Disrespect Of Baal Mubarak Leads One To Hell

Hazrat Ali رضي الله تعالیٰ عنه states, ‘Once I saw the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم holding a strand of his blessed hair in his hand. He صلى الله عليه وسلم then said, ‘Anyone who shows any (even the slightest) disrespect to (even) one strand of my hair, will have Paradise made Haraam upon him.’
[Kanzul Um’mal]

Hazrat Allama Yusuf bin Isma’eel Nabhani رحمۃ الله تعالیٰ علیہ quotes the following statement of Hazrat Imam Fakhruddeen Raazi رحمۃ الله تعالیٰ علیہ : ‘If a person disrespects even one hair of the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, I will declare such a person an infidel.’
[Jawaahir ul Bihar]

Short Ahadeeth Collection - 29 Nov 2013

To feed [others] and to make #Salam commonplace are among the acts which make forgiveness Wajib. [Makarim al-Akhlaq, Page 375, #Hadith 158]

#Whoever asks for the forgiveness of all Muslims, Allah will write 1 virtue for him for every Muslim man and woman. [Tabarani, #Hadith 7419]

For as long as one's dining-mat remains spread [on the ground], angels continue to shower blessings on him. [Shu'ab al-Iman, #Hadiht 9626]

Whoever satisfies the hunger of his brother and feeds him until he is satiated, will be forgiven by Allah. [Majma' al-Zawa'id, #Hadith 4719]

#Whoever feeds a hungry person, will be granted a place by #Allah Almighty under the shadow of #Arsh. [Makarim al-Akhlaq, Page 373]

Treat the #goat with respect and clean dust from it as it is an animal of #Paradise. [Jaami' al-Saghir, Vol. 1, Page 88, #Hadith 1421]

The better person from amongst you is the one who feeds (others). [#Musnad #Imam #Ahmad, Vol. 9, Page 241, #Hadith 23984]

Exchange gifts amongst each other as this will increase love. [Majma' al-Zawa'id, Vol. 4, Page 260. #Hadith 6716]

Advice From Saints In A Mountain

Sayyiduna Ibrahim bin Adham (رحمۃ الله تعالیٰ علیہ) has stated:

"I remained in the company of some saints in a mountain of Lebanon; each of them gave me the following pieces of advice to convey to the people:

1. He who fills his stomach with food will not attain pleasure in worship.

2. He who sleeps a lot will not have blessing in his age.

3. He who desires only the pleasure of people, will be despairing of the pleasure of Allah.

4. He who often backbites and speaks unnecessarily will not die as a Muslim."

[Minhaj al-Aabideen ila Jannatu Rabb al-Aalameen, Page 107]

Aabru e Mominaa Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri

Qasidah e Fatah e badayun 

Manqabat on Alahadrat Azeemulbarakat Radi Allahu Anhu  written in Rabi al Awwal Shareef 1335 Hijri 

 by madaah al Habeeb Hadrat Maulaana Jameel Al Rahmaan Qadiri Razawi Alayhirrahmah.

Aabrooye  mominaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Rehnumaaye gumrahaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Ilm main behre rawaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Deen main gohar fashaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Ilm ke hain gulsitan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Baagh Deen ke gul fashaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Haq shanaas o haq numaa o naaibe shams al duhaa

Waarise payghambaraan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Baaghe deen main naghma khwaan o khush bayaan shireen zabaan 

Tootiye shakr fashaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Chasme Imaan say ager dekho to hain Imaan ki jaan 

Jaan e jaan rooh e rawaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Tera ilm o fazl o shaan o showkat o jaaho hashm 

Shash jehat par hay ayaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Hay arab ke aalimon ka madh khwaan saara jahaan 

Aur woh tere madh khwaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Tum say gulzaar e shariat main khulay khush rang phool 

Baagh deen main gul fashaan Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri 

Roz afzoon hashr tak ya Rab taraqqi par rahe 

Lehlahaata bostaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Sadqah Shaahe Arab yowman fayowman ho buland 

Teri izzat ka nishaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Deen ka dushman ho ya ho dost sab ke waastay 

Hay teri haq go zabaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Tere sadqay main Khudaa chaahay to paain gey ghulam 

Kal wahaan baagh jinaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Haq Taala nay kiyay bay hadd kamaalaat o uloom 

Tere seenay main ayaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Saif adaa ke liyay momin ke haq main hain sipar 

Aap ki haq go zabaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Ahle Sunnat ke sarron par daaimaa rakhay Khudaa 

Tujh ko baa amno amaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Aalimaan e Makkah o Taybah nay lee tujh se sanad 

Hain woh tere qadr daan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Kia sataa saktay hain tujh ko tere adaa murshidaan

Haq hay tujh par meherbaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Par gaya pusht par adaa ki abb kia jaaye ga 

Tere koraay ka nishaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Dekh kar jalwahe ashiddaahu alal kuffaar ka 

Har adoo hay bay zabaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Cheer kar badmazhabon ke dil main guzree waar paar 

Tere neze ki senaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Aa chukki thi shaikh najdi ke bayabaan main bahaar 

Bhej di tu nay khizaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Fatah di haq nay tujhay adaae deen par daaimaa 

Tujh pe hay haq meherbaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Kia sataatay hain tujhko adaa ? Thi yeh hikmat khalq ki 

Ho raha tha imtihaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Dawae adaa haqeeqat main kasowti tha ke hon

Dost aur dushman ayaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Thay Wasi Ahmad muhaddith Rahmatullahi Alaihi

Aap ke ik rutba daan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Khaandaane paak Barkaatiyah ka chashmo chiraagh 

Kehtay thay Noori Mian Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Shah peelibhit ke Hadrat Muhammad sher khan

Thay tumhaaray madh khwaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Rampuri saabiri chishti Mian Naasir walli

Jaantay thay teri shaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Haaziro ghaaib tere haq main duaaon ke liye 

Umr bhar kholi zabaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Aap ka Haamid hay Haamid Sayyid kownain ka 

Hay yeh teri izzo shaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Muhyi e Sunnat aur Mujaddid iss saddi ke hain aap 

Aay Imaame Muftiyaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Yaad rakhain gey Qayaamat tak ghulaaman Rasool

Tere jalson ka samaan Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Aay mere achay ke achay mujh ko bhi acha banaa 

Sadqah e achay Mian Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Sadqah e Sarkaar Jeelaani phallain phoolain mudaam 

Mustafa Haamid Mian Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri 

Day mubarak baad un ko Qadiri Razawi Jameel 

Jin ke murshid hain Mian Ahmad Raza khan Qadiri

Transliterated by Faqeer Mohammed Shakeel Qadiri Ridawi 

- رحمۃ الله تعالیٰ علیہ -

Distribution Of The Blessed Hair Of The Prophet صلى الله عليه و آله و صحبه و سلم

It has been narrated from Hazrat Anas رضي الله تعالیٰ عنه that the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه و آله و صحبه و سلم  summoned a barber and asked him to remove his hair on the right (side of his blessed head). He  then called Hazrat Abu Talha Ansaari رضي الله تعالیٰ عنه and gave all the hair to him. He صلى الله عليه و آله و صحبه و سلم then commanded that the hair on the left side (of his blessed head) be removed, and gave it to Hazrat Abu Talha رضي الله تعالیٰ عنه saying, ‘Distribute it amongst the people.’ [Sahih Bukhari; Sahih Muslim]

Whilst commenting on this Hadith, Imam-e-Ajal Abu Zakariyyah Nawawi Shafi’i رحمۃ الله تعالیٰ علیہ states: ‘From this Hadith it has been proven that it is permissible to take blessings from the blessed hair of the Holy Prophet  and to keep it with you.’
[Muslim, Vol. 1, page 421]

The fact that the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه و آله و صحبه و سلم commanded the distribution of his blessed hair amongst the Sahaba-e-Kiraam is evidence that the Tabarukaat are objects of benefit and blessings. There is no doubt that whosoever receives this will become prosperous!

