibrahim in his mother's lap, gasping for breath, and he placed him in his own lap and said, "Ibrahim, we cannot avail you against Allah at all. " Then he was silent and wept. <br /> When he was certain that Ibrahim was dead, the tears flowed from his eyes and he said, "Ibrahim, if it had not been that it is a true command and a true promise that the last of us will meet the first of us, we would have been more grieved for you than this." 'Abdu'r-Rahman ibn 'awf said to him when he noticed him weeping. "and you as well, Messenger of Allah?'" <br /> He said, "son of Awf, it is mercy." Then the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The eye weeps and the heart grieves, but we only say what is pleasing to our Lord. We are grieved to part from you, O Ibrahim." <br /> The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was content with Allah's decree, patient in what He willed so that he said to the mountain to which he entrusted his beloved son: "O mountain, if you had experienced the like of what I have, you would have crumbled, but we belong to Allah and we return to Him." <br /> When the Muslims saw the grief of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, they tried to comfort him and he told them: "I have not forbidden grief. I have forbidden raising the voice in wailing. What you see in me is the effect of love and mercy in the heart. If someone does not show mercy, others will not show mercy to him. Allah shows mercy to those of His slaves who are merciful." <br /> -Shaykh Ahmad Muhammad Al-Hawfi-<br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-4993597280599457579?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/PWRoT4PuQ-Q" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/08/description-of-appearance-and-character.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-19658781197024320222011-08-09T09:42:00.000-07:002011-08-09T09:42:28.118-07:002011-08-09T09:42:28.118-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wCb7nRjr2CrKy0pB1EeoPQeFnvI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wCb7nRjr2CrKy0pB1EeoPQeFnvI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wCb7nRjr2CrKy0pB1EeoPQeFnvI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wCb7nRjr2CrKy0pB1EeoPQeFnvI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Online Quaran Recitation<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.searchtruth.com/list.php">Click Here to Read Quaran Online<br /> </a><br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-1965878119702432022?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/5WDi-XvATpc" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/08/read-quaran-online.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-21642636292314586312011-07-28T11:53:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:53:20.742-07:002011-07-28T11:53:20.742-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/48uUyfJ1M52y9gjcQxLOW9rJeIU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/48uUyfJ1M52y9gjcQxLOW9rJeIU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/48uUyfJ1M52y9gjcQxLOW9rJeIU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/48uUyfJ1M52y9gjcQxLOW9rJeIU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>Those dead who will not be interrogated in the grave.<br /> </b><br /> It is reported by Abul Qasim Sadi in Kitabur Rooh that true Hadith narrate that some dead may not be punished in the grave nor will Mnkar and Nakeer come to them. These are of three kinds. One, they have done such good deeds that Allah has removed the punishment of grave and questioning of Munkar and Nakeer, such as died as martyrs in Jihad. Two, death was so hard for them that in its reward the punishment and questioning was forgiven. Three, those who died on a Friday night or day when there is no punishment and questioning.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-2164263629231458631?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/MSw24awSQ8I" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/07/those-dead-who-will-not-be-interrogated.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-34402305553000953072011-07-09T03:39:00.000-07:002011-07-12T08:43:35.118-07:002011-07-12T08:43:35.118-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2H0zgfCqttPDrJMHw7lnY1GYck4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2H0zgfCqttPDrJMHw7lnY1GYck4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2H0zgfCqttPDrJMHw7lnY1GYck4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2H0zgfCqttPDrJMHw7lnY1GYck4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Darood Shareef<br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=2121523">Downlaod 40 Darood Shareef based on hadees</a></b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.pcoptimiserblog.com/free-pc-optimizer">Free PC optimizer<br /> </a><br /> THE EXCELLENCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF FOR THE UMMAH AS EXPLAINED IN THE HOLY QURAN AND AHADITH<br /> <br /> This book contains valuable information about Durood Shareef (Salawat) on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):<br /> <br /> Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi.<br /> <br /> Ya Ayyuhal lazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema.<br /> <br /> Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation".(Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br /> <br /> In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)."<br /> <br /> Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br /> <br /> Hazrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br /> <br /> It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> <b>B. WHAT IS DUROOD SHAREEF AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF</b><br /> <br /> Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This "Divine Blessings" is called Durood Shareef.<br /> <br /> When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa'ikah and the Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), they are actually showing Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status in this world and in the Aakirah. The Malaa'ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.<br /> <br /> Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta'ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as "Salawat-o-Salaam".<br /> <br /> The regular recitation of Durood Shareef on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) lifts up our hearts on to a plane of comprehension where we gaze in our new found peace and moral armour.<br /> <br /> The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world.<br /> <br /> The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds. Hazrat Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo'inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) has stated that, "Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience and perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance".<br /> <br /> The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta'ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is being recited by Allah Ta'ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying:<br /> <br /> Wara fa'na laka zikrah<br /> "Have I not exalted thy name."<br /> <br /> Muslims are a very fortunate people. Allah Ta'ala chose for them the name of Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final for mankind. The person chose to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala and became the Light of Divinity to be shed upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we invite Light and drive away all darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated. If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People become ugly owing to lack of this essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) which works wonders.<br /> <br /> In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well as the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and flourish.<br /> <br /> We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is achieved and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.<br /> <br /> Human spirit today is depressed everywhere and mankind has come to the edge of destruction, decay and devastation. Everyone is engulfed in untold miseries and tragedies of a very great magnitude. Troubles and tortures, pain, poverty, hunger, ill-health, frustrations and accidents have broken the back of a human being. All this can evaporate with the recitation of Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) who has clearly proclaimed that Durood Shareef is the panacea of all ills and that if any one comes across a calamity he should recite Durood Shareef in the maximum number. Allah Ta'ala has promised that if anyone recites Durood only once, He showers ten blessings on the reciter immediately.<br /> <br /> It is narrated that once Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) walked a very long distance in the desert during summer at noon. He fainted due to thirst and hunger. After a while, when he regained his consciousness, Allah Ta'ala sent Hazrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to go and inquire from Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) if he was thirsty or not. Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) replied that he was thirsty. Allah Ta'ala told him that the thirst on the Day of Judgement will be a million times more than what Hazrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) experienced. Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) was told that if he wished to get rid of that thirst on the hottest Day of Judgement, he would have to do one thing. When Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) enquired as to what should be done, Allah Ta'ala told him that he should recite Durood Shareef in abundance on His last Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) thanked Allah Ta'ala and immediately began reciting Durood Shareef on the Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> From the above fact it is quite clear that Allah Ta'ala has given orders even to his Ambiya to recite Salawat on the last and final Prophet of Islam, and that Durood Shareef is not only panacea and a solution to the ills of this world but in the next too.<br /> <br /> In another story, it is narrated that when Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) saw Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) he wanted to be close to her, but Allah Ta'ala sent Hazrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to stop him. Allah Ta'ala told him that if he wanted to take Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) as his wife, he should first pay Mahr (dowry). On his inquiry as to what the Mahr was, Allah Ta'ala told Hazrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to inform him that the best way of paying the dowry is for him to recite Durood Shareef 3 times on His last Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) did so, Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) was granted to him as his legal and legitimate wife.<br /> <br /> The highest blessings which Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tauheed or Unity of Allah in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the highest respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and communion with the Creator can be vouch-safed. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) which is the natural outcome. It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Ta'ala and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the Divine Command. This will reshape the life which is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciter will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can claim to be the lover of Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> As Muslims we should recite Durood Shareef in the Arabic language. Islam seeks to create a unified outlook and it is in the Arabic language alone which welds all Muslims into one great brotherhood. Besides, Arabic is the language of Heaven, it is the language of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), it is the language of the Angels and it is the language of Hazrat Abu-Bakr, Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Uthman and Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhuma).