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June 2014 Shabanul-Muazzam1435 3

Editorial

Real ValueBy: Hazrat Maulana Ilyas Patel Sahib

Consider a person with the following profile:

Age: In the prime of life. Health: Super fit. Beauty:

Outstanding. Wealth: Multi billionaire. Qualifications: 7PHDs. Social Standing: Among the most influentialpeople in the country

Two days later he passed away. His re-writtenprofile now reads:

Age: Dead. Health: Not applicable. Beauty: Bodydecaying. Eyes have disappeared leaving emptysockets. Hair and teeth have fallen off. Wealth: Leftempty handed. Qualifications: Soul did not qualify inanything. Social standing: Besides a few peopleeveryone has largely forgotten him and are notconcerned about him in any way.

This is the reality that faces one when death strikes.One is stripped of all external valuables, denuded fromone's branded attire and wrapped in plain sheets of cloth,dispossessed of one's wealth, distanced from one's homeand luxuries, divested of one's titles and even deprived ofone's name one is now referred to as the deceased, themayyit or the janaza. But... there is some wealth, beautyand strength which will go along with one to the grave. Thewealth of Imaan, sincerity, compassion, forgiveness andmaintaining family ties; the beauty of hayaa, simplicity andgood character; the strength of tawakkul (trust in Allah

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Ta'ala) and contentment all these and other such innervalues will accompany one to the grave. They will be one'scompanion on the day of Qiyamah (judgement) and willpave the way to Jannah. Therefore, while making amoderate effort to earn a halaal living, the focus of one'sheart and mind must be towards acquiring real values.

Real HealthIn many Ahadeeth, Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-

Alaihi-Wasallam ) has drawn our attention towards acquiringtrue values and discouraged us from focussing towardsthe perishable wealth of this world. In one narration,Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) is reported tohave said: One does not become wealthy by havingmuch material possessions. True wealth is the wealth ofthe heart ( Bukhari #6446 ). The wealth of the heart is abroad concept. In this context it primarily refers to havingcontentment. A content person is truly wealthy. A poorperson is one who does not have enough. Withoutcontentment nothing is enough. For a discontent personenough is a very deep pit which only bottoms out in the

grave. Thus the wealth of the heart is to be acquired.This is really valuable more valuable than all the goldmines on earth.

Real BeautyLikewise, true value is in inner beauty, such as

the beauty of akhlaaq. Even when age has wrinkled a

person's face, discoloured his hair, weakened his limbsand sapped away his energy, the beauty of his or herakhlaaq will still shine and attract like a magnet. In fact,even in one's youthful years, the external beauty issuperficial. If the heart is not adorned with sincerity,

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love, affection, compassion, kindness and selflessness,the beauty of the face and body will not be able tocompensate for the ugly character that will emanatefrom the ugly heart. Diamond rings cannot be asubstitute for sincere love and affection. Gold banglescannot be a substitute for true compassion. Treating thespouse to exotic holidays will not compensate for lackof tolerance and regular outbursts of anger. Trying to

use money to fill the gap created by poor character islike trying to fill a swimming pool with a cup of water.

One of the vital aspects of real beauty is hayaa(modesty and shame). Our most beloved master,Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ), urged hisfollowers to adorn themselves with this value when hesaid: Immorality will debase and degrade whatever it isfound in, while hayaa will be a source of adornmentwherever it is found ( Tirmizi #1974 ). Dressing inshameless tight-fitting or revealing garments does notmake one beautiful. It degrades and debases one. Itsoils one with the filth of immorality.

Real StrengthWhile scores of people are obsessed with

cosmetics to enhance their physical beauty, an equalnumber are in the gym trying to improve their strength.Maintaining one's physical health and strengthening the

body is most commendable, provided the means used arewithin the limits of Shariah. Yet again, the real strength isinner strength. Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-Alaihi- Wasallam ) is reported to have said: A strong person is not one whocan wrestle others down. Instead, a strong person is hewho can control his anger (# Bukhari 6114 ). Hazrat

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Rasulullah (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) is also reported tohave said: The most beloved gulp in the sight of AllahTa'ala is the gulp of anger which one gulps down(suppresses) (#Tabrani 7282 ). Being able to do a hundredpush-ups is fine, but can one also push one's anger down?The latter is real strength. This is the value which we haveto make an effort to acquire.