Sharabi Ka Mooh

HIQAYAT:-
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Hazrat Ibrahim Bin Adham Rehmatullah Ta'aala Alaihi Ek Raaste Se Guzar Rahe The! Aapne Ek Sharabi Ko Dekha Jo Sharaab Ke Nashe May Rah May Gira Hua Tha! Be-Hoshi Ke Aalam May Apni Zubaan Se Bahoat Bakwaas Ker Raha Tha! Hazrat Ibrahim Bin Adham Uske Paas Taher Gaye Aur Farmaya, Yeh Zubaan To Zikr-A-Haq Keliye Thi! Ise Kaunsi Aafat Pahuchi Ki Yeh Aise Bakwaas Ker Raha Hain! Fir Aapne Pani Mangwaya Aur Uska Mooh Aur Uski Zubaan Dhone Lage Aur Dhoker Aage Tashrif Legaye! Sharabi Hosh May Aaya To Logon Ne Use Yeh Saara Kissa Sunaya! Sharabi Yeh Sunker Hazrat Ibrahim Adham Mera Mooh Aur Zubaan Dho Gaye Hain! Roya, Aur Kehne Laga, ILAHI! Tere Maqbool Bande Ki Sharm Khaker Main Sacche Dil Se Tauba Karta Hoon! Tu Apne Maqbool Bande Ke Tufail Mujhe Baksh De!
Raat Ko Hazrat Ibrahim Bin Adham Alaihir Rehmaan Ne Khwab Dekha Ki Koi Kehne Wala Keh Raha Hain Ki, Aye Ibrahim! Tune Us Sharabi Ka Hamari Khatir Mooh Dhoya! Hamne Tumahri Khatir Uska Dil Dhoya!

"SUBHAAN ALLAH"

(Rauzur-Riyahee­n, Pg-117)

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SABAK:-
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ALLAH Ke Maqbool Bandon Ki Qurbat Wa Mayiyat Se Insaan Ki Kaya Palat Jati Hain Aur ALLAH Ki Rehmat Se Sab Gunah Dhool Jate Hain! Aakibat Acchi Hojati Hain! Fir Jo Log Yeh Kahe Ki Un Waliyon Ke Paas Kya Pada Hain Aur Unke Paas Jane Se Kya Faida? Wo Badh-Nasib Aur Badh-Bakht Hain, Ya Nahi?

The True Meaning And Excellence Of Bay'at

The meaning of Bay'at or pledging spiritual allegiance is to be
totally sold, which means to surrender yourself totally to a Spiritual
Master (Murshid) to guide you to Allah.

Bay'at should be done on the hands of that person who possesses the
following e attributes or else Bay'at will not be permissible. These
are:

 1. First and foremost, he must be a Sunni Muslim holding correct
Islamic beliefs.

 2. He should at least have that amount of knowledge which will enable
him, without the assistance of anyone, to extract questions relating
to Islamic Jurisprudence from Islamic books.

 3. His Silsila (Chain of Spiritual Order) must be directly linked to
the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) without a break in the
sequence.

 4. He must not be a Fasiq-e-Mo'lin (One who openly commits
transgression and sin).

People, today, consider Bay'at to be some kind of fashion. They are
ignorant of the reality of Bay'at. An example is given here to give
you an idea of what Bay'at really is. Once a Murid (Disciple) of the
great Shaykh Sayyiduna Yahya Maneri (Radi Allahu' Ta'ala Anho) was
drowning. Sayyiduna Khidr (Alaihis Salam) appeared and said the Murid,
"Give me your hand and I will save you". The Murid replied, "This hand
has already been given in the hands of Sayyiduna Yahya Maneri Radi
ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho and since it belongs to him I cannot give it to
anyone else". Sayyiduna Khidr Alaihis Salam disappeared and,
instantly, Sayyiduna Yahya Maneri Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho appeared and
saved him./Baab ash-Shaykh, Hadratal Qadriya, Mazar of Sultan al-Awliya
Sayyiduna

Ghawth al Aa'zam Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani Radi Allahu Ta'alaAnhu, Baghdad Sharif - Iraq/

*TAJDID-E-BAY'AT (RENEWAL OF BAY'AT)*

Tajdid or renewal of Bay'at used to take place in the time of the Holy
Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Once the Holy Prophet SallAllaho
Alaihi wa Sallam personally took Bay'at thrice from Sayyiduna Salmah
bin Akwah Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho who was preparing to leave for
Jihad. In the first instance, Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam
asked, "Did Salmah take Bay'at?" After a while the Holy Prophet
SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam asked, "Salmah, are you not going to take
Bay'at?" Sayyiduna Salmah Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho said, "Ya
Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam! I had already taken Bay'at".
After all the Ashabs had taken Bay'at, the Prophet of Islam SallAllaho
Alaihi wa Sallam repeated for the third time, "Salmah are you not
going to take Bay'at?" Sayyiduna Salmah Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho said,
"Ya Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam! I have already taken
Bay'at twice". The Prophet of Islam SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam said,
"Repeat the Bay'at". So, Sayyiduna Salmah Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, in
a single sitting took Bay'at (Tajdid) thrice.

The secret and wisdom of the emphasis of Bay'at made on him was that
he always made Jihad with the Kufar by foot. For him to now dash into
the army of the enemy and confront them alone meant nothing to him./Hadrat Sultan Shahabuddin Soharwardi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho, Baghdad
- Iraq/

*BAY'AT AND ITS BENEFITS*

There are two types of Bay'at:

(A) BAY'AT-E-BARAKAH

This is to initiate one's self for the mere Barakah (Blessing) of
joining a Silsila and this is the general idea or reason of today's
Bay'ats. This should, at least, be done with a good intention. If
Bay'at is taken for mere worldly gain or any reason other than
spiritual upliftment, then such Bay'at is Batil (null and void). For
Bay'at-e-Barakah it is sufficient if the Shaykh you take Bay'at from
is Shaykh-e-Ittisal, which means that his Silsila is linked to the
King of the Prophets, Sayyiduna Muhammad SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam
without a break in sequence and that the Shaykh possesses the four
mentioned pre-requisites mentioned.

A'la Hazrat (Radi ALLAHu' Ta'ala Anho) states: "The above Bay'at is
not useless, but beneficial, in fact, very beneficial and profitable
in Deen and Dunya. At least, his name would be recorded in the books
of the Beloved of Allah (Mehbooban-e-Khuda). By just having a link
with a spiritual order (Silsila) is by itself a great fortune and
blessing of which three are mentioned below:

1. Emulation or imitation of the elite and Beloved ones of Allah
(Khasan-e-Khuda) in the field of Tariqah or Sufism. Rasoolullah
(SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said:

 "One who imitates a nation is among them".

Sayyiduna Shaykh-ush-Shuyuk Shahabud Din Suhrwardi (Radi ALLAHu'
Ta'ala Anho) states in his book, "Awariful Ma'ahrif":

 "Be it known that there are two types of Bay'at - Bay'at-e-Tabaruk
(Barakah) and Bay'at-e-Iradah (Devotion). The actual intention of the
Murids of a Masha'ikh is Bay'at-e-Iradah and Bay'at-e-Tabaruk has
similarity with it. So for the real and true Murid there is
Bay'at-e-Iradah and, for those who desire imitation there is
Bay'at-e-Tabaruk because those who imitate a nation is amongst them".

