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CHAPTER 1
THE MANNERS PERTAINING TO FOOD
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CONTENTS
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It is Sunnah to Anoint Certain Parts of the Body after Eating ........ 120
Previous Sins are Forgiven ............................................................ 120
How Much Should One Eat? ......................................................... 122
It is Sunnah to Take a Siesta [Qailulah] .......................................... 122
Actions that Cause the Deprivation of Blessings [barakah] ............ 123
Is it Permisible to Eat Fruit From Tree Belongs Another Person? .... 123
How is it to Eat without Permission? ............................................. 124
The Heart of a Chicken .................................................................. 125
Do not Eat Blood Vessels .............................................................. 125
Do not say ′′Bismillah karo [Do Bismillah]′′ .................................... 125
It is Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to Eat Rotten Meat ....................... 126
Green Chilies ................................................................................ 126
What should One Do with the Left Over Bread? ............................ 126
How is it to Eat Crab or Small Shrimps? ......................................... 126
CHAPTER 2
FOODS OF JINNS
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 3
NINETY NINE PARABLES
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74. My Aunt Received the Ŝawāb [Rewards] Even For the Malīdah ........ 258
75. A Single Grape................................................................................. 259
76. Blessings of A Blow in a Dream ........................................................ 259
77. Unique Princess .............................................................................. 261
78. Imām Bukhārī’s Teacher .................................................................. 262
There is Dignity in Contentment ............................................................ 263
Leave the Materialistic World ............................................................... 263
Do not Rely on the Wealth of Others..................................................... 263
It is Better Not to Take the Wealth from Others .................................... 264
Don’t be Dependent on Others ............................................................. 264
The Stomach is Small ............................................................................ 265
Sand of the Grave will Fill the Stomach ................................................. 265
79. 100 Pieces of Bread ......................................................................... 265
80. Allergies Were Cured ...................................................................... 266
What is the Tarbiyatī Course? ....................................................... 267
Virtues of Teaching Quranic Recitation.................................................. 267
Character Enrichment in the Tarbiyatī Course ....................................... 268
81. Ten for One ..................................................................................... 269
82. Favor Returned ............................................................................... 271
Serving a Walī Bears Fruit ..................................................................... 273
Three Heaven Dwellers ......................................................................... 273
83. Strange traveller of the Madanī Qāfilah. .................................. 274
84. A Trader in the City of Baghdad ....................................................... 276
Awful Suspicions of a Wicked Heart ...................................................... 277
85. The Punishment of a Bad Suspicion ................................................. 277
Bad Suspicions are Harām ..................................................................... 278
86. Cry When You See Someone Crying ................................................. 279
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CHAPTER 4
MADANĪ MUŻAKRAH
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XVI
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XVII
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 5
LETTER OF ATTAR
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 6
HAJI MUSHTAQ ATTĀRĪ
SUPPLEMENTAL CHAPTERS
CHAPTER 1
VIRTUES OF DURŪD AND SALĀM
XIX
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2
METHOD OF DELIVERING DARS
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Satan the accursed, may use every trick of the trade to keep you
from reading this book, but you should counter his every
deception and make an ardent effort to read this book in its
entirety. Perhaps you may come to learn and understand the
manners and etiquettes of eating.
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AN AMAZING ANGEL
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HECOMFORTER OF HEARTS, THE NOBLE PROPHET
has stated, “Undoubtedly, Allah
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has stationed an angel on my grave who has been
Granted the power to hear the voice (or sound) of every
creation. Hence, whosoever, until the Day of Judgment, recites
Durūd [Blessings on the Prophet] upon me, [this angel]
presents that person’s name and his father’s name to me. The
angel says, ‘A certain son of a so-and-so person has recited
Durūd [Blessings on the Prophet] upon you.’” (Majma'-u-Zavāid, pp.
251, vol. 10, ḥadiš. 17291)
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indeed is the person who recites Durūd [Blessings on the
Prophet] that his name, along with his father’s name, is
presented in the court of the Holy Prophet
. I
would like to bring your attention to a noteworthy and faith
enlightening word of wisdom that the foregoing Hadiš brings
forth: the angel stationed at the glorious grave of the Holy
Prophet
, has been Granted such enormous
hearing powers, that in one single instance, he can
simultaneously hear the recitation of Durūd [Blessings on the
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43 INTENTIONS OF EATING
I will:
1. Make Wudū [Ablution] prior to, and
2. Subsequent to the consumption of food2.
2 Unlike the Wudu [Ablution] for Salāh, the Wudu [Ablution] for eating is to wash the
hands, rinse the mouth and do gargles.
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3. Worship
4. Recite the Holy Quran.
5. Assist my parents.
6. Acquire religious knowledge.
7. Travel in the Madanī Qāfilah in order to learn the
Prophetic Ways [Sunnah],
8. Partake in the tour to call people towards righteousness.
9. Reflect on the matters of the hereafter and,
10. Seek Halāl [Lawful] sources of sustenance.
(Note that these former intentions can only be beneficial if one consumes less
than his appetite. Conversely, eating excessively only engenders indolence
(laziness) towards worship, inclination towards sin, stomach ailments and
disorders.)
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21. Pick up and eat the grains of food that may fall on to the
dining-mat.
22. Break the bread above the container of curry (so that
every bread crumb falls into the container.)
23. Wipe3 (lick) the bones and spices (like cinnamon and
cloves) clean before throwing them away [so that no
particles of food remain].
24. Eat less than the appetite.
25. Wipe the plate clean with the intention to practice upon
the Sunnah.
26. Lick the fingers clean, three times, with the same
intention as above.
27. Clean the plate and drink4 from it to earn the reward of
freeing a slave.
28. Not get up unnecessarily from the dining-mat until it is
picked up (this is also Sunnah), unless I am required to do
so.
29. Recite the Traditional Supplications [Masnūn Duā] after
eating5.
30. Pick my teeth (use floss or a toothpick) [khilāl].
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finger clean
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“May Allah
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always keep you smiling”.
(Saḥīḥ Bukhārī, pp. 403, vol. 4, ḥadiš. 3294)
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the Jews erased the former and only preserved the latter. The
wisdom in washing the hands and mouth before eating is that
these parts of the body [used while eating] are prone to dirt and
filth as the daily activities and chores are carried out. Similarly,
after the food is consumed, the hands and mouth are stained
with food. Therefore, hands and mouth should be washed on
both occasions. Gargling, rinsing and washing the mouth
protect one from the likes of pyorrhoea. Furthermore, a
habitual user of Miswāk in Wudū [Ablution] remains safe from
various teeth and stomach ailments. Moreover, one should
make it a habit of urinating immediately after eating as this
prevents the occurrence of various diseases related to liver and
kidney. This has been observed to be highly effective.” (Mirāt-ul
Manājīḥ, pp. 32, vol. 6)
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Allah
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kī rahmat se hay sunnat mayn sharāfat.
Sarkār kī sunnat mayn hay hum sab kī hifāzat.
Maulāna Mufti Muhammad Amjad ‘Alī A’azamī @-
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has stated, “It is Makrūh [disliked] to eat on the road or in the
marketplace.” (Bahar-e-Sharī’at, pp. 19, part. 16)
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and teach others about good, and I (Allah) will enlighten the
graves of those who learn and teach good, so that they may not
have any fear.” (Ḥilyat-ul-Awliyā, pp. , 5, vol. 6, ḥadiš. 7622)
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“O People who Believe! Save yourselves and your families from the fire, the
fuel of which is men and stones”
(Qurān)(Surah-tut-Tahrīm, juz. 28, āyah. 6) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of
Faith)[Translation of Quran])
Al-Hamdulillah
!
" [By the Grace of Allah
!
"
], One can fulfill
the commandment of rectifying oneself and their families by
giving the Dars in the household. In addition to delivering
Dars, it would also be beneficial to read and listen to various
booklets published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah and to play the
various recorded speeches and Madāni Muzākra [question and
answer sessions]. Al-Hamdulillah
!
" there have been many
incidents reported in which people have fostered a change
inspired by a speech or a booklet. Here is one such account.
7 In which a motorbike is ridden on the inside edge of a deep well like structure; which
is extremely dangerous.
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will be granted to you in your food.” (Sunan Abī Dāwūd, pp. 486, vol. 3,
ḥadiš. 3764)
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stated, “If the food is less and there are a lot of people eating,
three people should be content with the food for two, and four
people should be content with the food for three. Even though
they may not be full, they will attain sufficient energy to
worship properly. This Hadiš contains noteworthy lessons of
contentment and showing regard for others.” (Mirāt-ul Manājīḥ, pp.
16, vol. 6)
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eating stations like a table were used by the rich so that they
would not have to bow down while eating. This was the
custom of those who were arrogant and conceited. Certain
people who use a table while eating perform the same action
today. Eating in small plates was also the custom of the rich as
it was customary for them to place various different foods in
small bowls or plates.” (Bahar-e-Sharī’at, pp. 12, part. 16)
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with His
!
" sight. Furthermore, Allah
!
" will make him
enter paradise. Therefore, make an effort to habitualize yourself
to invoke the name of Allah
!
" every time you eat and drink
so that the time you spend eating is not spent in heedlessness. If
possible, make an effort to recite 'ﺤ ﻤﺪ ﻟ (ﻠ ﻟ, وﺟﺪ ﻳand ! ﻢ
ﺴ in
between every two morsels. In this way, every morsel will
begin with ! ﻢ
ﺴ and وﺟﺪ
ﻳand will end with the praise of
Allah
!
" that is % ﺤ ﻤﺪ
[ ﻟBy following this] In’sha-Allah
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you will gain extensive good deeds and rewards [šawāb]. It is
stated in the booklet entitled ‘40 Spiritual Cures’ (which is
available from Maktaba-tul-Madina) that whosoever recites
ﻳwith every morsel, Inshā-Allah
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", that morsel will
وﺟﺪ
become Noor (light) in his stomach and ailments will be
eradicated.
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would have to again vomit the food he has eaten. [I would like
to point out one thing here] The person mentioned in the Hadiš
may have been eating alone. Had he been eating in the company
of the Holy Prophet
he would not have
forgotten to recite ! ﺴ ﻢbecause the people present there used
to recite ! ﺴ ﻢaloud and would instruct others to do the
same.” (Mirāt-ul Manājīḥ, pp. 30, vol. 6)
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For the ailing mother, for the loans from another, for the grief and
dither, let’s go to the qafilah
Bow down before your Allah
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, entreat beseech and implore, May
He Bless and Open the door, let’s go to the qafilah.
May the filth of heart wash away, and our decadent ways go awaylet’s
all set on our way, let’s go the qafilah.
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Dear Islamic Brothers! The deteriorating condition of the
mother was alleviated by the blessings of the Qāfilah. What can
we say about the greatness of Supplications [Du’ā]? Sayyidunā
‘Ali 3
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has narrated that the Holy Prophet
said,
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4. One should not ask for sin as such a Duā is itself a sin. For
example, to ask to attain others’ wealth. (Aḥsan-ul Wi’aā, p. 82)
5. One should not make Duā to break up relationships or to ask
that certain families be broken up [or end up in a rift.] (Aḥsan-
ul Wi’aā, p. 82)
6. Do not ask Allah
!
" for just lowly (inferior) things because
Allah
!
" is All Gracious. Concentrate towards Allah
"
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and ask Him for everything. (Aḥsan-ul Wi’aā, p. 84)
7. If you are going through sadness and anxiety, do not ask for
death. Bear in mind that one should not ask for death if one
is going through worldly problems. It is only permissible to
ask for death if there is danger of protecting one’s faith
[Imān.] (Aḥsan-ul Wi’aā, pp. 85-87)
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15. One should not ask for that which he already has. For
example, a male should not pray, ‘O Allah
!
", make me a
male’ as this is mockery. However, it is permissible to ask for
something, even if the obtaining of that matter is certain.
Like the matters: which enable one to obey the laws of Islam;
which show humility and servitude; which rekindle the love
for Allah
!
" and His Prophet
; which
display admiration of the religion and the people of the
religion; or which instill a dislike for Kufr [Infidelity] and the
Non-Muslim. For example, asking for recitation of Durūd
[Blessings on the Prophet], asking for maintaining
intercessors [wasila], asking for staying on the righteous
path or praying for the wrath on the enemies of Allah
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and His Prophet
. (Aḥsan-ul Wi’aā, p. 108 & 109)
16. Do not limit your Duā for example, “O Allah
!
", have
mercy only on me” or “O Allah
!
", only have mercy on
me and my certain friend.” (Aḥsan-ul Wi’aā, p. 109) It is better to
include the entire Ummah in your Duā. One benefit of this
is that if the seeker is not worthy of a certain thing he is
asking in the Duā, he will attain it because of those pious
Muslims who were also included in the Duā.
17. Hujjat-ul-Islām, Sayyidunā Imām Muhammad Ghazālī
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has stated, “Ask with absolute belief and be
certain in its acceptance.” (Ihyā-ul-‘Ulūm, pp. 770, vol.4)
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both of his blessed knees were raised.” (Saḥīḥ Muslim, pp. 1130, ḥadiš:
2044)
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EATING AND OVERLAY ONESELF
While eating according to Sunnah, Islamic brothers and sisters
are also requested to cover the area from the knee to the toes
properly with the shawl. If the kurta [shirt] is long enough,
then one can use that to cover the specific area. Not Overlaying
makes it extremely difficult for others, sitting down with you,
to guard their gaze. Even when one is alone, one should
Overlay oneself as we should be most modest before Allah
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If you have the intention of being modest before Allah
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will, Inshā-Allah
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", earn great rewards. While sitting with
others one can make the intention to assist others in guarding
their gaze. One should strive to make righteous intentions; the
more the intentions, the more the reward. The Holy Prophet
has stated, “Intentions of a Muslim are better
than his actions.” (Mu’jam Kabīr, pp. 185, vol. 6, ḥadiš. 5942)
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Sādghī chāhiye, ājizī chāhiye, āpko gar calain, qāfilāy mayn chalo
Khūb khuddāriyān, aur khush akhlāqiyān, āye sīkh lain qāfilāy mayn chalo
Āshiqāne rasūl, lae sunnat ke phool, āo lenay chalayn, qāfilāy mayn chalo
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May, my every deed be for you; Grant me such sincerity O Allah
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Mayra har amal bus tera wastay ho; kar Ikhlās aeisa, atā Ya-Illāhī
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SATAN’S PRACTICE
Sayyidunā ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar 3
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has narrated that the
Nobel Prophet of Madinah
once stated, “No
one should eat or drink with their left hand because to eat and
drink with the left hand is the practice of Satan.” (Saḥīḥ Muslim, pp.