There are numerous examples of inner values

which Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) hasexhorted us to acquire. These inner values make onetruly valuable. The external values will one day becomedust. In any event one will have to leave all the externalvaluables behind when one is himself laid in the dust.

Dedicated EffortTo the extent that inner values will be lacking,

accordingly one will suffer from various spiritual maladies.The lack of contentment will make way for greed to enterthe heart. The lack of tolerance and forgiveness will makespace for malice. To the extent that hayaa decreases,indecency and shamelessness will sneak in. Thus the

need of the moment is to acquire the true values ofImaan. This requires dedicated effort and commitment.Without effort even the perishable things of this worldcannot be acquired. How can we then expect to acquirethe everlasting values without effort?

All the efforts of Deen are focussed in the same

direction. Da'wat and tabligh, ta'lim and the effort oftazkiah (inner-self rectification) are all focussed towardsimproving one's Imaan and acquiring true value in one'slife. It is imperative that we link ourselves with theefforts of Deen and become truly valuable.

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has now abrogated all the earlier Shariahs and who dogood deeds in conformity with the Islamic Shariah, - itis these men who shall go to Paradise, and will livethere for ever.

Let us explain how evil can take hold of a man socompletely that no trace of goodness if left. This kind ofthing happens only to infidels (Kafirs), and not toMuslims, even when they are sinners. For, no gooddeed on the part of an infidel is acceptable to AllahTaala on account of his infidelity; even the good deedshe has done before his apostasy and infidelity are lost,and rendered null and void. That is why on the Day ofJudgment, infidels will have to show nothing but evil, inpunishment of which they shall live in Hell for ever. On

the contrary, men of faith will, to begin with, have thegreatest and highest good deed to their credit namely,faith (Imaan) itself. Then, their secondary good deedstoo are recorded in their account. So, they cannot bedevoid of all goodness, and evil cannot be said to havetaken hold of them completely.

In short, the infidel, according to this divine law,must always live in Hell. Since Sayyidna Hazrat Musa

Alaihis-Salaam was not the last Prophet, but was followedby two other Prophets, Sayyidna Hazrat Isa Alaihis-Salaam and Sayyidna Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam , the Jews turned into infidels by denying these

two Prophets. So, in accordance with this law, they toowill be assigned to Hell for everlike other infidels, andtheir claim that they would be released from Hell afterfew days can now be seen to be totally false andbaseless. (To be continued, Insha-Allah)

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Tas-heelul Ahadeeth

] Translation:

It is narrated from Sayyidatina Aaishah(Raziyallahu-anha ) that a Jewess one day visited her and

mentioned the punishment of the grave. She said: May Allah protect you from the punishment of the grave.Sayyidatina Aaishah (Raziyallahu-anha ) later asked HazratRasulullah ( Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam) about thepunishment of the grave. He replied: Yes, thepunishment of the grave is true! Sayyidatina Aaishah(Raziyallahu-anha ) says: I, thereafter, never saw HazratRasulullah ( Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam) perform any Salahexcept that he would seek Allahs protection from thepunishment of the grave. (Tirmizi & Ibn-Majah) .

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Anhas) narration that we should seek Allah Taalas

protection from the trails and punishment of the

grave after every Salah.

5. In order to protect ourselves from the punishment

of the grave we must:

a. Seek Allah Taalas protection.b. Always be obedient to the commands of

Allah Taala and the Sunnah of HazratRasulullah (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam) .

c. Never miss a single Farz Salah (i.e. nevermake a single Salah Qaza.)

d. Always be cautious of the splashes of urinewhen answering the call of nature.

e. Never back-bite and carry tales of otherpeople.

f. Always recite Surah Mulk (29 th Juz) beforegoing to sleep at night.

