Post by Mohammed IbRaHim on Jan 25, 2014 12:34:37 GMT 5.5
How did Wahabis destroy tombs of ahle bait & sahaba
Let us c how who call themselves muslims, in past Al Saud & thz ppl did to Tombs & graves of Ahle bait ...sahabas (RadiAllahu anhu) and holy Islamic sites
Some of the destroyed sites include:
Mosques destroyed saying ppl may do shirk in them
The Masjid at the grave of Sayyid al-Shuhada’ Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib.
The Masjid of Fatima Zahra.
The Masjid of al-Manaratain.
Masjid and tomb of Sayyid Imam al-Uraidhi ibn Ja‘far al-Sadiq, destroyed by dynamite on August 13, 2002.
Four mosques at the site of the Battle of the Trench in Medina.
The Masjid of Abu Rasheed.
Salman al-Farsi Masjid, in Medina.
Raj'at ash-Shams Masjid, in Medina.
Cemeteries and tombs of sahabas (RadiAllahu anhu) and ahle bait destroyed
Jannat al-Baqi in Medina, completely leveled.
Jannat al-Mu'alla, the ancient cemetery at Makkah.
Grave of Hamida al-Barbariyya, the mother of Imam Musa al-Kazim.
Grave of Amina bint Wahb, the Prophet’s mother, bulldozed and set alight in 1998.
Graves of Banu Hashim in Makkah.
Tombs of Hamza and other martyrs were demolished at Uhud.
Tomb of Eve in Jeddah, sealed with concrete in 1975.
Grave of the father of the Prophet, in Medina.
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The Holy Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) is Alive
Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem
Some people do not accept the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to be alive. They say that he is dead and mixed with the soil. Allah forbid!
The Ahle Sunnah Wal Jama'at believes that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is "Hayaatun Nabi", that is, he is alive both physically and spiritually.
Regarding the Martyrs (Shuhada), those who are slain in the path of Allah, Allah Ta'ala says in the Holy Quran: "And say not those who have been slain in the path of Allah to be dead for they are alive and you do not know." (Part 2, Ruku 3) Since it is evident from the Holy Quran that the Martyrs are alive, then it follows that the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam), whose status are much greater than that of the Martyrs, are also alive. (Fathul Baari Sharah Bukhari)
Allah Ta'ala states in the Holy Quran: "And say not of those who are slain in the Way of Allah 'They are dead'. Nay, they are living, though you perceive it not". (al-Baqarah: 154) "Think not of those who are slain in Allah's Way as dead. Nay, they are alive, finding their sustenance in the Presence of their Lord". (al-Ale' Imraan: 169) The above two Ayahs were revealed after the Battle of Badr. The Ashaabs (radi Allahu anhum) used to feel sorry for those who lost their lives in the battle, and used to say: "Alas, so and so has lost his life and has missed the pleasures of this world!" Allah Ta'ala revealed these Ayahs clarifying that the Shuhada (Martyrs) are not "dead" but are transferred from one place to another where they live and are fed by the Bounteous Lord who is not deficient of anything. If the Shuhada are not "dead", how can we say that the greatest Apostle, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), is no more amongst us?
Referring to the Messengers, Allah Ta?ala says in the Holy Quran: "And ask those of our Mesengers, whom we sent before you, 'Did We appoint any other god except the All-Affectionate, to be worshipped'?" (Part 25, Ruku 10) This verse proves that the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam) are alive because Allah Ta?ala commands us to ask the Messengers about all matters. If they had passed away and mixed with the soil, surely, we would not have been commanded to ask them about anything. (Tafseer Dur Manthur; Tafseer Roohul Muaani)
Another proof supporting that the Ambiya are alive is that on the night of Me'raj, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) passed by Hazrat Moosa (alaihis salaam). He saw him in his grave standing and reading his Salaah.
The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Recite Durood upon me in abundance on a Friday since it is a respected day. On that day the Angels are present and whosoever sends Durood upon me on that day, then his Durood is placed before me till the time when they have completed sending Durood and Salaam". (Hazrat Abu Dardah radi Allahu anhu says), "I asked, 'Huzoor! Will you even hear (the Salaam) after your demise?'" The Prophet (sallal laahu alaii wasallam) said, "Verily Almighty Allah has made it Haraam upon the earth to devour the bodies of the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam). Thus, all the Nabis of Allah are alive and they are given sustenance." (Ibn Majah; Jame Sahgeer; Mishkaat Shareef)
We learn from this Hadith Shareef that the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam) are alive and they have only been hidden from us. We cannot understand their position, like those of the Angels that they are alive and present but we cannot obtain (see) them. Yes! Those whom Allah has blessed, they can even see them. This has been confirmed that the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam) are alive. (Umdatul Qaari Shara Bukhari)
Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith Delhwi (radi Allahu anhu) wrote: "There is no death for the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam). They are alive and existing. For them is that one death that has come only once. After this, their souls are put back into their bodies and the life that they had on earth is given back to them." (Takmeelul Imaan)
The greatest proof concerning the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam) being alive is that they make Ibaadah in their graves. They perform their Salaah and they are well provided with food and drink. Like the Angels who are alive, but do not eat and drink. (Mirkaat Shar Mishkaat)
Allah Ta'ala states in the Holy Quran: "And how would you deny faith while unto you are rehearsed the Signs of Allah and among you lives the Prophet". (Sura al- ale'Imraan: 101) This is a typical Ayah proving Hayat-un-Nabi - "among you lives the Prophet". The word "lives" has cleared all doubts. "Among you" has been generalised, meaning with every individual, wherever he or she may be regardless of time. Man's vision and power of hearing is restricted, but it is not so in the case of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). His powers are far beyond imagination. If somebody says, "Where is the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)? I cannot see him! Why must I stand and read Salaam?" Surely, this statement is absurd because none of us has seen Allah Ta'ala and the Angels. Kiraaman Katibeen are two Angels constantly present with every individual. Can we deny their existence merely because we did not see them?
It was declared in a Hadith, "When a person greets me, Allahu Ta'ala sends my soul to my body and I hear his greeting." Some people quoting this Hadith say that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is not alive since his soul returns to his body only when he is greeted.
Imam Jalaal'uddeen as-Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu) said in the book "Anba' al-adhkiya' fi hayat il-anbiya" that "radda" means "ala al-dawam", i.e. permanently, and not temporarily: in other words, Allah does not return the soul and take it back, then return it again and then take it back again, but He has returned it to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) permanently, and the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is alive permanently, not intermittently as some ignorant people have suggested.
Another explanation of this Hadith is that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is in the ecstasy of seeing Jamaal-Allah (Allah's Beauty) and forgetful of his bodily senses. Such situations are not scarce in this world, either. One does not hear what people say to one when one is in a deep thought of worldly or heavenly affairs. Can someone who is in ecstasy of contemplating Jamaal of Allah hear any sound ?
Thus, we have proved from authentic sources that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is alive both physically and spiritually.
Are Awliyas Benefiting the Ummaah today ? Will Awliyas benefit in Akhirah ?
Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Raheem . Allahumma Salle 'Ala Syedina Muhammadin Wa 'Ala Aalihi Syedina Muhammadin Wa Barik Wa Sallim.
Question : Are Awliyas Benefiting the Ummaah today ? Will Awliyas benefit in Akhirah ?
Yes Awliyas can benefit the ummah . Who said Awliyas cannot benefit the ummah. Awliyas are the spiritual fathers of the ummah.
If you see the History of Islam and deeply come across the life of Huzoor-e-Kareem ( Sal-lal-lahu alaihi wa sallam ) and all the awliyas and Saleheens you see all people use to come with problems, difficulties etc and they use either take duas or get their problems solved from these great personalities. Even After the Wisal of these great islamic personalities allah subhaanahu thaalah descends rahmath on in their places and that is why duas get accepted very soon in such sacred places where these sacred personalities rest. Even in Qayamah there will be shafaath by these great personalities ( Saleheens ) of Islam.
A Common muslim when we go to Graveyards when we send salaams to them they also send salaams and they also do duas for us but we cannot listen and see them.We the living common people on earth are deaf and cannot listen to their voice. So living common people on earth are deaf. But the deceased people can hear you and they give answers also. We the common people are blind people and we cannot see what is inside the graves. But the Deceased people can see us. Now the question arises ? Who is blind and Deaf ?
Common people cannot see the people inside the grave and cannot hear the voice also. So common living people are deaf and dump. But the persons who are deceased can hear and also see us.
Here i will quote an interesting waqiya which occured .
Some Wahabi Imams before 50 years fought with awliya and said graves are dead and mud and they cannot answer. The Awliya challenged the wahabis and took i will proof you all, if you have gaurds come to graveyards let all of us go to any graveyard and see who are dead etc.
Wahabis took the awliya to a grave, then the awliya said i will give salaams to the graves you listen the voice reply from graves now. Awliya gave salaam to the graves and answer came from all graves. Wahabis gave salaam but no answer. The awliya use to stay in front to the masjid itself. He was a great sufi from a sufi family. There are many pious people for whom when they salaam answer will come from graves. Pious people , momins and awliyas have such status but common people have no such powers.
Also when we read some surahs or make duas for the deceased common persons in return they make duas for us.
When a common deceased person can make duas for us , why can't momins ( whose bodies are secured in the graves ) and the graves of momins are the parts of the jannah , why can't they make duas for us.
All momins are not awliyas . But only some momins are awliyas. Remember the Awliyas of the ummah have a very high status compared to other ummahs.
If any body doesn't like to take help from momins / Awliyas / Anbiyas ( Saleheens ) Then he should not take help for Shafaat on the day of Qayamah ?
Anybody takes help from momin on the earth whether in hayath-e-Zaheri or Pardah ( wisal ) of the awliya or anbiya then he can also take help in Roz-e-Qayamat.
So people who reject taking help here on this earth will have no face to take help of anbiyas or awliyas on the day of Qayamat because it is mentioned in Sahih Hadith Bukhari Shareef anbiyas , Awliyas ( Saleheens ) will do shafaat on the day of Qayamat and there will be no help from Allah Subhaanahu thaalah because it will be state of nafsi nafsi and only anbiyas and awliyas will do shafaat of ummahs or ummatis on the judgement day . Thus asking help is permissible here on the earth and on the arsh
(Mentioned about shafaat From all ahadith e mubaraks of all the great imams of Hadiths Shareef )
( Allah subhaanahu thaalah have used on 1% of Rahmath and 99% Rahmath is reversed for Awliyas - Friends of Allah ( Sahih Bukhari Shareef )
What does HOLY QURAN says:
1. Holy Quran says:
"And when they impose on their lives (sin), they must come to your (the Nabi's) presence, then seek repentance from ALLAH and the Rasool(Peace Be Upon Him) also asks for their forgiveness. Then, they will indeed find ALLAH Most Forgiving and Compassionate." (An-Nisa:61)
2. Holy Quran says (summary is): "No Doubt ALLAH and his Prophet and those who offer prayers, zakat are helpers". (Al-Maaidah:55)
3. Holy Quran says (summary is): "Verily, ALLAH helps them and Jibril and Saaleh Mumineen and then angels are helpers". (Al-Tehreem:4)
People who love & Respect Awliyas not only belong to this ummah but also are good ummatis ( Advantage of loving and respecting Awliyas is guarantee for ummatiship )
A Very Famous Hadith Shareef below :
Hadrat Ibn Masud Radi Allahu anhu relates that a man came to the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam and asked: "O Messenger of Allah! What would you say about a person who loves (certain) people but does not share their period? He Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam replied, "A person will be with those he loves." [Bukhari and Muslim]
Proof of Visiting Graves and Shrines of Ambia (Alaihimus Salam) and Aulia ALLAH
Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem
Assalat-O-Wassalam-O-Alaika YARASOOL ALLAH
We are living in a world of uncertainty and misconceptions. Man is beginning to question the very roots of his
beliefs for Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim, to create doubt in the minds of the simple and un suspecting Muslims.
Here is proof from QUR'AN, Ahadith-e-Nabawi (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam), Sayings of Sahab-e-Kiram and from the writings of great and authentic scholars of Islam and writings of those who declare this as SHIRK, BID'AT etc. which show beyond a shadow of a doubt that Visiting Graves and Shrines of Anbia (Alaihimus Salam) and Aulia ALLAH (Rehmatullah Alaihi Ajamaien) is Lawful.