1117, ḥadiš. 2174)
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The tongue that everyone calls the key, to the Divine Order of “Be”
Thousands of salutationson its established authority
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was indeed due to the blessed Duā made for him by the
Seal of Prophethood, and the Beloved of Allah
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It has been recorded in Jāmi’ Tirmiżī and other books of Hadiš
that the Esteemed Prophet
once made Duā,
ذ د ﻋRﺳ ﻌﺪ
≈ S ( ﻟ (ﻠ ﻢOh Allah
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"! Whenever Sa’d makes
ﺠL ﺳ
Duā accept it.) (Jāmi’ Tirmiżi, pp. 418, vol. 5, ḥadiš. 3772) The
Muhaddišīn
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(commentators of Hadith) have said,
“Whenever Sayyidunā Sa’d bin Abi Waqqās 3
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made Duā,
it was accepted.” (Jami’ Karāmāt-e-Awliyā, pp. 113, vol. 1)
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O Rab (Creator) of The Chosen Prophet
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us with the true respect and reverence for Your Beloved
Prophet
, of his noble Companions, and Your
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dignified Saints [Auliyā Allah]
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"! Guard
us from the evil of those who disrespect them and protect us
from committing any blasphemy and disrespect against them.
Make us the true and sincere devotees of Your Beloved Prophet
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Ya Rabb
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Mayn terray khauf say rotā rahūn har dum
Diwānā Shah e Madinah ka banā day
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For our friendship, we walk on our heads making them the feet,
As they do not advance, who walk in this path on their feet
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accepted it, considering it as a gift from Allah
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Auliyā, p. 246)
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various varieties of foods like spicy rice [Biryānī], sweet rice
[Zardā] and pickles all in one dish; it is permissible to eat from
various parts of the plate.
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thumb and the index finger and said, “Do not eat with these
two fingers but (add the middle finger and) eat with three
fingers because this is the Sunnah. Avoid eating with all five
fingers because this is the practice of the illiterates [and the
unsophisticated people].” (Kanz-ul-’Ummāl, pp. 115, vol. 5, ḥadiš. 40872)
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would manifest patience and the
passion that they had to reap rewards is indeed marvelous and
highly inspiring. Here is an account that shows a glimpse of
such magnificence.
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Allama Maulānā Muftī Sharīf-ul-Haq Amjadī
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writes
the following in Nuzha-tul-Qārī Fī Sharah Sahīh Bukhārī:
“Sayyidunā Urwah 3
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was the son of the famous Ansārī
Companions of the Holy Prophet
, namely
Sayyidunā Zubair bin Awwām 3
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and Sayyidatunā Asmā
bint Abū Bakr 0
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. He 3
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was also the nephew of
Sayyidatunā ‘Āyeshah Siddiqah
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and the blood brother
of Sayyidunā Abdullah bin Zubair 0
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was
one of the seven great jurists of Madinah. He 3
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was a
pious, upright and righteous individual. Every day, he 3
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would recite a quarter of the Holy Qur’an by reading it and
would recite a quarter every night [by heart] in Tahajjud. The
caliph Walīd bin Abdul Malik used to say that if anyone wished
to see a heaven dweller, they should see Sayyidunā Urwah
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Finally, the flesh was cut and then the bone was cut with a
saw. Amazingly, he 3
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never uttered a word of complaint.
All the while, he 3
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continued to do the Żikr of Allah’s
Blessed Names. When the open wound was cauterized with hot
iron and olive oil, he 3
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fainted due to extreme pain. After
regaining consciousness, he 3
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began to wipe off the
perspiration from his face. He then picked up the severed leg,
tossing it around from one side to the other, and then said, ‘By
God! Who made me travel upon you; I never used you to walk
towards any sin.’ During the entire procedure the Caliph was
busy in conversation and was not aware that Sayyidunā
‘Urwah was undergoing the procedure [despite being close by.]
The Caliph only noticed when he smelt the smell emanating
from the cauterization process.” (Nuzha-tul-Qārī, pp. 213-215, vol. 2)
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RESPECT BREAD
It is Sunnah to pick up and eat a piece of bread that has fallen
on the ground. Sayyidatunā ‘Āyeshah Siddiqah
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narrates that The Merciful [Karīm], The Compasionate and
Beneficent Prophet
has stated, “The most liked
by Allah
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slim body.” (Al-Jami’us-Ṣagīr, pp. 20, ḥadiš. 221)
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Call the infedels and call the non-believers to Islam, Lets go in Qāfilah
Spread the word, come all together, Lets go in Qāfilah
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MADANĪ OUTLOOK
Subhān-Allah
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", what an amazing Madanī Outlook our
eminent predecessors had. Since the servant was entitled to
forgiveness by Allah, the master did not deem it proper to keep
that person as his servant.
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Oh Allah
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the sake of Your Chosen Prophet
, Bestow
upon us the Madanī Outlook as well
as the true love and devotion for the Sunnah. If we ever see
fallen piece bread, grant us the privilege to pick it up, kiss it (in
respect), clean it and eat it. Oh Allah
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of acting upon the Sunnah go away and May we be forgiven.
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It has always been the practice of the eminent Saints
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that when they finished eating, they never used to say “remove
the mat” but rather “lay the mat” or “augment the food”. This
would be, in essence, a Duā [supplication] for Abūndance in
food and for blessings and prosperity. (Sunnī Bahishtī Zaiwar, p. 566)
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DISTRIBUTE BOOKLETS
Dear Islamic Brothers! Look at how the Righteous Environment of
Da’awat-e-Islāmī transformed this fashionable young man. The
episode above also brings forth the importance of distributing
booklets published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah. By merely reading
this one single booklet, the young man was inspired to travel in
the Madanī Qāfilah, and thus motivated to adopt the Sunnah.
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less] water used to rinse the container, for later use in cooking.
These practices are only possible by the Divine Favour from
Allah
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When no particles of food remain on the plate or cup,
only then it can be said that the container is clean. It has been
observed that rinsing the container once is usually not sufficient
to procure all remnants of food; therefore, it is a better practice
that in addition to using water one uses the fingers to procure
the food particles and thus thoroughly cleanse the dish; after
which one should drink that water [or conserve it for later use].
DROPS OF WATER
[It has been observed that] Even after one drinks water from
the plate, some drops of water often remain in the plates and
bowls. Therefore, one should use the fingers to gather those
drops of water so that it is easier to drink them. Similarly, upon
finishing the drink, a closer look will reveal that there are drops
running down the glass or bottle which accumulate at the
bottom. One should drink those aswell. It is reported in a
Hadiš, mentioned earlier, that one does not know which
particles of food contain blessings.
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wipe the utensil and/or rinsing the utensil and drinking the
water from it.
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gave us such an accurate foresight. Science has now ascertained
what our Benevolent and Kind Prophet
had
seen long before. Scientists now proclaim that one of the wings
has a dangerous virus and the other wing has the anti-virus.
When a fly falls into food or drink like tea, milk, water, etc, it
falls on the wing containing the virus. Therefore submerging
the fly completely destroys the virus making the food harmless.
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more tasteful and delicious.” (Sunan Abī Dāwūd, pp. 511, vol. 3, ḥadiš.
3844) However, one can use the knife to cut large portions of
meat [especially when eating] like roasted lamb legs etc.
Zabīha is that permissible, halal, animal which is slaughtered in the proper Islamic
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16 Paān is made using leaves of Betel pepper, chewed with tpically a filling of small
pieces of betel [areca] nut. May also be filled with tobacco. Primarily served in the
Indian Sub-Continent.
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out of the mouth of the person enters the mouth of the angels.′′
(Kanz-ul-’Ummāl, pp. 319, vol.9)
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has stated, “The
food which stays in the root weakens the tooth.” (Majma'-u-
Zavāid, pp. 32, vol. 5, ḥadiš: 7952)
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plasma on the surface of the teth, which weakens the teeth and
results in the inflammation and degeneration of the gums and
other tissues surrounding the teeth. Gums recede from the
teeth; teeth loosen, and eventually fall. Furthermore, one may
be afflicted with gum disease called Pyorrhea, which results in
the discharge of pus from the gums. This pus then mixes with
the food and enters the stomach and gives rise to many fatal
diseases.
GUM CANCER
Those who plan to reduce the intake of food should also pay
attention to reducing the consumption of Paān17, Tea and
Coffee. You would not want to be deceived by your ‘self’ [Nafs]
by compensating on cutting back on foods but increasing the
consumption of coffee, tea and paān etc. This will lead into
bigger problems.
Teas [and Coffee] are harmful for the kidneys. For ones own
good, one should also strive to eliminate the habit of consuming
Paān, chewing tobacco [gutka], flavoured Supari mixes
[betelnut pieces mixed with fennel seeds and flavors] and
sweetened Supari [betelnut] pieces. People who use these in
excess are often prone to gum, mouth and throat cancer as these
substances are carcinogens. Excessive use of Paān causes the
mouth to become red which causes the pus to go unnoticed.
Since the release of pus is not accompanied by pain, it usually
ends up in the stomach. By the time one becomes aware the
disease has already spread.
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hereafter, they add red colouring to sand and try to pass it off
as khatta. As a result, poor people from Pakistan become
victims and are prone to sickness and disease. Do not consume
fake khatta intentionally. Those who sell this fake product and
those who sell this type of Pāan with its fake product should
repent sincerely. Those who intentionally eat this sand should
also desist from it. According to Islamic law, there is no harm in
eating a little sand; however, it is Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to
eat kattha in a quantity that would harm someone. (Rad-dul-
Muḥtār, pp. 364, vol. 1) , (Bahar-e-Sharī’at, pp. 63, vol. 2)
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dear naive Islamic Brothers! This is not the fault of the Miswāk,
but rather your own. From my experience, there are only a few
people amongst a thousand who actually use the Miswāk
properly. We brush (using Miswāk) in rush. In other words we
don’t use Miswāk but fulfill its formality.
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beginning (near the soft strands that are used to brush the
teeth) and the little finger underneath.
10. First brush (with Miswāk) the upper jaw starting from
the right and then the left. Thereafter, clean the lower jaw
again starting from the right and then the left.
11. Using Miswāk while one is lying on his back can cause
the spleen to enlargen.
12. Holding the Miswāk in the fist can cause piles when
brushing your teeth with.
13. Miswāk is considered as Sunnat-e-Qabliyyah [Sunnah
that is done prior to] in Wudū [Ablution], however, it
becomes Sunnat-e-Mu′akkidah [emphasized Sunnah] if
foul smell emanates from the mouth. (Fatāwā Raḍawiyyah (Jad
īd), pp. 223, vol. 1)
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HEAVY RAIN
Dear Islamic Brothers! Embrace the Righteous Environment of
Da’awat-e-Islāmī, and partake in the Sunnah-Inspiring Ijtimā’
[Congregation]. Inshā-Allah
!
", you will reap many blessings
in the hereafter and many of your worldly problems will also be
resolved. Furthermore, supplications [Duās] will be accepted in
the proximity and company of the Devotees of the Prophet.
Amīr-ul-Mo’minīn, The Valiant Ali-ul-Murtada 3
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narrated that the Master of Makkah and Madinah, The Authority
[Mukhtar] and Master [Malik] of Both Worlds
has said,
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DANGER OF A SNAKE
Dear Islamic Brothers! One should thoroughly wash one’s
hands with soap and then dry them with a towel after eating; so
that no signs of food oil or fat remain. Remains of food on your
hands would discomfort others when you would shake hands
with them. The Renowned Exegetist of the Quran, Hakīmul
Ummah, Mufti Ahmed Yār Khan 2
3
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has elaborated on
the meaning of this hadiš. He has said, ′′The affliction that is
stated in this hadiš, refers to the biting of a snake or biting of a
rat, as both of these animals are attracted to the smell of food; or
it could also mean the danger of being afflicted with
leukoderma22, as the hands stained with food come in contact
with another part of the body, after coming in contact with
perspiration; there is a possibility that the area could develop
this disease.′′ (Mirāt-ul Manājīḥ, pp. 38, vol. 6)
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person’s utensil. (Sunnī Bahishtī Zaiwar, p. 607) If one has done this in
the past, one should immediately ask the owner of the utensils
to pardon him and also seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah
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never asked people in his household
for any food and never wished for any specific food but
would eat what ever was served. He would eat and drink
whatever edibles were served. (Itḥaf-us-Sādat-il-Muttaqīn, pp. 248,
vol. 8)
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never ate with two, as He
has affirmed that it was the practice of Satan (that is to eat
with two fingers). (Al-Jami’us-Ṣagīr, pp. 249, vol. 5, ḥadiš. 6940)
9. He
would eat bread made from non
sifted Barley (Saḥīḥ Bukhārī, pp. 531, vol. 3, ḥadiš. 5410).
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5. While eating; one should either fold the left leg (that is
thigh on the lower leg) on the ground and raise the right
knee, or raise both knees with your buttocks on the
ground, or sit with both legs folded as in Salāh (that is
thighs on the lower leg). You will have acted upon the
Sunnah if you sit in any of the ways described above.
8. Recite Bismillah ! ﻢ
ﺴ prior to the first morsel, Bismillah-
hir-Rahmān ﻟﺮ ﺣ ٰﻤﻦ
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ﺴ prior to the second and Bismillah-
hir-Rahmān-ir-Rahīm ﷽ prior to the third.
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nothing of the earth nor the skies can cause detriment.”
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20. Do not break bread with one hand as this is the practice
of the arrogant.
21. Hold the bread in your left hand and break the bread
with your right as this is Sunnah. Habitualize yourself to
break the bread on top of the plate or container so that the
grains of bread fall on the food, otherwise the grains will
go to waste if they fall on the dining-mat.
22. Eat with your right hand as it is Satan’s practice to eat,
drink, take and give with the left.
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In order to make a habit (of using three fingures)
you may do the following: bind the third finger and the
little finger together with a rubber band (or its like) or
hold a piece of bread between the two fingers and the
palm. Once you are used to it, you would no longer need
to adhere to either of the techniques described above.