May Allah Taala protect us from the punishment of

the grave and the Hereafter. (Aameen)

L esson: Life of the grave is a fact.

The grave can either be a garden from thegardens of Jannah or it can be a pit from the fireof Jahannum.

One should regularly seek refuge from thepunishment of the grave.

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Seerat-e-PaakNabi s Love for Children

By: Hazr at Maulana Abu Talhah Muhammad Izhar ul Hasan MaTranslated By: Hazrat Mufti Afzal Husain Elias Sahib

L OVE SHOWN T OWARDS C HILDREN I N G ENERAL

W hy is t he ha ir b oy long on som e p a rts of t hehea d a nd sho rt o n ot her p a rt s?

Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) oncenoticed that a youngsters hair was cut in such amanner that some of his hair was long and the rest wasshort. He reprimanded him by saying that this shouldnot be done. Either the hair is left to grow all at onelength or it is cut equally all around. (Nasaai)

There was time when Muslims were influenced

by a Hindu custom where a pony tail was grown.Nowadays the Western culture has modified this cultureby cutting the hair in a manner that some parts are longand other parts are short. Definitely this culture is asshallow and despicable as the Hindu culture! Whyshould we, therefore, turn to these cultures and whenwe have a pure and pristine culture of our own?

A ll p ra ises a re du e to A lla h Taala w ho h a s sa v edt his chi ld from t he f ire of Ja ha nn a m :

There used to be a youngster who used to come in

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gathering of Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam )although he was not a Muslim. He was in fact a Jewishyoungster but he had great love and confidence in HazratNabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) and for this reason hewould even serve Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ).

A few days passed by and this youngster did notcome to the gatherings of Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-

Alaihi-Wasallam ). It was later learnt that he has taken ill. HazratNabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) accompanied by a fewcompanions went to visit this youngster. When HazratNabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) realized that he was onhis death bed, he immediately invited him to Islam. Theboy turned to his father who was at his head side for

permission and approval. The father said, Obey Abul-Qasim! (Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) title was

Abul-Qasim).

After being given permission by his father, theyoungster accepted Islam. He testified that there was none

worthy of worship in truth except Allah Taala and HazratNabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) was His servant andRasul messenger. This brought great joy to the heart ofHazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) who praised AllahTaala saying, All praises are due to Allah Taala who hassaved his soul from Jahannam by means of me! (Bukhari)

In the narration of Musnad-e-Ahmad, it ismentioned that Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam )had told the Sahaabah (Raziyallahu- anhum) to ensure that theyperformed Janazah-Salah over the youngster. He wasthen buried in the Muslim cemetery. It has been reported

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in the commentary of Bukhari-Shareef, Fathul-Baari , thatthe boys name was Abdul Quddoos. Allah knows best.

We learnt from reading the above incident that ournoble master even visited children when they were sick.He also always encouraged them towards good. Aboveall he gave them the opportunity to serve him.

It is, therefore, imperative that we learn the

teachings of our noble master understand them andinform our other brothers and sisters with regards to themso that we can all practically implement them in our lives.

V irt u es of send ing sa lu t a t ion s u p on N a b i

Remember well dear children, if we wish to besuccessful we will have to follow Hazrat Nabi Akram(Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) and show great love for him. Fromamongst the etiquettes of expressing our love for him,we learn that whenever we hear or read his name weshould send salutations upon him. It is the saying ofHazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) that he whohears his name and does not send salutations uponhim is indeed a miser. (Tirmizi)

Now let us vow to send salutations upon HazratNabi Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) every time we comeacross or hear his name. You should be knowing which

form of durood (salutation) is best? Remember that formof durood is most virtuous which was taught to theSahaabah (Raziyallahu-anhum) by Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-

Alaihi-Wasallam ). (To be continued, Insha Allah)

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ADVICES

T HE DEOBAND ULAMAAND THEIR LOVE FOR

H AZRAT R ASULULLAH From the teachings and advices of Faqeehul-Ummat, Hazrat

Mufti Mahmood Hasan Sahib Gangohi ( Rahmatullahi-Alaihi ) Compiled by: Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Rahmatullah Sahib Kashmiri