2. A divine link is connected with the Awliya and Sualihin.
Rasoolullah (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) says that His Rabb, the All
Powerful and Almighty Allah says.

 "There are those people who, by merely sitting with them, one will
never become a Kafir". (This refers to the Awliya)

3. The Beloved of Allah are Ayat Rahmah (Signs of Mercy). They take
into their fold of mercy all those who remember and honour them and
also focus their beams of mercy on them. Someone asked the King of the
Awliya, Sayyiduna Ghousul Azam (Radi ALLAHu' Ta'ala Anho):

 "If any person takes your name in respect and honour though he may
not be your Murid or not initiated by you personally, would he be
counted as your Murid?"

The great Ghawth replied:

 "Allah will accept those who have any form of relation or connection
with me and notes his name in my spiritual office. If such a person
adopts any desired path, Allah will bless him with guidance and
repentance. He will be under my spiritual banner. Verily, my Rabb, the
All Powerful and Almighty, has promised me that all my Murids, all
those who love me and all those who follow the path I am on, will
enter Jannah (Paradise)"./Hadrat Sultan Bahauddin Naqshbandi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, Bukhara -
Uzbekistan/

(B) BAY'AT-E-IRADAH

This means to totally abolish ones desires and intentions and
surrender on's self at the hands of a true Guide or Spiritual Master
who has entered the Kingdom of the Heavens. You have totally empower
him as your commander and ruler. You have to sincerely obey and
execute all his orders and methods entrusted on you by him concerning
the path to the spiritual domain. Never take a step without his
consent even though some laws and orders may not suit you or make
sense to you. Remember the example of Khidr (Alaihis Salam) when
Sayyiduna Moosa (alaihis salam) met him and they both travelled
together. The Murshid's commands may cause great discomfort to you and
at such moments the Murid must regard this as the interference of the
Cursed Shaitan. Your every hardship and difficulty must be presented
to him. In conclusion, the Murid must totally hand himself over to the
Shaykh like a corpse in the hands of a person performing Ghusal. This
is known as Bay'at-e-Salikin. Such Bay'at is regarded as being the aim
and object of the grand Spiritual Masters. Such Bay'at leads one to
Allah the Almighty. It was Bay'at-e-Salikin that was taken by the
Ashabs at the hands of the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam).

Sayyiduna Obadah bin Samat (Radi ALLAHu' Ta'ala Anho) states:

 "We had taken Bay'at (at the hands of Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi
wa Sallam) on the following principles:

 We will await his command and execute it in times of every ease and
difficulty, every form of ecstasy or displeasure. And when the Master
commands us we will never disobey or cross question him".

The command of the Murshid is the command of Rasoolullah (SallAllahu
Alaihi wa Sallam) and his command is the Command of Allah, the All
Powerful, Who nobody dares disobey. Allah states in the Holy Quran:

 "And it is not appropriate for faithful men and women; when and His
Messenger have judged a matter, to consider it a matter of choice for
themselves; and one who does not accept the judgement of and His
Messenger has indeed clearly entered darkness." [Sura Ahzab: 36]

In "Awariful Ma'arif" Shaykh Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi Radi ALLAHu
Ta'ala Anho sates:

 "To be under the command of the Shaykh is to be under the Command of
Allah and His Rasool SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and is the revival of
a Sunnah - Bay'at. This is only applicable on those persons who
imprison themselves in the hands of the Shaykh, discard all desires
and dissolve themselves in the Shaykh (Fana-fish-Shaykh)".


Shaykh Suhrawardi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho also states:

 "Abstain from criticizing the Shaykh for it is a deadly poison for
the Murid. It is extremely rare for a Murid who criticise his Shaykh
to find serenity and success. In any action of the Shaykh which does
not seem correct to the Murid, he should remember the events of
Sayyiduna Khidar. This is because the actions performed by Sayyiduna
Khidar Alaihis Salam were apparently questionable (e.g. making a hole
in the boat of the poor and killing an innocent child), but when the
reasons for these actions were explained then it became obvious that
the Shaykh should not be questioned".

Sayyiduna Imam Abul-Qasim Qushayri Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho states in
his Kitab, "Risalah", that Sayyiduna Abu Sahal Sahlooki Radi ALLAHu
Ta'ala Anho states,

 "Any person who says 'why' to any word of his Shaykh will never
achieve success."

May Allah Azza wa Jal grant us peace and success. Aameen!!/
Shahanshah-e-Hind Hadrat Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz
Sultan Moenuddin Chishti Ajmeri Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho, Ajmer Sharif- India/

RECTIFICATION TO A MISCONCEPTION:

It has become a misconception today, that only Sayyids (descendants of
the Beloved Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) are allowed to be
Peers. They are the only ones who have the right of making mureeds.
Sadly, amongst those who spread such propaganda, are mostly those who
themselves are not Sayyid and only claim to be Sayyid, so that they
may broaden their horizons. True Love and respect for the Sayyid is
the recognition of the people of Imaan. Very deprived and unfortunate
are those who have no love for the family of the Prophet (SallAllahu
Alaihi wa Sallam). But it must be noted, that it is not necessary to
be Sayyid to be a Peer. The Holy Quran says,

"The exalted and respected in the Court of Allah are those amongst you
that are pious and Allah Fearing."

It must be noted, that, Hadrat Ghawth al-Azam Shaykh Abd al-Qadir
al-Jilani (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu) is no doubt Hasani Husaini Sayyid,
but his Peer, Hadrat Abu Saeed Makhzoomi, and his Shaykh Hadrat Abul
Hassan Hakaari and His Shaykh Hadrat Abul Farah Tartoosi and various
other Shuyookh of the Silsila, namely Shaykh Abdul Waahid Tameemi,
Shaykh Abu Bakr Shibli, Hadrat Junaid Baghdadi, Hadrat Siiri Saqti and
Hadrat Ma'roof Karkhi Radi Allahu Anhum al-Ajma'een are all not
Sayyids. The Peer of Sultaan al-Hind Hadrat Khwaja Mueen al-Deen
Chishti Alaihir Rahma wa ar-Ridwaan, Hadrat Khwaja Usman Harooni
Alaihir Rahma wa ar-Ridwaan is also not a Sayyid.


AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) states:

To say that it is a condition for a Peer to be Sayyid, is to claim
that all the silsilas (Spiritual Chains) are baatil (broken). In the
Silsila Aaliyah Qadiriyah, all the Shaykhs between Sayyiduna Ali Rida
and Hadrat Ghawth al-Azam (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhum al-Ajma'een) are
all non Sayyids. And in the Silsila Aaliyah Chishtiya, immediately
after Sayyiduna Ali (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu) is Hadrat Imam Hassan
al-Basri (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu), who neither Sayyid, Quraishi nor
an Arab, and in Silsila Aaliyah Naqshabandiya, the actual inception is
from Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anhu). [Fatawa Radawiyyah,
Vol. 9, Page 114]* THE EXCELLENCE OF RECITING ONE'S SAJRAH*

There are many virtues in reciting one's Sajrah of which a few are
mentioned below:

1. Memorising the chain of Awliya up to Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi
wa Sallam.

2. The Zikr and Remembrance of Swalihin (Awliya) is the means of
receiving Allah's Rahmah (Mercy)

3. Performing the Esal-e-Sawab for all the Spiritual Masters which is
a cause of receiving their spiritual guidance.

4. When the Murid remembers them in times of ease the Awliya of the
Silsila will remember him in times of hardship and will also be of
assistance to him.