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has said that it is
the practice of the greedy to eat using five fingers (Mirāt-ul
Manājīḥ, pp. 9, vol. 8). However, one may use four or five
fingers to eat if the grains of rice are separated and it is
impossible to use three fingers.
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28. It is commonplace to eat fruits after the consumption of
food but to the contrary of the above Sayyidunā Hujjatul
Islam, Imam Muhammed Ghazāli
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has stated, “if
you have fruits, serve them before the food as eating them
before food is more beneficial from the medical point of
view. The fruits digest faster; therefore they should be in
the lower end of the stomach. Moreover even in the
Glorious Quran, fruits have been mentioned first as in the
20-21 ayah of the Surah-Alwāqiyah:
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(Qurān)(Surah Al-Wāqiyah, juz 28, ayah. 20-21) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of
Faith)[Translation of Quran]) (Ihyā-ul-‘Ulūm, pp. 21, vol. 2)
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38. If grains or morsel of food fall while you eat; pick them
up, wipe them clean and eat them as there are glad
tidings of forgiveness for the one who does that.
39. The Immaculate Prophet
has said,
“Whoever picks up grains of food which have fallen on
the dining-mat and eats it, he will live a life of ease
[farakhi] and his children and the children of his children
will be protected from mental ineptitude (lack of
intelligence). (Kanz-ul-’Ummāl, pp. 111, vol. 15, ḥadiš. 40815)
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drink and has made us from amongst Muslims”
(Sunan Abī Dāwūd, pp. 513, vol. 3, ḥadiš. 3850)
61. If someone has provided for the food, one should recite
the following supplication:
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72. It is imperative that you recite Al-Hamdulillah % ﺤ ﻤﺪ
after eating.
73. Do not rise before the dining-mat has been taken away.
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74. Wash your hands thoroughly after eating and wipe them
dry. One can also use soap.
75. It is prohibitted to wipe your hands dry with paper.
76. It is permissible to wipe your hands clean with a towel;
however, one should not use the clothes that he is
wearing.
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Similarly, one should also not eat the neck muscle and
black veins which are commonly found around the neck
area of a chicken.
84. It is also Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to eat the glands of
sacrificed animals [zabīha]. One should therefore remove
them before cooking.
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89. Learn to re-use the green chillies and other spices, cloves
and cinnamon (one should separate and store them
immediately after preparing the food) instead of throwing
them way after one use (if it is possible to do so). One can
also grind and re-use them.
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FOODS OF JINNS 26
S
ULTAN OF BOTH WORLDS, THE MERCY FOR THE UNIVERSE,
the Noble and Highly Glorified Prophet
said, “Whoever recites one hundred Durūd [Blessings on
the Prophet] upon me, on a Friday, Allah Almighty
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" will
fulfill one hundred of his needs [wishes]. Out of these, seventy
will be fulfilled in the hereafter and thirty shall be fulfilled in
this world (Kanz-ul-’Ummāl, pp. 256, vol. 1, ḥadiš: 2239).”
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POPULATION OF JINNS
Dear Islamic Brothers! Jinns are a creation of Allah
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have been created from fire. They eat, drink, and even get
married. Their population is nine times that of humans.
Sayyidūnā Amar Bikālī 3
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has stated, “Whenever humans
have a [new-born] child, jinns have nine (Jāmi’-ul-Bayān, pp. 85, vol.
9, ḥadiš. 24803).”
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DARK JINNS
Sayyidūnā ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ūd 3
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narrated that once
before the Hijrah [the Prophet’s migration to Madinah] the
Renowned Prophet
went near the outskirts of
Makkah. The Highly Exalted Prophet
drew a
line for me and instructed, “Do not speak to anyone until I
return to you, and do not be afraid when you see something.”
He then walked a few steps and sat down. Suddenly, a group of
dark men came to him (who seemed to be Ethiopians). They
came in the appearance as Allah Almighty
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Asr time, will be protected from calamities and tragedies,
Inshā-Allah
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3. Yā-Mumītu J ﻣﻤ ﻴ
ﻳ: Magic will not have any effect upon
anyone who recites this seven times daily, Inshā-Allah
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was afraid but the young man asked me not to be. He requested
me to teach him the Quran. I began teaching him. Then I asked
him about this house. He revealed to me that, ‘We are Muslim
Jinns and we recite the Quran and pray Salāh [daily ritual
prayers]. Usually, alcoholics and wicked people would come to
stay here; therefore we would suffocate them to death.’ I told
him that I was somewhat scared of him and requested him to
visit during the day. He assured me that he would do that.
Thereafter, he would come out from the well during the day.
One day while I was teaching him the Quran, an exorcist came
to our neighbourhood announcing that he had invocations for
curing snake bites, warding off the evil-eye, and repelling black
magic.
The Jinn asked, ‘Who is this man?’ I said, ‘He is one who
recites invocations and blows on people [to relieve them of
afflictions.]’ The Jinn said, ‘Bring him here.’ So I called him
over. Suddenly, the Jinn turned into a serpent (snake). The
exorcist read something and blew towards him causing the
snake to come falling down onto the center of the house. The
exorcist captured him and entrapped him in his basket. I
stopped him, but he said, ‘This is my prey! I will take him.’ I
offered him a gold coin and he left him behind.
After the exorcist left, the snake turned back into a jinn, but
he had turned pale. I inquired, ‘What happened?’ He replied,
‘The exorcist recited the Holy Names and blew towards me
causing this condition. I have very slim chances of surviving.
When you hear screams from the well, abandon this place.’”
Ibn ‘Aquīl continues that the man said,
“I heard the screams during the night, and I left the home for
good, in the morning (Luqt-ul Marjān, p. 105).”
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“I prefer an entry into Paradise without any questioning
and am willing to stay blind. (Shwāhid-un-Nubuwwah, p. 241)
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given to the righteous servants of Allah
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bestowed with the ability to give sight to the blind and glad
tidings of an entry into Paradise without questioning to the true
believers. Furthermore, this narration reaffirms the virtues of
patience for the blind, as they are relayed in this Hadiš ul-
Qudsī30. The Mercy of the Worlds, the Highly Exalted Prophet
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said, “Allah
says, ‘I will grant Paradise
to my servant whose sight I took away, and he remained
patient. (Saḥīḥ Bukhārī, pp. 6, vol. 4, ḥadiš. 5653)
30Classified as a Prophetic narration, in which the Prophet relays the exact words of
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NINETY NINE PARABLES
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NOWER OF THE UNKNOWN [Dānā-e-Ghūyūb], The Blessing
for the Universe [Rahmat-ul-lil-‘Alamīn], The Intercessor
of the Sinners [Shafī’-ul-Mużnibīn], The Confidant of the
Poor [Anīs-ul-Gharībīn], The Glimmer of the Mystics [Sirāj-us-
Sālikīn], The Beloved of the Creator of the world [Mahbūb-i-
Rabbil-‘Aālamīn]
has said, “When the day of
Thursday approaches, Allah
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" sends his angels, who have
Scribes made of Silver and pens made of gold. They inscribe the
names of those who extensively recite Durūd [Blessings on the
Prophet] on the day of Thursday and the night of Friday.” (Kanz-
ul-’Ummāl, pp. 250, vol. 1, ḥadiš: 2174)
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has narrated,
“Three birds were gifted to the Imām-ul-Mutawakilīn, Sayyid-
ul-Qāni’īn, The Blessing for the Universe [Rahmat-ul-lil-‘Alamīn],
, from which He
granted one
to his maid to consume. The Next day, the servant brought the
bird with her, upon which the Prophet
said,
‘Did I not order you not to save anything for tomorrow.
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Ninety Nine Parables
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Ninety Nine Parables
Allah
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" and that they (the hosts) immediately call the
children. Sayyidunā Jābir’s 3
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lamenting wife burst into
tears informing him that she could not bring the children.
Sayyidunā Jābir 3
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replied, ‘What is the matter? Why are
you weeping?’ His wife took him inside and informed him of
what had befallen and lifted the shroud to uncover the dead
bodies of their children. Sayyidunā Jābir 3
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began to shed
tears as he was unaware of their death. Hence, Sayyidunā Jābir
3
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placed both the corpses before the Prophet
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Clamors of people lamenting and weeping began to emerge from
the house. Allah
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stating, ‘Oh Jibrīl
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! Inform my Beloved
(Prophet) that his
Rab (Creator) states that Oh My Beloved
(Prophet)! You supplicate and I will Grant them Life.’ Hence The
Embodiment of Nūr, The Leader of the Sons of Adam, His
Eminence, The Munificent Prophet
supplicated
and both children rose from the dead with the command of
Allah
!
" (Shwāhid-un-Nubuwwah, p. 105) and (Madārij-un-Nubuwwah, pp.
199, vol. 1)
Dear Islamic Brothers! How extolled and high the status of our
Prophet
is? Little food fed many; the quantity
of food remained unchanged at the end, and the goat rose from
the dead twitching its ear when the recitation was made; not to
forget that Sayyidunā Jabir’s
children were
brought back to life with the permission of Allah
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One night, during the expedition to Tabūk, the Holy Prophet
asked Sayyidunā Bilāl 3
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Do you have anything to eat?’ Sayyidunā Bilāl 3
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‘Oh Prophet of Allah
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that we have emptied our bags (that is, he could not find
anything).’ The Munificent Prophet
then replied,
‘Look carefully and empty your bags properly, perhaps
something may come out.’ At that time, there were three of us
and when everyone had emptied their bags, seven dates were
found. Placing the dates on a surface, The Holy Prophet
positioned his blessed hands over them. He then
said to us, ‘Recite the Bismillah and eat.’ We then began to eat,
retrieving the dates from beneath the blessed hands of the Holy
Prophet
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raised his blessed hands from above the dates. The companions
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remained. The Highly Respected Prophet
then
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and ordered, ‘O Bilāl 3
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Keep them away and do not allow anyone to eat. These dates
will be useful later on.’
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Yeh sun kar sakhi āp ka āstānā, hay daman pasāray huway sab zamānah
Nawasūn ka sadqa nigah-e karam ho, tayray dar pay teray gadā āgae hain
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With their signals they can change the course of the world.
When the devotees have such greatness how will their Master Be?
31 This is a sub-continental sweet. It is prepared with flour, made into balls and dipped
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, 'send down to us a tray of food from the heaven so
that it may be an occasion of rejoicing for us, for the first and the last of us
and a sign from You, and provide for us and you are the best of Providers.’
(Qurān)(Surah-tut- Mā`idah, juz. 7, āyah. 114) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of
Faith)[Translation of Quran])
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Seven fish and seven pieces of bread; the fish neither had
any scales, nor any bones inside. Oil was dripping from it.
Vinegar was placed by the fish’s heads and salt by the tail.
Along the sides vegetables were lined up. It is stated in some
narrations that there were five fish.
One piece of bread had olives on it, the second had honey,
the third had butter, the fourth had cheese, and the fifth had
fried meat on it.
First, the ill and the poor, the starving, the ones who had
leprosy and the disabled were called. He 8
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said,
‘Say Bismillah and eat this, this is blessed for you and a calamity
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for the non-believers. Then He 8
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said the same to
the others. Hence, Seven thousand three hundred people ate the
food on the first day. Then that dining-mat ascended and as
people watched, it flew away and disappeared. All the ill were
cured and the poor became wealthy. This dining-mat descended
for forty days continuously, or every other day and people ate
from ate. His Excellency Prophet ‘Īsā 8
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then
received a revelation [wahī] that now only the poor would eat
from it not the wealthy. When this was announced, the wealthy
became upset and claimed that this was only magic. Those who
rejected numbered three hundred; when they went to sleep in
their homes with their families in the night, they were fine and
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well, but when they woke up in the morning, they had been
turned into swine.
These swine would run around in the streets and eat filthy
faeces. When the people saw their state, they came running to
3D E
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and wept. The swine also gathered
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around him crying. Prophet ‘Īsā Rūhullāh 8
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would call them by their name and they would move their
heads in response but could not speak. They lived in this
humiliating condition for three days. On the fourth day, they all
perished. There were no women or children among them. All
the nations that were metamorphosed into animals perished.
Their lineage did not continue as this is the law of the nature.
(Tafsīr Kabīr, pp. 423, vol. 4)
These people had been told not to hide or save anything for the
next day but some did and they were turned into swine.
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The man wrapped the gold inside a sheet he had, and went
his way. He came across two men who plotted to kill and rob
him upon becoming aware that he possesses gold. Recognizing
the danger, the man said to them, ‘Why do you have to kill me,
we can divide this gold into three, one for each person.’ This
seemed to satisfy the other two men. He then said, ‘One of us
should go to the nearby city and buy something for us to eat
after which we can distribute the gold.’ So one of them went,
but on the way back his greed got to him and thought of
poisoning the food so that both of the other men die and all the
gold would be his. So he bought poison and mixed it with the
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food. While he was doing this, the other two had already
plotted to kill him when he returned so that they could divide
the gold between each other. When he returned, they both
murdered him. After this, they happily ate the food, after which
the poison began to show its effects. These two could not bear
the poisonous food and they too died in anguish.
When ‘Īsā Rūhullāh 8
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pointed to the gold and the bodies of the
three men and said, ‘See, this is the state of the dunyā
[materialistic world]. It is obligatory upon you to save yourself
from it. (Itḥaf-us-Sādat-il-Muttaqīn, pp. 735, vol. 9)
Dear Islamic Brothers! You can see that the love for wealth and
its greed leads to sins, takes you hopelessly from one place to
the other, and takes you nowhere but dead ends. Alas, many a
men take the life of another while quarrelling over it and even
then cannot find the comfort that they were seeking. It is for
these reasons that our Righteous Saints were so cautious in the
matters pertaining to wealth. Here are some sayings of Saints
that demean wealth (dunyā).
5
• Sayyidunā Hasan Basri
6 7
has said, ‘By God
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whoever respects the dirham (that is wealth), Allah
disgraces him.’
• It is said, ‘When the first Dirham and Dinār [coins of gold
and silver] were made, the Satan collected them and put
them on his forehead and kissed them. He looked at them
and said, ‘Whoever loved you is my slave.’ (We ask
Allah’s
!
" refuge.)
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5
• Sayyidunā Samīt bin ‘Ijlān
6
7
has said, ‘The Dirham
and Dinār [coins of gold and silver] are reins of the
Hypocrites [Munāfiqīn], they will be taken by these reigns
and dragged into the hell-fire.’