(Daamat- Barakatuhum)

(Continued from the previous issue of AN-NOOR )

Some incidents concerning Shaikhul-Hadith,Hazrat Maulana Zakariyya Sahib (Rahmatullahi-Alaihi )

Hazrat Shaikh, Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Sahib(Rahmatullahi Alaihi) intended to go from India to Madinah-Tayyibah. Prior to his departure, someone dreamt thatHazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) was awaitingHazrat Shaikh`s arrival in Masjidun-Nabawi. Many people

were assembled there as well, but he could not recognizeany one of them. Hazrat Shaikh's luggage began to arrive.Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) was saying,"Keep this (piece of luggage) here and keep that there."

Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam ) did

Muaanaqah (embrace) with Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi- Alaihi) and exclaimed, "O! Maulvi, thereafter, you arrived. HazratRasulullah (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) made comment thatZakariyya has become very weak. Then he said, "All right,bring a certain medicine." Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-alaihi-

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wasallam) administered the medicine to Hazrat Shaikh(Rahmatullahi-Alaihi) with his own Mubaarak hands. The personwho saw the dream could not remember the name of themedicine. A letter comes from Hijaaz to India for aninterpretation. The name of the medicine is forgotten.What should we do?

Hazrat Mufti Sahib replied, "There is no need toremember what medicine it was. Hazrat Nabi Akram(Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) did not say, Give him such and suchmedicine. Or, Take such and such medicine. Rather, hehad personally ordered the medication and administered ithimself. What harm is there in not remembering the name

of the medicine? Had Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) given the instructions to take a certain medicine,then in that case it would have been necessary toremember its name. However, Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem(Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) himself had given some antidote forweakness.

Imagine being present there and being embraced byHazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) . How wonderful!During Hajj, crowds are huge. Salah with Jamaaah isbeing read upto the Madrasah Shariyyah where HazratShaikh (Rahmatullahi-Alaihi) was residing. Hazrat Shaikh(Rahmatullahi-Alaihi) was yearning to present himself at theRauzah-Mubaarak, but because of the huge crowd, hewas unable to do so. He, therefore, requested hisattendants to take him upstairs from where he could seethe green dome. He joined the Jamaaah from here. He

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felt comfortable reading Salah here.

One person saw a dream that Maulana Rashid AhmadGangohi (Rahmatullahi-Alaihi) is close to Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem(Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) and Hazrat Maulana ZakariyyaSahib (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) is sitting a little further away. HazratMaulana Rashid Ahmad Sahib (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) was sayingto Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) , "O HazratRasulullah (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) , my beloved Zakariyya isvery eager to join you, but I desire that some work betaken from him." Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) replied, "Certainly he is very eager to come to meand I also wish for some work to be taken from him. After

this dream, the longing and desire in Hazrat Shaikh(Rahmatullahi-Alaihi) to leave and meet Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem(Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) quickly lessened. Hazrat Shaikh(Rahmatullahi-Alaihi) would previously think, "Of what use could Ibe in this world. Due to my sickness and weakness I am aburden to others, lying down on the bed doing nothing.

However, (after this dream) he was consoled that workwould be taken from him, and it was not his responsibilityto look for work.

Another person saw Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) in his dream. There was a box near Hazrat

Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) in which there werebeautiful clothes. There was a Jubbah and an Imaamahamongst them. Hazrat Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) was saying, "I have kept these for Zakariyya."

(To be concluded, Insha-Allah)

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M ALFOOZAAT

Statements and Anecdotes of Faqeehul-Ummat, Hazrat Maulana Mufti MahmoodHasan Gangohi Sahib ..