What does HOLY QURAN says:
1. Holy Quran says:
"And when they impose on their lives (sin), they must come to your (the Nabi's) presence, then seek repentance from ALLAH and the Rasool(Peace Be Upon Him) also asks for their forgiveness. Then, they will indeed find ALLAH Most Forgiving and Compassionate." (An-Nisa:61)
2. Holy Quran says (summary is): "No Doubt ALLAH and his Prophet and those who offer prayers, zakat are helpers". (Al-Maaidah:55)
3. Holy Quran says (summary is): "Verily, ALLAH helps them and Jibril and Saaleh Mumineen and then angels are helpers". (Al-Tehreem:4)
4. Holy Quran says: "Lo! Verily, the friends of ALLAH are (those) on whom fear (cometh) not, nor do they grieve." (Surah Younus:61)
What does Ahaadeeth-e-Nabawi says:
1. Syyeduna Rasoolullah said:
"Wallahu Yu'ti wa anal QASIMU Rizqihi"
"ALLAH gives and I (Muhammad) distribute". (Bukhari, Muslim)
2. Hazrat Aaisha narrates: "Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam use to visit Baqee Shareef on late nights and Sarkar Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam prayed there three times raising his Blessed Hands" (Muslim)
3. Allama Nabalsi states: "Sarkar use to visit Baqee Shareef and pray standing beside their graves 'I ask comfort for you people and ourselves". (Muslim)
4. Syyeduna Rasulullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said: "Recite Sura Yaseen for your died ones" (Abu Dawud, Ibn-e-Maaja, Mishkaat - Kitaabul Janaiz)
5. According to Imam Baheeqi: "Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam regularly visits the grave of Shuhda-e-Ahud every year. And Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddiq, Hazrat Umer, Hazat Usman and Hazrat Fatima (Ridwanulla Alaihim Ajamain) use to go there and praying there". (Baheeqi)
6. Syyeduna Rasolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said: "One who visits my grave, my Shafa'at will be necessary (wajib) upon him". (Daar Qutni, Bazaz, Baheeqi, Ibn-e-Khuzaima)
7. Syyeduna Rasolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said: "One who perform HAJJ after me and then visits my grave, that means he visits me in my life". (Daar Qutni, Baheeqi, Mishkaat, Tibrani Fiss Sageeril Ausat, Majma' al zawaid)
8. Syyeduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam said: "I ordered you to not to visit garves; I now order you to visit graves, because it reminds you of Hereafter and keeps you away from world (Dunya)"
(Narrated By Hazrat Ibn-e-Masud Radi ALLAH Anho in Ibn-e-Maaja, Mishkaat - Baab Ziaratul Quboor, Sarhus Sudoor - Page No: 28, Ziaul Hadeeth - Page No: 96)
9. Hazrat Muhammad Bin Noman Radi ALLAH Anho narrates that Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: "ALLAH
forgives the sins of those , who on fridays regularly visits the grave of his mother and father or any one of them and his name will be recorded amongst those who exercise kindness with parents". (Baheeqi, Mishkaat, Ziaul Hadeeth - Page No: 108)
10. Hazrat Aaisha Radi ALLAH Anha narrates that Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: "When ever a person visits the grave of his Muslim brother and sits besides him; then his Muslim brother feels comfort, and this condition remain until the visitor left the grave" (Hayatul Amwaat Page No: 47, Ibn-e-Ibid dunya)
11. When Nabi Kareem Sallallahu Alaihi passed near graveyard of Madina Munawwarah then he said:
"Assalam O Aalaikum Ya Ahlul Quboor Yagfirullahu Lana Walakum wa antum salfuna wa nahnu bil asari" (Mishkaat - Baab Ziaratul Quboor, Tirmizi)
12. Syyeduna Rasoolullah said: "when ever some on send salam to saahib-e-Qabr then he replies, and if he know him in his life then he do know him after death" (Baheeqi Fee Su'Bil Iman, Ibn-e-Abi Dunya)
13. Imam Bukhari states Hadeeth-e-Qudsi in his Sahi: "One who hates my WALI (freind), I declear Battle with him". (Sahih Bukhari, Mishakaat Bab Ziktullah Wat Taqrib Ilahiyyah)
What Does SAHABA-E-KIRAM Believe?
1. "When ever Hazrat Anas Radi ALLAH Anho use to visit the grave of Syyeduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, He use to stand in a way that he is offering prayer (in real he was not offering the prayer)" (Kitubus Shifa, Vol2)
2. "Hazrat Abu Al-Jawaz Radi ALLAH Anho narrates that once there was no rain for long time in MADINA then the dwellers of MADINA came to Hazrat Aaisha Radi ALLAH Anha and ask her for help, She replied 'Turn to Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him and make hole in a roof towards sky so that there should no hurdle between Roza-e-Mubarak (Blessed Grave) and Sky', When people did the same; sky started raining and produce greenery and the camels were fead as well." (Mishkaat Shareef, Ziaul Hadeeth - Page No: 58)
3. "Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas use to visit Shuhda-e-Ahud with his companions and asked them to send salam upon them who answers your salam." (Sharhus Sudoor - Page 193, Jazbul Quloob - Page 202)
4. Hazrat Umro Bin Al-Aas in very last moments of his life said his son Hazrat Abdullah (Ridwanullah Alaihim Ajamain):
"When you bury me, put the send slowly on my grave site beside my grave for the duration in which a camel can be slaughtered and the meat of camel can be distribute so that I can gain comfort and I should know what I have to answer the angels." (Sahih Muslim, Mishkaat Babud Dafanil Mayyat)
5. Hazrat Ibn-e-Umer states: "There are some believers of ALLAH, whome ALLAH have awarded the quality of Helping the people and people turns to them for the solution of their problems" (Al-Jamiul Sageer, Vol 1, Page 93)
What the Great Scholars of ISLAM says?
1. Imam Shaa'faiee states: "I gain the blessings from the grave Imam Abu Hanifa and whenever I get into trouble, then I offer two rakats and then I visit his grave, and pray their for the solution, and ALHAMDO LILLAH my needs are always fulfilled." (Al-Khairatul Hassan Vol 1 Page 38, Tareekh Khateeb-e-Baghdadi Vol 1 Page 123, Raddul Mukhrat Vol 1 Page 38)
2. Imam Ibn-e-Hajar Makki Shaafai states: "It is seen from many years that Ulma and the people use to visit the grave of Imam Abu Hanifa for the solution their problems and make him waseela for the completion of their needs".
3. Imam Ahmed Bin Hunble states: "When ever someone(i.e.muslim) died in Ansaar-e-Madina then they use to visit their graves and recite Quran Kareem on their graves". (Mirqaat Sharha Mishkaat, Vol 4, Page 81)
4. Imam Gazali Radi ALLAH Anho said: "If seeking help from a person in his life is lawful then it is lawful to seek help from him after his death". (Buhjatul Asraar)
5. Imam Ghazzali states: "This is property of Auliya ALLAH that Blessings are found in their speeches, their breath, their clothes, their houses, and in the sand of their feet and at a place where he sits for a day" (Minhajul Aabideen Ma'a Sharha Sirajus Saalikin, Page 529)
6. Allama Abdul Ghani Afandi Nabalsi said: "once i heared with my ears when I visited the grave of Arsalan Damishqi that a man said 'Why you visit sand, this is foolish act', I was amazed that a Muslim cannot say this" (Kashfun Noor - Page 19)
7. Allama Shahabuddin Khafaji states in his commentry: "Visitng the graves of Aulia ALLAH and seeking waseela from them towards ALLAH is proved and All Muslim Ummah accept this belief. But their are some mulhideen who do not believe this. May ALLAH save us from their evil beliefs"
8. Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlvi states: "The souls of Aulia gain more power and spirituality after their death". (Fatawa Azizia, Vol 2, Page 102)
9. Shah Waliullah Dehlvi in his book "Faizul Haramain", Page No: 57:
"If Someone achieves mystical knowledge then his soul become so powerful that Tariqah, Maslak, Saintly chain, Lineage, Genealogy, Relations and everything connected with that person comes into the range of his favor and inclination; The favor of ALLAH, reflects through his spiritual attention"
10. and in his book, "Hama-at":
"This Guarantees for the regular attending on death anniversaries (URS) of the saints, regular visiting to their shrines, to recite Fatiha there, Distribution of Charity, to honor his offspring, relations and Relics are lawful in Shariah; and also these are supererogation (Nafl and Mustahab) actions."
11. Hazrat Daata Gunj Buksh in his Famous Book "Kashful Ma'joob" said: "Do visit the graves of your relatives and beloved and do recite Fatiha and Yaseen at their graves, so that they should pray for you."
12. "Gaining spritual reflections from Mashaikh and thier attention from thier life and from their graves are no doubt true". (Al-Muhmind i.e. Aqaid-e-Ulma-e-Deobanad By Haji Imdadullah, Page 18 )
may peace upon them all
ACT of those who declare this as SHIRK:
1. when Ahraf Ali Thanvi came to Lahore, He visits the grave of Daata Sahib and said "He is a Great Personality, He is still controlling the happenings". (Safar Naama Lahore wa Lakhnow, Page No: 50, Published By Maktaba Ashrafia Lahore)
2. Ahraf Ali Thanvi said for Sultanul Hind: "India is the emperor of Chishti's because of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz" (Al-Afazaatul Youmia, Vol 1, Page 309)
3. He further said about an English man: "One English man went England from India and said 'A Late in Ajmer (Khwaja Gharib Nawaz) is ruling entire India" (Al-Afazaatul Youmia, Vol 1, Page 309)
4. "Prime Minister and Doctor Israar Ahmed are reciting Fatiha for the Late brother of Doctor Asrar" (Daily Iman - Karachi, Dated 20th July 2004)
By the Divine Grace of Almighty Allah, this brief but informative answer will suffice to remove doubts from the hearts and minds of the Muslims created by the notorious Wahabi.
Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Raheem.
Allahumma Salle 'Ala Syedina Muhammadin wa 'Ala Aalihi Syedin Muhammadin Wa Barik Wa Sallim
Question : Going to Dargahs of Awliyas of the Ummah & Raising Hands for Duas or can we raise hands for duas near graves , mazars etc ?
Answers :.
Point No.1
It is the sunnah to visit Graves and mazars of shaheeds, saleheens etc and also it is sunnah to raise hands near mazar shareefs ( Taweez / Makbarahs / Roza-e-Mubaraks )
Point No. 2 ( Hadith Shareef in Muslim Shareef for raising hands and making duas near mazars etc )
Hazrat Aaisha ( Razi Allahu anha ) narrates: "Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam use to visit Baqee Shareef on late nights and Sarkar Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam prayed there three times raising his Blessed Hands" ( Muslim Shareef )
Point No.3
Allama Nabalsi states: "Sarkar use to visit Baqee Shareef and pray standing beside their graves 'I ask comfort for you people and ourselves". ( Muslim Shareef )
( Baba You raise your hands behind the Imam when you read fazr Salah five times in Masjids .