• Sayyidunā Yahyā bin Muāż 3
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said, ‘Dirham (or
money) are scorpions, if you do not know how to cure
their poison then do not touch them in case they bite you,
their poison will take your life.’ He 3
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was asked,
‘What is the cure?’ He 3
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replied, ‘To earn the wealth
from Halāl [Lawful] sources and to give the Wājib
[Compulsory] dues of it.’
• Shaikh Sayyidunā ‘Alā’ bin Ziyād
5
6
7
has said, ‘The
dunyā [world] came to me all adorned. I said, ‘I ask refuge
of Allah
!
" from your evil.’ The dunyā [world] replied,
‘If you want to protect yourself from me, you must abhor
the Dirham and Dinār [money] as it is by them that man
amasses all kinds of dunyā [possessions, etc.]. So the one
who is patient when it comes to the dirham and dinār
[money], that is, stays away from them, will be patient
with dunya [by adopting simplicity].’
• Sayyidunā Imām Muhammad Gazālī
5
6
7
has quoted
some Arabic couplets, the translation of which is, ‘I have
found the secret and you should not think different from it
either. Do not think that taqwā [piety] is in the Dirham, So
when you have forgone the dunyā though you could have
taken it. Know that your taqwā [piety] is the taqwā [piety]
of a Muslim, Do not just be impressed by the patches on
someone’s long shirt or that their shalwār [loose pants] is
above the ankles or by the mark of the sajdah [prostration]
on them, See if they love the dirham [wealth] or stay away
from it.’ (Ihyā-ul-‘Ulūm, pp. 288, vol. 3)
Save me from the love of the Dunya, O Allah
!
"
Make me your devotee, O Allah
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To end the Shaykh’s surprise, the thief said that during his
imprisonment, Al-Hamdulillah
!
" he was introduced with
Da’awat-e-Islāmī which he then embraced. The thief further
stated that with the efforts and help of Islamic Brothers he was
able to break free from the shackles of sins and become an
Admirer of the Noble Prophet
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when the hunger was unbearable, I set out to look for some
work (so that I can earn and feed my self). On my way, I saw a
lady who wanted to soak some sand in water. I talked to that
lady and she agreed to pay me a single date/per bucket of
water used. I used sixteen buckets of water to soak that pile of
sand. As a result of doing this, blisters formed on my hands. I
took those dates to His Eminence, The Embodiment of Noor,
the Leader of the Sons of Adam, the Intercessor [Shafi’] for his
Ummah, Munificent Prophet
and told him the
entire story. The Prophet
also ate some of the
dates.’ (Safīna-e-Nūḥ, pp. 99, vol. 1)
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May somebody say, that Hasan has been besieged by things devilish
Oh Valiant Ali, Bring your blade of steel and make the evil perish
32Falooda is a drink; in this age, primarily made by mixing rose syrup with vermicelli
and/or tapioca seeds along with either milk or water. Other ingredients may also be
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reader] have committed such a grave sin, you should repent and
also ask those people to forgive you, whom you have hurt or
disheartened; otherwise we will greatly regret it if Allah
!
" is
displeased with us. Remember!
The more elegant the blessing is in this world, the more
severe the accountability will be on the day of judgement. The
accountability is based on the elegance of blessing and the
elegance is based on personal likes and dislikes. For example,
bread is a more elegant [of higher value] blessing than rice for
the one who likes bread more than rice. Therefore, the
accountability pertaining to bread will be more severe. This
applies to everything. Allah
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(Qurān)(Surah Al-Takāsur, juz. 30, ayah. 4) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of
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DAY OF JUDGMENT
Commenting on this Ayah, the renowned exegitist of the
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6
7
has said:
He continues,
‘There are 2 types of blessings [nai’mah]. One is “Kasabī”
and the other is “Wahabī”. “Kasabī” blessings [nai’mah] are the
ones that we reap due to our efforts; for example, wealth.
“Wahabī” blessings [nai’mah] are simply granted by Allah
!
";
like our body parts, moon and the sun. Three questions will be
asked regarding “Kasabī” blessings. First, where did you get it
from? Second, where did you spend it? Third, how did you offer
your thanks? The last two questions will be asked regarding the
“Wahabī” blessings [nai’mah]. (Nūr-ul-‘Irfān, p. 956)
Lāj rakh lay gunah gāron kī, nām Rahmān hay terā Yā Rab ! "
‘Aib meray na khol mahshar mayn, nām Sattār hay terā Yā Rab
!
"
Bay sabab baksh day na pooch amal, nām Ghaffār hay terā Yā Rab
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“Ya Rasūl Allah
ٖ
”, this slogan we love to call.
Whoever proclaims this; will not fall.
Ya Rasūl Allah
ٖ
kay n‘aray say hum ko piyar hay
Jiss nay yea n’ara lagaya ūs ka beyřa par hay
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from her husband, she happily returned home. She did not
complain, despite having nothing to eat in the house. Instead of
getting distressed and complaining about the shortage of wealth
or family related issues, one should always refer ones problems
to Allah
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33For more information purchase and read the booklet entitled “Method of Fatiha”
published by Maktaba tul Madina.
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Daughter of Siddīq
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; Joy of the Prophet
Bundles of Blessings upon that sanctified soul
In Quran, Surah Nur is proof of her piety
Bundles of Blessings upon her illuminated face
Bint-e-siddīq ārām-e-jān-e-nabī
Us harīm-e-barā’at pay lākhon salām
Ya’nī hay surah nūr jin kī gawāh
Unkū pur nūr sūrat pay lākhon salām
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the handkerchief was taken out of the fire after some time, it
was as white as milk. We were amazed and asked, ‘What is the
secret in this?’ Sayyidunā Anas bin Mālik 3
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7
replied, ‘This
is the handkerchief that the Embodiment of Nūr, The King of
the Modest Ones, The Noble Prophet
would
wipe his luminous face with. Whenever we need to wash it, we
just put it in the fire like this, because anything that touches the
blessed faces of the Noble Prophets [Ambiyā]
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be burned by fire. (Al-Khaṣāiṣ ul-Kubrā, pp. 134, vol. 2)
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O Heart, who fears the punishment of Hell, Why do you not get near
the holy lips and hands?
That made a lifeless handkerchief so great that the fire could not burn it
So why will Hell touch the one who truly loves him
Ay Dil-e Tar Sindah Az Nāwar-o Ażāb Bā Chunan Dast-o Lab-e Kun Iftirāb
Chun Jamaway Rā Chunā Tashrīf Dād Jān- A’shiq Ra Chhā Khwād Kashād
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Son of Sayyadah Aminah
asked me, ‘Do you
have anything? I said, ‘I have some dates in my provisions for
the journey (suitcase).’ He
said, ‘Bring it.’ I
brought it. There were about 21 dates all together. Our Master
put his blessed hands on them and made du’ā,
then said, ‘Call ten people.’ I called ten people, they came and
ate to their satisfaction and left. Again, I was ordered to call ten
people, they too ate and left. People continued to come in
groups of ten and would eat to their satisfaction and would
then leave until the whole army ate. Regarding the dates that
were left He
said to me left, ‘O Abū Hurairah,
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put them in your bag and eat from it when ever you like, but do
not empty out the bag.”
the way of Allah] and ate more that two hundred wasq. When
Sayyidunā U’thmān Ganī 3
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was martyred that bag was
stolen from my home.“ (Al-Khaṣāiṣ ul-Kubrā, pp. 85, vol. 2)
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tola40. According to this, from those twenty-one original dates,
nearly one thousand tonnes of dates was eaten. This is all
Allah’s
!
" gracious bounty that He
!
" has bestowed upon
His Beloved
with so many powers and great
miracles. Indeed the Leader of the Two Worlds
is highly exalted. Because of him
, His servants
are also given many powers. Hence, here is karāmat [minor
miracle] of the Shaykh Sadr-ul Afādil
5 6
7
who was the
Khalifah of Imām of Ahl-us-Sunnah, Maulanā Shah Ahmad
Razā Khān
5
6
7
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39 Unit of measurement
40 Tola is aunit of measurement used int the sub continent. It is approximately 12 grams
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Honourable Sheikh Sardar
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about the dream, I did not
share the “crippled should get there share” bite of information
with him. The Honourable Shaykh
5
6
7
mentioned it
himself [out of his own awareness] and this is indeed a Minor
Miracle [karāmat] manifested at his hands that he himself
informed me of the Unknown [Ghaib]. At the Shaykh’s behest,
we did exactly what he laid out for us. Later on, Allah
!
"
Granted me a son; with His Infinite Mercy, and for the Sake of
the Duā [supplication] of the Honourable Grand Muhaddith of
Pakistan.“(Hayāt-e-Muhaddiš-e-Azam, p. 260)
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into a fierce serpent and will chase the person; the person will
then try to stop the serpent with his hands. The serpent will
devour (eat voraciously) the hand and will then coil around the
neck. It will then, devour the mouth by taking hold of the
persons mouth with its own and declare that ‘I am your
wealth’, I am your treasure’, as it will devour the whole body.
(Fatāwā Raḍawiyyah (Jad īd), pp. 153, vol. 10)
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‘Abdullah Ahmed bin Hanbal
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passed away. One night
I saw him in a dream [after his death], taking steps in a
gracefully dignified manner. I asked him, “What kind of
[walking] style is this?” He replied, “Dwellers of Paradise, walk
!
like this.” Then I asked him, ﻞ ! ﻚ “ ﻣﻓ ﻌWhat did Allah
"
command for you?” He replied, “Allah
!
" forgave me and
crowned me and gave me shoes of gold. He told me, ‘O
Ahmed! These [luxuries] are all because you defined the Quran
as My (Allah’s) [uncreated] Divine Word. Allah the Exalted
!
" further said, ‘Ask me the same Duā [supplication], you
used to ask me in the world.’ I [Imam Ahmed] then made the
Duā, ‘O my Allah
!
", the Exalted! Everything …’, When I
had only said these words, Allah
!
" said, “Everything is
provided for you.” Upon this I said, ‘Everything is because of
Your Mighty Authority.’ Allah Almighty
!
" replied, ‘You
have said the truth.’ Then I requested, ‘O Allah! Forgive me
without any questioning.’ Allah
!
" declared, ‘Forgiven!’
Then Allah
!
" further said, ‘O Ahmed! This is the paradise.
Enter herein.’ When I entered, I saw Sayyidūnā Sufyān Šoury
5
6
7
, he was already there and he had two wings. He was
flying from one date tree to another and was chanting ‘All
praise is due to Allah
!
" who made His promise come true
and made us inheritors of the heaven. We abide herein
wherever we wish and the reward for the people who commit
good deeds is certainly excellent.’ I asked him, ‘How is Shaykh
Sayyidūnā ‘Abdul Waĥāb Warrāq
5 6
7
?’ He told me, ‘I left
him at the Sea of Nūr [enlightenment.]’ I then inquired about
Shaykh Sayyidūnā Beshr Hāfī
5 6
7
. He informed, ‘He is in
the Divine Presence. In front of him is a dining-mat and Allah’s
special attention is towards him and He
!
" is telling him,
‘One who avoided drinking and eating! Now eat and enjoy in
this world.” (Sharaḥ-us Ṣudūr, p. 289)
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BOUNTIES OF ALLAH
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" ON HIS AULIYĀ
Rab
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insists and feeds you assertively;
Your Loving Allah
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, who likes you immensely.
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45 Al-Haqq, one of the attributes of Allah
!". Means The Truth, The Reality, The Just
and Correct, and The Truly Existing.
46 Those who are overwhelmed by an overpowering emotion of the love of the Lord
(Allah) while contemplating about divine things during fits of ecstasy [hāal].
47 Translucent reddish-brown gemstone. Sometimes also referred as carnelian.
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is not limited to any one nation or race. Allah
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! blesses
whoever He Wills.
There are several Saints [Auliyā Allah] always present on the
face of this earth, and the order of this world carries on because
of their blessings.
Someone complained to Shaykh Sayyidūnā Shāĥ ‘Abdul
Aziz Muhaddiš Dehlvī
5
6
7
“Why are the matters of Delhi
so ‘laid back’?” He replied, “These days the [spiritual] in charge
here [the abdāl of Delhi] is laid back [and an easy going person.]”
The Complainer asked, “Who is he?” He replied, “He is so-and-
so fruit seller who sells watermelons in such-and-such market.”
That person visited the abdāl and saw that he was selling
watermelons. He requested to cut a slice off of one of the
watermelon [as if to check it before purchasing] and rejected it.
Then he asked for a slice of another, and yet another. The man
kept on rejecting everyone of the seller’s melons and putting it
back on his cart. Despite the loss of several melons, he still did
not utter any words of complain or resentment.
After some time that person noted that the order of Delhi
was restored. He inquired about the current in charge person.
The Shaykh informed, “He is a person who hauls water and
sells it at the ‘Chāndnī Chowk,’ but he sells every glass for a
chaĥhdām49.” This man took a chaĥhdām to this person and
asked for a glass of water. He got the water and threw it and
said give me another. The abdāl asked, “Do you have another
chaĥhdām?” The man said, “No!” Then the abdāl slapped him
across the face and remarked, “Did you think I am like the one
who sells watermelons?” (Sachchi Hikāyāt, pp. 97, vol. 3)
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SPRITUAL RULERS
Dear Islamic Brothers! Saints are the real rulers and by the
5
bounties of Allah
6
7
they are aware of the unseen matters’
[‘Ilm-ul-Ghayb] [gaib.] It is not essential that every saint [wali] gets
popular. These people are among all walks of life. Sometime a
Saint is a common laborer, sometimes vegetables or fruits seller,
sometimes a businessman, and sometimes is an employee,
working as a security guard or a construction worker. Everyone
cannot recognize them. Therefore, we should not consider any
Muslim as inferior.
Some saints are well integrated into the “spiritual order” of
things. Hence...
ABDĀL50
Shaykh Sayyidūnā Imām Muhammed bin ‘Alī Hakīm Tirmizī
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has narrated from Abū Dardaa’ 3
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prophets [ambiya] are ‘Awtād’51 [pegs] of this earth. After the
chain of prophets finished [Khatme Nabūvaĥ], Allah
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Exalted made a group of people from the followers [ummah] of
Ahmed
who are called “Abdāl.” These people
rise in ranks of spirituality not only because of their fasts,
prayers, and their devotional litanies and glorifications [tasbih]
but also because of their superior character [akhlāq], their true
piety and god-wariness [taqva], their purity of intent, aloofness
of their hearts from the hatred of Muslims, their gentleness for
means “substitutes.”