<br /> <br /> The daily recitation of Durood Shareef has a tremendous effect on the human head, heart, mind and person. It purifies thoughts and intensifies actions. It makes passages for perfect peace and personal satisfaction. <br /> <br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=2121523">Downlaod 40 Darood Shareef based on hadees</a></b><br /> <br /> <b>C.</b> <b>THE EXCELLENCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF AS EXPLAINED IN THE AHADITH</b><br /> <br /> "Hadith" is an Arabic word which means "Holy Sayings". It is the narration of all the affectionate words of advice uttered by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) from time to time. These sayings (Ahadith) are instructions offered for the guidance of mankind, and to follow them is as important as daily prayers.<br /> <br /> The famous books of Hadith are the following: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Muwatta, Nisaai', Ibn-Majah, Darmi, Baihaqi and Miskhaat Shareef.<br /> <br /> Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu), the compiler of Bukhari Shareef, took the greatest and painstaking precautions in making his collections of Ahadith and exerted to his utmost to achieve all accuracy and reliability as possible. Hence, Ahadith quoted by Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu) and his work on Ahadith stands as one of the wonders of intellectual achievement in Islamic History. He wrote all Ahadith in the sacred Haram of Madina Munawwarah. It is, therefore, that most of the Ahadith have been taken from the book of Bukhari Shareef.<br /> <br /> Important Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) have been included here for the betterment, benefit guidance and gain of the readers of this book. If followed, the reader of these sayings will receive a permit to Paradise even in this world. Every saying opens door to Divine favour and sure success.<br /> <br /> 1. For every Durood Shareef that you recite, ten sins are forgiven, ten good deeds are entered into your sheet of actions and ten position are upgraded.<br /> <br /> 2. Allah showers ten blessings on the man who recites a Durood. 3. The first man who will meet the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) on the Day of Judgement will be that person who had recited the Durood maximum number of times in his life time.<br /> <br /> 4. Those who recite Durood in maximum number will be nearest and dearest to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in the next world.<br /> <br /> 5. If any one is involved in a difficulty then he must recite countless number of Durood Shareefs.<br /> <br /> 6. Reciting Durood Shareef eradicates poverty and hunger.<br /> <br /> 7. If the Sawaab of the Durood Shareef is dedicated to another person, then thatperson will receive the Sawaab, while the Sawaab of the reciter will not be lessened.<br /> <br /> 8. Reciting excessive Durood Shareef brings purity.<br /> <br /> 9. Reciting maximum number of Durood Shareef is full compensation of all sins.<br /> <br /> 10. Any one who recites excessive Durood Shareef in this world will be safe and sound in the next world.<br /> <br /> 11. When a prayer is made to Allah it is never accepted unless praise of Allah Ta'ala and Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is first of all recited.<br /> <br /> 12. Those who recite Durood quite often will see Divine Light on the dark Day of Judgement.<br /> <br /> 13. Three persons will be under the cool shade and the favours of Allah Ta'ala on the Doom's Day. One who kept the Holy Prophet's (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) Sunnah alive, one who removed difficulty of a fellow being and one who recited maximum number of Durood Shareef in his life time.<br /> <br /> 14. When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it, then recite Durood, you will remember the forgotten thing.<br /> <br /> 15. Reciting Durood in this world is rewarding in the next.<br /> <br /> 16. The reciter of 10 Duroods in the morning and 10 in the evening will receive the help of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) on the Day of Judgement.<br /> <br /> 17. One who recites Durood Shareef near the shrine of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is heard by him there and then alone.<br /> <br /> 18. Any one who recites Durood is just as one who purchased a slave and freed him.<br /> <br /> 19. If a Durood is written in a book by someone Angels of Allah shower blessings on him till the Durood remains in that book.<br /> <br /> 20. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said that he himself recites blessings on one who recites Durood on him.<br /> <br /> 21. Any one who wants to meet his Allah with a happy face must recite countless number of Durood Shareef.<br /> <br /> 22. Reward equivalent to a big mountain (Uhad) is given to one who recites one Durood.<br /> <br /> 23. All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite maximum number of Durood.<br /> <br /> 24. Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.<br /> <br /> 25. If any one meets in a tragedy, he should recite Durood Shareef in countless numbers.<br /> <br /> 26. Reciting Durood is like giving something in charity.<br /> <br /> 27. Reciting maximum number of Durood kills all hardships.<br /> <br /> 28. Recite Durood Shareef in countless number on Friday, as it is presented to me (the Holy Prophet).<br /> <br /> 29. Bad deeds of 200 years (equivalent) are obliterated if a man recites 100 Durood on Friday.<br /> <br /> 30. Anyone who recites Durood will overcome all their troubles.<br /> <br /> 31. If the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is mentioned and one who hears it but does not recite Durood Shareef, understand that he has forgotten the path to Paradise.<br /> <br /> 32. "I pray for all those who recite Durood on me", said the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> 33. If any one recites Durood Shareef from any place, any part of the world from any distance, it actually reaches the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) immediately. Allah Ta'ala has appointed several Angels who are given exclusive duty to collect all Durood Shareef and present the same before the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) immediately.<br /> <br /> 34. Angels of Allah shower 70 blessings on a man who recites Durood once.<br /> <br /> 35. Whenever you hear the call of prayers (Azaan) you should recite Durood.<br /> <br /> 36. Wherever you are, from any quarter of the world, you must recite Durood as it reaches the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> 37. Ablution is not complete if Durood is not recited on it.<br /> <br /> 38. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said to his wife that any one who hears the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and does not recite Durood on him will not see the beautiful face of Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) on the Day of the Judgement.<br /> <br /> 39. Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) reports that Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said, "The real miser is he in whose presence I am mentioned and then he fails to recite Salat on me".<br /> <br /> 40. If a person recites 1 000 Durood Shareef daily, he will never die unless he himself sees his place in Heaven with his own eyes.<br /> <br /> 41. The Durood Shareef that is recited by the person is written with a Golden Pen on a Silver tablet by the Angels. The Angels then present this Durood Shareef to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and proclaim, "O Habeeb of Allah! The son of such and such a person has presented this gift in your majestic court".<br /> <br /> D. RESPECT THAT SHOULD BE ACCORDED WHEN RECITINGTHE DUROOD SHAREEF<br /> <br /> Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "Without doubt, there is an Angel of Almighty Allah whom Allah has given power to listen to the voices of all the people. Whenever any person reads the Durood Shareef, this Angel delivers the Durood Shareef to me. I then plead to Almighty Allah for the person to receive ten blessings for reading a single Durood Shareef". (Jami'us Sagheer).<br /> <br /> How should one recite the Durood Shareef?<br /> What should be the persons condition and the conditions of his environment? The following points should be taken into account when reciting Durood Shareef:<br /> <br /> 1. It should be read with utmost humility and respect.<br /> <br /> 2. The clothes of the reciter should be clean and free from all impurity.<br /> <br /> 3. The place where the Durood Shareef is to be read should be clean.<br /> <br /> 4. It is more superior to be in a state of Wudhu while reciting the Durood Shareef. (Not a must, can be recited without Wuduh [Islamic Academy] )<br /> <br /> 5. It is better to sit in the Tashahudd position as you would sit when in Salaah and recite the Durood Shareef with concentration and the respect due to it.<br /> <br /> 6. It is preferable to face Madinatul Munawwarah.<br /> <br /> 7. If possible, one should have sweet fragrance around the place.<br /> <br /> 8. The reciter should try and understand the meaning of the Durood Shareef.<br /> <br /> 9. One should possess a clean and untainted intention. One should read with the sole intention of pleasing Almighty Allah and Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> 10. The person should not be involved in worldly talks.<br /> <br /> 11. A person should try his level best to follow the example or Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br /> <br /> 12. When reading Durood Shareef, you should try and imagine that you are sitting in the august presence of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). Utmost respect and reverence should be displayed.<br /> <br /> 13. Whenever one hears or recites the Durood Shareef, it should be read and written in full. It is also preferable to kiss one's thumb and rub them over one's eyes when hearing the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). It's a Sunnah of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radiallah Tala Anhu).<br /> <br /> 14. When the reading of the Durood Shareef is completed one should praise Allah Ta'ala that he has given you the opportunity of reading such a great Zikr as the Durood Shareef.<br /> <br /> 15. Whenever one takes the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), one should use titles of respect and reverence.<br /> <br /> 16. As an advantage one should count (if possible) on one's fingers as Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) often encouraged this practice because on the Day of Qiyamah those same fingers will bear witness at the time when they are questioned.<br /> <br /> 17. Recite Durood Shareef wherever you are (not in the bathroom or toilet) and during any occasion.<br /> <br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=2121523">Downlaod 40 Darood Shareef based on hadees</a></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-3440230555300095307?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/N2LgeTdAvIY" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/07/darood-shareef-darood-sharif.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-70874699550208771922011-07-04T10:25:00.000-07:002011-07-04T11:01:21.710-07:002011-07-04T11:01:21.710-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BI4vpYf5jHydW6xXhUQ4WPIG6U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BI4vpYf5jHydW6xXhUQ4WPIG6U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BI4vpYf5jHydW6xXhUQ4WPIG6U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BI4vpYf5jHydW6xXhUQ4WPIG6U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>We recite following verse daily in Namaz.<br /> "We only worship Allah and only ask Him for help."<br /> <br /> but still do not believe in it sincerly. Some people say it is permissible to ask others for Allah. <br /> <br /> "I can ask my brother to give me water, then why can't I ask Prophets for help?"<br /> <br /> This argument is very weak and dangerous. I can ask my brother to give me water but I cannot ask him to give me a son.<br /> <br /> Learn Tauheed, only ask Allah for help. Allah forgives all sins but He does not forgive to associate anyone with him.<br /> <br /> Allah (SBT) Says in Quaran: <i><b>And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge). I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor). So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright</b><b></b></i>.