Baba You read namaz-e-Janazah behind the janaza and raise your hands for duas Similarly we do the same and also we make duas etc )
4. Syyeduna Rasulullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said: "Recite Sura Yaseen for your died ones" (Abu Dawud, Ibn-e-Maaja, Mishkaat - Kitaabul Janaiz)
5. According to Imam Baheeqi: "Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam regularly visits the grave of Shuhda-e-Ahud every year. And Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddiq, Hazrat Umer, Hazat Usman and Hazrat Fatima (Ridwanulla Alaihim Ajamain) use to go there and praying there". (Baheeqi)
6. Syyeduna Rasolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said: "One who visits my grave, my Shafa'at will be necessary (wajib) upon him". (Daar Qutni, Bazaz, Baheeqi, Ibn-e-Khuzaima)
7. Syyeduna Rasolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said: "One who perform HAJJ after me and then visits my grave, that means he visits me in my life". (Daar Qutni, Baheeqi, Mishkaat, Tibrani Fiss Sageeril Ausat, Majma' al zawaid)
8. Syyeduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam said: "I ordered you to not to visit garves; I now order you to visit graves, because it reminds you of Hereafter and keeps you away from world (Dunya)"
(Narrated By Hazrat Ibn-e-Masud Radi ALLAH Anho in Ibn-e-Maaja, Mishkaat - Baab Ziaratul Quboor, Sarhus Sudoor - Page No: 28, Ziaul Hadeeth - Page No: 96)
9. Hazrat Muhammad Bin Noman Radi ALLAH Anho narrates that Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: "ALLAH
forgives the sins of those , who on fridays regularly visits the grave of his mother and father or any one of them and his name will be recorded amongst those who exercise kindness with parents". (Baheeqi, Mishkaat, Ziaul Hadeeth - Page No: 108)
10. Hazrat Aaisha Radi ALLAH Anha narrates that Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: "When ever a person visits the grave of his Muslim brother and sits besides him; then his Muslim brother feels comfort, and this condition remain until the visitor left the grave" (Hayatul Amwaat Page No: 47, Ibn-e-Ibid dunya)
11. When Nabi Kareem Sallallahu Alaihi passed near graveyard of Madina Munawwarah then he said:
"Assalam O Aalaikum Ya Ahlul Quboor Yagfirullahu Lana Walakum wa antum salfuna wa nahnu bil asari" (Mishkaat - Baab Ziaratul Quboor, Tirmizi)
12. Syyeduna Rasoolullah said: "when ever some on send salam to saahib-e-Qabr then he replies, and if he know him in his life then he do know him after death" (Baheeqi Fee Su'Bil Iman, Ibn-e-Abi Dunya)
13. Imam Bukhari states Hadeeth-e-Qudsi in his Sahi: "One who hates my WALI (freind), I declear Battle with him". (Sahih Bukhari, Mishakaat Bab Ziktullah Wat Taqrib Ilahiyyah)
Placing of Ghilafs on the Mazar-e-Shareefs of Awliya Allah Rizwan allahi thaalah
Placing of Ghilafs on the Mazar-e-Shareefs of Awliya Allah Rizwan allahi thaalah
1. Ghilaf or Chadar (cloth) is placed on the grave of a Wali or pious Muslim for the benefit of the visitors so that they may understand and respect the muqam of awliyas and for pious muslims ghilaf is placed so that people can understand and realise the status of the deceased Muslim.
2. It is allowed to put on a Ghilaf on the graves of Awliya and Ulema when it is recognised that the majority respect the person in the grave. People are also aware of the holy person's status and gain auspiciousness from the holy person who is resting in the grave.
3. In the famous book, "Raddul Mukhtaar", it is stated: "It is permissible to place a cloth on the Qabar of a Wali or pious Muslim so that visitors be more respectful when visiting the grave. We should also realise that the basis of action is upon the intention".
The practice of Khattam & Essale Sawab
"I am often told by the Wahabis that our Khattam Sharif done on Thursdays or sending prayers to someone who has died is Bidah (an innovation) especially the food aspect. I have faith and believe this to be correct but do not have the knowledge to prove this with evidence from our beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam or the Holy Qur'an."
To reach a final conclusion on the state of Khattam or any other related practice, in respect to the Shariah of Islam, we must first of all divide it into its basic parts. Its like, for example, if for the very first time we are required to know whether we can or can't drink a cup of tea. We will first of all find that it is made up of a teabag, water and maybe milk and sugar. When all these ingredients are placed in a cup it is called a cup of tea, and all the ingredients are permitted and halal so the whole cup of tea will be halal. But if one of the ingredients was haram, for example the teabag was stolen or an intoxicating drug was added then the cup of tea would become totally haram.
In short, if we are to find the reality of anything we must first of all divide it into its smallest components and then pass judgment on each of them. If there is any Bidah or illegal component then the whole practice will be condemned and rejected. On the other hand, if all the components are permitted then it will be a justified practice in terms of the Shariah.
Discussion:
Let us now investigate what happens in a modern periodic Khattam. The week prior to the Khattam is spent reciting the Holy Qur'an and sending blessings upon the blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. Secondly, on the Thursday, or any other day for that matter, food is prepared. We will discuss the day of the Khattam later in the article, Insha Allah. Thirdly, a scholar or Imam and other guests are invited, mainly neighbours and relatives. Fourthly, the scholar recites over the food. Fifthly, the scholar supplicates to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala that the blessings of the holy Qur'an recited over the past week to be presented to the named deceased person. And finally, the guests and the scholar eat some of the pre-prepared food.
The above is also true for Giyarwee, the only difference being that the named person whom the holy Qur'an is recited for is Hadrat Gauth ul-'Azam. And the same procedure is also true for Urs, where the named person is any other Friend of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. In addition, in these two events scholars teach and lecture Muslims about Islam. So let us now investigate each of these parts in the light of the Holy Qur'an and the Ahadith of the blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam to see if we can practice each of these acts - or if they are simply an innovation in Islam.
Reciting for the deceased:
The question that arises here is that can virtue be transferred and given to another person? For example, if I recite a Surah of the blessed Qur'an, I will receive a certain amount of virtue. Now, does Islam allow me to pass on this virtue to another person? Or if I build a Masjid on behalf of a friend, will the virtue benefit him? This concept of transferring virtue and deeds is termed Ithale Thawab in Arabic - so is it Islamic or not?
For this we would like you to consider the following Ahadith. Hadrat Abu Hurrairah Radi Allahu anhu reported that the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said, "When a man dies merit ceases further to occur from his actions except three things: The ever reoccurring charity (like building a Masjid or a well), the knowledge from which benefit is derived and pious offspring who invoke blessings upon him." [Bukhari]
Secondly, Hadrat Anas Radi Allahu anhu reports: He asked, "O Messenger of Allah! We give charity for our deceased and we perform Hajj on their behalf and we supplicate for them, do all these deeds reach them?" He Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam replied, "Yes, they do receive them and they become happy with them like anyone of you is happy when a tray of gifts is given to him." [Raddul Mukhtar]
Thirdly, Hadrat Anas Radi Allahu anhu says: "I heard the blessed Messenger Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam saying, "My people are a blessed nation whose repentance is accepted. They were buried in their graves with their sins and will leave the graves free from them. They have been purified from all their sins through the asking for forgiveness of other believers." [Tibrani]
Preparation of food:
The preparation of food is also part of the Ithale Thawab, and it is prepared for the guests - if any. This food doesn't need to be present at the Ithale Thawab but it is virtuous to prepare food for guests. Hadrat Abu Shuraih Radi Allahu anhu relates that he heard the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam say, "One who believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment should honour his guest according to his right. He was asked, "O Messenger of Allah! What is his right?" He said, "A day and a night (of food feasting) and hospitality for (up to) three days. Thereafter it is charity."
So it is made clear that the host should provide the guests with food, as this is an additional act of virtue and the food is not essential for the supplication to take place. But this does not mean that it is best not to have the food present when supplicating because in many other Ahadith the blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has supplicated on food.
Taking this into consideration the scholar and Imam should supplicate upon the food that may Allah the Almighty grant the hosts blessings in all their income and in particular may He never keep them hungry.
It is reported on the authority of Hadrat Abu Hurrairah Radi Allahu anhu that on the day of the battle of Tabuk the Muslims were hard pressed by hunger and they asked the Messenger of Allah (sal-lal-lahu alai hi wa sallam): "O Messenger of Allah! Grant us permission to slaughter our camels and eat them and use their fat. He granted them permission. On this Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu anhu came and said, "O Messenger of Allah! If it is to be done, we shall suffer from lack of transportation. I wish that you should gather whatever has been left and supplicate to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala to bless it, that He will bestow His blessings upon it.
The Messenger Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam agreed and called for his leather table-cover and had it spread out and asked people to bring their left over provisions. They started fulfilling the command. One brought a handful of dates, a second brought a piece of bread and thus some provisions were collected on the table-cover. The Messenger Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam invoked blessings and said, "Now take it up in your vessels. Everyone filled his vessel with food" [Muslim] So it is obvious to see that supplicating upon food for Barqah and blessings is an act of the Messenger Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. So in the case of Khattam, the food is placed before the Imam who then proceeds to supplicate for the deceased person as well as for the hosts and the food they prepared.
It must be noted that Ithale Thawab can be handled individually but many Khattams involve calling an Imam. What is the nature of this practice? And is it Islamically permitted? Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has said in the blessed Qur'an: "And help each other (in matters of) virtue and piety." [Surah Al-Maidah - 5:2] And who can help us more than those who are acquainted with the religion, the ones whom we accept to lead us in prayer. The blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has time and time again encourage us to keep their company. Hadrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri Radi Allahu anhu relates that the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said, "Only keep company with a believer, and let your food be eaten only by the righteous." [Abu Daud and Tirmazi]
We are ordered to keep the company of the most righteous and that is possible not only if we visit them, but also by inviting them to visit us. We can better our own practice by inviting them to help us in our internal affairs such as Khattam and in the process we can also ask them any other query we have about Islam. And only such scholars and Imams are rightful to eat our food.
Reciting Qur'an over the food:
It may still be argued that in the Ahadith mentioned above supplicating over the food is permitted but reciting the Holy Qur'an over it still remains doubtful. And the Imam who attends the Khattam proceeds to recite the Holy Qur'an over the food before supplicating. Is this a valid practice in Islam or an evil innovation invented by the mislead?
Every Muslim, child or adult, knows that by reciting Bismillah (With the Name of Allah the Most Merciful the Most Compassionate), we receive blessings in the food we eat. In fact, the blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has encouraged us to recite the Bismillah before a meal. [Abu Daud and Tirmazi]
It is also universally accepted that the Bismillah is a part of the holy Qur'an. So when such a small part of the Holy Qur'an gives blessings in food, naturally the more the blessed Qur'an is recited over the food the more increase in the blessings. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says: "And we reveal in the Qur'an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe though it causes nothing to the unjust but loss after loss." [Surah Al-Israa - 17:82]
Supplicating to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala:
The scholar then supplicates to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala so that the virtue of the recited Qur'an is presented to the deceased person. The acceptance of this practice has been discussed earlier but let us now see how this gift of virtue and blessings is presented to the deceased.
Hadrat Anas Radi Allahu anhu reports that he heard the blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam saying, "When a donation is made for a dead person it is presented to him by Jibraeel on a tray of light. He then stands at the edge of the grave and says to him, 'O dweller of the deep grave this is a gift sent to you by your family, accept it.' And it will be given to him. He will rejoice because of it and his neighbours who have not received anything will be sad." [Sharh us-Sudoor]
Selected day:
Transferring virtue or Ithale Thawab is accepted but why designate them to a particular day? Many Muslims who wish to send blessings to their relatives organize gatherings on the third day, a week and the fortieth day after their death. And then after that it is done annually. Or it is done weekly, for example on a Thursday. Why is this?
One should not for a moment think that if they perform Ithale Thawab on any other day other than these days, the blessings would not reach the person. No, they will reach the deceased person no matter however, whenever or wherever it is done. The reason the third day after death is commonly chosen is that the blessed Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has said that mourning for a loved one should not exceed three days. So it is only relevant that this day is chosen to present the deceased relative with a gift of blessings on the final day of mourning. The fortieth day is also significant in Islamic terms as many noble events took this period of time. And weekly, in particular Thursdays are relevant because Hadrat Abdullah Bin Masud Radi Allahu anhu chose Thursdays to do virtuous deeds (A'amaale Khair). But again these days are not exclusive to Ithale Thawab and Khattam, but these practices can occur any time irrespective of the day.
Can we ask for help other then ALLAH?(part 1)
Assalat-O-Wassalam-O-Alaika YARASOOL ALLAH
We are living in a world of uncertainty and misconceptions. Man is beginning to question the very roots of his
beliefs for Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim, to create doubt in the minds of the simple and un suspecting Muslims.
Here is proof from QUR'AN, Ahadith-e-Nabawi (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam), Sayings of Sahab-e-Kiram and from the
writings of great and authentic scholars of Islam which show beyond a shadow of a doubt that Can we ask for help other then ALLAH?
The distinguished Prophets and illustrious Awliya enjoy a very special proximity with ALLAH and are therefore,
Divinely blessed to assist fellow creation. This assistance can be of a spiritual or physical nature and can be
rendered while they are alive and even after their death. These Elite Servants of ALLAH offer their help only by the Command of Almighty ALLAH. They do not do anything without the Consent of their Sublime Lord and are always obedient to Him.