51 A rank or order of saints, in Islamic methodology. “Awtād” literarily means a stake,
which is a post used as a marker, fence pole, or tent peg, usually to hold something
down to the ground or retain its weight.
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Faith)[Translation of Quran])
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“I must strive to rectify myself and the people of the whole world,
Inshā-Allah
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was visited by the Beloved of Allah
in a
dream. The, The Knower of the unseen [dānāy-ghuyūb],
Prophet
, said in admonition, “How sorry on
your part! You paid attention to the critic and ended your
kindness and terminated your relationship with Taĥir. Now
make up to him and in the future guard yourself from severing
relationships with others.”
That Hajji from Khorasān was deeply regretful that he had
listened to one side of the story and formed an opinion against
the Shaykh. So this year when he reached the enlightened city
of Madinah, he went straight to visit the Saintly Shaykh,
Sayyidunā Taĥir bin Yahyā
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. As soon as he entered the
Shaykh said, “If the Beloved of Allah
had not
told you to come, you were not ready to meet me. You
discontinued your generosity by listening to a one sided story
from my opponent and formed an opinion against me until the
Beloved of Allah
came and warned you!”
Hearing this, the Hajji was overwhelmed and in utter surprise
he inquired, “How do you know all this?” He replied, “I knew
from the very first year and the second year when you avoided
[coming to] me. I was deeply dejected. Then the Pristine
Prophet
visited me in my dream and consoled
me. He also told me what he had told you in your dream.”
The Hajji gifted a lot of money to the Shaykh and kissed his
hands and forehead. He then pleaded for forgiveness for
causing grief to him by forming a negative opinion based on
mere suspicion.
May Allah
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bless them and forgive us for their sake.
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(Qurān)(Surah-tus-Shūrah, āyah. 42) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of Faith)[Translation of
Quran])
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The Turkish fellow repeatedly said, ‘are you not the same
fellow who was very nice and gracious to me at such and such
place?’ Maulānā Kathaylī replied that he was still unable to
recall their meeting. He said, ‘why are you trying to conceal
your self? Worry not! I do recognize you.’ He then brought the
20 rupees and very courteously, placed them into his hands.”
(Fawāāid-ul-Fuwād, p. 124)
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cuisine and stated, ‘eat! Your food has just been served.’ The
general informed the caliph that he was already full. Amīr-ul-
Mu’minīn said, ‘Subhān-Allah
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"! Grits are such an
extraordinary food. Grits fill the stomach in addition to being
very cheap; one dirham’s grits are sufficient for ten people.’
Continuing his words of wisdom, Amīr-ul-Mu’minīn then said
,’ When you can suffice on grits, then why do you spend 1000
dirhams every day on your food? Oh General! Fear Allah
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and do not be amongst those who spend excessively
(frivolously). The excessive money that you spend for food,
should be spent on feeding the hungry, or be given to the
destitute and the needy in order to please Allah
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General was thus inspired by the pious caliph and vowed to
lead and idyllic life and spend less. (Mughnī-yul-Wā’iẓīn, p. 491)
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straitened and remain in between the two on the middle path’
(Qurān)(Surah-tul-Fuqān, āyah. 67) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of Faith)[Translation of
Quran]) (Ahsan-ul-wi’aā li Ādāb-i-du’ā, Pg: 75.)
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A CAUSE OF OBESITY
Follow my Madanī recommendation for just 40 days and
observe the astonishing changes that it will bring to your
health. First, have your laboratory test done that includes
cholesterol and lipid profile; and seek advice from a health
professional. Then start following the recommendations with a
righteous intention that, ‘by attaining good health, I will attain
more strength to worship.’ Take the above precautionary
measures and reap the benefits. Remember, that drinking water
after having food engenders obesity and weight gain. Therefore,
drink little water after food. One should however, drink water
(taking small sips) during the meals as it is beneficial. If one
gulps water in large amounts right after food and that person
becomes obese, then that person should not look for solace
medicines but should rectify his eating and drinking habits.
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without reciting Bismillah ! ﺴ ﻢ
. Remember that Satan can
open the door in this case, and if Bismillah ! ﺴ ﻢis recited;
Satan does not have the power to open the door.
Furthermore, when a person recites Bismillah ! ﺴ ﻢand
enters his abode with the right foot; Satan remains outside.
Therefore, if you forget to recite Bismisllah ! ﺴ ﻢand
Satan enters the home with you; only you are to blame.
How do you expect your Duā to be accepted?
3. One covers the pots, pans and other containers without
reciting Bismillah ! ﺴ ﻢ
. Calamities descend and then mix
with the food which brings illnesses to the fore. Wicked
(harmful) Jinns use containers that are filled with food if
one covers them without reciting Bismillah ! ﺴ ﻢ. Duās
will not be accepted in this case either, as he, himself,
opened the doors for calamities and illnesses to afflict him.
4. Take the children out at the time of Maghrib. Satan’s
progeny spread at this time. If one takes his children
outside between Maghrib and ‘Ishā and jinn causes harm
to it, one is to blame. Why did one take his children out in
the first place?
5. One sleeps after eating the food without washing hands.
Satan licks the hand, which can engender leprosy.
6. Urinates in the bathing area (bathtub etc), as this causes rise
to Satanic deceptions [waswasah].
7. One sleeps on the edge of the roof (in which they are no
fences to guard) and falls down by rolling over.
8. Begin the consumption of food without reciting Bismillah.
Satan joins to eat the food if Bismillah is not recited. As a
result, food that would have been sufficient for a few
people may now be insufficient.
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11. Travel alone, as wicked men and jinns can cause harm.
Furthermore, hurdles and difficulty come ones way for
everything that he does.
12. Drink water while standing, as this can engender problems
in the liver. Note, it is mustahab to drink the water of
zamzam and the water leftover from wudhū [ablution]
while standing.
13. Enter the lavatory without reciting Bismillah or the Duā, as it
is likely that one may come to harm caused by wicked jinns.
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Seray ‘arsh per ĥay terī guzar, dil-e-farsh per ĥay terī nazar
Malakoot-o-mulk myn koiy shay naĥyn, wooĥ jo tujĥ paĥ ‘ayan naĥi.
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knew before his death, that he would die
during this ailment, therefore, he said that ‘my property is now
your inheritance’;
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that my son would have a son and this name was suggested for
him (i.e. my grandson.) Shaykh Sayyidūnā Khwajaĥ Qutbuddīn
Bakhtiyār Kākī
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read my heart and responded right
away, ‘I am not referring to your own son.’” Shāĥ Walī-ul-lah
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further reported, “After some time my father married
another women and then I, the author of these words, was
born. By then he [my father] had forgotten this incident so I was
named Walī-ul-lah
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, but later on when he recalled this
incident he gave me another name (according to the wish of
Shaykh Sayyidūnā Khwajaĥ Qutbuddīn Bakhtiyār Kākī
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of Qutbuddīn Ahmed.” (Anfosu ‘Arifīn, Pg: 44.)
Dear Islamic Brothers! It has been a trend among our pious
predecessors to visit the shrines of Saints of Allah [Auliyā Allah]
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. We also come to recognize from the above narrative
that the Saints can come to know the secrets of the hearts and
can relay the news of the future, even after their deaths, with
God-gifted bounties. Like, Shaykh Sayyidūnā Khwajaĥ
Qutbuddīn Bakhtiyār Kākī
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gave Shaykh Shāĥ ‘Abdul
Rahīm
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the news of a boy.
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me. I was disappointed and inquired from him, “Why did you
return my gift?” He replied, “Please do not be offended, the
first day I drank the beverage, but the second day as I was
about to drink it I remembered this verse:
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hope to swallow it, and death shall come to him from all sides, but he shall
not die. And there is a terrible torment after him.”
(Qurān)(Surah-Ibrāhīm, āyah. 17) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of Faith)[Translation of
Quran])
62Karahi Ghosht is dish made by simmering meat in oil or butter with tomatoes and
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have enjoyed them …”
(Qurān)(Surah-Ahqāf, āyah. 20) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of Faith)[Translation of
Quran])
Khana to dekho jao ki roti, bay chana atta, roti bhi moti
Who bhi shikum bhur roz na khana, sallalalho alihi wassallam
Kon o makan kay aaqa ho kar, dono jahan kay data ho kar
Faqay say hyn shah do aalam, sallalalho alihi wassallam
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PROMINENCE OF ‘ASHURĀĤ
Dear Islamic Brothers! The grandson of the Prophet, the son of
Fatima, the exalted Imām, Sayyidunā Imām Hussain 3
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along with his closest friends and relatives, was deprived of
water and food. On the day of ‘Ashurāĥ, meaning the tenth day
of Muharram, he was brutally martyred. There are several other
important events which happened on this day, as well. In Islam,
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(Qurān)(Surah-Zilzāl, āyah. 7) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of Faith)[Translation of
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gave the bread away in charity and thanked Allah
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having such a saintly wife and indeed a one of a kind princess.
(Rauḍ-ur-Riyāḥīn, p. 103)
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Dear Islamic Brothers! Did you realize how refined are the
thoughts of the Mutawakilīn [those who have resigned to the
Will of Allāh
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faith in Allāh’s
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desire to save any food for the next day. This was a result of her
stout belief in the fact that if God
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today, He can very well provide for us tomorrow.
What do the birds and animals save? It is not in their nature
to save food for the next meal. Look at the faith in the Divine
Providence [tawakkul] of the chicken. If you give it water to
drink, it will drink whatever she needs and then will step on
the bowl causing the water to spill onto the floor. One can say
that the chicken is a “Silent Preacher” [preacher!] She is
advising us with her ways that, ‘O People, you are not at peace
even after saving enough to last for years to come! Whereas, I
don’t even worry about the next time after drinking water once,
the One [Allah] who has given me to drink right now, will also
provide for me later.’
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Shabābah
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. His mother had already given him bread,
but he had to make arrangements for the curry, which he did.
He chose a curry that remained always fresh and was full of
blessings. What was that exclusive curry? It was the water from
the Tigris River! Every day he would consume a piece of bread
by soaking it in the water from the river and would diligently
learn his lessons. When the 100 pieces of bread finished, he had
to ask for a leave. Thus, unwillingly he sought permission from
his teacher to depart. (Tażkirat-ul-Ḥuffāẓ, pp. 100, vol. 3)
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the Quran; all of his previous and future sins are forgiven.”
(Majma'-u-Zavāid, pp. 344, vol. 7, ḥadiš. 11271)
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(Qurān)(Surah-Al-Mulk, āyah. 15) (Kanzul Īmān(Treasure of Faith)[Translation of
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One, the host who ordered the food [to be prepared]; Second,
his wife who prepared it; And the third, their servant who
delivered it to the poor [miskīn].” The Prophet
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said, “All Praise for Allah
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servants [in giving reward.” (Mu’jam Awsaṭ, pp. 89, vol. 4, ḥadiš. 5309)]
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one side of the road, along the walking path. Upon getting
closer I saw one of them giving Dars from a book, titled
“Faizan-e-Sunnat.” I took a listen and found the text to be
extremely captivating. Upon the conclusion of the session, one of
the brothers approached me and greeted me very courteously.
He then invited me to travel in the Madanī Qāfilah. His words
were still resonating with me and I thoughtlessly agreed to
travel with the Devotees of the Prophet. During the Madanī
Qāfilah I found a sense of peace and harmony that is beyond
words. Finally, I revealed my true identity to them, that I was
not a Muslim, and that I was lost in the dark seas of disbelief
[kufr]. The Dars, Inspirational efforts, the travel in the Madanī
Qāfilah and the superior character of the brothers had highly
inspired me. I requested them to do me another favor and make
me a Muslim. Al-Hamdulillah
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", I took the Shahadah and
entered the fold of Islam.”
The brother from India goes on to say, “This incident took
place in December of 2004, and now in March of 2005 [at the
time of this narration] I have grown a beard and I crown myself
with a turban, all day. Currently, I am travelling in the 63-Day
Madanī Qāfilah with the Devotees of the Prophet to learn and
adopt the Sunnah.
Come Devotees, together lets propagate, to the non-Muslims,
let’s go in Qāfilah.
May the Sunnah Propagate, and the righteous deed prosper, let’s strive,
let’s go in Qāfilah.
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Dear Islamic brothers! We learned from the above parable that
the saints follow the commandments of Allah
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drowned in the intoxication of this worldly wealth he looks
down upon the true servants of Allah
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deprived of the Mercy of Allah
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Prophet of Allah
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learned that the Prominent Prophet
is endowed
with the God-Gifted knowledge of our unseen matters and
hidden secrets [‘ilm-ul-Ghayb], that is why he
recognized the beggar and blessed the man in his dream and
ordered him to go feed the beggar.
Your walkway reaches the High Throne
Your Cognition encompasses our heart’s desires
Your rule covers the Lands and
Your knowledge encompasses the Kingdom of Allah
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Seray ‘arsh per ĥay terī guzar, dil-e-farsh per ĥay terī nazar
Malakoot-o-mulk myn koiy shay naĥyn, wooĥ jo tujĥ paĥ ‘ayan naĥi.
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One may accept a gift if all the following conditions are met:
There is neither greed to acquire it by the acceptor [tam’a] nor
greed by the giver to hold on to it [hirs]; the giver is not among
those people who would keep reminding their favour over and
over again; there are no chances that the giver might think that
the acceptor of gifts is inferior; at the time of getting the gift the
giver nor an observer might think any less of the acceptor; and
no Islamic Laws are compromised.
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GIFT OR BRIBE
Dear Islamic Brothers! There is no doubt that accepting gifts, is
a Sunnah, but one should keep in mind that gifts can fall into
different categories and to accept every kind of gift is not the
Prophet’s
way. Shaykh Sayyidunā Imām
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Bukhārī
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has devoted a whole chapter entitled: “The
chapter about One who did not accept a gift due to some
reason,” in his “Sahīh Bukhārī.” In this chapter Sayyidunā
Imām Bukhārī
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has narrated a hadith, without a chain
of narrators, that Sayyidunā Umar bin Abdul ‘Aziz 3
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a gift was a
gift and now it is a bribe.” (Saḥīḥ Bukhārī, pp. 174, vol. 2)
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QUESTION: Has Imam Ahmad Razā
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subject [of taking gifts]?