(2:186).<br /> <br /> There are plenty of verses in Quaran which mention Prophets of Allah (SBT) asking him for help but some people still ask Prophets and Aulia Allah (friends of Allah) for help. <b>When we know Allah listens to our duas, is this not disrespect to Allah (SBT) to ask anybody else for help? </b>That is why it is shirk and shirk is the worst sin which Allah (SBT) will never forgive.<br /> <br /> People who believes Prophet (PBUH)can help and Aulia Allah also help, can they tell me who helps non-muslims? who gives them sons, daughter and rizq? Non-muslims don't believe in Muslim Aulia, therefore, they shouldn't be able to get help from nowhere. <b>The fact of the matter is that it is only Allah who helps.</b> He gives sons, daughters and rizq to all human beings. <br /> <br /> It is mentioned in tafseer ibne Kasir (under tafseer of first surah of Quaran) that <b>Allah's name 'Rehman' </b>signifies his quality by which he gives provisions to all human beings in this world, both Muslims and non-Muslims. On the other hand, <b>Allah's name Raheem describes </b>His mercy for believers only. <b>By virtue of this quality, in the hereafter, Allah (SBT)will give eternal rewareds and bounties to believers only. <br /> </b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9BnV2RyOWw8/ThH4PLIzFDI/AAAAAAAAAFc/BaHBwmF25NM/s1600/1dua%2525201%252520sabak.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="226" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9BnV2RyOWw8/ThH4PLIzFDI/AAAAAAAAAFc/BaHBwmF25NM/s320/1dua%2525201%252520sabak.gif" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-7087469955020877192?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/XZhy56511Vc" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/07/ya-allah-madad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-27027624828922256342011-06-19T04:48:00.000-07:002011-06-19T04:48:44.708-07:002011-06-19T04:48:44.708-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BeJjjUiNa2bBX6V1JVyskbXXgX0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BeJjjUiNa2bBX6V1JVyskbXXgX0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BeJjjUiNa2bBX6V1JVyskbXXgX0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BeJjjUiNa2bBX6V1JVyskbXXgX0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Allah’s Beloved Ones<br /> <br /> Rasulullah ! referred to us as his beloved ones when he once addressed the Companions. He asked:<br /> <br /> When will I meet my Beloved Ones?<br /> The Companions asked,Are we not your Beloved Ones?<br /> <br /> Rasulullah ! said:<br /> <br /> You are my Companions, while those who will believe in me after me (after my demise) without having seen me, are my beloved ones and I eagerly await to meet them.(Kanzul Ummaal; Vol 14, Page 51, 52)<br /> <br /> In other words, we are the ones who have brought faith in him without having seen him. May the eternal blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our Beloved Nabi !, who referred to us as his beloved ones and expressed the desire to meet us. Generally, the term 'beloved' is used when expressing love for the creation and when we express love for Allah Ta'ala then the term intense love should be used in addition to beloved. In other words, Allah is our Beloved whom we love more than anything else.<br /> <br /> If these two factors are absent from our love for Him, then we shall fail to obey Him wholly and totally. Our love for Allah should outweigh our love for our relatives, our family, our lives and our hearts. Rasulullah ! asked for that love in the following words:<br /> <br /> O Allah Ta'ala! Let me love you more than my life, my family and cold water. (Tirmidhi Shareef; Vol 2, Page 187)<br /> <br /> Just as cold water is extremely beloved to a very thirsty person, let my love for you be more than that. From this we learn what the limits and boundaries of love are, as taught to us by Rasulullah !.<br /> <br /> Hazrat Haji Imdaadullah Muhajir Makki ₃ ₃ŧ₃ ₃₃ composed ₃ some couplets along the same lines and recited them us he clung to the ghilaaf (cloth) of the Ka'bah:<br /> <br /> "Just as a thirsty person loves (desires) water,<br /> <br /> Let my thirst for You O Allah, be greater!"<br /> <br /> A thirsty person experiences great pleasure and satisfaction when the cold water quenches his thirst and flows down his parched and dry throat. Similarly, the lovers of Allah experience great pleasure when they utter the name of Allah.<br /> <br /> Maulana Jalaluddeen Rumi ₃ ₃ŧ₃ ₃₃ said ₃ in his Mathnawi:<br /> <br /> "When my tongue utters the name of Allah, Then every hair on my body is turned into an ocean of honey."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-2702762482892225634?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/0-zSgEPnzFQ" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/06/allahs-beloved-ones.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-74094016877565865922011-05-06T10:24:00.000-07:002011-05-06T10:24:13.327-07:002011-05-06T10:24:13.327-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8R0hW1OpGoRQGGce8PFkPsOQt0k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8R0hW1OpGoRQGGce8PFkPsOQt0k/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8R0hW1OpGoRQGGce8PFkPsOQt0k/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8R0hW1OpGoRQGGce8PFkPsOQt0k/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>The 14 Harms Of Casting Evil Glances <br /> By: Shaikh ul Arab wal Ajam Hazrat Maulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (db)<br /> Dedicated to: All the writings of this humble servant are in reality due to the combined blessings of the company of our spiritual guides: <br /> - Muhyius Sunnat Hazrat-e-Aqdas Moulana Shah Abrarul-Haq Saheb (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) and <br /> - Hazrat-e-Aqdas Moulana Shah Abdul Ghani Saheb Phoulpoori (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) and <br /> - Hazrat-e-Aqdas Moulana Shah Muhammad Ahmad Saheb (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) Muhammad Akhtar (عفا اللہ تعالیٰ عنھ) <br /> <br /> <b>Book: The 14 Harms Of Casting Evil Glances<br /> </b><br /> <b>1. Introduction <br /> </b>In this day and age, due to the shamelessness and immodesty which has been spread through Pornography, TV, VCR, Internet, Cell Phone, Cinema, etc., so many people's lives have been destroyed. Young people have ruined their youth in illicit sexual intercourse and masturbation. Life-life marriages have been broken due to unlawful love affairs. On a social level, society is plagued with problems such as rape, prostitution, child molestation and pedophile, homosexuality, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.<br /> <br /> The question arises as to what is the root of all these problems. May Allah Ta'ala reward our Masha'ikh and pious predecessors, who look at the world with the eye of the heart, enlightened by the light of the Qur’aan, Hadith and the burning love of Allah Ta’ala. They have diagnosed all these sickness to be brought about by one deadly disease. The root of all these problems is the SIN OF THE EYES, casting evil glances, looking at the opposite or same sex with lustful gazes. Unfortunately today, people do not even consider casting evil glances to be a sin, when in actuality it is the root of innumerable vices and sins.<br /> <br /> Another reality which people are totally unaware of is that by protecting one's eyes from lustful glances, one is promised the taste of the sweetness of Imaan.<br /> <br /> Once the sweetness of Imaan enters the heart, it will never be taken back. Thus by protecting the eyes, one is given grad tidings of a good death. Rasulullah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ان النظرة سھم من سھام ابلیس مسموم من تر کھا مخافتی ابدلتہ ایمانا یجد حلاوتہ فی قلبہ<br /> <br /> "Verily the evil glance is a poisonous arrow from the arrows of Iblees. He who abstains from casting evil glances, I will grant him such Imaan, that he will feel the sweetness of it in his heart". (Narrated by Ibn Mas’ud in Tabarani and Kanzul-Ummaal; Vol. 5, pg. 228),<br /> <br /> (Ibn Katheer; Surra Nur, Ayat 30)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hafiz ibn Katheer (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) mentions in his Tafseer:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> من حفظ بصرہ اورثہ اللہ نورا فی بصیرتہ<br /> <br /> "He who protects his eyes from unlawful gazes, Allah Ta'ala will grant him the light of the heart."<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We ask Allah Ta'ala that He makes this booklet a means of exposing the reality of this destructive disease and that He guides the entire Ummah from the darknesses of sin into the light of piety and obedience to Allah Ta'ala and Rasulullah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم). May He make it a means of eternal reward for our Shaikh, Hazrat-e-Aqdas Moulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (دامت برکاتہم), who has devoted his entire life to purification of the Nafs, امر با المعروف ونہی عن المنکر (enjoining good and forbidding evil). May He accept it out of His sheer Mercy. (Ameen)<br /> <br /> 2. <b>Harm No. 1: Disobedience of Allah <br /> </b>Casting evil glances is clearly forbidden by the نص قطعی clear and explicit text of the Qur'aan. Allah Ta'ala says:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ﴿ قل للمومنین یغضوا من ابصارھم ﴾<br /> <br /> “O Nabi ﷺ Tell the believing men to lower some of their gazes." (Sura Nur ; Ayat 30, Juz 18)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (Meaning, do not look at ghair mahram women and handsome boys). Therefore, he who casts evil glances is opposing the clear and explicit command of Qur'aan, and one who opposes the clear and explicit command of Qur'aan is guilty of committing a HARAAM act. Thus, to save oneself from this sin, it is sufficient to meditate upon the fact that the one who casts evil glances is opposing a commandment of the Qur’aan. In other words, he is disobeying Allah Ta'ala.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 2: Breach of Trust <br /> </b>The one who casts evil glances is breaching the trust of Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala says:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ﴿ یعلم خائنة الاعین وما تخفی الصدور ﴾<br /> <br /> "He knows the mistrust of the eyes and that which the hearts conceal." (Sura Mumin; Ayat 18, Juz 24)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Allah Ta'ala uses the word خیانة, which means to commit mistrust. This indicates that we are not the owners of our eyes rather we have been entrusted with them. This is the reason why suicide is forbidden, because we are not owners of our bodies. Allah Ta'ala has entrusted us with our bodies. Since they are a trust from Allah Ta'ala, to use it against His pleasure, to harm it or to put an end to it is forbidden. If we were owners of our bodies then perhaps we would have the right to use them the way we desire. By not giving us the choice and freedom to utilize our bodies, the way we desire is the proof that this is a trust from Allah Ta'ala. To embezzle this trust of Allah Ta'ala is a great crime. The one who casts evil glances is breaching and embezzling the trust of sight which Allah Ta'ala has granted him. The breacher of this trust cannot become the friend of Allah Ta'ala. How beautifully a poet has said:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> نظر کے چور کے سر پر نہیں ہے تاج ولایت<br /> <br /> جو متقی نہیں ہوتا اسے ولی نہیں کہتے<br /> <br /> The "thief of sight" can never have the crown of friendship placed upon his head<br /> <br /> He who is not a Muttaqi, is not a Wali<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 3: Curses From Nabi ﷺ <br /> </b>The one who casts evil glances is cursed by Nabi ﷺ. Nabi ﷺ says in a Hadith mentioned in Mishkaat Shareef:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> لعن اللہ الناظر والمنظور الیھ<br /> <br /> "May the curse of Allah be upon the one who casts evil glances and upon the one who presents him/herself to be looked at." (Mishkaat; Pg. 270)<br /> <br /> If casting evil glances was a minor sin, then Nabi ﷺ, being a mercy to mankind would not have cursed its perpetrator. The curse of Nabi ﷺ is clear proof that this is a very despicable crime. The meaning of curse is to become distant from the mercy of Allah. Imam Raghib Isfahani mentions in Mufradaatul Qur'aan that the definition of لعنة (curse) is:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> البعد عن الرحمة<br /> <br /> "To become distant from mercy."