Compiled By: Hazrat Maulana Mufti Farooq Meeruti Sahib ( Daamat- Barakatuhum)

Matters pertaining to Hadith

Demise of Hazrat Abu Zarr (Raziyallahu-Anhu) When Hazrat Abu Zarr Raziyallahu-Anhu fell ill and

there was fear of his passing away, his wife becameextremely worried. He addressed her saying, When Ipass away then stand outside and you will see acaravan of travelers passing by from this direction.Indicate to them to stop and inform them that Abu ZarrRaziyallahu-Anhu has passed away. Ask them to carry outthe burial rites. Whilst they are busy carrying out theburial rites, slaughter this kid-goat and prepare a meal

with it. Thereafter grind this grain and make bread withit. Once they have completed the burial rites informthem that it is the bequest of Abu Zarr Raziyallahu-Anhu thatthey first partake of meals before departing.

The season of Hajj had already drawn close andthe movements of caravans to and fro had come to a

stop. It so happened that the Ameer-ul-Mumineen hadsent an order to Hazrat Abdullah-bin-Mas`ood Raziyallahu-

Anhu to come and visit him at the time of Hajj . Hence, Abdullah-bin-Mas`ood Raziyallahu-Anhu together with hiscompanions were on their way travelling quite fast.

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In the meanwhile, Hazrat Abu Zarrs Raziyallahu- Anhu wife had come outside waiting for the caravan asinstructed by her husband. In the distance, she noticedthe caravan approaching and indicated to them to stop.She then informed them of the death of Hazrat Abu ZarrRaziyallahu-Anhu .

Upon hearing this, Hazrat Abdullah-bin-Mas`oodRaziyallahu-Anhu remarked,Hazrat Nabi Akram Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam hadspoken the truth. He had said to him, O Abu Zarr! Youwill pass away in solitude.

Abu Zarr Raziyallahu-Anhu had an enmity towardswealth prior to accepting Islam and after accepting

Islam the direction of his enmity changed. Prior toaccepting Islam, whenever he saw wealth with anyonehe used to plunder and loot it. This was because hecould not bear seeing it in the hands of others and notin his possession. After accepting Islam, his intolerancefor wealth changed course and whenever he saw

wealth in the possession of others he used to say, Whydont you give it as charity in the path of Allah.

Is experiencing difficul ty at the time of deathdue to sins?

Hazrat Nabi Akram Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam himself hadalso desired to meet Allah Ta`ala. To undergo difficultyis a different matter.

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Despite there being numerous dangers on the way toLayla, but the precondition for the very first step is thatone needs to first become Majnoon.

Umm-ul-Mumineen Hazrat `Aaihah SiddeqahRaziyallahu-Anha said, Whenever I saw someone sufferingfrom the pangs of death, I attributed the suffering to himbeing a sinner. However, when I witnessed the difficultythat Hazrat Nabi Akram Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam hadundergone, I realised that the suffering is not due tosins but due to some other reason.

Hazrat Nabi Akram Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam hasmentioned:

(The Ambiyaa are tested the most, then those afterthem in rank and then those after them.)

Hazrat Sayyidna Ibrahim Alaihis-Salaam hadundergone many difficulties. He was ordered to leavehis son and wife in a barren land. Then he wascommanded to slaughter his son. His entire life wasspent in this manner.

The difficulties that people undergo differ fromperson to person. However, some people do notundergo difficulties. Some have a greater endurance.

(To be continued, Insha-Allah)

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Sulook

Potions for the Heart A Translation of Dawa-e-Dill

By: Hazrat Peer Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqashbandi Sahib Daamat-Barakatuhum

Continued from the previous issue of AN-NOOR

Bec o me a sin c er e a n d a c t iv e a a l im

A NOTEWORTHY FA CT

Shaikhul-Hadith has stated a noteworthy fact. Hewrote, Whoever is to achieve greatness, you will learnabout him from the scholars of Ilm of his time. He is athis peak of Taqwa, the obedience of Sunnah and actingupon his Ilm when he is a student. He is so steadfastthat he gains recognition at that time.

Therefore, when you study, do so keenly, withthe intention of putting your Ilm into practice. As you goalong. Allah Taala will fill your chest with the Noor ofIlm. Finally, this same Ilm will, on the day of Qiyaamah,be the cause of nearness to the Prophet (Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam) . It is mentioned in a Hadith that on theday of Qiyaamah, when the thirsty Muslims will arrive atthe Well of Kawthar, the Angels will present cupfuls ofthe water for them to drink. However, when the Ulamawill arrive at the Well of Kawthar, the Prophet (Sallallahu-

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Veiled in the secret of humanity is your flawless beautyUnknown to all that you are part of the beauty of Allah

Taala Prophet and angels cannot claim the samenearness as you, You are the beloved of Allah Taala

the Proud.