ANSWER: Our Imam A’la Hazrat, Imam of the Ahl-us Sunnah,
The Mujaddid [Revivalist] of the Dīn, the Protector of the
Sunnah [Prophetic Tradition], the Eraser of the Wrong Bid’ah
[Wrongful Innovation], the A’lim of the Shari’ah [Islamic Law],
The Shaykh of Tariqah, Hazrat A’llāmah Maulana Al-Hāj Al-
Hāfiz Al-Qārī Ash-Shah Imam Ahmad Razā Khān
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says, ‘I say that their (the people of higher position) example is
like the tribal leaders who have control and power over those
under them because these tribal leaders receive gifts due to
their trouble making and/or [expected] traditions. (Fatāwā
Raḍawiyyah (Jad īd), pp. 446, vol. 19)
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Our Imam A’lā Hazrat
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He furthermore says,
‘Wherever there is prohibition it is because of slander
and the chance that the receiver will as a result be lenient [in
dealing with matters of the giver]. In reality, this ‘leniency’ is
not the only cause of prohibition. The matters of the dunyā
[world] are on hope, when person of position will accept the
gifts and invitations, then surely the giver will think that now it
should have an effect on him as the ‘effect’ of free gifts has been
observed, if not this time it will surely have an effect in the
future. And to say (as an excuse) that this party is out of
affection not because of the position, well the Prophet
has rejected this idea, ‘When one man was sent
with the duty of collecting the Zakāh, he returned with the
Zakāh collections and separated some of the māl [wealth] for
himself. Rasūlullah
said, ‘You should have
stayed at your mother’s home to see how many gifts you
receive! That is to say that you have received these gifts because
of your position, had you stayed at home who would have
come to give you anything?’ (Saḥīḥ Muslim, pp. 1019, ḥadiš 1832)
(Fatāwā Raḍawiyyah (Jad īd), pp. 170-171, vol. 18)
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or a pen worth a few dollars as these are not the kinds of gifts in
which one would face slander. Similarly, there is a tradition of
giving gifts upon returning from Hajj or Madinah or on
occasions such as marriage and birth of a child, the people of
position can accept these gifts on these occasions from those
under them.
However, if it is more than what is commonly given
then it is not permissible to accept. For example, if it is common
to give a $100 gift and one gave $500 or $1200 as gift or a
garland made of money72, then it will be impermissible because
of being in a circumstance of slander.
Dear Islamic Brothers! Keep close to the Madani Environment
of Da’wat-e-Islāmī, the non-political worldwide movement of
propagating Qurān and Sunnah and take the opportunity to
travel in the Madanī Qāfilah with the ‘Aāshiqān-e-Rasūl
[Devotees of the Prophet]. One will learn various Islamic laws
and principles.
To instill a passion of traveling in the Madanī Qāfilah, read
on to see the Madanī Marvels of the Madani Qāfilah…
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CONSEQUENCE OF DISOBEDIENCE
We can see from this that the by the blessing of following
Qafilah’s Jadwal [Schedule], the eight Islamic brothers did not
get hurt and got out safely. Whereas, the other four Islamic
Brothers stayed in their resting places out of laziness and were
buried alive in a Grave although they too were able to come out
safely by the blessing of the Madanī Qāfilah.
Allah
!
" shows signs this way that some can be right at
the brink of death and come out safely whereas sometimes one
can be secure in many forts but death still comes and takes him
away. There is no way to escape death. Hence, Allah
!
" has
said in Surat-ul Jumua’h in Juz 28, Ayah 8, ‘
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The Wise King said, ‘You seem to be a spy.’ The King then
called the official whipper to punish him. Seeing this, the poor
man admitted that, ‘Indeed, I am a spy.’
Seeing this a man among them said, ‘Your highness, it’s
like you did magic.’
The wise king replied, ‘This is not magic, I caught him
by my acute judgment because the food sent to him was so
delicious that even the one who had eaten a full meal would
desire this meal upon seeing it but this poor man did not want
it even though he seemed needy. Moreover, a normal man
becomes frightened when he is in the court of a king, but he
was talking to me without any fear. Seeing this, I felt that he
was a spy (as spies are often trained to have such confidence).’
(Ḥayāt-ul-Ḥaywān-ul-Kubrā, pp. 350, vol. 1)
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MADANĪ MUŻAKRAH73
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HE FOLLOWING INFORMATION is equally beneficial for
Chefs and for those who consume the food. Satan the
accursed may use every trick of the trade to keep you
from reading this chapter. Try to counter his deceptions and
make an ardent effort to read this chapter in its entirety. Reap
many rewards by giving Dars in the Masjid and at home.
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the 19th of Rabī’-un-Nūr 1423 A.H. This meeting was held for
the caretakers and the chefs of Da’awat-e-Islāmī’s Madrassah
[Islamic schools] and Jami’a-tul-Madinah [Institutions for
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74 Also known as al-Aqsa Mosque, is an Islamic holy place in the Old City of Jerusalem.
75 Title of Moses
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food for the next day. Some of the weak-faith people from his
nation [Ummah] feared that they would starve to death in this
barren plane, if someday Mann and Salwā would not descend.
Therefore, they began to save and conceal this food for the next
day. As a result of disobeying a Prophet, all the food that those
people had saved for the next day began to rot and the food
ceased to descend from the heavens [skies] as well (Ruḥ-ul-Bayān,
pp. 142, vol. 1).
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5
Ghazālī
6
7
has recorded the following in “Mukāshifat-ul-
Qulūb”:
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77A cuisine made of wheat, minced meat, lentils and spices. This dish is slow cooked to
a pastelike consistency.
78 Lentils
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MARGARINE
QUESTION: Is it Permissible to Eat Margarine [Vegetable Ghī]?
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weevil. If the weevils are accidently cooked with the meal; take
them out later. If one is oblivious, lazy and purposely leaves the
weevils and pebbles in the food then the cook, who was
responsible for taking those pebbles and weevils out, will be a
sinner.
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ANSWER: If the fish has naturally died and has turned over
upside down and is floating on the water, it is Harām [Strictly
Forbidden]. However, it is not Harām [Strictly Forbidden], if
one kills a fish and then it begins to float upside down.
AN AIRBORNE FISH
Let me tell you an interesting parable about a fish. Inshā-Allah
!
", you will learn interesting facts from it. Hence, the Caliph
Hārūn-ur-Rashīd once let his falcon, used for hunting, loose
into the air. The falcon disappeared, and after a while it
appeared with a fish in its beak. The Caliph was astonished, so
he asked a great scholar of that time Sayyidunā Muqātil
5
6
7
(about its edibility) to which the great Shaykh replied,
“Your ancestor Sayyidunā ‘Abdullah Bin ‘Abbās 3
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said,
‘Many different creatures live in the air, from which some are
white coloured. They give birth to fish like creatures, which
have arms but no wings.’” Sayyidunā Muqātil
5
6
7
then
gave permission to consume that fish, and his ruling was then
respected. (Ḥayāt-ul-Ḥaywān-ul-Kubrā, pp. 157, vol. 1)
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BLOOD
The blood that oozes out at the time of zibah [slaughtering] is
called “Dam-e-Masfūh.” This blood is impure just like urine,
and it is Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to consume it. Though the
blood that remains after slaughtering in some organs like the
neck, heart, spleen, liver, small veins in the meat, is not impure;
however, it is still Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to consume it.
Therefore one should thoroughly clean these organs before
adding them to the food. There are very small veins in the meat,
which contain blood. It is extremely difficult to identify them.
These small veins turn black after the meat is cooked. If you
identify these black strands while eating, remove them.
Do not cook the whole heart of a chicken. Cut it open first,
and clean the blood inside.
SPINAL CORD
Spinal Cord is a white thread like strand which extends from
the base of the brain through the length of the backbone [spine.]
Experienced butchers take out the spinal cord. However, some
spinal cord still remains due to their laziness and is cooked
with our food. Therefore, separate the spinal cord when
washing and preparing the meat for cooking. The spinal cord is
also found in birds and chicken and is extremely difficult to
remove as it is very thin; therefore, remove it before you eat.
TENDONS
Tendons are two bands of yellow fibrous tissue, on both sides
of the neck, which serve to connect the shoulder muscles to the
neck. It is Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to consume this tendon
tissue. You can easily spot these tendons on large animals but it
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LYMPH GLANDS
Around the neck, throat, and also in fat, you can find these
reddish lymph glands [also called lymph nodes], which in
Arabic are called “Ghaddah.” It is Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to
consume them. Remove them before cooking and if you spot
them in cooked meat remove them then.
TESTICLES
Testicles are called “Khusyah”, “Fautah”, “Baydah”. It is Harām
[Strictly Forbidden] to consume them. You can easily see the
testicles on male animals, like goat and cattle. In chicken they
are located behind the intestine, and are small minute egg-like
structures, remove them [while cleaning the meat.]
Tragically, “Katā kať” is a commonly sold cuisine in
restaurants which is made with the livers and hearts. It also
contains goat and cattle testicles. This is prepared on a large
iron griddles, and I guess the reason why it is called “Katā kať”
is because it is prepared right before the customer using some
utensils that make a sound of “kat”, “kat” when it hits against
the iron griddle.
TRIPE [STOMACH]
Tripes contain rubbish. It is Harām [Strictly Forbidden] to
consume the guts and tripe [stomach] of the animal. Tragically
several Muslims relish it.
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ANSWER: All chefs and all Islamic Brothers should read pages
234 to 241 of the 20th volume of “Fatāwā Razawiyyah.” Consult a
scholar, if you do not understand any part of it. Then ask a
butcher to identify those organs. Theoretical knowledge is very
important, but observation and experience is even better.
81Awābīn is Nafil [Supererogatory] Salāh offered after the Maghrib Salāh, typically six
raka’ [cycles] of Salāh.
82Ishrāq and Chāsht are both prayers which are Nafil [Supererogatory] and can be
prayed from about twenty minutes after sunrise till before Zawal time, when the sun is
overhead. Chāsht is also known as Salātut Duhā.
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[Well Wishers]83 Islamic Brothers to also call the chefs from the
kitchen, as they make their rounds to call the students of the
Madrassah [Islamic schools] to come to the Masjid for Salāh.
O ALLAH
!
", FORGIVE ME FOR THE SAKE OF THE STUDENTS
83In the righteous environment of Da’wat-e-Islāmī the brothers that are sanctioned to
usher and call the brothers for Sālāh and Dars are called “Khaīr Khūwah” [Well
Wishers].
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ANSWER: No, the chef is being paid for cooking and it is his
responsibility [to attentively avoid burning of food.] The
scholars of Islamic jurisprudence [Fuqhā]
: 6
7
have ruled
that, “If the chef ruins the food or burns it or leaves it
uncooked, they will have to pay the penalty [from their own
pocket, for the loss] (Dur-ru-Mukhtār, pp. 22, vol. 9).”
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ABUSE OF ANIMALS
QUESTION: Did any Sahabi [Companion of the Prophet] sell
meat?
86 Common in the subcontinent, where meat is not processed unlike the west
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88Mina, Saudia Arabia is the ground where pilgrim camp out during the annual Hajj
pilgrimage.
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items which are sold by weight without actually weighing, but
by price. For example, say ‘give it to me for 5 dollars or 12
dollars,’ so now whatever he gives will be permissible to take
and both the seller and buyer will be saved from sin [as the deal
was not made based on the weight of the item].
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ANSWER: If you are not aware of any impurities on it, you can
eat it, although it’s better and safer to wash it. Those who eat
Samosa89 from the marketplace and at receptions should pay
heed. Usually, the Samosa vendors do not wash the meat; they
claim that washing the meat affects the taste of the kabob and
samosa.
At times! Tripe [stomach] and blood are mixed with the
meat, to give it a red color. Ma’aāż-Allah
!
" [Allah
! "
be our
Refuge from such acts.] Sometimes [when making ground beef],
ginger and garlic are also minced with the beef so there is no
way these vendors wash it (because it would wash away the
ginger and garlic as well.) Then they just add seasonings and
spices to the beef and make Samosa from it, before they sell it.
There is always a chance of being served ground beef curry,
from this kind of meats, at restaurants.
Pakora [Indian vegetable dumpling] shouldn’t be bought
from these kinds of unhygienic kabob and Samosa vendors, as
they use the same frying pan and this impure dirty oil.
I am not saying that, God-forbid, every meat vendor
does these acts, nor does every Kabob and Samosa vendor use
impure meat. Undoubtedly, good ground beef, without any
impurities is also sold. The reason I mentioned these was to
make your aware that this happens out there and that you
should purchase beef, meat and kabob and Samosa from a trust-
worthy Muslims. Furthermore, those Muslims who are involved
in these kinds of [deceiving and evil] practices should repent.
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These days, there are many deceptive practices prevalent [in
our society.] It is said that whenever there is an illness among
the chickens, the wicked minded individuals deceitfully supply
the dead chickens to restaurants and kabob and Samosa vendors.
ANSWER: Yes, but there are several things that you have to be
mindful of. If a sick goat was slaughtered and only its mouth
moved which means that its mouth opened then it is Harām
[strictly forbidden] but if it closed the mouth then it is Halāl
[permissible]; if it opens the eyes it is Harām, if it closed the
eyes then it is Halāl; if it spreads its’ legs then it is Harām and if
it closes the legs then it is Halāl; if the hairs did not stand up it
is Harām and if the hairs did stand up then it is Halāl.
That is to say, if one is not sure of the goat being alive then
one should rely on these signs and if one is sure of the goat
being alive then one must not worry about these signs and the
animal should be considered Halāl (Fatāwah Alamghīrī, pp. 286, vol. 5).
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The white bones which are elastic like plastic are often soft
and tasty. Similarly, the rib bones and the white pair of bones
near the flat bones of the hands are also soft. The windpipe
which is above the lungs should be pierced and cleaned along
the length.
The bones of the breast area, which are white, can also be
eaten after they are cooked. There is also a black bone with it,
which is crisp and tasty as well.
Nearly all the young animal’s black bone is crisp. Chew it
well and spit out the dry portions. One also sucks these broken
bones which cannot be eaten. So, as long as one is enjoying the
taste, take benefit from the blessings of Allah
!
" and place
the remainders on the dining mat.
The one suffering fever every fourth day, Allah
!