<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thus, he who has become distant from the mercy of Allah Ta'ala, cannot gain salvation from the evils of his Nafs. Only he who is under the shade of Allah's mercy can attain salvation from the evils of the Nafs. Allah Ta’ala says:<br /> <br /> ﴿ ان النفس لامارة بالسوء ﴾<br /> <br /> The Nafs abundantly commands evil.”<br /> <br /> (Sura Yousuf; Ayat 53, Juz 13)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So how is it possible to be saved from the evils of Nafs? Allah Ta’ala further says:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ﴿ الا مار حم ربی ﴾<br /> <br /> “Except by the mercy of my Lord.”<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From this, we understand that the only way to be saved from the evils of the Nafs is to come under the shade of Allah’s mercy. Allah Ta’ala who is the Creator of this Nafs Himself has proclaimed that those who are in His mercy will be saved. Therefore, the one who has come under the shade of الا مارحم ربی his Nafs did not remain امارة بالسوء (excessively commanding evil) rather it became امارة بالخیر (abundantly commanding good). This is why after the command of guarding the eyes, یغضوا من ابصارھم , Allah Ta’ala mentions, ویحفظوا فروجھم “Guard the private parts.” Because through the blessings of fulfilling the divine command of Allah Ta’ala and saving oneself from the curse of Nabi ﷺ one comes under the shade of Allah’s mercy. Now his private parts will also be safeguarded. Form this we conclude that the reward of guarding the eyes is that the private parts become safeguarded. On the contrary, if a person does not guard his eyes then he cannot guard his private parts either and curses which descends upon him is a separate punishment on its own.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No 4: An Action of Stupidity <br /> </b>Hazrat Hakeemul Ummnat Thanwi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) said: "Every sin is a sign of stupidity and foolishness. Anyone who commits sin, then this is a sign that there is some deficiency in his intellect. He is disobeying such a Being in whose hands is our life and death, our health and sickness, peace and comfort, good and evil end. If his intellect was sound he would never commit sin. As for the one who casts evil glances, Hazrat says that he is extremely foolish. By casting glances he attains nothing other than restlessness in his heart. By looking at a beauty, one never attains him/her, rather one gets uneasiness and the heart becomes restless when one remembers him/her. Allah Ta'ala has granted me a new aspect of knowledge. To cause inconvenience to any Muslim or to bother him in any way is HARAAM. Now that person who is casting evil glances, is he not a Muslim? Is he not causing pain to himself and making his own heart restless? Therefore, the same way it is forbidden to cause pain and harm to any Muslim, it is likewise forbidden to cause pain to one's own heart by making it restless and uneasy. <br /> <br /> <b>Harm No 5. Causes Pain to the Heart <br /> </b>If someone says that we accept that the head experiences grief and sorrow when looking at beauties, but grief and sorrow is also felt when protecting the eyes. A person feels regret in his heart saying, "O how pretty that face may have been." So what is the difference? One will be causing pain to the heart either way, by looking and not looking. The answer to this is that the pain experienced by looking at the beauty is more severe than the pain felt when guarding the eyes. <br /> <br /> When a person casts evil glances at any beauty then one comes to know of her shapes and features. "Her eyes are like this, her nose is like that and she has a model face..." This grief is termed as "grief of known and recognized beauty" which is more severe and causes more restlessness and uneasiness in the heart. However, if one guards his eyes then this will be "regret of unknown and unrecognized beauty." When a person does not look, then the regret, pain and grief will also be light and minimal. The effect of this pain and grief will fade away quickly. The sweetness of faith which one attains from the' regret of not attaining the "unknown and unrecognized beauty" will be so enjoyable that it will surpass all the combined enjoyments of the world. On the other hand, by casting evil glances and making oneself go through regret and grief of "known and recognized beauty," the anger and wrath of Allah Ta'ala descends. <br /> <br /> As a result of this, the heart becomes restless and uneasy. One does not have a moment of contentment in the heart and life also becomes bitter. Therefore, there is a world of difference between the two pains. One is a world of mercy and the other is a world of curses and wrath. The difference between the two griefs and pains is like the difference between Paradise and Hell-fire. Hence, the command of lowering the gaze is a great favor of Allah Ta'ala upon the believers. By making us go through the pain of "unknown and unrecognized beauty," He saved us from the pain of "known and recognized beauty." Just like the example of a person who gets stung by a mosquito and another gets bitten by a snake. <br /> <br /> The one who got stung by the mosquito thanks Allah Ta'ala that he did not get bit by the snake. Similarly, the pain and regret of guarding the eyes from "unrecognized beauty" is like the stinging of a mosquito, And the pain and regret of "known and recognized beauty" is like the biting of snake.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 6: Weakness of the Heart <br /> </b> By casting evil glances the thought of that beauty continuously comes into the heart and mind. Through this, the heart is in a continuous struggle and conflict which causes the heart to become weak and sickly. The curse of casting evil glances is that along with the eyes, the five senses and the entire body becomes agitated.<br /> <br /> In the commentary of the verse:<br /> <br /> ان اللہ خبیر بما یصنعون<br /> <br /> "Indeed Allah is fully aware of what they do."<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Allama Alousi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) explains this verse in his Tafseer Ruhul Ma’ani under four headings:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> باجالة النظر Allah is aware of how you turn your eyes around to cast evil glances.<br /> <br /> <br /> باستعمال سائر الحواس The one who casts evil glances uses all five senses. By using the sight, he tries to look at the unlawful beauty, he uses his hearing to listen to her an unlawful voice, he uses his lips to try to get an unlawful kiss, through his touch he desires to caress the beloved, through his sense of smell he wishes to smell the beloved's fragrance.<br /> <br /> <br /> بتحریک الجوارح Allah is fully aware of the movements of all the limbs. Allah is watching how he uses his hands, legs and other limbs in order to obtain his beloved. Whereas the perpetrator is totally unaware that Allah Ta'ala is watching his every move.<br /> <br /> <br /> بما یقصدون بذالک Allah Ta'ala is fully aware of his final aim and that is fornication. This is actually an informative sentence that has a warning concealed in it, that is:<br /> "I AM FULLY AWARE OF YOUR EVERY MOVE. IF YOU DO NOT ABSTAIN, <br /> <br /> THEN THERE WILL BE SEVERE PUNISHMENT!"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thus, in this verse there is an indication that he will be punished if he does not repent. Casting evil glances is the first stage towards fornication and illicit sexual intercourse, in which a person becomes shameless, makes himself naked and then humiliates and degrades himself in both worlds. This is why Allah Ta’ala forbade the very beginning stage of casting evil glances. The example of this sin is like an escalator which automatically takes a person to the final stage, as soon as he puts his foot on the first step. That action whose beginning is evil, what can be expected of the end result? I have a couplet concerning this:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> عشق بتاں کی منزلیں ختم ہیں سب گناہ پر<br /> <br /> All the stages of the love of idols, end in sin,<br /> <br /> جس کی ہو ابتداء غلط کیسے صحیح ہو انتہا<br /> <br /> How can that thing which begins with evil, ever end in goodness?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Due to the fact that all the limbs and five senses of the one committing evil glances becomes agitated, and the heart becomes involved in a continuous struggle for filthy and evil motives, the body and heart of such a person becomes weak and sickly.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 7: Medical Harm <br /> </b> One physical harm of casting evil glances is that the urinary bladder becomes swollen due to which a person is compelled to repeatedly urinate.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 8: Premature Ejaculation <br /> </b> By casting evil glances the sexual desires increase due to which the heat and temperature of the body rises. This in turn, makes the semen thin and watery by which a person gets the sickness of premature ejaculation. Such a person is unable to property fulfill the rights of his wife due to which their marital relations and eventually their family life is destroyed.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 9: Ungratefulness <br /> </b> Casting evil glances brings about ingratitude within the heart. When a person is looking at so many faces and features then his own wife does not remain attractive to him. Hence, he becomes ungrateful thinking to himself that he did not get a good-looking wife. And if she is good-looking, then he thinks to himself that she could have been more beautiful. That woman which appears more attractive to him than his own wife, then even if his own wife is beautiful, she is still not as attractive as the other woman. In this way, he is becoming ungrateful of Allah's favors. As for the one who guards his eyes out of Allah's fear, and does not look at other women, than even if his wife is not so beautiful, she is still attractive to him and in this manner he remains grateful to Allah for this favors.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 10: Weakness of Eyesight <br /> </b> By casting evil glances a person's eyesight becomes weak. This is because by guarding one's gaze, one is fulfilling gratitude for the blessing of sight and the reward of gratefulness is the increase of blessings as it is mentioned in the Qur'aan Shareef:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> لئن شکرتم لا زیدنکم<br /> <br /> "If you are grateful then We will most definitely increase you in blessings." <br /> <br /> (Sura Ibrahim; Ayat 7, Juz 13)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Casting evil glances on the other hand is ingratitude and the punishment of ingratitude is severe, as is mentioned in the Qur’aan Shareef:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ولئن کفرتم ان عذابی لشدید<br /> <br /> "And if you are ungrateful then know that My punishment is severe."<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No 11: Distance from Allah Ta’ala <br /> </b> The greatest reward one attains by guarding the eyes is the special closeness of Allah Ta’ala. Guarding the eyes from Layla is a means of attaining Maula. This is because guarding the eyes makes the evil desires of the heart to bleed and when all four corners of the heart become red by shedding the blood of regret, then from every horizon of the heart the sun of the closeness of Allah will rise. I have a couplet concerning this:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> وہ سرخیاں کہ خون تمنا کہیں جسے<br /> <br /> The redness of the blood of unlawful desires,<br /> <br /> بنتی شفق میں مطلع خورشید قرب کی<br /> <br /> Becomes a horizon from which the sun of closeness to Allah Ta'ala rises.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I have some more couplets on this subject:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> داغ حسرت سے دل سجائے ہیں<br /> <br /> Through the wound of regret have I adorned the heart,<br /> <br /> تب کہیں جاکے ان کو پائے ہیں<br /> <br /> Only after this have I attained Him.<br /> <br /> ان حسینوں سے دل بچانے میں<br /> <br /> By guarding my heart from these beauties,<br /> <br /> میں نے غم بھی بڑے اٹھائے ہیں<br /> <br /> I have gone through much pain and grief.