Everyone else is an outsider.

Many a times the moon has tried to rival your beauty,

But never could it present splendor close to yours.

How can I boast affiliation to you?

I am as unclean as you are pure and chaste.

I would not be surprised if for your sake

The sins of your nation are counted as acts ofobedience.

The crimes of your nation are considered so precious,

The least of your nation be showered with a thousandblessings.

Depending on your intercession my rebelliousnessincreased.

I am sinful, I am disobedient, but still I belong to you

Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Qasim Naanotwi(Rahmatullahi-alaihi)

(To be Concluded, Insha-Allah )

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Family Bond

BRINGING UPCHILDREN IN ISLA M

By: Hazrat Maulana Dr. Muhammad Habibullaah Mukhtaar SahibTranslated by: Jenab Rafiq Abdurrahmaan Sahib

(Continued from the previous issue of AN-NOOR )

In show ing r espect, the mother enjoys apr efer ent ial over the father

Once, the Noble Rasool (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam)

gave the command thrice that one must treat onesmother with courtesy. Only the fourth time hementioned the father. 1 The pangs of birth that a motherendures cannot be requited in any manner, not even ifa son carries her on his shoulders and make tawaafaround the Kabah-Shareef and carries her during hajj. 2

A mother suffers much pain and agony, more than afather does, when she carries her child in her womb,gives birth, nourishes with her milk and rears the childwhile it grows. Therefore, it has been commanded to bemore courteous to the mother than to the father. 3

In any case, it is natural for a mother to be more

1 Abu Dawud, Ibn Maajah, Haakim2 Majma-uz-Zawaa-id3 Bukhaa-rii

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loving and compassionate than a father. When a childreceives motherly love and doting treatment, the childsometimes becomes careless in treating her. TheShariah, however, enjoins one to be more civil to onesmother. Her love for her children causes her to forgiveevery act of disobedience, and when finding them indifficulty she clutches them to be bosom.

Disobedience to parents is a grave sin. It isreported of a person that he could not utter the kalimahwhen he was close to death. Noble Rasool (Sallallahu-

Alaihi-Wasallam) was informed of this situation. He askedif his parents were alive. When told that his mother was

alive, he asked her about her son. She praised him,saying, He is generous and pious. The Noble Rasool(Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam) asked her, How does he treatyou? She replied that she was displeased with himbecause he preferred his wife over her. He said, He is

unable to recite the Kalimah because he hasdispleased his mother. Then he addressed Bilal,Collect firewood and light a fire so that this man maybe cast into it. The woman protested, O Rasul of AllahTaala! Will you put my darling into the fire while I amstill alive? May Allah Taala bless His Rasul and showerpeace on him, He said, Then, forgive him! And bepleased with him! Unless you do so, his Salah, hisSaum, his Sadaqaat that stand in his name will notbring him any benefit. The woman spontaneously

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forgave her son. He was able to recite the kalimah anddied peacefully. After the Janaazah-Salah, he stood atthe edge of the grave and said, The curse of AllahTaala is on one who prefers his wife over his mother.His ibaadah will not be accepted, be they farz or nafl. 1

Behavior tow ar ds par entsDo not walk ahead of your parents. Do not call

them by their name. Do not be annoyed at theiradvice. Do not use something they intend to use. Donot sit at a level higher than them. Do not disobey

their instructions. Deal with them kindly and softly. Donot chide them. 2 Do not stare at them. 3 Do notreproach them. 4 The children of our worthyforefathers abided by these rules. 5 They in turnenjoined their offspring to adopt these mores. 6 Once,

on a cold night, firewood was not available, Fuzail-bin-Yahya, who was there, kept a night-long watchholding a lamp under a utensil containing water sothat his father could use it in the morning. 7


1 Abul Layth, Tabraa-nii, Ahmad.2 Surah Israa (Banii Israa-eel], 17:23 24.3 Majmauz Zawaa-id.4 Majmauz Zawaa-id.5 Uyuu-nul Akhbaar.6 Majmauz Zawaa-id.7 Uyuu-nul Akhbaar.