" willing,
makes recovery if he eats food mixed with the crushed horns of
a cow. The mixture of water and burnt hair of a cow removes
toothache. (Ḥayāt-ul-Ḥaywān-ul-Kubrā, pp. 219, vol. 1)
The pigeon which is a Halāl bird, if one burns its’ bones and
applies it to a wound, the wound will heal by the Graciousness
of Allah
!
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ANSWER: Yes. It has been my habit from a young age to eat the
whitish bones of chicken. There is however a perception among
the people that consuming the bones of chicken can cause harm
to you. I did once confer with a qualified dietician on this
aspect of eating the bones of chicken who had even written a
book on this subject, and he was of the opinion that eating these
bones causes no ill effects or damage. (Allah
!
" and His
beloved Prophet
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ANSWER: One should first remove the whole spices and meat
from the top of the container. In another container one should
fry some onions. When the onions are goldenish brown, add
these spices and meat to the new container and then add half a
cup of milk. Inshā-Allah
!
", the milk will get rid of the burnt
smell.
Do not sleep for at least one and a half hour to two hours
after eating. Eat less meat and more vegetables and fruits. Walk
for one hour or at least half an hour daily. Walk 150 steps after
eating dinner. Inshā-Allah
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ANSWER: Sure you can, in fact, if you have the means, you
should use honey instead of sugar. Usually people add a lot of
sugar to their tea and like it really sweet. This kind of extra-
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If you cannot add honey to your tea, then just reduce the
amount of sugar by half.
DENTAL HYGIENE
QUESTION: Teeth are usually stained yellow because of drinking
tea. Is there a remedy?
ANSWER: After drinking tea, wait a few minutes and then pour
some water in the cup and stir the water [to clean the cup from
the inside.] Then take a sip. Use this sip of water to rinse the
inside of your mouth by rolling it around and then drink it.
Repeat these steps two to three times, till all the water and tea
are finished from the cup. In this way, not a single drop of tea is
wasted; the cup is rinsed clean and the teeth are protected from
the yellow stains. If you do not feel like drinking the water after
rinsing your mouth, you may spit it out.
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half too. Inshā-Allah
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which in turn would assist in fulfilling your righteous Madanī
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CHAPTER 5
LETTER OF ATTAR
This letter was addressed to his son, and is a collection of Pearls of Wisdom
for a healthy lifestyle.
One who follows these “flowers” will not have to visit the doctor
Inshā-Allah
!
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[Allah
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Willing]
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OMPANION, SAYYIDUNA ABŪ HURRAIRAH
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narrated,
“I once said ‘O Prophet of Allah
when I
see you, my heart rejoices and my eyes are cooled. (O
Master,) please give me the knowledge of all things.’ He
replied, ‘Everything has been created from
water.’ I then asked, ‘Inform me of that [act] which can lead me
to Paradise.’ He
replied, ‘Feed others, spread
[the greetings of] Salām, be kind to others [and mend relations]
and perform the (Nafil, Supererarogatory) Salāh at night while
everyone else is sleeping, and you will enter Paradise, in
peace.’” (Musnad Imām Aḥmad, pp. 174,vol. 3,ḥadiš. 7919))
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Ilyas Qadri 3" ", greet the Muballig [preacher] of Da’awat-e-
Islāmī, my sweet and beloved son, Al Hāj, Abū Usaid Ahmed
‘Ubaid Raza Attari Madinī. I present you with greetings which
have toured the streets of Karbala, greetings which have kissed
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Al-Hamdulillah
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], with the intent
to indulge myself in the ‘well-wishing’ of the fellow Muslims
and reaping its rewards I herby present to you some Pearls of
Wisdom for a healthier lifestyle, along with my Duā.
If you intend to live healthy just to enjoy the worldly
adornments, then stop reading this letter right here. However,
if your plan is to lead a healthy lifestyle to gain strength to
worship Allah
!
" and to propagate the Sunnah, then
continue reading this letter and complete it till the very end.
Before that though, recite Durūd [Blessing upon the Prophet]
and with good intentions at heart, read on:
May Allah Almighty
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" forgive me, you and our family
and the entire Muslim community [Ummah.] May He
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bestow us with health and prosperity so that we may
consistently serve Islam, by being a part of the Righteous
Environment of Da’awat-e-Islāmī. May Allah
!
" alleviate all
our physical ailments and make us ecstatic in longing to go to
Madinah [Bīmār e Madinah.]
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pieces of betel [areca] nut. May also be filled with tobacco. Primarily served in the
Indian Sub-Continent.
99 Measure of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
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URIC ACID
If the level of uric acid increases, then besides increasing the
sickness and joint pain, it could also damage the kidneys and
the brain. High levels can also lead to liver cancer. Ma’aāż-Allah
!
".
MADANĪ ADVICE
Please paste this letter in your dairy. Gather your family
members or Islamic brothers and read this letter to them. Advise
them to get those tests done. As needed, make copies of this
letter and gift it to others and earn many virtues.
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HAJI MUSHTAQ ATTĀRĪ
A
UTHORITY AND MASTER OF BOTH WORLDS, Beloved of
Allah, Guide for Allah’s Creation, Knower of the
Unknown, Merciful Prophet
has said
that, “Whoever recites Durūd [Salutation and Peace] upon me, a
100 times, on Friday; When he comes on the Day of Judgment, he
will be accompanied by a Nūr [light] that would be sufficient for
all the creation if distributed.” (Ḥilyat-ul-Awliyā, pp. 49, vol. 8, ḥadiš. 11341)
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Abu ‘Ubaid Qārī Muhammad Mushtāq Ahmad Attārī
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son of Maulānā Akhlāq Ahmad was born on a Sunday, 18th of
the Month of Ramadan, 1386 Hijri (Approx. 01/01/1967.), in
Banūn (Sarhad Pakistan.). Before permanently moving to
Karachi, he lived in Faisalabad. He was an Imām at the
Madinah Masjid, Aurangī Town, Karachi. Since 1995 until his
death, he also served as an Imām and Speaker in Ja’ma Masjid
Kanz-ul-Imān. (Bab-ul-Madinah, Bābrī Chawk) He had
memorized 8 Juz’s of the Quran. He was an excellent Qārī.
He had finished 4 years of Dars-e-Niżāmī but his religious
Knowledge was no less than a qualified erudite Scholar. He
worked as an auditor for the government for many years. He
taught English language in Jā’amiāt-ul-Madinah (Sabz Market,
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Come to fruition, for this dependent and the helpless.
Āp ke qadmon say lag kar maut ki Yā-Mustafā
Ārzū kab āaegī bar baykas o majbūr kī
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Lab par na’at-e-pāk ka nagma kal bhi thā aur āaj bhi hay
Meray nabi say mera rishta kal bhi thā aur āaj bhi hay.
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Oh My Allah
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, Grant death under the shadow of the Green Dome.
May Attars funeral (Janazah) be in Madinah.
Ilāhī
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maut āae gumbad-e-khadarā ke sāye mayn
Madinay mayn janāzah attār kā dhūm say niklay
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10. “Whoever recites one thousand Durūd upon me, he will not
die until he sees his place in Paradise.” (At-Targhīb wat-Tarhīb, pp. 328,
vol. 2)
11. “Out of love and affection for me, whoever recites three
Durūds upon me in the day and three times in the night, then
he has a right [Haq] that Allah
!
" may forgive his [minor]
sins of that day and night.” (At-Targhīb wat-Tarhīb, pp. 328, vol. 2)
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13. “Indeed your names are presented to me, along with your
identity; therefore recite Durūd upon me with beautiful
words.” (Muṣannaf ‘Abdur-Razzāq, pp. 214, vol. 2, ḥadiš. 3111)
16. “Whoever recited ten Durūd upon me in the day and ten in
the ngiht will receive my intercession [shafa’at] on the Day of
Judgement.” (Majma’-uz-Zawāid, pp. 45, vol. 5, ḥadiš. 6383)
18. “When two Muslims meet each other, who love one another
for the sake of Allah
!
", recite Durūd upon the Noble
when they meet and shake hands will have
their previous and future [minor] sins forgiven before they
part.” (Musnad Abū Ya’lā, pp. 95, vol. 3, ḥadiš.2951)
19. “My intercession is compulsory [wājib] for the one who read
ﻟ (ﻠ ﻢ ﻧ ﺰ ﻟ ' ﻟ ﻤ ﻘ ﻌ ﺪ ﻟ ﻤ.”
Durūd upon me and then recited ﻋ ﻨ ﺪ ≈ ﻳ ﻮ م ﻟﻘ ﻴ ﻣ ﺔc
(Mu’jam Awsaṭ, pp. 279, vol. 2, ḥadiš. 3285)
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as long as my name remains in it.” (Mu’jam Awsaṭ, pp. 497, vol. 1, ḥadiš.
1835)
21. “O’ People! Indeed, the person to receive quick relief from
the anxieties and accountability on the Day of Judgment
[Qiyāmat] will be the one who would have recited Durūd upon
me in this world, in abundance.” (Firdaus –bima’ Šaur-ul-Khitāb, pp.
471, vol. 2, ḥadiš. 8210)
23. “Whoever recites one Durūd upon me Allah
!
" writes the
reward of one Qirāt for him and one Qirāt is the size of Mount
Uhud101.” (Muṣannaf ‘Abdur-Razzāq, pp. 51, vol. 1, ḥadiš. 153 )
!
" [Glory be to Allah
Subhān-Allah
! "
]! How
fortunate indeed is the person who recites Durūd [Blessings on
the Prophet] that his name, along with his father’s name, is
presented in the court of the Holy Prophet
. I
would like to bring your attention to a noteworthy and faith
enlightening word of wisdom that the foregoing Hadiš brings
forth: the angel stationed at the glorious grave of the Holy
Prophet
, has been Granted such enormous
hearing powers, that in one single instance, he can hear the
recitation of Durūd of millions of Muslims around the globe
101 Mount Uhud is a mountain near Madina. This site was very dear to Our Nabi
as recorded in narrations.
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and also gains knowledge of the name of the reciter and name
of the reciter’s father. In other words, he has also been Granted
‘Knowledge of the Unknown’ [‘Ilm-ul-Ghayb]. If this is the state
of the faculty to hear and the ‘Knowledge of the Unknown’
[‘Ilm-ul-Ghayb] of the angel who is a servant of the Holy
Prophet
; just imagine the greatness of the
Authority and ‘Knowledge of the Unknown’ [‘Ilm-ul-Ghayb] of
His Excellency The Prophet
himself! Why then
would the Immaculate Prophet
not be
cognizant (aware) of his followers and listen to their pleas for
assistance and help them, with the divine permission of Allah
!
"?
!
25. “Whoever desires that Allah
" is pleased with him when
he is presented in His Court, should recite Durūd upon me in
abundance.” (Firdaus –bima’ Šaur-ul-Khitāb, pp. 183, vol. 4, ḥadiš. 6083)
29. “Recite Durūd upon me, Allah
!
" will send blessings
upon you.” (Ad-Dur-rul-Manšur, pp. 654, vol. 6)
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!
31. “Whoever recited the Holy Quran, glorified Allah
",
recited Durūd on the Prophet
and asked Allah
" for forgiveness; found goodness from its place.” (Ad-Dur-rul-
!
Manšur, pp. 698, vol. 8)
33. “On the shining night [Thursday night] and the bright day
[Friday], recite Durūd upon me in abundance because your
recitation is presented to me.” (Majma’-uz-Zawāid, pp. 381, vol. 2, ḥadiš.
3025)
102This bridge is built over Hell. Everyone who wishes to enter the heavens has to
successfully cross it. It is said to be sharper than a sword and finer than a hair.
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Next begin the Dars by reading this book. You should only read
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105 Try and say something like this at the beginning of your Bayan also.
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your area Zimadaar within the first ten days of the new Islamic
!
month (practice Fikr-e-Madina). Inshā-Allah
", with the
blessing of this we will start acting upon the Sunnahs of the
Prophet
, have a resentment for sins and will
safeguard our Imān. Every Islamic brother make the intention
that, I must strive to rectify myself and the people of the whole
world. Inshā-Allah
!
". To rectify ourselves we will act upon
the Madani In'aamaat and to rectify the people of the whole
world we will travel in the Madanī Qāfilah Inshā-Allah
!
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Finally with absolute humility and humbleness, you should
raise your hands and make the following Duā without adding
anything and without leaving something out:
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Muslims and make us obedient to our parents. Oh Allah
!
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Make us your sincere devotees and of your Beloved Prophet
. Cure us from the illness of sins. Oh Allah
!
"! Give us the ability to act upon the Madani In'aamaat,
give us the ability to travel on the Madanī Qāfilahs. Give us the
ability to invite others and inspire them to act upon the Madani
In'aamaat and travel on the Madanī Qāfilah. Oh Allah
!
"!
Free every Muslim from disease, debt, unemployment,
wrongful court cases and every type of worry. Oh Allah
!
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Bless every Muslim with obedient children. Oh Allah
!
"!
Grant us death with Imān in the beautiful city of Madina-tul-
Munawwara and while lost in the visions of your Beloved
Porphet
. Make our place of burial in Jannah-tul-
Baqi and make us companions of your Beloved
in Jannah-tul-Firdous. Oh Allah
!
" for the sake of the cool
and fragrant air in Madina, accept all our lawful Duā’s.”
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DUĀ OF ATTAR
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GLOSSARY OF VARIOUS TERMS USED IN THE BOOK
A
ISLAMIC TERMS
Ażān Call for Prayers
Duā Supplication
Durūd and Salām Blessing and Salutation on the Prophet
Durūd Blessings on the Prophet
Fard Obligation
Ghusl Purificatory Bath
Hadiš Prophetic Tradition
Halāl Lawful
Harām Strictly Forbidden
I’tikāf Abiding in the Masjid
Iīšāl of Šawāb Donating Reward to the deceased
Iqāmaĥ Call to Congregational Prayer
Jāaiz Allowed
Jamā’at Congregational Salāh
Makrūh Tahrīmī Close to being forbidden
Makrūh Tanzih Reprehensible
Masjid Mosque
Murīd Disciple
Na’at Poetry Complementing the Prophet
Nafil Supererarogatory
Not Jāaiz Not Allowed
Raka’at Cycles
Sajdaĥ Prostration
Salāh Daily Ritual Prayer
Sayyidunā Leader
Shaykh Spritual Leader
Taĥajjud Night Vigil Prayer
Takbīr-e-uūla First Rak’at
Wājib Compulsary
Wudū Ablution
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377
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ARABIC PHRASES
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!