<br /> <br /> منزل قرب یوں نہیں ملتی<br /> <br /> The station of closeness to Allah cannot be attained so easily,<br /> <br /> زخم حسرت ہزار کھائے ہیں<br /> <br /> Only after a thousand wounds of regret is it attained.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If a person would realize how distant he becomes from Allah Ta'ala by casting evil glances then he would never cast evil glances. The example of this is like that heart which is directed towards Allah Ta'ala at 90 degrees and then casts evil glances. That very same heart turns 180 degrees away from Allah Ta'ala. The heart which was directed towards Allah Ta'ala turns away from Him and becomes directed towards that beauty. Every moment the heart becomes occupied with thoughts of that rotting and decaying corpse. The heart is destroyed by these thoughts and many people have even died an evil death.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No 12: Heart Attack <br /> </b> Casting evil glances could eventually lead to a heart attack. This is because the heart becomes occupied in a continuous struggle.<br /> <br /> The beauty pulls the heart to him/her and Allah's fear pulls the heart in its direction.<br /> <br /> Through this struggle and pain a person eventually gets a heart attack because this internal conflict causes the heart to increase in size. If he would have protected his gaze then he would not have been caught up in this internal struggle and he would not have had a heart attack.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ایک سلمٰی چاہئے سلمان کو<br /> <br /> Salman wants for himself a Salma,<br /> <br /> دل نہ دینا چاہئے انجان کو<br /> <br /> One should not give his heart to any stranger.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> By giving one's heart to just any stranger leads to having a heart attack. However, one should take note of the fact that there are many causes of a heart attack. Therefore, a person should not have the misunderstanding that anyone who has had a heart attack was involved in casting evil glances. One should take special care and be cautious of this in the case of pious people. One should have a good opinion of them. We have been commanded to have a good thought and opinion of every Muslim.<br /> <br /> In short, one should not have an evil thought and opinion concerning anyone. Rather one should worry about oneself. Ponder over this harm that if I cast evil glances then it will eventually lead to a heart attack.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 13: Sexual Desires are Aroused <br /> </b> By casting evil glances the sexual desires are inflamed and incited. If a person does not attain the beauty whom he was casting evil glances at, then he will fulfill his inflamed desires by committing illicit sexual intercourse with anyone he gets a hold of, even if he/she is ugly. He inflamed his desires by looking at a beautiful face and satisfies this desire by having illicit sexual intercourse with someone with an ugly face. He tasted evil glances out of greed for beauty and ended up degrading himself with such an ugly person that one cannot stand to even look at her/him. <br /> <br /> Casting evil glances is such an evil act that does not leave you until it takes you to the final stage of sin wherein a person does not even see beauty anymore. Guarding one's private parts after casting evil becomes impossible. This is why after یغضوا من ابصارھم (the command of lowering the gazes) Allah Ta'ala reveals ویحفظوا فروجھم (to guard the private parts.)<br /> <br /> From this we see that by protecting the gaze the private parts also become protected, and if the gaze is not guarded then the private parts also do not remain secure from sin.<br /> <br /> <b>Harm No. 14: Leads to Masturbation <br /> </b> Casting evil glancing causes the seminal fluid to come out of its place. And once the semen leaves its place then it cannot go back. The semen cannot reverse like a car. Just as in the case of a goat or cow's udder it cannot go back, because the udder is a place of discharge not intake. Similarly semen cannot go back into its place after being released. It has to be discharged one way or the other, whether it be lawful or forbidden.<br /> <br /> The curse of casting evil glances is such that a person does not remain conscious of lawful or unlawful. He will either fulfill his lust by having illicit sexual intercourse with some women or degrade himself by committing sodomy with some man or young lad. If he does not get any man or woman then he will fulfill his lust by masturbating. Just as it is unlawful and forbidden to commit sexual intercourse with a strange man or woman, it is likewise forbidden to masturbate.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, this sin has become widespread in this day and age. In some narrations of Hadith there are severe warnings against this sin. It has been mentioned that the person who masturbates shall be resurrected on the Day of Judgment with a pregnant hand. It has also been mentioned that the ناکح الید (the one who masturbates) is under the curse of Allah. Fulfilling one's sexual desires in an unlawful manner is obviously impermissible. But one should also be cautious of excessive permissible sex. Too much sexual intercourse spoils the health and drains one's strength.<br /> <br /> Spiritually, one does not get enjoyment in worship and Zikr. If also causes the child to be born weak and frail. It is for this very reason that the Buzurgs have advised to preserve the semen. After 15 to 30 days when there is a strong urge to have sex, only then should one fulfill one's desire. The lion copulates once a year and from that it breeds offspring.<br /> <br /> Similarly, those people who have intercourse after long intervals of time produce strong and healthy children. Therefore, moderation is necessary in sexual relations with one's wife, otherwise excessive sex can even lead to death. My Shaikh, Hazrat Phoulpoori (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) narrated to us the incident of an Alim who had a very beautiful wife. Whenever he would come home from running errands and would see his wife, then he would not be able to control himself. He used have so much sexual relations that after six months, instead of discharging semen, blood started to ejaculate from his penis. This eventually led to a severe fever after which he died. Beauty was the cause of his death. This is why I advise to have moderation in permissible things as well. As for the unlawful, then my advice is not to even go near Haraam. May Allah Ta'ala grant us the ability to practice upon what has been said. Amen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ہم ایسی لزتوں کو قابل لعنت سمجھتے ہیں<br /> <br /> کہ جن سے رب مرا اے دستوں ناراض ہوتا ہے<br /> <br /> We regard as cursed those joys, due to which 0 friends, my Sustainer is displeased.<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>The Cure to Casting Evil Glances <br /> <br /> <br /> By Hazrat-e-Aqdas Moulana Shah Abrarul-Haq Saheb (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ)<br /> <br /> </b> <br /> <br /> My Shaikh and mentor, Moulana Shah Abrarul-Haq Saheb (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) has formulated some very important guidelines for protecting the gaze. I will present them here. Read them once daily with the intention of reformation.<br /> <br /> The harms of evil glances are so numerous that sometimes one's Deenدین and worldly life are both destroyed. The evil effects of this spiritual disease are spreading rapidly nowadays.<br /> <br /> Accordingly, it seems appropriate to mention the cure and remedy to all the harms which have been mentioned. Consequently, one can protect one's gaze by adhering to the following practices:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When women are passing by, keep the gaze low no matter how much one has an urge to look. If your gaze accidentally falls on someone, immediately lower it no matter how difficult it is, even if there is fear of losing your life.<br /> <br /> <br /> Perform a minimum of two rakaatsرکعت for every evil glance and also give some money in charity according to your means. Repent excessively.<br /> <br /> <br /> Completely abstain from intermingling with the opposite sex or anyone To whom one is sexually attracted to.<br /> <br /> <br /> Do not read love poems or novels. Abstain completely from cinema, television, videos, unnecessary "surfing" on the Internet and all pornography.<br /> <br /> <br /> Stay away from the environment of nudity and disobedience. Do not adopt the company of those who are involved in the disobedience of Allah.<br /> <br /> <br /> By practicing the above mentioned guidelines, Insha-Allah, your Nafs will come under control. In this way you will be cured of the love of all beings other than Allah. Your heart and soul will perceive such rewards that will bring ecstasy to your soul all the time. The heart will experience such tranquility that even the kings do not dream of. It will seem as if a life of hell has been changed into a heavenly life.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> May Allah Ta'ala grant us the ability to practice upon what has been mentioned. Ameen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> دیں کا دیکھ ہے خطر اٹھنے نہ پائے ہاں نظر<br /> <br /> کوئے بتاں میں تو اگر جائے تو سر جھکائے جا<br /> <br /> Harm to Deen will be caused, do not allow the gaze to b raised,<br /> <br /> Bow your head when you enter the street of the beloved.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hafiz Ibn Katheer quotes a Hadith regarding the virtue of guarding the eyes from lustful glances in his Tafseer: Ibn Abi Dunya narrates on the authority of Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) that Rasulullah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> قال ابن ابی الدنیا بسندہ: عن ابی ھریرة رضی اللہ عنہ<br /> <br /> قال قال رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم<br /> <br /> کل عین باکیة یوم القیامة الا عینا غضت عن محارم اللہ وعینا سھرت فی سبیل اللہ وعینا یخرج منھا مثل راس الذباب من خشیة اللہ<br /> <br /> “Every eye shall weep on the Day of Judgment expect for the eye which was lowered from unlawful glances and that eye which stayed awake in the path of Allah and that eye which shed tears in the fear of Allah (even if tear be as small as the head of a fly).” <br /> <br /> (Tafseer Ibn Katheer: Sura Nur, Ayat 30)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-7409401687756586592?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/NwMaaE7csPw" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/05/14-harms-of-casting-evil-glances.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-25131302049134125012011-04-27T05:44:00.000-07:002011-04-27T05:47:41.041-07:002011-04-27T05:47:41.041-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sayTzCAfsV6QUcbGCio3hvfkNL0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sayTzCAfsV6QUcbGCio3hvfkNL0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sayTzCAfsV6QUcbGCio3hvfkNL0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sayTzCAfsV6QUcbGCio3hvfkNL0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b><b>The Importance of Sunnah in Islam<br /> </b><br /> </b><br /> <b>The path of sunnah is the path of salvation. If we follow prophet (PBUH) in every aspect of our life, we are guaranteed to succeed in both this world and the hereafter. <br /> </b><br /> Allah (SBT) says in the holy Quran“…And whatever the Messenger gives you, accept it, and whatever he forbids you, abstain (therefrom)…” (59: 7).<br /> There is no doubt that Quran is the fundamental source of guidance for Muslims but interpreting Quranic verses according to one’s own needs and wishes results in misguidance. This is the reason that Allah (SBT) send the Prophet (PBUH) to interpret the holy book and offer a living example for all human being to come. The Sunnah is the explanation of the Qur'an. <br /> <br /> Whoever obeys the Messenger, he indeed obeys Allah, and whoever turns back, so We have not sent you as a keeper over them. (Surah An-Nisa, 80).<br /> By following sunnah a believer get close to Allah and he attains love of Allah. The more we follow the sunnah of Prophet (PBUH), the higher rank we get. It is common among Aulia of Allah (friends ofAllah) that they strictly follow sunnah in all aspects of their lives. If you want to find a true wali Ullah, this is the criteria to judge them. We needs to learn about the sunnah of prophet (PBUH) and follow these sunnah.