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The freeing of a bondswoman is tantamount toher divorce? Hazrat Imam Abu Yusuf (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) replied: Because of the Hadith of Hazrat Nabi Akram(Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) in regards to Hazrat Bareerah(Raziyallahu-anha ). When she was set free, Hazrat Nabi

Akram (Sallallahu-Alaihi-Wasallam ) gave her the option ofslavery from her husband of her days of slavery or herown freedom. To this Hazrat Amash (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) replied: Hazrat Abu Hanifah is a very intelligent man.In other words, he found this analog of Hazrat Imam(Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) to be very remarkable.

Hazrat yaqub bin Shaybah (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) narrates that when Hazrat Imam Amash (Rahmatullahi-

alaihi ) was asked about a certain injunction, he said: Abetter reply to this question can be furnished by HazratNumaan-Ibn-Thaabit (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ). I am confident ofthe fact that great blessing was bestowed to his Ilm. 27. Hazrat Ibn Musa Sinani (Rahmatullahi-alaihi )

Hazrat Abu Yaqub Makki (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) narratesthat Hazrat Yahya Ibn Adam said: I once asked HazratFazl Ibn Musa Sinani (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) of his opinionregarding those who were engaged in vilifying andverbally abusing Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifah (Rahmatullahi-alaihi ). He responded: Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifah

(Rahmatullahi-alaihi ) presented the people with such ascience which they were unaware of. Hence, the peoplestarted seething with jealousy.


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An Expert Adviceof Shaikhul-Islam, Hazrat MaulanaMufti Muhammad Taqi Uthmani

Sahib Daamat-Barakatuhum to Ulama-e-Kiraam

Translated By: Mufti Inayatullah Raheemi Sahib of Darul-

Uloom Raheemiyyah Bandipora

I have visited a large number of countries andalso saw and observed their culture, Ive read lot ofUrdu, English, Arabic and Persian books which arerelated to different schools of thought. As per myknowledge, I found that there is no book that cancompete with the books of Hakeemul-Ummah, HazratMaulana Ashraf Ali Thaanvi Sahib Nawwarallahu-TaalaMarqadahu . These books are just like a food for spiritualgrowth. Though I am much busy still I keep his bookswith me and I have amended my busy schedule forthe reason to get myself enlightened. I, necessarily,study his books for five minutes every day beforegoing to bed. Though I abide by my daily routine, butsometimes it allows me when the beauty of wordsand knowledge of the esteemed author bewitch mefor more than half an hour. Now I am unable to makeyou understand how these books are food for onesspiritual improvement.

My only humble request to you is that everystudent should make a daily routine to read hisspeeches and books, at least for five minutes, andyou will see these books will touch your hearts andyou will try to finish the book in one sitting.

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L etter s to the E di tor

Improving Muslim character

Dear Editor,I am a regular reader of your monthly journal, AN-

NOOR . It carries reformative editorials, essays andarticles lucidly. It prevents Muslims from indulging in

ogling non-Mahram women, usury, backbiting, gamblingand from taking bribe. Hence your journal is improving thecharacter of a Muslim man and a Muslim woman.

Muhammad Talhah LoneLalchowk Islamabad Kashmir

Blasphemous book hurt us deeplyDear Editor,

Apropos of the editorial: Shock and Outrage , AN-NOOR , Feb 2014. The blasphemous book, Basics ofIslam , written by insolent caricaturist, in which she had

sketched caricatures of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam , hurt us deeply. You have toned down herserious offences in your editorial by describing hercriminal offence as depiction. She deserves no leniencyas she had insulted the most revered Messenger of AllahTaala Sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam publicly.

Lecturer Ayaz Ahmad SheikhSopore Kashmir

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