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Extracted from

Irshadaat-e-AlaHadrat Alaihir raHma

Translated by: Shaykh Abd al-Hadi al-Qadiri

Najdiya Sakht Hi Gandi Hai Tabiyat Teri

Najdiya Sakht Hi Gandi Hai Tabiyat
Teri
Kufr Kiya Shirk Ka Fuzla Hai Nijasat
Teri
khaak Munh Mein Tere Kehta Hai
Kise Khaak Ka Dher
Mit Gaya Deen Mili Khaak Mein Izzat
Teri
Tere Nazdeek Huaa Kijb-e-Ilaahi
Mumkin
Tujhpe Shaitan Ki Fatkaar Yeh
Himmat Teri
Balke Kajjab Kiya Toone tu iqraar-o-
Wqoo'a
Uff Re Napaak Yahan Tak hai
Khabasat Teri
ilm Shaitan Ka Hua Ilm-e-Nabi Se
Zayed
Padhun Lahoul Na Kiyon Dekh Ke
Soorat Teri
Bazm-e-Meelad Ho Kaanha Ke Janam
Se Badtar
Arre Andhe Arre Mardood Yeh Jur'at
Teri
ilm-e-Ghai bi Mein Majaneen-o-
Bahayem Ka Shumool
Kufr Aamez Junu'n Za Hai Jihalat
Teri
Yaad-e-Khar Se ho Namazo Mein
Khyal Unka Bura
Uff Jahannam Ke Gadhe Uff Ye
KharafatTeri
Unki Tazeem karega na Agar Waqt-
e-Namaz
Mari Jayegi Tere Munh Pe Ibadat
Teri
Hai Kabhi Boom ki Hillat to Kabhi
Zaagh Halal
Jeefa Khwari Ki Kahin Jati Hai Aadat
Teri
Hans Ki Chaal to Kiya Aati Gayi Apni
Bhi
Ijtihadon Se Hi Zahir Hai Himaqat
Teri
Khule Lafzo Mein Kahe Qazi-e-Sho
ka'n Madade
Yaa Ali Sun ke Bigad Jaye Tabiyat
Teri
Teri Atke to Wakeelo'n Se Kare
istimdaad
Aur Tabeebo'n Se Madad Khwah ho
illatTeri
Hum Jo Allah Ke Piyaron se i'aanat
Chahein
Shirk Ka Chirk Ugalne Lage Millat
Teri
Abd-e-Wahab Ka Beta Hua Shaikh-e-
Najdi
Uski Taqleed Se sabit Hai Zalalat
Teri
Ussi Mushrik Ki Tasneef Hai Kitab-
ul-Touheed
Jiske Her fiqra Pe Hai Mohr-e-
Sadaqat Teri
Tarjuma Uska Hua Taqviyatul -eiman
Naam
Jisse Benoor Huee Chashm-e-
Baseerat Teri
Waqif-e-Ghaib Ka irshad Sunaau'n
Jisne
Kholdi Tujhse Bahut Pehle Haqeeqat
Teri
Zalzale Najd Mein Paida Ho Fitan
Barpa Ho
Yani Zahir Ho zamana Mein Sharart
Teri
Ho Ussi Khaak Se Shaitan Ki Sangat
Paida
Dekh Le Aaj Hai Moujood Jama'at
Teri
Sar Munde Honge to Pajame Ghutne
Honge
Sar Se Paa Tak Yahi Poori Hai
ShabahatTeri
Ad-dua Hoga Hadeeso Pe Amal
Kerne Ka
Naam Rakhti Yahi Apna Jama'at Teri
Lekin Utrega Na Qur'aan Gale Se
Neeche
Abhi Ghhabra Nahi Baqi Hai Hikayat
Teri
Nikleinge Deen se Yoon Jaise
Nishana Se Teer
Aaj Us Teer Ki Hai Sangeet Teri
Apni Halat Ko Hadeeson Ke Mutabiq
Ker Le
Aap Khul Jayegi Fir Tujh Pe Khabasat
Teri
Chhorh Ker Zikr Tera Ab Hai Khitab
Apno se
Ke Hai Mabghooz Mujhe Dil se
Hikayat Teri
Mere Piyare Mere Apne Mere Sunni
Bhai
Aaj Kerni Mujhe Tujhse Shikayat Teri
Tujh se Jo Kehta Hun Tu Dil se Sun
Insaf Bhi Ker
Kare Allah Ki Toufeeq Himayat Teri
Gar Tere Baap Ko Gaali de KoiBe
Tehzeeb
Ghussa Aaye Abhi Kuch Aur Ho Halat
Teri
Galiya'n Dein Unhe Shaitan-e- La'een
Ke Pairu
Jinke Sadqe Mein Hai Her Doulat-o-
Nemat Teri
Jo Tujhe Pyar Karein Jo Tujhe Apna
Farmayein
Jinke Dil Ko Kare BeChain Aziyyat
Teri
Jo Tere Waste Takleefein Uthayein
Kiya Kiya
Apne Aaram se Pyari Jinhe Soorat
Teri
Jaag Ker Ratein Ibadat Mein Jinhone
Kaati
Kis Liye iss Liye Kat Jaye Museebat
Teri
Hashr Ka Din Nahi Jis Roz Kisi Ka
Koi
Uss Qayamat Mein Jo Farmayein
Shafa'at Teri
Unke Dushman se Tujhe Rabt Rahe
Mel Rahe
Sharm Allah Se Ker Kiya Huee
Ghairat Teri
Toone Kiya Baap Ko Samjha Hai
ziyada Unse
Josh Mein Aayi Jo Is Darja Hararat
Teri
Unke Dushman Ko Agr Toone Na
Samjha Dushman
Wo Qayamat Mein Na Kareinge
RifaqatTeri
Unke Dushman Ka Jo Dushman Nahi
Sach Kehta Hoon
Dawa Be Asl Hai Jhooti Hai
Mohabbat Teri
Balke Eimaan Ki Jo Pooche to Hai
Eiman Yahi
Unse ishq Unke Adu se Ho Adawat
Teri
Ahl-e-Sunnat Ka Amal Teri Ghazal Pe
Ho Hasan
Jab Main Janu Ke Thikane Lagi
Mehnat Teri

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Penned by:
Allama Hasan Raza Khan (Rahimahullah)

20th MuHarram al-Haraam | Sayyiduna Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu

Sayyid al-Mu’azzineen (Leader of the Mu’azzins)
Hadrat Sayyiduna Bilal al-Habashi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu

Sayyid al-Mu’azzineen (Leader of the Mu’azzins), Imam al-Aashiqeen, The great devotee, faithful companion and Mu'azzin of the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Hadrat Sayyiduna Bilal al-Habashi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu is a famous and exalted Sahabi who accepted Islam in its early days in Makkah al-Mukarramah. When he accepted Islam, the non-believers placed great difficulties upon him which he bore with great forbearance in his youth. His father's name was Rabah and his mother's name was Hamamah.

His birth place is Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and this is why he is known as Habshi (the old name for Abyssinia is Habsh). Born in the late 6th century, the preferred view is that Bilal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was 43 years old at the time of Hijra but it has been suggested by some that he could have been as old as 53.