The Gracious ALLAH always Showers His Choicest Blessings on His special servants. He addresses them as "His
Friends" and no one can imagine or understand this Divinely blessed relation between them. ALLAH States in a
Hadith-al-Qudsi:
اوليائي تحت قبائي لا يعرفهم غيري
"My Awliya are hidden in My Divine Garb and no one knows them besides Me."
There are numerous Ayahs of the Holy Quran and other Ahadith that speaks about the excellence and powers of
the Ambiya and the Awliya. They are Divinely appointed representatives and commissioned by ALLAH to perform
special duties in His Kingdom. Since they are the distributors of the Bounties of ALLAH, therefore to seek help from them is actually and in reality seeking the Help of ALLAH. This is so because they are not the enemies of ALLAH but the Friends of ALLAH.
Unfortunately, the Wahabies and Deobandies ignorantly oppose this help as Shirk and regard it as an erroneous
belief. This problem did not exist in the long past and peaceful history of Islam. Ibne Abdul Wahab of Najd
introduced it a few hundred years ago. It was then imported to the Indo/Pak sub-continent and propagated by the Deobandi/Tableeghi cult. This caused a great deal of confusion in the Ummah and also divided the Muslim
community. The Wahabi/Deobandi scholars have written extensively and vehemently condemned the seeking of
help from anyone other than ALLAH as Shirk. They claim with baseless proof that such help seeking is Shirk. To this day, many Muslims are still confused on this subject and some have adopted this Wahabi/Deobandi belief in sheer ignorance.
The reality of assistance is that ALLAH must be regarded as the All- Powerful, the Sovereign, the Absolute, the
Non-dependent and Infinite Affluent. He has the Power to independently do as He pleases. It is the belief of every Muslim that to attribute these unique qualities to anyone other than ALLAH is Shirk. Surely, no Muslim will attribute this to anyone, other than ALLAH. In fact, he regards certain creations as a medium or Waseela to achieve blessings and fulfillment of desires. This is certainly correct and in order. ALLAH Himself Orders in the Holy Quran:
وابتغوا إليه الوسيلة * "Seek the Waseela towards ALLAH." (Al-Maidah:35)
By this we understand that إياك نستعين does not reject the seeking of assistance from other than ALLAH. Similarly, in the reality of existence, it is only ALLAH Who exists without assistance and birth. Then how can it be Shirk if we believe in our existence by His Divine Grace? حقائق الأشياء ثابتةThe reality of things is established.
This is a basic and fundamental article of faith in Islam. Likewise, is the state of the reality of knowledge. Only
ALLAH Possesses Absolute and Personal Knowledge and none of His creation possesses the same. All of creation
seek from Him and are dependent on ALLAH to inspire them with knowledge. So, if we call a knowledgeable person an Aalim or seek knowledge from an Aalim, is it Shirk? This is not so unless both ALLAH and an Aalim be regarded as the same in status. ALLAH Himself Addresses His servants in the Holy Quran as Aleem and Ulama. Almighty ALLAH refers to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Peace Be Upon Him) in this Ayah:
يعلمهم الكتاب و الحكمة * "The Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) teaches them the Kitaab and wisdom". (Al-Imran:164)
The same is the situation of seeking assistance (استعانت) because the intention is to use a beloved of ALLAH as a Waseela to beg for His Mercy and Bounties. There is no prohibition in this act because only the creation can be a Waseela and not ALLAH. A Waseela is used to reach someone higher. Who is higher than Allah, that his Waseela is to be used? Who is above Him to fulfill desires and ambitions? ALLAH is pure from being used as a Waseela because nothing is higher than He is. Therefore, it is stated in the Hadith Shareef that a Bedouin came before the Holy Prophet(Peace Be Upon Him) and said;
"Ya Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him)! We make you a Shafee (intercessor) in the Court of ALLAH and present ALLAH to you as a Shafee (intercessor)". The Beloved Prophet(Peace Be Upon Him) was very displeased with this and repeated سبحان الله سبحان الله for a long time and replied:
ويحك! انه لايستفشع بالله على أحد شأن الله اعظم من ذالك *رواه ابوداؤد عن جبير بن مطعم رضى الله عنه
"O fool! You do not present ALLAH to anyone as an intercessor. The Integrity of ALLAH is way superior to this".
A Muslim seeks that assistance from the Ambiya and Awliya that if the same is sought from ALLAH it will earn the
displeasure of ALLAH and His Rasool(Peace Be Upon Him). It is an insult to the Divine Integrity of ALLAH to seek this form of assistance. The truth is that if anyone has faith and Imaan in such forms of assistance from ALLAH (to regard ALLAH as a Shafee), he will become a Kaafir. What can be said about the stupidity and ignorance of the idiots who have no respect for Allah, no fear of Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) and no regard for Imaan? They ignorantly include this assistance with إياك نستعين. They include this with that which is impossible for ALLAH and make it exclusive to Him.
One idiot said:
Woh Kya hay jo nahi Milta Khuda Se
Jisay tum Maangtay ho Aulia Say
What is that you cannot get from ALLAH that you ask from Awliya?
We reply to this:
Tawassul Ker nahi saktay Khuda Se
Isay Hum Maangtay Hain Aulia Se
One cannot use the Tawassul (intercession) of ALLAH and that is what we seek from the Awliya.
We present the Tawassul of Awliya in the Divine Court of ALLAH for our needs so that it may not be rejected. In
the Holy Quran, ALLAH answers this idiotic question and rejection as follows:
و لو انهم إذ ظلموا أنفسهم جاءوك فاستغفروا الله واستغفر لهم الرسول لوجدوا الله توابا الرحيما
"And when they impose on their lives (sin), they must come to your (the Nabi's) presence, then seek repentance from ALLAH and the Rasool(Peace Be Upon Him) also asks for their forgiveness. Then, they will indeed find ALLAH Most Forgiving and Compassionate." (An-Nisa:61)
Can ALLAH Himself not forgive? Why then does ALLAH say, "O Prophet(Peace Be Upon Him)! They must come to
your presence and you seek forgiveness for them from ALLAH. Then only will they achieve the gift of forgiveness
from ALLAH." This is actually our motive but these people do not have the mentality to understand. For ALLAH'S
Sake, have justice! Does the Ayah إياك نستعين refer to seeking absolute assistance from ALLAH only, and is seeking assistance only from only Prophets and Awliya regarded as Shirk? Are the Prophets and Awliya only not Allah U? So according to the Wahabies, besides the Prophets and the Awliya, the rest of the creation are Allah U, or the is the Ayah as it takes the name of these two groups that it is Shirk to seek any aid from them and permissible (to seek assistance) from the rest?
It is not so! If seeking assistance is limited absolutely only to ALLAH and forbidden from His creation, then whatever form of aid is sort from anyone other than ALLAH will always be Shirk. Whether it be from human beings or animals, dead or alive, person or attribute, action or condition, they are all other than ALLAH. Now, what is your answer to the Ayah-e-Kareema where Almighty ALLAH States:
واستعينوا بالصبر و الصلوة * "Seek help from Sabr (patience) and Salaah".
Is Sabr (regarded as) ALLAH that you are ordered to seek assistance from it or is Salaah (regarded as) ALLAH that we are ordered to seek aid from it?
ALLAH States in another Ayah:
و تعاونوا على البرّ و التقوى * "Assist one another in good deeds and piety". (Al-Maidah:2)
Excuse me sir! If it is absolutely impossible to receive any help from other than Allah, then what is the meaning of this Command of Allah? If it is possible to get assistance from them, then why does the stomach pain?
There are countless Ahadith that clearly command the seeking of assistance from things other than ALLAH. I will list a few here:
* Assist the evening Ibadah with the Morning Prayer,
* Seek assistance from the late night prayer (Tahajjud),
* Seek assistance from recording knowledge. (Notations),
* Seek assistance from the food of Sehri,
* Seek assistance from the mid-day siesta (Qaylola),
* Seek assistance from charity (Sadqa),
* Assist yourself by not providing clothing to your women so that they are without them. (Fitna),
* Assist yourself by not begging. (Self-sufficiency)
Are all these things the "Lord" of the Wahabies, that it is commanded to seek assistance from them? If you cannot remember these Ahadith, then listen to them from me.
Hadith no.1
البخارى و النسائى عن ابوهريرة رضى الله تعالى عنه عن النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه
و سلّم استعينوا بالغداوة والروحة و شيئ من الدلجة *
Sayyiduna Abu-Hurayra(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Sayyiduna
Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) "Seek Assistance from the morning,
evening and close to the morning (Tahajjud) prayers".
(Bukhari and Nisaa'ee)
Hadith no. 2 and 3
الترمدى عن ابوهريره و عن ابن عبّاس رضى الله تعالى عنهم عن النبى صلى الله
تعالى عليه و سلّم استعن بيمينك على حفظك *
Sayyiduna Ibne Abbas(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) "Assist your memory by making notations". (Tirmidi)
Hadith no. 4
ابن ماجه والحاكم والطبرانى في الكبير والبيهقى في شعب الايمان عن ابن عبّاس رضى الله تعالى عنه عن النبى صلى الله تعالى عليه و سلّم استعينوا الطعام السحر على صيام النهار و بالقيلولة على قيام الليل *
Ibne Maaja(Radi ALLAH Anho), Haakim(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) state in Al-Kabeer and Bayhaqi(Radi ALLAH Anho) states in Shou'bul-Imaan, that Sayyiduna Ibne Abbaas(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him), "Seek assistance from Sehri for the days fast and from siesta for the nights Ibadah". (Ibne-Maaja)
Hadith no. 5
الديلمى في مسند الفردوس عن عبد الله ابن عمررضى الله تعالى عنهما عن النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه و سلّم استعينوا على الرزق بالصدقة *
Imam Daylami(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Musnadul-Firdous directly narrates from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Omar(Radi ALLAH Anho) who reports from Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) that, "Assist your Rizq by giving charity". (Daylami)
Hadith no. 6
ابن عدى في الكامل عن انس ابن مالك رضى الله تعالى عنه عن النبي صلى الله تعالى
عليه وسلّم استعينوا على النساء بالعرى فانّ إحداهن إذا كثرت ثيابها و أحسنت زينتها أعجبها الخروج *
Imam Ibne-Adi(Radi ALLAH Anho) records in Al-Kaamil that Sayyiduna Anas ibne Maalik(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) "Assist yourself by not giving your women excessive clothing when she sits at home. If women get many clothes then she would like to dress up and leave her home to display her garb".
Hadith no. 7, 8, 9 and 10
الطبرانى في الكبير والعقيلى وابن عدى و أبو نعيم في الحلية والبيهقى في الشعب الإيمان عن معاذ ابن جبل و الخطيب عن ابن عبّاس و الخلعى في فوائده عن أمير المؤمنين علىن المرتضى و الخرائطى في اعتلال القلوب عن أمير المؤمنين عمر الفاروق رضى الله تعالى عنهم عن النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه و سلّم استعينوا على إنجاح الحوائج بالكتمان *
Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Al-Kabeer, Aqeeli(Radi ALLAH Anho), Ibne-Adi(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Abu-Na'eem(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Hilya, Imam Bayhaqi(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Shou'bul-Imaan narrates from Sayyiduna Mu'aaz ibne Jabal(Radi ALLAH Anho). Khateeb(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Ibne Abbaas(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Khal'ee(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Fawaa'id narrates from Ameeril Moh'mineen Sayyiduna Ali Al-Murtudah(Radi ALLAH Anho). Khara'itee(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Ah'tadaalul-Quloob directly narrates from Ameeril Moh'mineen Sayyiduna Omar Al-Farooq(Radi ALLAH Anho) the Beloved Nabi(Peace Be Upon Him) said, "Success of intentions are in keeping them a secret. So assist yourself from not exposing those secrets".
These 10 Ahadith refer to seeking help from actions (أفعال). Now, I will quote 20 Ahadith relating to seeking help from persons so that the total will be 30 Ahadith.
Hadith no. 11
Imam Ahmad(Radi ALLAH Anho), Imam Abu-Da'ood(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Imam Ibne Maaja(Radi ALLAH Anho) with a Sanad-e-Sahih narrates from Ummul-Moh'mineen Sayyidah Ayesha Siddiqah رضى الله تعالى عنها that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) said:
أنا لا نستعين بمشرك *
We do not seek any help from the Mushrik.