<br /> <br /> There are some sunnahs which were common among all Prophets of Allah (SBT) Here are a few of these sunnah’s:<br /> <br /> 1- Use of Miswak to clean teach. It is also sunnah to do Miswak after waking up. <br /> 2- Use of Itter (perfume which is alcohol free). <br /> 3- To keep beard (according to all four imams it is wajib to keep beard which means we are in a state of sin, if we don’t keep beard. Imama Ghazali calls a person without beard a fasiq (disobedient).<br /> 4- To arrange nikah (marriage bond).<br /> <br /> Let us all make to dua to Allah (SBT) to give us taufeeq (guidance) to follow the sunnah of Prophet (PBUH) in all matters of our lives.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-2513130204913412501?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/cN_t1aVJLFw" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/04/importance-of-sunnah-in-islam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-66690935320503298782011-04-21T06:33:00.000-07:002011-04-21T06:33:25.416-07:002011-04-21T06:33:25.416-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ch6DsopytJU-nKwiZVNjZTnXbJA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ch6DsopytJU-nKwiZVNjZTnXbJA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ch6DsopytJU-nKwiZVNjZTnXbJA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ch6DsopytJU-nKwiZVNjZTnXbJA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>It is a great virtue to care and bring up an orphan. <br /> It is related by Sahl ibn Saad Razi ALLAH Anhu that Rasulullah Muhammad said<br /> <br /> "Whoever supports an orphan from among his own or any other family; he will be as close to me in Heaven as these fingers are close to each other."<br /> Sahl Razi ALLAH Anhu says that Rasulullah made a motion of his index and middle fingers (while he said this) and there was only a little space between the two.<br /> <br /> What a huge reward this is. The abode in the highest level of Jannat with Prophet (PBUH) is the greatest privilege a person can have. How much we spend to buy and decorate our new houses in this world, though this life is not even equivalent to a second compared to the life in the hereafter. Dear brother and sisters, this is the most valuable investment we can ever have. <br /> Abu Hurairah Razi ALLAH Anhu reports that the Messenger of Allah stated<br /> <br /> "Whoever caresses the head of an orphan (in affection), solely for the sake of Allah, a good deed will be written to his account for every hair over which he passed his hand, and whoever treated an orphan (boy or girl) with goodness and kindness, he and I will be close to each-other in Heaven as these two fingers" <br /> <br /> <br /> Let us make our eternal abode in the hereafter in the company of our beloved Prophet (PBUH) by sponsoring an orphan. <br /> <br /> We can all commit to sponsor one orphan at least, to gain abundant reward from Allah (SBT). Please visit the page below to start sponsoring a child now. We should not delay in acts of piety, so do it today. <br /> <br /> http://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/OrphanSponsorship.aspx?gclid=CIr637XWragCFYEc4QodG2eMHg<br /> <br /> Please forward this email to all your friends for free extra reward from Allah (SBT).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-6669093532050329878?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/Rhjxt9U2Ibs" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/04/caring-for-orphans.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-85980785515946176212011-04-20T09:50:00.001-07:002011-04-20T09:50:47.876-07:002011-04-20T09:50:47.876-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dz6hPyq2n41cz44jVMR-0CT9EsM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dz6hPyq2n41cz44jVMR-0CT9EsM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dz6hPyq2n41cz44jVMR-0CT9EsM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dz6hPyq2n41cz44jVMR-0CT9EsM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>The foundation of Shariah, path and tasawaf is to follow th sunnah of Prophet Muhmmad (PBUH). It is also the beginning and end of all stages of closeness of Allah. The beginning of the love of Allah depends on firm following of the Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH) and it also leads to the culmination of love of Allah. This is why Allah has made it compulsory to follow sunnah of his Prophet (PBUH) to attain His love. Allah says in Holy Quran when you will follow the sunnah of my beloved Prophet, I will bless you with my love. Therefore, both beginning and peak of love of Allah lies in treading the path of sunnah. <br /> <br /> Sheikh ul Arab and Ajam, Haji Imdad Ullah Makki (RA) says that it possible to attain closeness of Allah quickly in our path, as great emphasis is laid on following the sunnah of Prophet (PBUH). If we start following the blessed sunnah of Prophet (PBUH), the distance from Allah will turn in his closeness and all problems of the Ummah will be solved. <br /> <br /> If believers become fond of the footsteps of Holy Prophet (PBUH), the treasures of world will be in their feet<br /> If the Ummah starts sunnah of Prophet (PBUH), its ship will get out of storms of trouble. (Shah Hakim Muhammad Akhtar (DB)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-8598078551594617621?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/TMMKy9rS5Nc" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/04/importance-of-sunnah-of-prophet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-71064978205143727952011-04-19T11:37:00.000-07:002011-04-19T11:37:04.344-07:002011-04-19T11:37:04.344-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dSvTDFMLE4_61UiZgZpLgGhtlzo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dSvTDFMLE4_61UiZgZpLgGhtlzo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dSvTDFMLE4_61UiZgZpLgGhtlzo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dSvTDFMLE4_61UiZgZpLgGhtlzo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>How to Attain Love of Allah (SBT)<br /> </b><br /> Love for Allah is the first and foremost goal of all believers. How can we please Allah? How can we achieve love of Allah? And how can we get close to Allah? These are the fundamental questions we need to find answers to. Success in this life and the hereafter lies in pleasure of Allah. There are many different deeds, izkaar and worships we carry out to attain love of Allah. Sufi’s spend their lives in pursuit of this supreme goal to gain love of Allah. What is the best way to achieve love of Allah? What is the shortcut route? How can we please our lord as quickly as possible? The answer to all these questions is very simple, yet very few of us benefit from this. <br /> <br /> Allah Almighty says, "Say: 'If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (3:31).<br /> <br /> To follow the sunnat of prophet (PBUH) is the key to attain Allah’s love. Dear brothers and sisters, keep this golden command of Allah (SBT) in mind and it will become easy to attain love of Allah (SBT). We always hear in Juma Khutba and all other Khutbas before speeches by religious scholars that the best way is that of Prophet (PBUH) but we still deviate from the path of Prophet (PBUM). Read about the life of Prophet (PBUH), his appearance, how he dressed, how he used to eat, drink, speak and Walk etc and just simply follow him. This is the best path in the eyes of Allah (SBT). Imam Ghazali (RA) doing the outward deeds leads to love inside your heart. Keeping beard is not only the sunnah of our beloved Prophet (PBUH), it is the sunnah of all Prophets of Allah. What a highest honour we have, if we follow this easy sunnah. <br /> <br /> There are endless deeds performed by religious scholars and great people of their age but none has any worth compared to a single sunnah of our beloved Prophet (PBUH). The path of sunnah is approved by Allah and all other paths are rejected. Sunnah of prophet (PBUH0 is noor and rest is utter darkness. Learn how our beloved Prophet (PBUH) used to perform salah, what he used to read after namaz, what are the supplications of Prophet (PBUH) for certain occasions. If we follow his path, we will attain love of Allah (SBT) and succeed. <br /> <br /> <b>Remember Allah (SBT) loves his beloved Prophet (PBUH) and he who follows sunnah of Prophet (PBUH) become someone Allah loves.</b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-7106497820514372795?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/me4HaSHSwLI" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-attain-love-of-allah-sbt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-71624453695221454282011-03-27T09:09:00.001-07:002011-03-27T09:09:24.182-07:002011-03-27T09:09:24.182-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kVE-6qvplOWHk5vqAJHOmxtQr9Y/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kVE-6qvplOWHk5vqAJHOmxtQr9Y/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kVE-6qvplOWHk5vqAJHOmxtQr9Y/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kVE-6qvplOWHk5vqAJHOmxtQr9Y/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>Sunnahs of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) </b><br /> <br /> It is compulsary to follow the sunnah of Prophet (PBUH) to attain love of Allah (SHT).<br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="border:0px" src="http://www.khanqah.org/books/show/pyare-nabi-saw-ki-pyari-sunnatain&output=embed&h=550" width=600 height=600></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-7162445369522145428?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/4tMOX2ifSOQ" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/03/sunnahs-of-prophet-mohammad-pbuh.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-56266724967672556592011-03-25T07:19:00.001-07:002011-03-25T07:19:44.863-07:002011-03-25T07:19:44.863-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTIndv_aFq8kp7J8Emamy5OMcDA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTIndv_aFq8kp7J8Emamy5OMcDA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTIndv_aFq8kp7J8Emamy5OMcDA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTIndv_aFq8kp7J8Emamy5OMcDA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b><b>Sunnah Acts of Juma<br /> </b>السلام </b>عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته<br /> <br /> Source: Pyare nabi (saw) ki pyari sunnatain<br /> By: Shaikh ul Arab Wal Ajam, Arif Billah Hazrat Maulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (db)<br /> <br /> <br /> 1. To take a bath. (Bukhari , Tirmidhi , Ibne Majah.<br /> <br /> 2. To wear nice and clean clothes. (Abu Dawood, Chapter of Ghusal on the day of Jumu’ah.<br /> <br /> 3. To proceed early to the Masjid.(Tirmidhi ,Ibne Majah).<br /> <br /> 4. To go to the Masjid on foot. (Ibne Majah).<br /> <br /> 5. To try to sit as close as possible to the Imaam. (Ibne Majah , Tirmidhi).<br /> <br /> 6. If the Saffs (rows) are already filled, one should not jump over the shoulders of the musallies in order to get to the front.(Abu Dawood).<br /> <br /> 7. One should not do any futile action eg. one should not fiddle with one’s clothes or fingers. (Ibne Majah).<br /> <br /> 8. To listen to the Khutba attentively. (Tirmidhi ,Ibne Majah).<br /> <br /> 9. The person who recites Surah Kahaf on Friday will be bestowed with a Noor( Spiritual light) from under the Arsh (The Throne of Allah Ta’ala) which will extend from the earth till the sky and will benefit him in the darkness of the Day of Qiyaamah. All his (minor) sins which he had committed from the previous Jumu’ah up to this Jumu’ah will be forgiven. (Behishti Zewar).<br /> <br /> 10. Rasulullah ( ) is reported to have said, “Recite Durood upon me in abundance on the day of Jumua’h since they are presented to me.” (Ibne Majah).<br /> <br /> 11. On the day of Jumua’h it is Sunnat to apply oil to the hair and to use itr or any other sweet smelling fragrance. (Bukhari)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-5626672496767255659?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/oYbyerzK6zg" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/03/sunnah-acts-of-juma.