He was either a slave of a woman in Makkah who had made Umayyah bin Khalaf her agent in the matters of Hadrat Bilaal or Umayya Ibn Khalaf himself when he accepted Islam. The Kaafirs of Makkah persecuted him severely. When Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu came to know about the pain and anguish which he underwent at the hands of the Kuffaar, he bought him and set him free. One of the many emancipated slaves of Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, Bilal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was known for his beautiful voice and was given the honour by the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam of being the first Mu'azzin of Islam. He remained constantly in the company of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. He was at the service of the needs of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Muhaddith Hakim and Hafidh Abu Nu'aym also regarded him as one of the Ashaab of al-Suffah.

After he had accepted Islam, he participated with beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam in the battle of Badr and in all other battles. He called the Adhaan and he was the Mu'azzin of Masjid al-Nabawi as long as he remained with beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. His greatness and excellence is mentioned in numerous books of Ahadith.

VIRTUE

One day at the time of Fajr, beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam asked Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, 'O Bilaal, Show me one action that you have done after accepting Islam, whose virtue is above all other actions, because I have heard your footsteps in Jannah'. Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu explains that I have not done any action whose virtue is more than the others. But it is true, that during the day or night, whenever I made Wudhu, I made it my duty to read some Nafl Salaah, and from amongst the Salaah I read, I verily read Tahiyyatul Wudhu (Salaat after Wudhu)" when beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam heard this, he said that it was because of this action that he had attained such status.

Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu used to mention

أبو بكر سيدنا وأعتق سيدنا
Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu is our leader who freed our leader Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala.

In 'Hilyat al-Awliyaa', beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam mentions that he is Sayyid al-Mu’azzineen (leader of the Mu’azzins).

ENDURANCE OF DIFFICULTY ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF ISLAM

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was harassed and beaten the day long and during the night. He was tied in chains and lashed. On the next day, he was again made to lie on the hot desert sands which cause even greater injuries to the body of Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, who was loved by Allah Ta'ala.

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu used to be beaten by many people. When one would get tired, another would take his place. Sometimes it was Abu Jhal's turn and sometimes Umayyah bin Khalaf and others. Each of them would beat him until they got tired but no mercy was spared for the slave whom they so brutally injured and whose status in Jannah was to surpass that of many Arabs.

In the sweltering heat under the Arabian skies, Hadrat Bilal’s love for Allah shone brighter than the sun itself. So strong was it that he could not conceal it despite the punishment and torture afflicted on him by his cruel master.

There were times when a large boulder would be placed upon his chest as he lay on the scorching sand, his ribs being crushed under the weight. Yet the words ‘Ahad! Ahad! (There is only one Allah!)’ were constantly repeated by Hadrat Bilal, so strong was his faith and love.

His Jewish master would insult him and threaten him to denounce Islam, beat him, whip him and humiliate him on the streets of Makkah, but nothing was able to shake Hadrat Bilal’s heart.

FREEDOM

One day, it so happened that Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was passing that way and saw Sayyidina Hadrat Bilal crying out, "Ahad! Ahad!", despite the immense torture he was being subjected to. As he watched, Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique’s heart became agitated upon seeing Hadrat Bilal under such persecution, and tears filled his eyes.

He then called Hadrat Bilal towards himself and advised him to utter Allah's name in solitude and not to utter it in the presence of his persecutor, or he would be subjected to further persecution and torture. Hadrat Bilal replied, "O Honoured One! You are the Siddique of Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, and therefore I accept your advice and will act accordingly."

The following day, Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu happened to pass that way, and again he witnessed the same sight.

Hadrat Bilal was once more uttering the cry of "Ahad! Ahad!" while the Jew was torturing him to such an extent that again his body became soaked in blood. Seeing this, Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique’s heart was filled with pain and he advised Hadrat Bilal, "Brother, why do you utter 'Ahad' in the presence of this persecutor? Utter it silently and secretly within yourself".

Hadrat Mawlana Rumi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu says:

"When Abu Bakr advised him towards silence and secrecy,
Bilal repented again,
But when love overwhelmed, he swallowed the repentance.
It is the message of the troubled heart.
Without You there can be neither peace nor comfort."

Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique, on numerous occasions, gave Hadrat Bilal the same advice but on every occasion when he passed that way, he saw the same scene - the Jew persecuting Bilal who was all the time crying, "Ahad! Ahad!”

Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu finally went to Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and related the story to him. When Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam heard the story, he was filled with sorrow and tears flowed from his blessed eyes. He asked, "O Siddique! What is the solution to this problem? How can we save Bilal from this calamity?"

Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu replied: "Ya Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, I shall buy Bilal. Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam agreed and said, "Let my share also be therein".

SubhanAllah! How great the fortune of Sayidina Hadrat Bilal, that Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam himself took part in purchasing him.

Hadrat Abu Bakr then approached the Jew while he was again torturing Hadrat Bilal. Hadrat Abu Bakr said to him, "Why are you beating this friend of Allah?" How long will you carry out this practice on this poor person?" Umayyah bin Khalaf retorted that, 'since you have instigated him (by teaching Islam to him) so you free him." Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu answered, "Yes, I will free him. I have a black slave who is even stronger than him and who is in your religion. Will you accept this slave in exchange for him?" Umayyah bin Khalaf accepted the offer. Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu exchanged the slaves and thus bought Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu and freed him before migration. It is also narrated that Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique paid the ransom and freed Hadrat Bilal. Besides Bilal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu he bought other slaves who were being beaten and harassed for accepting Islam and freed them also.

After this, Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, out of love and joy, embraced Hadrat Bilal and held him to his heart.

Hadrat Mawlana Rumi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu says:

"Beloved Mustafa embraced Bilal and held him against his chest. The ecstasy Bilal felt! Who can ever imagine that?"

CONQUEST OF MAKKAH

When the Muslims finally conquered the city of Makkah, its people fled to their houses in fear and bolted the doors and windows. They feared that the Muslims would avenge themselves for the wrong done to them years ago.

The Muslims advanced towards the Holy Kabah and then Hadrat Bilal assured the people that they were safe. He announced out loud, "All those who lay down arms are safe. All those in the house of Abu Sufyan are safe. All those behind closed doors are safe."

BROTHERHOOD

After the migration Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam formed brotherhood between the Sahaaba Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhum Ajma’een which meant that two two brothers should be concerned about each other's difficulty and necessity. In this way all of them became Muslim brothers and they shared in the sorrow and grief of each other. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam made Hadrat Bilaal and Hadrat Ubaida bin Haarith (Radi Allahu Anhuma) brothers and a few Historians mention that beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam made Hadrat Abu Rawahah Khashami Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu the brother of Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu.

PARTICIPATION IN THE BATTLE OF BADR AND THE KILLING OF UMAYYA BIN KHALAF

A year after beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and his beloved Sahaaba Radi Allahu Anhum Ajma’een migrated from Makkah Mukarramah to Madinah Munawwarah, the battle of Badr took place. Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu also participated in this battle with the other Sahaaba Radi Allahu Anhum Ajma’een. The leaders of the Mushrikeen of Makkah (who were the enemies of Islam and the Muslims - who forced the Muslims out of Makkah, who also oppressed Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu) were killed in this battle. Specially, Abu Jahl and Umayyah bin Khalaf who severely punished Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu were both killed in this battle.

THE BEGINNING OF ADHAAN AND THE APPOINTMENT OF HADRAT BILAAL RADI ALLAHU TA’ALA ANHU AS MU’AZZIN

In the second year after Hijrah, the announcing of the time of Salaat began and Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was appointed Mu’azzin and always remained the Mu’azzin of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam both in his presence and also during travel.

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu stayed with beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam In Madinah Munawwarah, he was the Mu’azzin and even while travelling, he went with beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, and at the time of Salaah he used to give Adhaan. Very seldom beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam went somewhere and someone other than Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu called the Adhaan. Whenever beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam went to Masjid al-Qubaa, then Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu would give the Adhaan and when hearing him, the people living around the area knew that beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was in the area.