If Isti'aanat (seeking help) was also forbidden from a Muslim, then why does the Hadith specify the Mushrik? Sayyiduna Omar Al-Farooq(Radi ALLAH Anho) had a Christian slave Watheeq, who was very trustworthy regarding worldly matters. Ameeril-Moh'mineen(Radi ALLAH Anho) once said to him:
اسلم استعن بك على أمانة المسلمين *
Become a Muslim so that I may seek your assistance with the Amana (entrusted monies) of the Muslim. He refused and Sayyiduna Omar(Radi ALLAH Anho) said, "We will not seek any help from a Kaafir".
Hadith no. 12
Imam Bukhari(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Taaree'kh narrates from Sayyiduna Habeeb bin Yasaaf(Radi ALLAH Anho) that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) said:
أنا لا نستعين بالمشركين على المشركين * ورواه الأمام احمد أيضا
We do not seek assistance from the Mushrik in matters regarding the Mushrik.
Hadith no. 13
It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim and Sunan-e-Nisaa'ee that a few Arab tribes came for some assistance from the Prophet of Allah(Peace Be Upon Him), who assisted them.
عن انس رضى الله تعالى عنه انّ النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه و سلّم اتاه رعل و ذكوان و عصية و بنو لحيان فزعموا انهم قد اسلموا واستمدوه على قومهم فامدّهم النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه و سلّم * الحديث
Sayyiduna Anas(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) that the clans of Ri'al, Zakwaan, Asiyyah and Banu Lahyaan came to him. They professed of their Islam and sought assistance for their families from the Prophet of Allah(Peace Be Upon Him), and he assisted them.
Hadith no. 14
Sahih Muslim, Abu-Da'ood, Ibne Maaja and Tabraani in Muh'jam-e-Kabeer narrate from Sayyiduna Rabee'ah bin Kaab Aslami(Radi ALLAH Anho) that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) once said to him (Kaab Aslami): "Ask what you desire and I will give it to you". I said, "I ask of you that I be in your company in Jannah". The Beloved Nabi(Peace Be Upon Him) replied, "Is there anything else you desire?" I said, "That is all I desire". Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) said, "Assist me by making excessive Sojood".
قال كنت أبيت مع رسول الله صلى الله تعالى عليه و سلّم فأتيته بوضوئه و حاجته ،
فقال لي سل و لفظ الطبراني فقال يوما يا ربيعه! سلني فاعطيك ، رجعنا الى لفظ مسلم ، قال فقلت ، اسئالك مرافقتك في الجنة ، قال أوغير ذاك؟ قلت هو ذالك قال فاعنّي على نفسك بكثرت السجود *
Sayyiduna Rabee'ah(Radi ALLAH Anho) says that "I always spent the nights with the Prophet of Allah(Peace Be Upon Him). One night, I presented water to him for Istinja and Wudu. He(Peace Be Upon Him) said to me, 'Ask!' and the words of Tabraani are, 'O Rabee'ah! Ask me what you desire and I will grant you'. We revert back to the words of Sahih Muslim, 'Then I (Rabee'ah) asked, 'I seek your company in Jannah'. The Prophet of Allah(Peace Be Upon Him) asked, 'Is there any other request?' I replied, 'That is all I desire' The Beloved(Peace Be Upon Him) then replied, 'Then you assist me by making excessive Sojood'".
Alhamdulillah! Every word of this Sahih Hadith Shareef refutes the false Wahabi belief. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) said اعنّى, "assist me" and this is called Isti'aanat.
Another important fact is that the Beloved Prophet of Allah(Peace Be Upon Him) said سل "ask what you desire". This command has no restrictions or limitations. It is a general option to ask for anything. It is explicitly clear from this Sahih Hadith that Almighty ALLAH has blessed Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) with the authority to grant the desire of this world and the Akhirah.
Hadith nos. 15 to 28
In these following 14 Ahadith, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) states:
اطلبوا الخير عند حسان الوجوه *
Seek virtues from those with a beautiful face.
و في لفظ اطلبوا الخير والحوائج من حسان الوجوه *
Ask for virtues and desires from those with a beautiful face.
و في لفظ اطلبوا الحاجات عند حسان الوجوه *
Ask the handsome ones for your desires.
وفي لفظ اذا ابتغيتم المعروف فاطلبوه عند حسان الوجوه *
When you require virtue, request it from the handsome face.
و في لفظ اذا طلبتم الحاجات فاطلبوها عند حسان الوجوه *
When you look for desires look for them by the handsome faces.
وفي لفظ بزيادة فان قضى حاجتك قضاها بوجه طلق وان ردّك ردّك بوجه طلق *
That, a handsome person will smilingly fulfill or reject your desires.
Can we ask for help other then ALLAH? (part 2)
Source of Hadith no. 15
أخرجه الامام البخاري في التاريخ و ابوبكر بن ابى الدنيا في قضاء الحوائج وابو يعلى في مسنده والطبرانى في الكبير ولاعقيلى وابن عدى والبيهقى في شعب الايمان وابن عساكر عن امّ المؤمنين الصدّيقه رضى الله تعالى عنها *
This Hadith is recorded by Imam Bukhari(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Taaree'kh, Abu-Bakr bin Abi-Duniya(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Qada-e-Hawaa'ij, Abu-Yah'li(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Musnad, Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Kabeer, Aqeeli(Radi ALLAH Anho), Ibne Adi(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Bayhaqi(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Shoubul-Emaan and Ibne Asakir(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Ummul-Moh'mineen Sayyadah Ayesha Siddiqah رضى الله تعالى عنها
Source of Hadith no. 16
و عبد بن حميد في مسنده وابن حبّان في الضعفاء وابن عدى في الكامل والسلفى في الطوريات عن عبد الله بن عمر الفاروق رضى الله تعالى عنهما *
And Abdu bin Hameed(Radi ALLAH Anho) records in his Musnad, Ibne Habbaan(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Do'afa and Ibne Adi(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Kaamil and Salafi(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Tou'riyaat narrates this Hadith from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Omar Al-Farooq(Radi ALLAH Anho).
Source of Hadith no. 17
و ابن عساكر وكذا الخطيب في تاريخهما عن انس ابن مالك بلفظ التمسوا *
and Ibne Asakir(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Khateeb(Radi ALLAH Anho) both record in their Taaree'kh and narrate from Sayyiduna Anas ibne Maalik(Radi ALLAH Anho) with the word "Iltamaso".
Source of Hadith no. 18
والطّبرانى في الاوسط والعقيلى والخرائطى في اعتلال القلوب وتمام في فوائده وابوسهل عبدالصمد بن عبدالرحمان البزّار في جزئه وصاحب المهروانيات عن جابر بن عبدالله*
And it is recorded by Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Al-Awsat, Al-Aqeeli(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Al-Khara'iti in Ah'talaal-al-Qoloob, Imam Tamaam(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Fawaa'id, Abu-Sahal Abdus Samad bin Abdur Rahmaan Baz'zaar(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Jaza and Sahibul-Mahru'waaniyaat narrates from Sayyiduna Jaabir bin Abdullah
Source of Hadith no. 19
و الدارقطنى في الافراد بلفظ ابتغوا والعقيلى وابن ابى الدنيا في قضاء الحوائج والطبرانى في الاوسط وتمام والخطيب في رواية مالك عن ابىهريرة *
And Dara-Qutni(Radi ALLAH Anho) records in Afraad with the word "Ib'tagho", Al-Aqeeli(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Ibne Abi-Duniya(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Qada-e-Hawaa'ij, Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Awsat, Tamaam and Khateeb(Radi ALLAH Anho) with the narrations of Maalik(Radi ALLAH Anho), narrate from Sayyiduna Abu-Hurayra
Source of Hadith no. 20
وابن النجار في تاريخه عن أمير المؤمنين على المرتضى *
And Ibne-Najjaar(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Taaree'kh narrates from Ameeril-Moh'mineen Sayyiduna Ali Al-Murtudah
Source of Hadith no. 21
والطّبرانى فى الكبير عن بزيد بن خصيفه عن ابيه عن جدّة ابىحصيفة بلفظ التمسوا
And Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Kabeer narrates from Sayyiduna Yazeed bin Husayfa(Radi ALLAH Anho) who narrates from his father and he narrates from his father Abi-Husayfa(Radi ALLAH Anho) with the word "Iltamaso"
Source of Hadith no. 22
وتمام في الفوائد عن أبى بكرة *
Muhaddith Tamaam(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Fawaa'id narrates
from Sayyiduna Abu-Bikrah(Radi ALLAH Anho)
Source of Hadith no. 23
والخطيب وتمام لفظه التمسوا والبيهقى فى الشعب والطبرانى فى الكبير عن عبدالله بن عبّاس هذا الاخير منهم خاصة عن ابن عبّاس باللفظ الثانى *
And Khateeb(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Tamaam(Radi ALLAH Anho) with the word "Iltamaso", Bayhaqi(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Shoubul-Imaan and Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Kabeer narrate from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Abbaas(Radi ALLAH Anho) . The last Muhaddith (Tabraani) specifically narrates this Hadith from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Abbaas(Radi ALLAH Anho) with a second word.
Source of Hadith no. 24
وابن عدى عن ام المؤمنين باللفظ الثالث واخرجه ابن عدىفى الكامل والبيهقى فى الشعب عن عبدالله بن جواد باللفظ الرابع *
And Ibne Adi(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates from Ummul-Moh'mineen Sayyadah Ayesha Siddiqah رضى الله عنها with a third word which Ibne Adi(Radi ALLAH Anho) records in Kaamil and Bayhaqi(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Shoubul-Imaan narrates from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Jawaad(Radi ALLAH Anho) with a fourth word.
Source of Hadith no. 25
واحمد بن منيع فى مسنده عن الحجاج بن يزيد عن ابيه يزيدالقسملى باللفظ الخامس
And Ahmad bin Maneeh(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Musnad narrates from Hijjaaj bin Yazeed(Radi ALLAH Anho) who narrates from his father Yazeed al-Qasmali(Radi ALLAH Anho) with a fifth word.
رضى الله تعالى عنهم اجمعين هذا كلها مسندات *
May ALLAH be pleased with all of them. These quotations were all from the authentic books of Hadith Shareef (Musnads).
Source of Hadith no. 26
وابوبكر بن ابىشيبة فى مصنفه عن ابن مصعب الانصارى *
And Abu-Bakr bin Ibne-Shaybah(Radi ALLAH Anho) in his Musannaf narrates
from Sayyiduna Ibne Mus'ab Al-Ansaari
Source of Hadith no. 27
وعن عطاء *
And Ata(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates
Source of Hadith no. 28
وعن الزهرى مرسلات *
And Imam Zahri(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates. These Ahadith are
Mursal (forwarded)
Imam Haafiz Jalaaludeen Suyuti(Radi ALLAH Anho) states:
الحديث فى نقدي حسن صحيح *
According to my understanding, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih (approved and sound).
Imam Ahmad Raza states:
قلت و قوله هذا لاشك حسن صحيح فقد بلغ حدّ التواتر إلى رأى *
I say that that there is no doubt in the comment of Imam Jalaludeen Suyuti(Radi ALLAH Anho) that the Hadith is Hasan Sahih because its narration has reached the stage of Tawatur (recurrence), and hence, it will be given preference over Ra'ee (views).
Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Rawaha(Radi ALLAH Anho) or Sayyiduna Has'saan ibne Thaabit(Radi ALLAH Anho) state:
قد سمعنا نبيّنا قال قولا هو من يطلب الحوائج راحة
اعتدوا و اطلبوا الحوائج ممن زين الله وجه بصباحة *
Verily, we heard our Nabi(Peace Be Upon Him) say that it is the tranquility of the seekers. He said, "Seek your desires from those whose faces ALLAH has beautified with fairness and attraction". (Narrated by Imam Al-Askari)
Hadith no. 29
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) states:
اطلبوا الفضل عند رحماء من امّتي تعيشوا فى اكنافهم فانّ فيهم رحمتي *
Seek excellence from the tender-hearted people of my Ummah. Live close to them because you will find my mercy in them.
It is stated in another Hadith:
و في لفظ اطلبوا الحوائج الى ذوى الرّحمة من امّتي يرزقوا و تنجحوا *
Seek your desires from the tender-hearted persons of my Ummah, you will receive sustenance and fulfillment of desires.