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-87896859631228902552011-03-18T05:17:00.000-07:002011-03-18T05:17:43.954-07:002011-03-18T05:17:43.954-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LHVemCPPZKonZZRFeta4jE0Pb8k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LHVemCPPZKonZZRFeta4jE0Pb8k/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LHVemCPPZKonZZRFeta4jE0Pb8k/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LHVemCPPZKonZZRFeta4jE0Pb8k/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><a href="http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/03/darood-shareef-based-on-hadith.html?spref=bl">Allah Ahkamul Hakimeen, Malikul Mulk, Zuljilal-e-Wal-Ikram: Darood Shareef Based on Hadith</a>: "All the Darood Sharifs / salam in this ebook are based on hadith of Prophet (PBUH). Click here for forty Darood Shareef"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-8789685963122890255?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/BJZ04CI_u9s" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/03/darood-shareef-based-on-hadith_18.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-16729579490340995952011-03-18T05:15:00.000-07:002011-03-18T05:15:25.628-07:002011-03-18T05:15:25.628-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZrHbszWwwLpBfuk2PHDLHa7_7B0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZrHbszWwwLpBfuk2PHDLHa7_7B0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZrHbszWwwLpBfuk2PHDLHa7_7B0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZrHbszWwwLpBfuk2PHDLHa7_7B0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b><b>All the Darood Sharifs / salam in this ebook are based on hadith of Prophet (PBUH). <br /> </b></b><br /> <b><b><a href="http://iic.org.za/downloads/category/5.html?download=19%3A40-durood-in-pdf">Click here for forty Darood Shareef</a></b></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-1672957949034099595?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/sIt6JBSNH-k" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/03/darood-shareef-based-on-hadith.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-73751800250007885952011-02-16T09:20:00.000-08:002011-07-12T08:46:54.813-07:002011-07-12T08:46:54.813-07:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YrQ5qzQqrm_DCxd_NCu_eImpisI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YrQ5qzQqrm_DCxd_NCu_eImpisI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YrQ5qzQqrm_DCxd_NCu_eImpisI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YrQ5qzQqrm_DCxd_NCu_eImpisI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><b>Make your PC 300% Fast for free<br /> Download Free PC Optimizer<br /> <a href="http://www.pcoptimiserblog.com/free-pc-optimizer">Click here to Download</a> <br /> </b><br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFzhesuEAHM/TVwS_sR-05I/AAAAAAAAAEc/OJfsqKngThE/s1600/img_3354es2-300x199.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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After 966, Makkah was led by local sharifs. When the authority of the Ottoman Empire in the area collapsed in 1916, the local rulers established the Hashemite Kingdom of Hejaz.The Hejaz kingdom, including Makkah, was absorbed by the Saudis in 1925. In its modern period, Makkah has seen tremendous expansion in size and infrastructure.<br /> <br /> <strong>1.Masjid Al Haram:-</strong>The largest mousque in the world and a direction for Muslims while praying and the holiest place also.<br /> <br /> <strong>2.Jabl e Abu Qubais:-</strong>This is a mountain where Prophet Halves the moon with his finger point.It was a miracle of a Prophet.<br /> <br /> <strong>3.Black Stone:- </strong>Originally white but now black from absorbing the sins of man.Muslims believe that the stone fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve.<br /> <br /> <strong>4.Well Of Zamzam:-</strong>The water from the well of Zamzam is divinely blessed and able to cure not only thirst, but also hunger and illness.<br /> <br /> <strong>5.Station Of Abraham:-</strong>This is a mark place of Hazrat Ibrahim Foot.It is a stone which Ibrahim used when building the kaaba.<br /> <br /> <strong>6.Safa & Marwa:-</strong>These two mountains are place where Hazrat Hajira the wife of Hazrat Ibrahim and mother of Hazrat Ismail ran 7 times in search of water and is therefore Allah make it necessary part of Umra. <br /> <br /> <strong>7.Jable Rehmat:-</strong>Al-Rahmat Mountain, on its foothill, the Holy Prophet (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) stayed in his farewell Hajj.<br /> <br /> <strong>8.Hijr(Hateem):-</strong>This is Place Inside Kaaba.To offer a prayer at this place is greatly rewarded id Ahadees of Prophet (May Allah Be Peace With Him).<br /> <br /> <strong>9.Multazim:-</strong>This Is also Inside kaaba.Here the oblegation is surely accepted by the Allah. <br /> <br /> <strong>10.Jabl e Saor:-</strong>This is a place where Prophet along with his companion Abu Bakr stayed during hijrat.<br /> <br /> <strong>11.Birth Place:-</strong>Birth Place OF Prophet Muhammad e house in which Holy Prophet (PBUH) was born is situated very near the Al Haram Mosque towards Marva gate.A public library has been established there “Maktab Al Mecca Tul Mukarrama”.<br /> <br /> <strong>12.Masjid-e-Masha’r Al Haram</strong>:-Also called Qazeh is the place where the Prophet (PBUH), gave his sermon, which became a must follow practice after that. The Imam of Hajj stands in the Masha’r and gives the Hajj sermon.<br /> <br /> <strong>13.Arafaat</strong>:-The pilgrims go there on the 9th day of Zil-Hajj until the sunset, and then they go to Muzdalefah. Standing in Arafat is one of the main pillars of Hajj, and it is considered that those who do not stand in Arafat did not do Hajj.<br /> <br /> <strong>14.Mina:-</strong>Stoning the three Jamrahs (stone pillars indicating places where Satan appeared). Muslims go to Mina to throw stones at these Jamrahs, slaughter animals, and stay there during the Hajj.<br /> <br /> <strong>15.Al Muzdalefah</strong>:-It has a small mountain called Qazah that is shaped like a horn, where the Imam of the Hajj stands and speaks to the people as the Prophet did, and it is called Al Masha’r Al Haram, and a mosque has also been built here.<br /> <br /> <strong>16.Masjid e Khaif</strong>:-The masjid is in Arafaat.All the Hajjis pray there during there stay.<br /> <br /> <strong>17.Muhassab</strong>:-On the way from Mina to Makkah your staying for a while at the place of Muhassab is Sunnat. Nowadays, the conveyance of Motor Lorries is not usually in one’s own control. It is therefore very difficult to stay anywhere on the way. As such, there is no harm if due to this helplessness one does not stay at Muhassab.<br /> <br /> <strong>18.Masjid Taneem</strong>:- Masjid e Taneem is a mosque which is near Mecca and acts as Miqat for people living in Mecca. The Prophet has said: “Part of the worship of Hajj and Umra is to travel in the way of Allah and to go out of the city.”<br /> <br /> <strong>19.Masjid Je’rana:- </strong>If you plan to perform Umra while in makkah, buses go for masjid-e-Aisha opposite to Bab-e-Fahad of Masjid-e-Haram. Wagons are also available for Masjid-e-Aisha and Jarana in surroundings of Haram.<br /> <br /> <strong>20.Masjid Jin</strong>:-It is so called because the Prophet Muhammad has written a letter to Ibn Mas’ud then he (Ibn Mas’ud) received a “troop Jin” (Jinni Caravans) who want to membai’at Prophet Muhammad, which they previously that the Jin The Prophet Muhammad was found in Nakhlah the way he returned from Ta’if in the tenth year prophetic. Masjid Jin reputation and also given the title as the Masjid Al-Haras, and renovated again in 1421 AH.<br /> <br /> <strong>21.House Of Khadija</strong>:-This is situated near Marwa.If you are goinig towards the Hair Cutter shop.<br /> <br /> <strong>22.House Of Abu Bakr</strong>:-This is located near Marwa just across the market and near to the Khadija`s house.<br /> <br /> <strong>23.Dar Arqam</strong>:-This is a place where Hazrat Umer (May Allah Please with him) has accepted Islam and became the dignity and power for Muslims.<br /> <br /> <strong>24.Jable Nur</strong>:- Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) received his first revelation from Allah on this mountain.The revelation is the first few verses of Surah Al Alaq.<br /> <br /> <strong>25.Battle Of Fatah Makkah</strong>:-This is a place where Prophet enters the Makkah from Madinah and then whole of the society has converted to Islam.<br /> <br /> <strong>26.Haram Library</strong>:-The library consist of excellent collection of all old and new books.<br /> <br /> <strong>27.Makkah Library:-</strong>It is one of the best library for Islamic research and is compose of vast variety of books.<br /> <br /> <strong>28.Um ul Qura University</strong>:- This is the second best university of KSA after Madina University.The degree provide by the Jamia is highly Prolific.<br /> <br /> <strong>29.Makkah Museum(Qila Ajyad</strong>):-The Museum is recently build by Saudi government in order to preserve the old heritage of Islam and the city.<br /> <br /> <strong>30.Jannat Ul Mua’lla</strong>:-It is the cemetery of the people of Mecca, and it is on the way to Mina, The grave of Um-Al-Momeneen Bibi Khadija (the first wife of Holy Prophet) and that of,Prophets’s son Qasim, Asma Bint AbuBaker, Abu-Talib, Abdullah Bin Zubair, and other members of the Holy Prophet’s family, may Allah be pleased with them all, are located in this cemetery. This cemetery is located near the Al Haram Mosque and one can easily go there to pay homage and respect to the people buried there. There are two sections of this cemetery. One section contains old graves while the other contains new graves and these are the graves of ordinary citizens. This cemetery is also known as Al-Hajun. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to visit it frequently. It is the 2nd holiest graveyard of Islam after Jannat-ul-Baqi (Baqi Graveyard).<br /> <br /> Also for the visitors the House Of Prophet Father, House Of Hazrat Ali, House Of Abu Sufyan,Wadi Jinn, Jamia Furqan Library, Jamia Um ul Qura Library and Makkah Library are greatly attractive<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/535786676884259947-7375180025000788595?l=allahji.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllahAhkamulHakimeenMalikulMulkZuljilal-e-wal-ikram/~4/sDcP3uMe2oE" height="1" width="1"/>asadmahmoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16853200112177202472noreply@blogger.com0http://allahji.blogspot.com/2011/02/places-to-visit-in-makkah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-535786676884259947.post-51807124500997017272011-02-15T06:44:00.000-08:002011-02-15T06:45:37.409-08:002011-02-15T06:45:37.409-08:00 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjzcIH-v6h2ug6Wsqax1SBUhPeo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjzcIH-v6h2ug6Wsqax1SBUhPeo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjzcIH-v6h2ug6Wsqax1SBUhPeo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjzcIH-v6h2ug6Wsqax1SBUhPeo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><strong>The Importance And Virtues Of The Sunnah Salah</strong> <br />The Importance Of The Sunnah Salah <br /><br />A person who leaves out the Sunan-e-Muakkadah Salaah out of carelessness, or habitually leaves them out, is considered a Faasiq (open transgressor). The following ruling is written in Tahtaawi, "A person who leaves out Sunan-e-Muakkadah is a Faasiq, a person who denies it is an innovator, and it is stated in Talweeh that leaving it out is close to Haraam." <br />(Malfoozhaat Faqeehul Ummat, Vol. 1, Part 4, Pg. 16) <br />Based on the above, it is not permissible to leave out the Sunnahs. <br /><br /><strong>The Virtues Of The Sunnah Salah </strong><br />[Umm Habibah (radiallahu anha) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (salallahu alayhi wa salam) saying, "A house will be built in Jannah for every Muslim who offers twelve Rak`ah of optional Salat other than the obligatory Salat in a day and a night (to seek the Pleasure of Allah).'' <br />[Muslim]. <br /><br />Commentary: Tatawwu` means to offer more Nawafil (optional prayers) on one's own after performing the Faraid (obligatory prayers). Thus, this Hadith tells us the merits of optional prayers and holds promise of (Jannah) for those who make it a practice. <br />These 12 Rakaats have been specifically enumerated in another narration as: 2 Rakaats before Fajr, 4 Rakaats before Zuhr, 2 Rakaats after Zuhr, 2 Rakaats after Maghrib, and 2 Rakaats after 'Isha. <br /><br />Abu