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu used to give the Fajr Adhaan from the roof of the house of a lady from the tribe of Banu Najjaar. Her home was joined to the Masjid. From the time of Sehri he used to sit on the roof waiting for the time of Fajr. When it was time to commence the Adhaan then he should stretch his limbs, and make the following Du'a after which he gave the Adhaan.

اللهم إنى أحمدك وأستعينك على قريش أن يقيموا دينك
'Oh Allah I praise you, and I desire that You become aid to the Quraysh to establish Your Deen'

The woman from whose roof he gave the Adhaan said that there was not a day that he did not mention this Du'a. [Sunan Abi Dawud, Vol. 2, Page 198, Hadith 519]

TREASURER OF BELOVED PROPHET SALLALLAHO ALAIHI WA SALLAM

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was the Muazzin of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and his treasurer. If anyone came to beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam with any necessity then he used to ask Hadrat Bilaal to carry out this task who would then make sure to get the necessary item and fulfill the need on behalf of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam

Hadrat Bilal mentioned it to Abdullah Al-Hawzaani that if some Muslims came who did not have anything to wear, then Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam should order me to take a loan and purchase a cloth to clothe the needy.

Whilst doing this once Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu accumulated a heap of dates. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam asked Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu what is this? Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu answered I have accumulated this for you and your visitors. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam said, 'Oh Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, spend it and do not fear it becoming less'

ENDURANCE OF HUNGER

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was the special companion of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. It is for this reason he also endured difficulties. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam said that undoubtedly, the fear he had for Allah was greater than anyone else. On one occasion thirty nights and days passed with him and Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu having had only that amount to eat which could be concealed under the armpits (side) of Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu.

COMPANIONSHIP WITH BELOVED PROPHET SALLALLAHO ALAIHI WA SALLAM

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was always present in the company of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Hadrat Jaabir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu mentions that at the time of Eid, he was present with beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam started the Salaah without the Adhaan and Iqaamat and thereafter gave the Khutbah. Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu stood up and stood side by side with beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam while beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam stood up resting on him and after praising Allah, beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam delivered a lecture and reminded the people about the commands of Allah and encouraged the people to be obedient to Allah Ta'aala. Thereafter, he took Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu with him and addressed the women and ordered them to fear Allah and advised them and reminded them about the commands of Allah.

At one time Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu presented himself in the company of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam It was morning and beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was having meals. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam told Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu to join him. Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu mentioned to beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam that he was fasting. Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam remarked, 'We are eating our sustenance and the sustenance of Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu is preserved in Jannah." Then he told Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that the bones of a fasting person make Tasbeeh and the Angels request his forgiveness when something is eaten near him." [Mishkat al-Masabih]

HEARTBREAK & IMMENSE GRIEF

After the passing away of Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Hadrat Bilal was overcome with immense grief. This death had completely shattered his heart and in this state, he decided that he could no longer stay in Madinah Sharif. He then gathered his belongings and left for Syria. He had just left the border of Madinah Sharif, when sleep overcame him. He found a tree to sleep under and took some rest there. In his sleep, Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam appeared in his dream and said, “Bilal, why did you leave me?” Hadrat Bilal immediately woke up and, without hesitation, made the journey back to Madinah Sharif.

When the people of Madinah saw Hadrat Bilal returning through the city gates, they were overwhelmed with joy. Word spread through the streets that Bilal, the Holy Prophet’s Muazzin had returned. As Hadrat Bilal made his way to the Holy Prophet’s Masjid, requests for him to do the Azan were ringing in his ears. People followed him through the streets, pleading for him to deliver the call to prayer once more. The blessed city had been deprived of his beautiful Azan for too long, and the people craved to hear it one last time.

However, since the passing away of Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Hadrat Bilal’s grief had been so immense that he resolved that he would never do the Azan again, and so he refused the pleas of the people. As he advanced towards the blessed Masjid, he saw the two beloved grandsons of Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Hadrat Hassan and Hussain. They too requested for him to do the Azan, and when he looked upon their blessed young faces, his love for them overwhelmed his heart. He knew he could never refuse them anything, and they were, after all, the grandsons of the one whose love had penetrated his heart through and through.

Hadrat Bilal then stood up on the Mimbar, assumed his position as the Muazzin and started to read the Azan. His voice, beautiful as it was, rang through the streets of Madinah Sharif, his pain and heartbreak evident in the painful tune. He read to his heart’s content, and in such a manner that there was not a person in the blessed city whose eyes were not wet with tears.

When Hadrat Bilal reached “Ash-hadu anna Muhammadur Rasulallah”, he broke down and could not continue. His pain and the pain of Madinah’s people was unbearable. Memories of the beautiful days when Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam sat amongst them penetrated their hearts with hurt and agony. The emptiness of their lives and their souls without Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam had devastated them and left them broken inside. Even the strongest amongst them who were usually able to suppress the pain could not hold back any longer.

STAY IN SYRIA

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu then came in the presence of Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu and said, 'Oh Khalifah of Rasoolullah, without doubt I have heard from beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam that the best action of a Mu'min is Jihaad in the path of Allah and I have intended now to spend my life in Jihaad till I die." Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu said, 'Oh Bilaal! I swear by Allah and my right which is deserving to honored (it is for this reason) that during my lifespan you spend it in Madinah al-Munawwara and give Adhaan. Because I have become old and my time is near (death)." Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu then remained in Madinah Munawwarah. [Usdul Ghabah]

After Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu became Khalifah, then Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu came to him and said the same thing again. Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu gave the same answer which Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu had given, but Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu respectfully refused to stay any longer. Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu granted permission to him. Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu became a Mujaahid forever and went to Syria. During the Khilaafat of Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu when he went to Syria, then Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu gave Adhaan in his presence. The narrator says that on this day, Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu thinking of the days of beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam cried to such an extent which we never saw before.

MARRIAGE

While in Syria, Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu got married but it is not known whether he had any children or not. The author of Usdul Ghabah states that at the time of death, Bilaal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu had no children.

PASSING AWAY OF THE PROPHET’S MU'AZZIN

The great devotee and Muazzin of Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, the courageous and beloved Abyssinian by the name of Hadrat Bilal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu passed away in the 20th year after Hijrah in the middle of reading Adhan in Damascus, Syria between the years 638 and 642 at the age of 60 or 63 and there he is buried near 'Bab as-Sagheer'. When beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam proclaimed Prophethood, he was 30 years old. He spent the remaining 33 years of his life in the assistance of this Deen, persecuted severely for admitting his Islam and despite this, he continued to announce boldly, 'Ahad, the One Allah!'. He participated in the battles and endured both hunger and pain. He was not only a Mu’azzin, but was granted the status of being the leader of the Mu’azzins.

His respected stature during the birth of Islam is a perfect example of the importance of pluralism and racial equality in the foundations of Islam. May Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala be pleased with him forever... Aameen!!

20th Muharram: Wisaal of Hazrat Bilal Radi Allahu Anhu (Part 2)

Hazrat Bilal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was known for his beautiful voice and was given the honour by the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam of being the first Mu'azzin of Islam.  He called the Adhaan and he was the Mu'azzin of Masjid al-Nabawi as long as he remained with Rasulullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam.

One day at the time of Fajr, Rasulullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam asked Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Anhu, 'O Bilaal, Show me one action that you have done after accepting Islam, whose virtue is above all other actions, because I have heard your footsteps in Jannah'. Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Anhu explains that I have not done any action whose virtue is more than the others. But it is true, that during the day or night, whenever I made Wudhu, I made it my duty to read some Nafl Salaah, and from amongst the Salaah I read, I verily read Tahiyyatul Wudhu (Salaat after Wudhu)" when beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam heard this, he said that it was because of this action that he had attained such status.