Another Hadith states:
و في لفظ قال صلى الله تعالى عليه وسلّم يقول الله عزّ و جلّ اطلبوا الفضل من الرحماء من عبادي تعيشوا في اكنافهم فأنّي جعلت فيهم رحمتي *
The Glorious ALLAH States, "Ask for excellence from My kind-hearted servants. Enjoy life in their company because I have left My mercy with them".
The sources and chain of narrators of the above Hadith Shareef are as follows:
رواه بلفظ الاول ابن حبّان و الخرائطي فى مكارم الاخلاق و القضائى فى مسند الشهاب و الحاكم فى التاريخ و ابو الحسن الموصلى و بالثانى العقيلى و الطبرانى فى الاوسط وبالثالث العقيلى كلهم عن ابى سعيد الخدرى رضى الله تعالى عنه *
The first is recorded by Ibne Habbaan(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Khara'iti(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Makarimul-Akhlaaq, Qada'ee(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Musnad-e-Shihaab, Haakim(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Taaree'kh and Abul-Hasan Mousali(Radi ALLAH Anho). With the second word, it is recorded by Aqeeli(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Awsat and with the third word Aqeeli(Radi ALLAH Anho) reports. All of them narrate from Sayyiduna Abu-Saeed Al-Khudri(Radi ALLAH Anho).
Hadith no. 30
Sayyidul-Alameen Mustafa(Peace Be Upon Him) states:
اطلبوا المعروف من رحماء امّتي تعيشوا فى اكنلفهم *
Ask my tender-hearted followers for virtues and charity.
Live in peace in their company.
اخرجه الحاكم فى المستدرك عن على المرتضى كرم الله وجهه الاسنى *
This Hadith Shareef is recorded by Haakim(Radi ALLAH Anho) in Mustadrak and narrated from Sayyiduna Ali Al-Murtudah(Radi ALLAH Anho)
Where are the eyes of justice? Look at the clarity of these 17 Ahadith with Imaan. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) distinctly orders us to seek assistance (استعانت), virtues and excellence from the kind-hearted servants of his Ummah. They will happily fulfill your desires. Request from them sustenance and they will give it to you. They will grant you your desires. There is peace and tranquility in their company. There is joy to live with them. O ALLAH! What is the meaning of Isti'aanat and what Isti'aanat is greater than this? Who are more soft-hearted than the Awliya in this Ummah that Isti'aanat from them will be recommended so that to seek assistance from them will be ordered?
Alhamdullilah! The sun of truth has unveiled itself with great brightness towards which the kind Rasool(Peace Be Upon Him) of the Affectionate Lord calls the Ummah.
If you are Haraam, so be it!
All Praise is due to ALLAH! By His Mercy, as promised, I have presented 30 Ahadith. I would like to present another three to make it an odd number (33) because the Hadith Shareef says that ALLAH loves an odd number.
Hadith no. 31
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) states:
اذا اضلّ احدكم شيئاً او اراد عوناً و هو بارضٍ ليس بها انيسٌ فليقل يا عباد الله! اعينوني ، يا عباد الله! اعينوني ، يا عباد الله! اعينوني ، فانّ لله عباداً لايراهم *
When anyone of you loses something and require help in a remote place where there is no help, then call out: "O servants of Allah! Assist me! O servants of Allah! Assist me! O servants of Allah! Assist me!" because there are some servants of ALLAH that you cannot see.
رواه الطبراني عن عتبه بن غزوان رضى الله تعالى عنه *
Imam Tabraani(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates this Hadith Shareef from Sayyiduna Otba bin Ghazwaan(Radi ALLAH Anho).
Hadith no. 32
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) states that when your animal runs away in the jungle then this is how you (seek assistance):
فليناد يا عباد الله! احبسوا *
Call out, "O servants of Allah! Catch it (the animal)".
رواه ابن السّني عن عبد الله ابن مسعود رضى الله تعالى عنه *
Ibnus-Sani(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates this Hadith Shareef from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Mas'ood(Radi ALLAH Anho)
Hadith no 33
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(Peace Be Upon Him) teaches how to call out:
اعينوا يا عباد الله ! *
Help me, O servants of Allah!
رواه ابن ابىشيبة و البزار عن عبدالله ابن عبّاس رضى الله تعالى عنهما *
Ibne Abi-Shaybah(Radi ALLAH Anho) and Bazaar(Radi ALLAH Anho) narrates this Hadith Shareef from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibne Abbaas
Seeking assistance from other than Allah subhan wa ta'ala
Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem
Certain Muslims argue that one can only ask Allah directly for help, and if people were to ask help from other than Allah, then he or she would be committing shirk. The scholars of the Ahl al-Sunnah have always maintained that all help is ultimately sought from Allah. However, if an individual seeks help from the Prophets or Allah-conscious people with the intention that they are only a means of achieving help then the person asking is not committing shirk. To illustrate this point, take the example of an ill person being cured by medicine. Metaphorically, the person would say that he was cured by the medicine, but in reality, the actual cure is from Allah.
The Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa also say that help offered by the awliya is only by the will of Allah. No one can be of help to anyone if Allah has not willed it so. Indeed, it is a great blessing from Allah that He has given the anbiya and awliya the ability to help those seeking help. The reason why Allah has given this ability to the pious is to show their status of purity amongst the people, and it indicates their relationship with their Creator.
The argument can be summarised as thus:
Help should only be asked from Allah.
The type of help asked from a pious person should be the help that is within the sphere of human influence.
Seeking help from a pious individual who is physically not present or has passed away is kufr.
We will prove, insha’Allah, that the pious can help in ways that are beyond normal human capability and that even if they are not present and have passed away, help can still be sought.
Belief of Ahl al- Sunnah wa'l- Jamaa regarding Seeking Help through the Awliya
‘Allama Sa’eedi and ‘Allama ‘Abd al-Hakim Sharf Qadri write:
“It is better that help is sought directly from Allah, most High, and through the waseela of the anbiya or awliya. If an individual seeks help from the anbiya or awliya by means of achieving help from Allah, most High, the person is not committing kufr.â€
[Sharh Muslim, ‘Allama Sa’idi, Nidaa-e-Ya Muhammad, page 30 by ‘Allama Sharf Qadri]
Shaykh al-‘Alawi al-Maliki, the mufti of Makka writes:
“When we ask help from the anbiya and awliya, as a means, it is through their supplication (du’a) that they help us. Take for example the Day of Judgment when the umma will benefit from our Prophet, (May Allah bless him and grant him peace). This is called asking for help through the anbiya and awliya and likewise to ask them to make du'a for us can be called help or istishfah or tawasul.
[Ziyarat of the Grave, page 213, by the mufti of Makka, ‘Allama Shaykh Muhammad al-‘Alawi al-Maliki al-Makki]
To Call Auliyah ALLAH for help or To Ask help from Awliya Allah
Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem
Some persons believe that it is Shirk (associating partners with Allah) if you call to the Awliyah Allah (Saints) for help, for example, "Ya Ghous, Assist me" or "Ya Khwaja, Assist me".
The Ahle Sunnah Wal Jama'at believes that it is permissible to call to the Awliyah Allah (radi Allahu anhum) for assistance or help as this is not associating partners with Allah Ta?ala. We believe that Allah Ta?ala has given the Awliya Allah special powers to assist the creation with His permission.
The following verse of the Holy Quran proves that one can also seek the assistance of the Awliya Allah: "Your helpers are Almighty Allah and His Rasool and those Muslims who perform Salaah and give alms and make Ruku" (Part 6, Ruku 6) This verse refers to the Helpers as "those Muslims" who are in reality the "Awliya".
The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated, "There are certain of Allah's servants that have been set aside to fulfil the necessities of the people. People will call to them in their times of need. They are protected from the punishment of Almighty Allah". (Jame Saghir) This Hadith Shareef clearly proves that one may call the Awliya Allah for assistance.
Hazrat Allama ibn Juzri (radi Allahu anhu) states, "If one is ever in any need then He should say, 'O servants of Allah, assist me! O servants of Allah, assist me! O servants of Allah, assist me'." (Tibraani)
Hazrat Imam Naudi (radi Allahu anhu), the commentator of "Muslim Shareef", quotes an incident: "One of my superiors narrated an incident to me, 'My mule ran away and I had known the Ahadith and I immediately said, 'O servants of Allah, assist me!' Almighty Allah immediately stopped the mule (from running away)'." (Kitaabul Azkaar)
Hazrat Shamsuddeen Muhammad Hanafi (radi Allahu anhu) was performing ablution in his room. He suddenly threw his wooden sandal into the air. It disappeared although there was no way for it to exit through the room. He gave the other sandal to his disciple and asked him to keep it until the first one returned. After some time a certain person from Syria arrived with the sandal and some money as gifts and said, "May Almighty Allah give you the thanks for this. The actual incident, which occurred, was that once when a thief sat on my chest and was about to slaughter me. In my heart I said, 'Ya Sayyidi Muhammadin Ya Hanafiyu.' Then suddenly, this sandal came and fell on the chest of the thief with such force that he became dazed and collapsed and Almighty Allah has saved me through your blessing." (Tabqaatul Kubra)
Hazrat Allama Abdul Wahab Shu'raani (radi Allahu anhu) when explaining the status and significance of Hadrat Moosa Abu Imran (radi Allahu anhu) states: "When any of his Mureeds would call to him from anywhere, he would answer them even if he is in a years distance away or even more than that." (Tabqaatul Kubra)
When Hazrat Sayyidi Shamsudeen Hanafi (radi Allahu anhu) was on his death-bed, he called his Mureeds and said: "If anyone has any wish or need, he should come to my grave, I will indeed help him in fulfilling it. Remember between you and me, there is merely a handful of sand, and how can a mere handful of sand be a screen between a Murshid and his Mureed. If the sand does become a screen, then the Murshid cannot be a perfect Man (Insaan-e-Kaamil)."
Sayyidi Mohammed Farghal (radi Allahu anhu) states: "I am indeed amongst those Saints who can assist you from the grave. If, therefore, you have any wish or need come to my grave and facing me, mention your requirements. I will fulfill them."
It is recorded that while Hazrat Sayyidi Madeen Ahmed Ashmooni (radi Allahu anhu) was performing the Wudhu, he suddenly threw his sandal towards the eastern side of the city. A year later a man arrived and described a strange incident. He said: "My daughter was once walking in the jungle, when an evil man tried to entrap her. She did not at the time remember the name of her father's Murshid, yet in panic, she screamed, 'O Murshid of my father, save me!? Suddenly, a sandal appeared from thin air and rendered the evil man unconscious." It is stated that the sandal is still in the possession of the mentioned family.
Imaam Arif Billah Sayyidi Abdul Wahab Sha'raani (radi Allahu anhu), in his book, "Lawaaqi-ul-Anwaar Fi Tabqaatil Akhyaar", records a strange and miraculous incident. It is recorded that a Mureed of Sayyidi Mohammed Khawri (radi Allahu anhu) was once passing through the market, when the foot of the animal he was riding slipped. In extreme panic he screamed, "Ya Sayyidi Muhammad, Ya Ghamri!" Co-incidently, in that very market place, the captured ruler, ibn Omar Sa'eed, was also passing through. He inquired from the Mureed as to who was Sayyidi Mohammed. When he was told who he was, he asked permission to use the name of the Murshid so that he could also be released. As soon as he had proclaimed the name of the great Wali, the spiritual master appeared and driving away the capturers, freed the ruler. The Shaikh then blessed the ruler, and thereafter departed.
Among the excellences of Hazrat Sayyidi Moosa Abu Imraan (radi Allahu anhu), it is recorded that whenever his Mureeds used to call to him, he immediately use to assist them, even though the Mureed was as far away as a year's journey or even more.
Before the passing away of Moulana Rumi (radi Allahu anhu), he revealed to his Mureeds a startling secret. He said: "Whatever conditions you may be in, remember me, so that I can be your protector and helper, irrespective of what state I may be in. In this world I have two types of relationships, one with my body and the other with you, and when, with the Mercy of Allah I am freed from this contact with my body and the world of loneliness is exposed to me, I will divert the attention of my soul to you."