Hurairah (radiallahu anh) reported: The Messenger of Allah (salallahu alayhi wa salalm) said, "The first of man's deeds for which he will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection will be Salat. If it is found to be perfect, he will be safe and successful; but if it is incomplete, he will be unfortunate and a loser. If any shortcoming is found in the obligatory Salat, the Glorious and Exalted Rubb will command to see whether His slave has offered any voluntary Salat so that the obligatory Salat may be made up by it. Then the rest of his actions will be treated in the same manner.'' <br />[At-Tirmidhi]. <br /><br />The Virtues Of The Sunnah Of Fajr Salah <br /><br />A'isha (radiallahu anha) related that the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) said about the 2 rak'ahs before Fajr: "They are dearer to me than the whole world." [Muslim] <br /><br />Abu Hurairah (radiallahu anh) reported that the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) said: "Do not leave the two rak'ahs of Fajr, even if you are being attacked by cavalry." [Abu Dawud] <br /><br />A'isha (radiallahu anha) said: "I have never seen him (The Prophet - salallahu alayhi wa salam) more in haste to do a good deed than he was to do the two rak'ahs before the Fajr (salah)." [Muslim] <br /><br />A'isha (radiallahu anha) also narrated: "The Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) would pray the two rak'ahs before the dawn (fajr) salah in my house so quickly that i wondered if he had recited the Fatihah in them or not." [Bukhari] <br /><br />A'isha (radiallahu anha) further reported that: The Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) after reading al-Fatihah would recite Surah Kafiroon and Surah Ikhlas. [Abu Dawud] <br /><br />The Virtues Of The Sunnah Of Zuhr Salah <br /><br />Umm Habibah (radiallahu anha) reported: The Messenger of Allah (salallahu alayhi wa salam) said, "Whoever observes the practice of performing four Rak`ah before Zuhr prayer and four (2 sunnah, 2 nafl) after the Zuhr prayer, Allah will shield him against the Fire (of Hell)." <br />[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]. <br /><br />Commentary: This Ahadith mean that a person who follows this course of practice, will die as a Muslim and will not remain in Hell for ever like the Kuffar (infidels) unless Allah has forgiven all his sins for him and would, as a result, save him from Fire altogether. That is, Almighty Allah will not let him live in Hell for ever. According to some Ahadith, the fire of Hell will not touch him, which also amounts to saying that he will not be kept in Hell for all eternity. If a Muslim is liable to punishment, his stay in Hell - for a few days or weeks or months depending on the nature of his sins - is not a contravention of such Ahadith because he will ultimately be released from Hell and brought to Jannah. "Allah will shield him against the Fire'' should not be taken to mean that a Muslim will not be sent to Hell no matter what he does. If Almighty Allah does not forgive him in the very first instance, he will have to suffer the torment of Hell as long as He would like and then he will be sent to Jannah. <br /><br />`Abdullah bin As-Sa'ib (radiallahu anh) reported: The Messenger of Allah (salallahu alayhi wa salam) used to perform four Rak`ah prayer after the declining of the sun before Zuhr prayer and would say, "This is an hour at which the gates of heaven are opened, and I like that my good deeds should rise to heaven at that time.'' <br />[At-Tirmidhi]. <br /><br />Commentary: The Prophet (salallahu alayhi wasalam) used to perform the four Rak`ah Sunnah of Zuhr prayer when the sun started declining. In fact, except for `Isha' prayer, he would perform every Salat at its early hours. <br /><br />The phrase "the gates of heaven are opened'' means that the good deeds that people do are lifted to the heavens at that time. <br /><br />`Aishah (radiallahu anha) reported: If the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) could not perform four Rak`ah before Zuhr prayer, he would perform them after it (i.e., after the obligatory prayer). <br />[At-Tirmidhi]. <br /><br />Commentary: This Hadith tells us about the preparation which the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) used to make for performing the Sunnah. Every Muslim should, therefore, make full preparation for performing Sunnah. If one is unable to perform it before the Fard prayer, then one must do it afterwards. <br /><br />The Virtues Of The Sunnah Of Asr Salah <br /><br />Ibn `Umar (radiallahu anhuma) reported: The Prophet (salallahu alayhi wasalam) said, "May Allah have mercy on a man who performs four Rak`ah before the `Asr prayer.'' <br />[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]. <br /><br />Commentary: The `Ulama' have stated that these four Sunnah of `Asr prayer are Ghair Mu'akkadah (non-emphasised but praiseworthy to perform). Its importance is however evident from the fact that the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) prayed for mercy on those who performed these Sunnah. <br /><br />The Virtues Of The Sunnah Of Maghrib Salah <br /><br />After Maghrib it is sunnah to pray 2 Rak'ahs. It is narrated by Ibn Umar (radiallahu anhuma) that the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) would not miss them. It is preferable to recite after al-Fatihah Surah Kafiroon and Surah Ikhlas. Ibn Masood (radiallahu anh) said: "I cannot count how many times i heard the Messenger of Allah (salallahu alayhi wa salam) recite, in the two rak'ahs after Maghrib and in the two rak'ahs before Fajr: Surah Kafiroon and Surah Ikhlas." <br /><br />There is no sunnah salah before Maghrib. Tawus narrated: "Abdullah Ibn Umar (ra) was asked about the two rak'ahs before Maghrib. He answered, "I have not seen anyone in the time of the Prophet (saw) praying them." [Abu Dawud] <br />Hammad ibn Abi Sulayman said: " I asked Ibrahim about the salah before Maghrib, he forbade me from this and said: "The Prophet (SAW), Umar (ra), and Abu Bakr (ra) did not pray it." Imam Muhammad (ra) said: "We adhere to this. When the sun sets there is no salah on janazah or any other salah before the salah of Maghrib. And it is the opinion of Abu Hanifa (ra)." <br /><br />The Virtues Of The Sunnah Of Isha Salah <br /><br />The sunnah after Isha is 2 rak'ahs. No sunnah salah has been narrated from the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa salam) before Isha. 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Shall we have a quick look how important it is?<br /><br />Firstly, we should know how Salah is given to this Ummah. In the night of Isra-wal-Mi'raj, Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) was ascended to Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala). Salah is the only act of Ibadah which was revealed directly, without any messenger in between. Why? Because it is so special and it is the one which is most beloved in the sight of Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala).<br /><br />Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) says in Surah al-Baqarah, Verse Number 238, "Guard strictly your (habit of) prayers, especially the Middle Prayer; and stand before Allah in a devout (frame of mind)." Most 'Ulama says Middle Prayer is 'Asr.<br /><br />Let us ponder on the last words of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). In his last breaths, he said, "As-Salaah! As-Salaah!........." (Narrated by Imam Ahmed). Meaning that "be careful to Prayers".<br /><br />The first question which will be asked on the Day of Judgement will be about Salah. If it is good, everything else will be good, and if it is bad, then everything else will be bad too. Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "The first thing that the servant will be called to account for on the Day of Judgment will be Salah. If it is good, his deeds will have been good. If it is bad, his deeds will have been bad." (At-Tabarani)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What will happen if I have some prayers missed?</span><br /><br />Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, “The first thing the people will be accountable for on the Day of Judgment is prayer, Allah will say to His angels (even though he already knows) : “Look at my servants prayers. Were they complete or not?” If they were complete It will be written as complete. If they were not fully complete Allah will say: “See if my servant has voluntary prayers, If he has them Allah will say: Complete his obligatory prayers shortage with his voluntary prayers.” Then the rest of his deeds will be dealt with in the same manner.” (Reported by Imams Ahmad, Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'i, and Al-Hakim)<br /><br />If we need Allah's mercy and forgiveness, let us be strict on our prayers. He (subuhaanahu wata'aala) says in Surah al-Anfal, Verses 3 and 4 "Who establish regular prayers and spend (freely) out of the gifts We have given them for sustenance. Such in truth are the believers: they have grades of dignity with their Lord, and forgiveness, and generous sustenance." <br /><br />We all pray often for al-Firdausul A'la. What is the way to achieve it? Let us read Verses 9 to 11 of Surah al-Mu'minoon. "And who (strictly) guard their prayers. These will be the heirs, Who will inherit al-Firdaus: they will dwell therein (for ever)."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Am I a Muslim if I do not pray?</span> <br /><br />Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "The difference between us and them is salaah. Whoever neglects it is a kaafir." (Reported by Imaam Ahmad)<br /><br />There is a sector in Jahannam called al-Ghayy. All the other sectors pray to Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) to prevent them from this sector's heat. Subuhaanallah! Brothers and sisters you know? The one who neglects prayer will be thrown in to this dangerous place. Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) says in Surah Maryam, Verse 59, "But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers and followed after lusts soon, then, will they face Destruction." Which destruction is that? Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) says in 'Arabic, فَسَوْفَ يَلْقَوْنَ غَيًّا.<br /><br />In the Day, the inhabitants of Paradise will ask the inhabitants of Hell about the reason why they are thrown into it. Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) says, in Surah al-Muddaththir, Verses 40 to 43,"(They will be) in Gardens (of Delight): they will question each other, And (ask) of the Sinners: "What led you into Hell Fire?" They will say: "We were not of those who prayed"." Brothers and sisters there is one thing we need to think about here. Will they ask that question to Fir'awn, Haman, Ubayy bin Khalaf or Qaroon? Wallahi NO. They will ask because the ones they are asking is their friends and relatives, and those whom they know.<br /><br />In the Judgement day, it will be called to everyone to Prostrate to their Lord. All the people will do it, but the ones who did not Prostrate when they were in this world. Allah says, in Surah al-Qalam, Verses 42 and 43, "(Remember) the Day when the Shin shall be laid bare (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) and they shall be called to prostrate (to Allah), but they (hypocrites) shall not be able to do so, Their eyes will be cast down, ignominy will cover them; they used to be called to prostrate (offer prayers), while they were healthy and good (in the life of the world, but they did not)."<br /><br />Together let us ponder on these Verses of Surah Taha. Subuhaanallah! Ya Allah! Make us not among them. In Verses 125 and 126, Allah says, He will say: "O my Lord! why hast Thou raised me up blind, while I had sight (before)?" ((Allah)) will say: "Thus didst Thou, when Our Signs came unto thee, disregard them: so wilt thou, this day, be disregarded." <br /><br />I know you have been reading a long post my brother/sister. But before ending, let me mention this beautiful Hadith of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) about how Prayer purifies us. He (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day would you notice any dirt on him?" They said, "Not a trace of dirt would be left." The Prophet added, "That is the example of the five prayers with which Allah blots out (annuls) evil deeds." 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