The great devotee and Muazzin of Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, the courageous and beloved Abyssinian passed away in the 20th year after Hijrah in the middle of reading Adhan in Damascus, Syria between the years 638 and 642 (AD) at the age of 60 or 63 and there he is buried near 'Bab as-Sagheer'.

Let us all Make Fatiha in our homes today For The Esaale Thawaab Of This Great Personality By Reciting Atleast:

3 x Surah Ikhlaas
1 x Sura al-Faatiha

For Gaining Countless Blessings In This World, In Our Graves And In The Aakhirah

Bilal e Habshi Hamare Aaqa

Wo Ishq e Ahmed Ki Hen Alaamat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa
Kayi Sahaba Pe Hey Fazeelat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Guzari Khidmat Me Umar Saari
Nabi Pe Hey Apni Jaan Waari
Hey Pee Inho Ne Ma'ye Muhabbat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Badar Sey Lekar Tabook Tak Har
Maqaam Me Paish Paish Rehtey
Rasool Ki Hey Mili Mai'yyat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Hey Jaam e Furqat Jisey Pilaaya
Owais e Qarni Unhe Banaya
Mila Hey Jisko Maqaam e Qurbat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Bilal Ki Azmaton Pe Qurban
Jinhey Khareeden Habeeb e Rehman
Lagayen Siddique Jinki Qeemat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Ahad Ahad Ki Sadaa Zuban Par,
Baney Huey Hen Raza Ke Paikar
Kamaal Hey Inki Isteqaamat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Rasool Ne Di Yahi Bashaarat
Suni Hey Qadmon Ki Unke Aahat
Jo Waqt e Meraj Puhnchy Jannat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Wo Yaad e Moula Me Mehw Rehtey
Wuzu Ko Qaaim Hamesha Rakhtey
Wo Kartey Raato Me Bhi Ibaadat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Azaan Aisi Kisi Ne Di Hey
Ke Jab Wo Len Naam Mustafa Ka
To Horahi Ho Unhe Ziyaarat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Guzar Gaya Jab Ke Waqt e Aksar
Bulaya Aaqa Ne Phir Se Darr Par
Sunayi Sabko Azaan e Ulfat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Baroz e Mehshar Bhi Faiz Paayen
Sawari Aaqa Ki Wo Chalayen
Rasool Ke Saath Jayen Jannat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Hua Hey Dil Jab Tera Thikana
Nabi Ki Ulfat Ko Us Ne Jaana
Tumhari Midhat Nabi Ki Midhat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

BiLAL Naazan Na Kyun Ho Tum Par
Tumhara Charcha Sunaye Ghar Ghar
Ke Paayi Jis Ne Tumhari Nisbat
Bilal e Habshi Hamarey Aaqa

Written by: Hafiz Bilal Qadri

20th Muharram: Wisaal of Hazrat Bilal Radi Allahu Anhu (Part 1)

Sayyid al-Mu’azzineen (Leader of the Mu’azzins), Imam al-Aashiqeen, The great devotee, faithful companion and Mu'azzin of the Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Hadrat Sayyiduna Bilal al-Habashi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu is a famous and exalted Sahabi who accepted Islam in its early days in Makkah al-Mukarramah.

His birth place is Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and this is why he is known as Habshi (the old name for Abyssinia is Habsh). The Kaafirs of Makkah persecuted him severely, when he accepted Islam. A few of the tortures that he went through include the following;

Hadrat Bilaal Radi Allahu Anhu was harassed and beaten the day long and during the night. He was tied in chains and lashed. On the next day, he was again made to lie on the hot desert sands which cause even greater injuries to the body of Bilaal Radi Allahu Anhu, who was loved by Allah Ta'ala.

In the sweltering heat under the Arabian skies, Hadrat Bilal’s love for Allah shone brighter than the sun itself. So strong was it that he could not conceal it despite the punishment and torture afflicted on him by his cruel master.

There were times when a large boulder would be placed upon his chest as he lay on the scorching sand, his ribs being crushed under the weight. Yet the words ‘Ahad! Ahad! (There is only one Allah!)’ were constantly repeated by Hadrat Bilal, so strong was his faith and love.

When Hadrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu came to know about the pain and anguish which he underwent at the hands of the Kuffaar, he bought him and set him free. After this, Rasulallah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, out of love and joy, embraced Hadrat Bilal and held him to his heart. Hadrat Mawlana Rumi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu says:
 
"Beloved Mustafa embraced Bilal and held him against his chest. The ecstasy Bilal felt! Who can ever imagine that?

101 Amazing Islamic Facts

1. The Divine Tablet is named as Al-Lawh al-Mahfudh (The Protected Tablet) because it is protected from Satan. (Jalalayn, Page 496)
2. The Divine Tablet is made from white diamond and is hanging above the seventh heaven. (Jalalayn, Page 496)
3. The length of Al-Qalam (Divine Pen) is one hundred years long. (Ibn Kathir, Surah Noon)
4. Allah Almighty sent down 104 revelations, 100 scriptures and 4 books. (Hashiya al-Jalalayn, Page 366)
5. 10 scriptures were revealed upon Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam, 50 upon Prophet Sheeth Alayhi’s Salam, 30 upon Prophet Idrees Alayhi’s Salam and 10 upon Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 2, Page 170)
6. The Torah was revealed on 6th of Ramadan. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 55)
7. Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed on 18th of Ramadan. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 55)
8. Zaboor was revealed 482 years after Torah.
9. Injil (Bible) was revealed on 13th of Ramadan (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 55) or on the 18th of Ramadan (Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah, Vol. 2, Page 78)
10. Injil was revealed 1050 years after Zaboor. (Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah, Vol. 2, Page 78)
11. The Holy Qur’an was brought down from the Divine Tablet to the Fragrant House (al-Bayt al-Ma’moor) on the 27th night of Ramadan. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 35)
12. There are six chapters of the Holy Qur’an which were revealed in the night; Surah al-An’am, Surah Maryam, Surah al-Munafiqoon, Surah al-Mursalat, Surah al-Falaq and Surah al-Nas. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 28)
13. The only Companion whose name is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an is Sayyiduna Zayd Ibn Harithah Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu in Surah Ahzab verse 37. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 180)
14. The only woman to be mentioned in the Holy Qur’an by name is Sayyidah Maryam Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha (the mother of Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam). (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 181)
15. There are 323,671 letters in the Holy Qur’an. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 89)
16. Adam means soil in Hebraic language thus, Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam was given such a name as he was made from earthly soil. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 175)
17. The first angel to prostrate to Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam was Jibra’il Alayhi’s Salam. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
18. The time when angels prostrated to Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam was between Midday and ‘Asar. (al-Sawi, Vol. 1, Page 49)
19. Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam gave forty years of his life to Prophet Dawud Alayhi’s Salam. (Mishkat, Vol. 2, Page 400)
20. When Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam passed away, there were 100,000 humans living on earth. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 416) and in another narration 700,000. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah)
21. Sayyidah Hawwa Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha was created a week after the creation of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 313)
22. The name Hawwa’ is derived from the word Hayy, which means living. This is because she was created from a living being (Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam). (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 313)
23. Prophet Idris Alayhi’s Salam was born approximately one hundred years before the passing away of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam. (Hashiya ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 276)
24. Prophet Idris’s original name was Akhnookh and in another narration, Khanoon (al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 175), but due to the constant studies (Dars) of the sacred texts he was named Idris. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
25. According to Imam al-Bukhari the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam saw Prophet Idris Alayhi’s Salam on the fourth heaven. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
    