Hazrat Shah Wali'ullah (radi Allahu anhu), records a method for achieving and fulfilling one's needs and wishes in his book, "Al intibah fi Salasil-e-Awliya". He states: "One should first perform two Rakaats of Nafil Salaah. After completion he should recite the following - 111 times Durood Shareef, 111 times Kalima Tamjeed and 111 times 'Shay an Lillah, Ya Shaikh Abdal Qaadir Jilaani'." From this book, it has been proven that all the great Luminaries believed in the proclamation of "Shay an Lillah" as being a valid and a great solution to many unsolved problems.
Hazrat Ahmed Zarooq (radi Allahu anhu) said: "I indeed bless my (Mureeds) with tranquillity during times of difficulty and perplexity, when cruelty and evil oppresses them and in times of misery and fear. Therefore (during these times) call to me 'Ya Zarooq', I will immediately come to your assistance."
Allama Ziyadi, Allama Ajhoori, Allama Dawoodi and Allama Shaami (radi Allahu anhum), have all prescribed a method for finding mislaid items. They state: "One should climb on to a high spot and offer Faatiha for Hazrat Sayyidi Ahmed bin Alwaan Yamaani (radi Allahu anhu). Thereafter invoking his name one should say, 'Ya Sayyidi Ahmed, Ya ibn Alwaan'."
From all of the above narrations one will see that to call upon the Awliya for assistance is permissible even if they are thousands of miles away. With the permission of Allah Ta?ala they certainly assist those who are in need.
Shirk and the veneration of Graves
Shirk and the veneration of Graves
During the early era of Islam visiting graves was prohibited. The reason behind this prohibition was that Shirk originated among the previous nations with the veneration of righteous people and their graves.[1]To avoid confusion and misguidance visiting graves was only made permissible when the Sahabah (radhi allahu anhu) thoroughly understood the Islamic concept of Tawheed (Allah’s Oneness). Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “I used to forbid you from visiting graves, but now you should visit them, for surely they are reminders of the next life.â€[2] – So whoever wishes to visit may do so, but don’t say anything false.â€[3]
[1]When Umm Habiba and Umm Salamah (radhi allahu anhuma) mentioned a church in Ethiopia that had pictures, Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “If any religious man dies among these people they would build a place of worship at his grave and make these pictures on it. They will be the worst creature with Allah on the Day of Resurrection.†[Saheeh al-Bukharee (Eng. Trans.), vol.1, p.251, no.419, Saheeh Muslim (Eng. Trans.). vol.1, p.268, no.1076), Sunan an-Nasa’ee (al-Masaajid) vol. 1, no. 115, and Musnad Imaam Ahmad vol. 6, no. 51.]
[2]Saheeh Muslim (Eng. Trans.) vol.2, p.463-464, no.2131, Sunan Abu Dawood (Eng. Trans.) vol.2, p.919, no.3229, Sunan an-Nas’ee, Musnad Ahmad Ibn Hambal and al-Baihaqee.
[3]This addition is found in an-Nasa’ee’s narration. See Saheeh Sunan an-Nasa’ee, vol. 2, p.436, no. 1922.
How Auliya-Allah help from Grave ?
Allah said in Quran:
إِنَّمَا وَلِيُّكُمُ اللّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ الَّذِينَ يُقِيمُونَ الصَّلاَةَ وَيُؤُْونَ الزَّكَاةَ وَهُمْ رَاكِعُونَ
Verily, your Walee (Protector or Helper) is Allah, His Messenger صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم , and the believers, - those who perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat, and they bow down.
[Maida:55]
There is an hadith is there in virtue of Hazrat Ali (Rahmatullahi Allaih) regarding Shan-e-Nazul of this verse:
عن عمار بن ياسر رضي الله عنه، يقول: وقف على علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه سائل وهو راكع في تطوع، فنزع خاتمه فأعطاه السائل، فأتى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم، فأعلمه ذالك، فنزلت على النبي صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم هذه الآية: {إنَّمَا وَلِيُّكُمُ اللهُ وَرَسُوْله وَالَّذِيْنَ آمَنُوا الَّذِيْنَ يُقِيْمُوْنَ الصَّلاةَ وَيُؤْتُوْنَ الزَّكَاةَ وَهُمْ رَاكِعُوْنَ} فقرأها رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم، ثم قال: من كنت مولاه فعلي مولاه، اللهم! وال من والاه، وعاد من عاداه.
Translation:
“It is narrated by ‘Ammār bin Yāsir (رضی اللہ عنہ) that a beggar came up to ‘Alī (رضی اللہ عنہ) and stood beside him. He رضی اللہ عنہ was kneeling in prayer. He رضی اللہ عنہ pulled out his ring and he gave the ring to the beggar. Then ‘Alī (رضی اللہ عنہ) called on the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) and told him the news. At this occasion, this verse was revealed to him: (Surely your (helping) friend is Allāh and His Messenger and (along with them) are the believers who establish prayers, pay zakāh and bow down (in humility before Allāh Subhana Wa Taala ). Allāh’s Messenger (صلی اللہ علیھ وآلھ وسلم) read out the verse and said: One who has me as his master has ‘Alī as his master. O Allāh! Be his friend who befriends him (‘Alī) and be his enemy who is his enemy.â€
References:
1. Tabarānī related it in al-Mu‘jam-ul-awsat (7:129, 130 # 6228), al-Mu‘jam-ul-kabīr (4:174 # 4053; 5:195, 203, 204 # 5068, 5069, 5092, 5097), and in al-Mu‘jam-us-saghīr (1:65).
2. Ahmad bin Hambal narrated it in al-Musnad (1:119; 4:372);
3. Hākim, al-Mustadrak (3:119, 371 # 4576, 5594);
4. Diyā’ Maqdisī, al-Ahādīth-ul-mukhtārah (2:106, 174 # 480, 553);
5. Haythamī, Majma‘-uz-zawā’id (7:17), Mawārid-uz-zam’ān (p.544 # 2205);
6. Ibn Athīr, Asad-ul-ghābah fī ma‘rifat-is-sahābah (2:362; 3:487);
7. Hindī, Kanz-ul-‘ummāl (11:332, 333 # 31662; 13:104, 169 # 36340, 36511);
8. Khatīb Baghdādī in Tārīkh Baghdad (7:377).
9. Hindī has written in Kanz-ul-‘ummāl (11:609 # 32950):
• Tabarānī related this tradition from Abū Hurayrah (رضی اللہ عنہ) and twelve Companions (RA),
• Imām Ahmad bin Hambal has related it from Abū Ayyūb al-Ansārī (رضی اللہ عنہ) and a larger number of Companions (RA).
• Hākim has narrated it from ‘Alī (رضی اللہ عنہ) and Talhah (رضی اللہ عنہ) in al-Mustadrak. Imām Ahmad bin Hambal and Tabarānī have related this tradition from ‘Alī, Zayd bin Arqam and thirty Companions (RA).
• Abū Nu‘aym has copied it from Sa‘d in Fadāil-us-sahābah and Khatīb Baghdādī has copied it from Anas (رضی اللہ عنہ) .
• Khatīb Baghdādī has copied it in Tārīkh Baghdad (12:343) from ‘Abdullāh bin ‘Abbās (رضی اللہ عنہ) along with the words:
من كنت مولاه فعلي مولاه.
One who has me as his master has ‘Alī as his master.
Now question that arises here is that how these Believers the friends of Allah (Auliya-Allah) help from grave ? how can they listen from far distance ? how can they see so long ?...etc.
Before answering these Questions I would like to quote a hadith (actually it is Hadith-e-Qudsi) from Sahih Bukhari Shreef.
Bukhari sharif Volume 8, Book 76, Number 509:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) said, "Allah said, 'I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved things with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil (praying or doing extra deeds besides what is obligatory) till I love him, so I become his sense of hearing with which he hears, and his sense of sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he grips, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me, I will give him, and if he asks My protection (Refuge), I will protect him; (i.e. give him My Refuge) and I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death, and I hate to disappoint him."
حضرت ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ سے روایت ہے کہ حضور نبی اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا : اللہ تعالیٰ فرماتا ہے : جو میرے کسی ولی سے دشمنی رکھے میں اُس سے اعلانِ جنگ کرتا ہوں اور میرا بندہ ایسی کسی چیز کے ذریعے میرا قرب نہیں پاتا جو مجھے فرائض سے زیادہ محبوب ہو اور میرا بندہ نفلی عبادات کے ذریعے برابر میرا قرب حاصل کرتا رہتا ہے یہاں تک کہ میں اس سے محبت کرنے لگتا ہوں اور جب میں اس سے محبت کرتا ہوں تو میں اس کا کان بن جاتا ہوں جس سے وہ سنتا ہے اور اس کی آنکھ بن جاتا ہوں جس سے وہ دیکھتا ہے اور اس کا ہاتھ بن جاتا ہوں جس سے وہ پکڑتا ہے اور اس کا پاؤں بن جاتا ہوں جس سے وہ چلتا ہے۔ اگر وہ مجھ سے سوال کرتا ہے تو میں اسے ضرور عطا کرتا ہوں اور اگر وہ میری پناہ مانگتا ہے تو میں ضرور اسے پناہ دیتا ہوں۔ میں نے جو کام کرنا ہوتا ہے اس میں کبھی اس طرح متردد نہیں ہوتا جیسے بندۂ مومن کی جان لینے میں ہوتا ہوں۔ اسے موت پسند نہیں اور مجھے اس کی تکلیف پسند نہیں۔
First of all note the starting words, Allah Said : I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. So it’s just a warning to those who deny the virtues the powers and the status of friends of Allah, and disrespect them and consider them as ordinary person and compare them with idols. So those who keep these views regarding friends of Allah, Allah declare war against them.
Now, one can imagine that to whom Allah declared war, he/she whether apparently looks like muslim and show knowledge of religion, actually tht person is Munafiq, and Allah has declared war against him/her.
Always remember, we are not discussing friends of normal person or our friends, it’s the matter of friends of Allah, to whom Allah say that they are my Friends, so now they are not like or equal to status and position of ordinary person. Obviously because he is friend of Allah. So there is also warning in Quran as well :
حضرت عمر بن خطاب رضی اللہ عنہ سے روایت ہے کہ حضور نبی اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا : بے شک اﷲ تعالیٰ کے کچھ ایسے برگزیدہ بندے ہیں جو نہ انبیاء کرام ہیں نہ شہداء، قیامت کے دن انبیاء کرام علیھم السلام اور شہداء انہیں اﷲ تعالیٰ کی طرف سے عطا کردہ مقام دیکھ کر اُن پر رشک کریں گے۔ صحابہ کرام رضی اللہ عنھم نے عرض کیا : یا رسول اﷲ! آپ ہمیں ان کے بارے میں بتائیں کہ وہ کون ہیں؟ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا : وہ ایسے لوگ ہیں جن کی ایک دوسرے سے محبت صرف اﷲ تعالیٰ کی خاطر ہوتی ہے نہ کہ رشتہ داری اور مالی لین دین کی وجہ سے۔ اﷲتعالیٰ کی قسم! ان کے چہرے نور ہوں گے اور وہ نور (کے منبروں) پر ہوں گے، انہیں کوئی خوف نہیں ہوگا جب لوگ خوفزدہ ہوں گے، انہیں کوئی غم نہیں ہوگا جب لوگ غم زدہ ہوں گے پھر آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے یہ آیت تلاوت فرمائی : ’’خبردار! بیشک اولیاء اللہ پر نہ کوئی خوف ہے اور نہ وہ رنجیدہ و غمگین ہوں گے۔
References: (From Siha-Sitta and other Books)
أبو داود في السنن، کتاب : البيوع، باب : في الرهن، 3 : 288، الرقم : 3527،
والنسائي في السنن الکبري، سورة يونس، 6 / 362، الرقم : 11236،
والبيهقي في شعب الايمان، 6 / 486، الرقم : 8998
أَلاَ إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللّهِ لاَ خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ
خبردار!
بیشک اولیاء اللہ پر نہ کوئی خوف ہے اورنہ وہ رنجیدہ و غمگین ہوں گے
Behold! verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve;
So u can see before talking about friends (Auliya), Allah use word أَلاَ Khaberdar, Behold, Danger. Question comes why is that so ? Allah never use this word while discussing other issues in Quran, why now this word is use when matter of Auliya Allah is going to be discussed ?