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Muhammad
and is
translated as “Allah’s
!
" Bless him and
Grant him peace.”
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!
" be pleased with
him.”
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for females
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TITLES FOR THE PROPHET
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INDEX
‘Ashurāĥ ...................................................... 247 in food ............................................................. 119
significance of ................................................. 249 in sustenance ..................................................... 31
‘ilm-ul-Ghayb ....................................... 242, 283 Kasabī .............................................................. 164
‘Ilm-ul-Ghayb ..............................2, 47, 206, 367 on the Prophet 1, 128, 140, 307, 355, 365, 367,
abdāl ................................................... 205, 207 368, 369
who are they? ................................................. 207 Wahabī ............................................................ 164
accountability .............................................. 4, 5 blood .......................................................... 317
affliction ...................................................... 105 bones .......................................................... 128
befall ............................................................... 105 benefits of ....................................................... 335
patience ............................................................ 60 booklet
Ahmed bin Hanbal ................ 190, 192, 193, 194 benefits of distributing ...................................... 78
ākhirah ............................................... 4, 5, 209 bribery ........................................................ 291
alcohol burnt food................................................... 337
medical harms of ............................................. 202 charity .. 150, 185, 258, 259, 262, 270, 281, 282,
punishment of ................................................. 201 312
alcoholic ...................................................... 203 chess ........................................................... 202
Ali chicken
life of ....................................................... 160, 161 benefits of ....................................................... 335
Allah Congregation
displeasure of .................................................... 41 blessings of ...................................................... 147
Mercy of .......................................................... 274 contentment . 22, 28, 140, 158, 169, 181, 254,
pleasure of ...............................................4, 21, 25 261, 263, 264
praise of ............................................................ 25 with the Will of Allah 173
Żikr of ................................................................ 25 curd ............................................................ 315
amānat ........................................................ 105 Da’awat-e-Islāmī
animal creation of ....................................................... 216
abuse....................................................... 328, 330 dancing ....................................................... 166
atonement .................................................. 174 Dars
attire at home ............................................................. 19
fashionable ........................................................ 41 benefits of ....................................................... 275
heavenly ............................................................ 43 virtues of ........................................................... 17
of publicity ........................................................ 43 Day of Judgement ................................ 4, 5, 209
patched ............................................................. 45 death .......................................................... 302
simple.......................................................... 42, 43 deprivation
Auliyā of blessings ...................................................... 232
are alive........................................................... 226 of spirituality.................................................... 255
help ................................................................. 224 desires
kashf................................................................ 213 carnal ................................................................... 3
authority destitution
of the Prophet ................................................. 146 causes of ............................................................ 73
awtād .......................................................... 207 doing away with .................................................. 9
Ażān ............................................................ 168 digestion ..................................................... 337
bacteria ......................................................... 21 dining-mat
bad breath types of .............................................................. 24
cure of ............................................................. 101 disobedience
spiritual cure of ............................................... 101 of Allah ............................................................ 154
Bishar Ḥāfī ................................................... 276 of the Prophet ................................................. 310
Bismillah ...................................................... 145 donate the reward
blessing ......................................................... 53 to the deceased ....................................... 174, 175
augmentation of................................................ 31 dower
deprivation of ................................. 13, 30, 32, 123 for the Hūrs ..................................................... 117
382
dua .............................................................. 272 entrustment ................................................ 105
accepted in travel ............................................ 103 evil eye........................................................ 238
after drinking milk: .......................................... 121 favors
after eating.............................................. 120, 121 of Allah ............................................................ 310
food provided by others ................... 120 fear
before eating ................................................... 111 of Allah............................................. 49, 151, 169
for the muslims ............................................... 304 Feed ............................................................ 346
of the auliya .................................................... 191 feeding the poor ......................................... 273
of the distressed.............................................. 170 fish .............................................................. 318
of the Prophet ................................................... 47 airborne ........................................................... 318
of the Ṣaḥābī ..................................................... 48 flattery ........................................................ 258
when entering the home ................................... 31 food
when one forgets to read Bismillah when eating blessings in ........................................................ 21
.......................................................................... 31 illness ................................................................. 29
when seeing someone smile ............................... 8 preservation ............................................ 308, 313
when u forget to trecite before eating ............ 111 rot .................................................................... 314
why are they not accepted? ............................ 233 stains on one's hand ........................................ 105
wisdom in not being accepted........................... 91 wastage ........................................................... 312
dunyā ........................... 157, 158, 209, 263, 283 why does it rot? ............................................... 308
Durūd ............... 1, 101, 140, 355, 366, 368, 369 forgiven ...................................................... 118
reward of ............................. 1, 128, 366, 367, 368 forgiveness.................................................... 76
earthquake .................................................. 167 foster a change ............................................. 20
earthquakes Friday ................................................... 128, 367
reason for ........................................................ 167 fruits ........................................................... 114
eat Galen Claudius ............................................ 319
collectively .................................................. 20, 21 generosity ................................................ 28, 62
fallen grains ............................................72, 76, 77 gift .............................................................. 291
from the side ..........................................53, 54, 56 when is this a bribe? ........................................ 291
in the marketplace ...................................... 12, 13 good opinion ............................................... 284
lick the fingers clean .................................... 81, 82 grateful ........................................................... 3
three times ......................................... 82 grave ........................................................... 303
on a dining-mat ................................................. 24 enlightened........................................................ 18
on a table .................................................... 25, 40 greed ................................................... 113, 290
resting against a support ................................... 63 for age ............................................................. 265
science of eating with hands ............................. 59 for wealth ........................................................ 265
temperature of food ......................................... 87 guarding
while standing ................................................... 45 the gaze ........................................................... 110
wipe the dish clean .......................... 81, 82, 83, 84 Halāl
freedom fron hell ................................ 83 actions ................................................................. 4
wisdom in ......................................... 83 food ................................................................. 2, 3
with a spoon................................................ 58, 59 handed
with family ........................................................ 21 charity.............................................................. 272
with four fingers ................................................ 57 Harām
with the left hand ........................................ 46, 47 actions ................................................................. 4
with the right hand...................................... 45, 53 death ................................................................... 3
with three fingers .............................................. 57 hardships .................................................... 173
eating hatred ......................................................... 276
how to sit while ............................................... 110 health ......................................................... 315
the spinal cord is haram .................................. 124 good .................................................................... 3
eating less ................................................... 247 heart
elder soft .................................................................... 45
definition of..................................................... 229 help
emancipating a slave ................................... 119 asking the Prophet ........................................... 211
embezzlement ............................................. 311 humility ......................................................... 43
employee .................................................... 311 for wealth ........................................................ 257
endowed property......................................... 23 Hussayn bin ManSūr Hallāj ......................... 197
383
did he say anulhaq? ......................................... 198 Madanī Qāfilah ........................................... 187
Iīšāl of Šawāb ........................ 174, 175, 250, 359 benefits of ........................ 71, 78, 86, 90, 230, 259
Ijtimā’ beneits of ......................................................... 104
benefits of ....................................................... 215 blessings of ................. 55, 137, 150, 168, 189, 212
ill-suspicion.................................................. 283 Blessings of Traveling ............................. 26, 51, 60
ill-suspicions ................................................ 279 diseases are cured ............................................. 33
Imān .............................................................. 44 Majżūb ........................................................ 214
Īmān malice ......................................................... 276
protect .............................................................. 17 Mann and Salwa ......................................... 309
Infirādī Koshish manners
benefits of ......................................................... 69 good .................................................................. 45
intention................................................ 95, 164 marriage
definition ............................................................. 5 standards of ..................................................... 261
examples of ......................................................... 5 martyrs ....................................................... 169
good .................................................................... 2 materialism ................................................. 172
righteous ......................................................... 3, 5 materialistic ................................................ 256
science of ............................................................ 5 merciless ..................................................... 167
significance of ..................................................... 4 mercy
Jālīnūs.......................................................... 319 of Allah ............................................................ 137
jinn Miracle, Major (of the Prophet) .. 102, 142, 144,
food................................................................. 130 145, 149, 178, 179
jinns Miracle, Minor( of the Saints) ..... 138, 149, 181,
abduct humans ............................................... 132 183, 184, 197, 276
afraid of ........................................................... 131 Miswāk ............................................ 93, 98, 100
bones .............................................................. 129 in Wuḍū ............................................................. 11
food................................................................. 131 Mu’jizā (of the Prophet)102, 142, 144, 145, 149,
kill people ........................................................ 134 178, 179
population ....................................................... 129 Muharram ................................................... 249
protection from ............................................... 133 Mushtāq Ahmad Attārī ............................... 355
wicked ............................................................. 129 music .......................................................... 201
karāmat.138, 149, 181, 183, 184, 197, 204, 276 covering the ear ................................................. 14
kidney .......................................................... 317 moved away from sounds .................................. 15
knowledge ................................................... 211 Naat Recitor ................................................ 255
seek ................................................................. 269 Nafil
seeking .................................................... 265, 267 fasts ................................................................. 311
Knowledge of the Unknown .......2, 47, 206, 367 nafs ...........................3, 162, 195, 232, 245, 253
leaders......................................................... 253 discipline .......................................................... 229
learning nightmares
good .................................................................. 17 litany to stop...................................................... 56
leftover ........................................................ 286 obesity .......................................................... 67
leftovers ...................................................... 285 causes of .......................................................... 315
leukoderma ................................................. 109 oppressive .................................................. 303
lick the fingers clean .................................... 118 oppressors .................................................. 256
lies ................................................................. 49 ostentation ..................................................... 4
locusts ......................................................... 318 pass along the reward ................................... 80
love path of Allah ............................................... 284
of the Prophet ................................................. 142 patience 3, 61, 62, 137, 138, 143, 158, 173, 194
of the the world .............................................. 157 Patience ...................................................... 173
of wealth ......................................................... 157 people of power ......................................... 254
Madanī In’aāmāt Pharaoh ...................................................... 308
questions ........................................................... 17 piety ............................................................ 190
Madanī Māḥaul place of slander........................................... 292
Benefits of ......................................................... 42 praise
blessings of ...................................................... 195 of Allah .............................................................. 25
marvel of ........................................................... 15 praising
a fasiq(open sinner) ......................................... 258
384
Prophet of Dātā Ganj Bakhsh .......................................... 26
Blessed Vision ................................................... 32 shukr ............................................................... 3
how did he eat ................................................ 106 siesta .......................................................... 122
protection sincerity ........................................................ 44
from mental ineptitude ................................... 116 sins
punishment ..................................................... 4 absolved .............................................................. 3
questioning forgiveness .............................................. 9, 21, 24
on the day of judgment ................................... 163 slaughtering
Quran animals ............................................................ 328
the virtues of ................................................... 268 slaves
Qurān freeing them ...................................................... 77
recitation at the grave ..................................... 303 slim person
recite virtues of ........................................................... 68
Alhamdulillah slogan
after eating ......................................... 24 Ya Rasūl Allah................................................... 168
Bismillah ............................................................ 53 spending
entering home .................................... 31 execessively ..................................................... 232
protection from satan......................... 31 spinal cord .................................................. 124
when eating .............. 20, 23, 24, 30, 110 spiritual order ............................................. 206
Surah-Ikhlās spleen ......................................................... 317
entering home .................................... 31 starvation.................................................... 171
ya-wājīdū Status
when eating ....................................... 26 of the Auliya .................................................... 192
respect sunnah
the auliya ........................................................ 191 benefits of practicing ......................................... 72
riyā .................................................................. 4 do not forgo ................................................. 70, 73
ruqya ........................................................... 286 importance of .................................................... 70
sabr ................................................................. 3 Sunnah ............................................... 2, 55, 230
sacrifice ................................................... 9, 116 blessings in .......................................................... 3
ṣadaqa .. 150, 185, 258, 259, 262, 270, 281, 282, forgone .............................................................. 25
312 How to sit while eating ...................................... 38
Saint love of .............................................................. 227
are alive in graves .............................................. 29 practicing it ...................................................... 188
are aware .......................................................... 29 suspicion ...................................... 220, 276, 277
can help....................................................... 27, 29 punishment of (bad) ........................................ 277
help ................................................................... 28 sustenance .................................................. 141
Saints how to augment ................................................ 10
desrespecting .................................................... 49 swine .......................................................... 155
disrespecting them ............................................ 49 talebearing .................................................. 221
help ................................................................... 51 Taqwa ......................................................... 190
respect ............................................................ 240 Tarbiyatī Course .......................................... 267
salām tawakkul .............................................. 262, 289
when entering the house .................................. 31 tea
Salām........................................................... 346 green ............................................................... 339
satan ............................................................. 46 regular ............................................................. 341
joins in the meal ................................................ 32 teaching
named Qarin ..................................................... 32 good .................................................................. 18
protection from ................................................. 31 teeth
spews the food .................................................. 32 cleaning
Sayyid .......................................................... 286 science of ............................................ 96
science gum disease ....................................................... 97
of eating together ............................................. 21 picking ......................................................... 91, 94
Seeking help from thank
saints ................................................................. 28 Allah ................................................................ 152
show-off ...................................................... 279 Tīh ............................................................... 309
Shrine trade
385
dishonesty in ................................................... 332 averseness to the world..................................... 23
transgressions ............................................. 136 worship
trust Allah ................................................................ 2, 3
in Allah ............................................. 141, 262, 289 gluttony ............................................................... 3
trustee ......................................................... 311 hindrance............................................................. 3
valley Wudū .......................................................... 155
difficult ............................................................ 169 after eating (how to) ........................................ 120
vegetables how to,when eating ....................................... 5, 10
in meat ............................................................ 326 Miswāk .............................................................. 11
wasīlah ........................................................ 175 of eating .......................................................... 109
Wasīlaĥ........................................................ 289 protection from satan ........................................ 10
wasq the reward of ..................................................... 10
definition of..................................................... 180 wisdom in .......................................................... 11
wasting ................................... 65, 113, 119, 125 Yā Wājidū .................................................... 111
definition of....................................................... 66 Zakāh ................................................... 141, 186
wealth.................................................. 157, 211 punishment of not giving ................................. 186
accumulation................................................... 141 Żikr
weevils ........................................................ 184 distance one from .............................................. 13
well-wisher .................................................. 347 of Allah ........................................................ 25, 62
worldly Zoroastrians ................................................ 115
386
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