Remember! Danger word always use where there is really a danger, you go to power station and see sign of danger at different places, why they put it there ? just because, slight miss handling or mistake can take your life! So where there is danger to life, people put up danger sign board, similarly here when discussing Auliya Allah the friends of Allah all-mighty, slight miss behavior, disrespect and hatred (bay-adabi, ghustakhi) can take your Emaan!! That is why Allah warned everyone, that before discussing them ‘behold’ ‘be aware’….you are going to talk about Allah’s friends …these are not ordinary people!
In a Hadith of Siha Sitta Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم said :
حضرت اسماء بنت یزید رضی اﷲ عنھا سے روایت ہے کہ میں نے حضور نبی اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم کو فرماتے ہوئے سنا : کیا میں تمہیں تم میں سے سب سے بہتر لوگوں کے بارے میں خبر نہ دوں؟ صحابہ کرام رضی اللہ عنھم نے عرض کیا : یا رسول اﷲ! کیوں نہیں۔ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا : تم میں سے بہتر لوگ وہ ہیں کہ جب انہیں دیکھا جائے تو اﷲتعالیٰ یاد آ جائے۔
References:
ابن ماجه في السنن، کتاب : الزهد، باب : من لا يؤبه له، 2 / 1379، الرقم : 4119،
وأحمد بن حنبل في المسند، 6 / 459، الرقم : 27640،
والبخاري في الأدب المفرد، 1 / 119، الرقم : 323،
والطبراني في المعجم الکبير، 24 / 167، الرقم : 423
Coming back to Hadiht-e-Qudsi. After declaring war against those who donot believe in Auliya-Allah, Allah said :
1. I become his sense of hearing with which he hears
2. his sense of sight with which he sees
3. his hand with which he grips
4. his leg with which he walks
Always remember Allah is pak from hand, legs eyes etc, now what these word here mean ? for this I will explain it with two very simple examples if u concentrate and read it, you will easily be able to understand these words. Before moving on to explanation of Hadith-e-Qudsi, let us see Powers of a Wali (Asif Bin Berkhia) of Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam Ummah, who was blessed with little knowledge of Book.
[Surah Naml:38--40]
When Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam asked who can bring the Takht (throne) of Queen of Saba, then Asif Bin Berkhia a Wali who was blessed with little knowledge of Book, bring that takht within the twinkling of an eye! and the distance from court of Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam and capital of saba (where that throne was) is not less than 1500 miles, and the throne was not lying in a jungle from where it had just to be fetched. It lay in a queen's palace, which must have been well-guarded, and in the absence of the queen it must have been kept in a secure place.
As in verse :
(پھر) ایک ایسے شخص نے عرض کیا جس کے پاس (آسمانی) کتاب کا کچھ علم تھا کہ میں اسے آپ کے پاس لا سکتا ہوں قبل اس کے کہ آپ کی نگاہ آپ کی طرف پلٹے (یعنی پلک جھپکنے سے بھی پہلے)، پھر جب (سلیمان علیہ السلام نے) اس (تخت) کو اپنے پاس رکھا ہوا دیکھا (تو) کہا: یہ میرے رب کا فضل ہے تاکہ وہ مجھے آزمائے کہ آیا میں شکر گزاری کرتا ہوں یا نا شکری، اور جس نے (اللہ کا) شکر ادا کیا سو وہ محض اپنی ہی ذات کے فائدہ کے لئے شکر مندی کرتا ہے اور جس نے ناشکری کی تو بیشک میرا رب بے نیاز، کرم فرمانے والا ہے،
One with whom was knowledge of the Scripture said: "I will bring it to you within the twinkling of an eye!" then when (Sulaiman (Solomon)) saw it placed before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful!
So just see, jisay kuch Ilm dia gaya us ki powers or Ikhtayarat or authorities ka ye alam hai kay he bought that throne from thousand miles within twinkling of an eye!!
And Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam said on this karamat that this is Allah's Fazal. Now just Imagine jis per Book ka sara ilm nazil huwa, jisay Allah nay Fazal-e-Azeem (sab say bara fazal) say nawaza us ki powers or authorities or us kay knowledge ka koi insaan andaza nahi laga sakta.
Jis per Kuch fazal huwa, jis per fermaya :This is by the Grace of my Lord us nay itni azeem-o-shan takat ka muzahira kia, tou jis per Fazal-e-Azeem hai,
Allah said 4:113:
وَكَانَ فَضْلُ اللّهِ عَلَيْكَ عَظِيما
And Ever Great is the Grace of Allah unto you (O Muhammad صلی اللہ علیھ وآلھ وسلم). .. now can anyone in this universe even imagine the Powers and highness of Knowledge of Prophet صلی اللہ علیھ وآلھ وسلم ?
Now we’ll see how these Auliya, the friends of Allah help from grave and how the get the power ?
Explanation of Hadith Bukhari sharif Volume 8, Book 76, Number 509
Example No.1:
Take a piece of Iron, and put it into fire. Now you know it very well that iron (loha) has no power to burn things. Iron in normal state cannot burn others. But when placed in fire and when it got red, now it has the power the ability to burn things. It is still same piece of Iron, but why it is now able to burn other things ? just because this piece of iron has put itself to fire, fire has given it his power of burning to Iron, now iron can also burn others. In urdu we say “iron nay apnay aap ko aag may fana kerdia, tou aag nay apni qualities iron mai daal deen jis say ab iron bhee dosri cheez ko jalanay kay kabil bangia.â€
So kia iron fire ban gia ? or fire iron ban gaee ?
Nahi, iron, iron hai…aag aag hai, sirif huwa kia, aag nay apni quality apni property to burn iron ko bhee daydee, yani fire ki quality (to burn things) is appearing from a piece of iron.
So similarly Auliya Allah the friends of Allah doing worship and performing lots of Nawafil, they kill there nafs, wo apnay aap ko Allah ki zaat may fana kerdaytay hain. Phir un say Allah ki sifaat ka zahor(izhar) hota hai.
They do not become Allah! Just like iron does not became fire. Sirif hota ye hai kay Allah ki qualities ka zahor in Auliya say hota hai. That is why from hadith, Eye is of that wali that pious man, but power of watching is of Allah, ear is of that pious man, but power of hearing is of Allah, hand is still of that pious worshipper, but power in those hand is power of Allah, they do not become Allah (Naozobillah) but they become Mazhar (means zahir honay ki jaga) of Qualities of All-Mighty Allah.
Yani un ki bashri sifaat magloob hojateen hain or Allah ki sifaat ghalib aajateen hain.
When I pious worshipper the friend of Allah reached at this state, this stage is called Muqam-e-Faqr, or fana-fillah.
And Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیھ وآلھ وسلم said about it:
الفقر فخری والفقر منی
Translation: "Faqr is my pride and Faqr is my heritage".
That is why Allah called Prophet’s صلی اللہ علیھ وآلھ وسلم hand His Hand :
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُبَايِعُونَكَ إِنَّمَا يُبَايِعُونَ اللَّهَ يَدُ اللَّهِ فَوْقَ أَيْدِيهِمْ فَمَن نَّكَثَ فَإِنَّمَا يَنكُثُ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ وَمَنْ أَوْفَى بِمَا عَاهَدَ عَلَيْهُ اللَّهَ فَسَيُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا.
(اے حبیب!) بیشک جو لوگ آپ سے بیعت کرتے ہیں وہ اﷲ ہی سے بیعت کرتے ہیں، ان کے ہاتھوں پر (آپ کے ہاتھ کی صورت میں) اﷲ کا ہاتھ ہے۔ پھر جس شخص نے بیعت کو توڑا تو اس کے توڑنے کا وبال اس کی اپنی جان پر ہوگا اور جس نے (اس) بات کو پورا کیا جس (کے پورا کرنے) پر اس نے اﷲ سے عہد کیا تھا تو وہ عنقریب اسے بہت بڑا اجر عطا فرمائے گاo
Those who swear allegiance to you, swear allegiance to Allah. The hand of Allah is over their hands; so who-so ever breaks his oath, he breaks it to his own loss, and whosoever fulfils the covenant which he had made with Allah, then Allah shall soon give him a great Reward.
So we also got evidence from Quran.
Now I’ll explain this hadith-e-Qudsi with another more simpler example:
Some people got influenced with Jinnat, logon per jin cherh jata hai, and this is a reality, which is proved from Quran. So when somebody got affected or controlled by a jin, then hands are still of that person, tongue is still same, but when he speak people who are watching say Jin is speaking.
So is that man become a Jin ? or a Jin become a man ? No! neither man become Jin nor Jin is converted in to human, Man is still man, Jin is still Jin, na Jin insaan bana na insaan jin bana but what happens ? huwa ye kay Jin nay insaan ki properties or qualities ko block kerdia, and apni properties or qualities ko enforce kerdia, ab insaan ka dekhna Jin ka dekhna hai, Insaan ka bolna jin ka bolna hai. Insan insan he hai, mager Jin ki qualities or properties ka zahor insaan say ho raha hai.
So a Jin which is just a creation of Allah, jin has so power to takeover human then who can imagine the power of Allah ?... JIN jo ALLAH ki ek creature hai us kay aser or ghalib ajanay ka ye haal hain tou khalik jo ALLAH hai us kay aser or ghalbay ka kia haal hoga ? kay ALLAH tallah un kay bashiri osaaf qualities ko malghoob ker kay apni qualities ghalib kerdayta hai.
That is why we say tht seeing of that person is from vision of Allah, hearing of that person is from hearing power of Allah and helping through their hands is helping of Allah. They do not become Allah but from them Qualities and Allah’s powers becomes appearing.
Now answer to the questions and objections that how these Believers the friends of Allah (Auliya-Allah) help from grave ? how can they listen from far distance ? how can they see so long ?... are crystal clear.
--Their vision is Allah’s vision, so is there anything hidden from Allah’s vision ?
--Their hearing is Allah’s Hearing, so that is why they can hear anyone who call them for help.
--Their helping and power is Allah’s help and power.
So that is why we say and believe that these friends of Allah can help according to verse Maida:55. And our believe is all from Quran and Authentic Hadiths it is not fake and self made, those who think like it they might have miss understandings and confusions, because they use their own mind and sense infront of Quran and Hadith, they never try to see what Quran and Hadith are telling us.
Or they miss interpret some hadiths and verses, and make false believe which results in contradiction in Quran and Sunnah.
Objection : Some people will raise this objection so I am answering it in advance. They say that they have these powers when they were here in this world, now they have passed away so they can’t listen help.
This objection is extremely illogical, baseless and senseless and shows the low standard of knowledge of those who raise such objections.
Now to answer this, first those who raise this objection prove that Allah take back their powers (which Allah has bestowed on His friends in their apparent life) when Auliya Passes from this world!
Secondly it is already proved from Quran and Ahadiths from Bukhari that after passing this world powers of listening seeing hearing increases rather getting decrease. Even a Kafir can listen more after his dead. and this is clear from hadiths of Bukhari and Muslim.
Allah and His Prophet (sal-lal-lahu alai hi wa sallam) knows the Best.
Fi amanillah
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Bedam yahi tou paanch hain maqsood-e-qaaynaat..
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Quran:[18:28]
اے میرے بندے!) تو اپنے آپ کو ان لوگوں کی سنگت میں جمائے رکھا کر جو صبح و شام اپنے رب کو یاد کرتے ہیں اس کی رضا کے طلب گار رہتے ہیں (اس کی دید کے متمنی اور اس کا مکھڑا تکنے کے آرزو مند ہیں) تیری (محبت اور توجہ کی) نگاہیں ان سے نہ ہٹیں، کیا تو (ان فقیروں سے دھیان ہٹا کر) دنیوی زندگی کی آرائش چاہتا ہے، اور تو اس شخص کی اطاعت (بھی) نہ کر جس کے دل کو ہم نے اپنے ذکر سے غافل کردیا ہے اور وہ اپنی ہوائے نفس کی پیروی کرتا ہے اور اس کا حال حد سے گزر گیا ہے
(O My servant!) Stay tenaciously in the companionship of those who remember their Lord morning and evening, ardently seeking His pleasure, (keen on the glimpse of His sight and eagerly aspiring to glance at His radiant Countenance). Your (affectionate and caring) looks must not but focus them. Do you seek the charisma of the worldly life (shifting your attention away from these self-denying devotees)? And (also) do not follow him whose heart We have made neglectful of Our remembrance and who follows but the urge of his (ill-commanding self) and his case has exceeded all bounds.