    
    
    
    
26. Prophet Nooh Alayhi’s Salam was born 126 years after the passing away of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam. His name is ‘Abd al-Ghaffar. Nooh was his title which means ‘lamentation’. He used to cry a lot thus, was given this title. (Al-Itqan, vol. 2, Page 183)
27. Allah sent angel Jibra’il Alayhi’s Salam to Prophet Nooh Alayhi’s Salam to instruct him on the building of the ship. (Al-Itqan, vol. 2, Page 183)
28. The building of the ship was completed in 2 years (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan) and in another narration forty years. (Ibn Kathir)
29. 124,000 planks of wood were used to build the ship and a Prophet’s name was written on each plank of wood. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Page 8)
30. The ship was 660 feet long, 330 feet wide and 33 feet tall. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 1, Page 71)
31. The coffin of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam was placed inside the ship. On one side of the coffin, the men sat, and on the other side, the women sat. (Al-Malfoodh, Vol. 1, Page 73)
32. Prophet NooH Alayhi’s Salam lived for 1050 years. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 175)
33. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was born two thousand years after the passing away of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 176)
34. There were in total 73 idols. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam destroyed 72 idols which were made from gold, silver, some from iron and copper and some from stones and wood. The biggest idol which he left was made from pure gold, which had a crown made from pearls. The eyes were made of emeralds which would shine in the dark. (Hashiya ‘ala al-Jalalayn, Page 273)
35. To ignite fire in which Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was to be thrown, wood was collected for a month, and the fire was heated for a week. (al-Jumal, Vol. 3, Page 163). The severity of the fire was such that the flames could be seen from hundreds of miles away. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 1, Page 98)
36. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was thrown into the fire via a huge catapult and this was the first time a catapult was used. (Ibn Kathir)
37. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was sixteen years of age when he was thrown into the fire. Some say he was twenty six years old. (Ibn Kathir and al-Jumal, Vol. 3, Page 163)
38. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam lived for two hundred years. (al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 176)
39. Isma’il is derived from two words, Isma’, which means ‘Listen!’ and Il, which means ‘Lord’. Because Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salamdid not have any children at the time, he used to supplicate to Allah for pious children thus,the child was named Isma’il (‘O Lord! Listen to our prayers’). (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 820)
40. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was 99 years old when Prophet Isma’il Alayhi’s Salam was born.
41. Prophet Isma’il Alayhi’s Salam was seven years old when he was taken to be sacrificed and in another narration he was 13 years old. (al-Jalalayn, Page 377)
42. Prophet Ya’qoob’s original name was Isra’il. This, in Hebraic means ‘The servant of Allah’. Isra means servant or slave, and Il means Lord. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 4, p 7)
43. Prophet Ya’qoob Alayhi’s Salam smelt the fragrance of Prophet Yoosuf’s shirt from the distance of a journey of eight days. (Al-Kamil Fi al-Tarikh, Vol. 1, Page 60)
44. Prophet Yousuf was twelve years old when he saw the dream, as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
45. The brothers of Prophet Yousuf Alayhi’s Salam sold him to the travellers of Egypt for twenty Dirhams. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
46. The number of people who believed in Prophet Salih Alayhi’s Salam was four thousand. (Al-Jalalayn, Page 185)
47. Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam was born approximately seven hundred years after Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam. (Hashiyah ‘ala al-Jalalayn, Page 138)
48. The word Moosa is derived from two Coptic words, Moo which means water and Sa which means wood. (Rooh al-Bayan, Vol. 1, Page 91)
49. Prophet Moosa’s mother’s name was Yuhaniz. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 188), his sister’s name was Maryam (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan), some have stated it was Kulthoom (al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 88) and his wife’s name (the daughter of Prophet Shu’ayb Alayhi’s Salam) was Safoora or Safuriya. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 188)
50. Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam was one year younger than Prophet Haroon Alayhi’s Salam. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 177)
    
    
    
    
    
51. The staff of Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam was from Jannah. It was brought down by Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam and was approximately 10 to 12 hand-spans long. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 473)
52. The snake of Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam was yellow and one mile long. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
53. The number of magicians who challenged Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam was twelve thousand. (Hashiyah ‘Ala al-Jalalayn)
54. Samuri used the soil touched by the hooves of the horse of Jibra’il Alayhi’s Salam. This was to give life to the golden calf he made. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 429)
55. Prophet Khadir’s name is Balya and his title is Abu al-‘Abbas. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
56. Some say Prophet Dawud Alayhi’s Salam ruled the kingdom for sixteen years and some say for forty years. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 178)
57. Prophet Dawud Alayhi’s Salam would make an armour and would sell it for his livelihood. Iron would become malleable in his hands. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
58. He could read Zaboor in sixty different melodies. (Al-Bidayah, Vol. 2, Page 16)
59. Prophet Sulayman Alayhi’s Salam was crowned king at the age of thirteen. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 178)
60. Prophet Sulayman Alayhi’s Salam heard the words of the ant which was three miles away. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
61. The throne of Bilqees was made from gold, silver and large diamonds. It was thirty feet long, thirty feet wide and eighty feet tall. (Ibn Kathir)
62. Bilqees had three hundred ministers. Under each minister were 12,000 soldiers. (Ibn Kathir)
63. The words, “I am Allah, there is no deity except Me and MuHammad (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) is My servant and My Prophet” were engraved on Prophet Sulayman’s ring. (Kanz al-‘Ummal, Page 498)
64. Prophet Ayyub’s wife was the grand daughter of Prophet Yousuf Alayhi’s Salam. Her name was Rahmah. (Hashiyah ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 276)
65. Prophet Zakariyya Alayhi’s Salam was 120 years old and his wife was 98 years old when they were given the good news of Prophet Yahya Alayhi’s Salam. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
66. Prophet Yahya Alayhi’s Salam was six months older than Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam. (Hashiyah ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 276)
67. There were four thousand Prophets who came in the period between Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam and Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam, all of whom were upon the religion of Prophet Moosa Alayhi’s Salam. (Hashiyah ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 276)
68. Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam was one day old when he spoke to the people. (Hashiyah ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 276)
69. The food mat that came down from the heavens after Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam supplicated was red. (Ibn Kathir)
70. Four thousand people would eat from the food mat daily. (Ibn Kathir)
71. Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam was 33 years old when he was raised to the skies. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 2, Page 179)
72. Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam will descend upon the eastern Minaret of the Ummayad Masjid. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, Vol. 1, Page 23)
73. Sayyidah Maryam Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha was thirteen years old when she gave birth to Prophet ‘Isa Alayhi’s Salam. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
74. The Beloved Prophet MuHammad SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam was born approximately 6750 years after the time of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, vol. 2, Page 32)
75. The chest of the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam was opened four times in his blessed life. (Tafsir Alam Nashrah, Page 10)
    
    
    
    
    
76. The words ‘MuHammad Rasoolullah’ were written on the seal of Prophethood, which was situated on the back between the two shoulders. (Shawahid al-Nubuwwah, Page 251)
77. The Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam split the moon in two whilst standing on Mount Safa. One half was above Mount Abu Qubays and the other half was above Mount Qa’iqa’an. (Dala’il al-Nubuwwah, Page 244)
78. The time of Mi’raj was less than four hours. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 3, Page 150)
79. The prayer in Masjid al-Aqsa during Mi’raj was led by the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam. All the previous Prophets and Messengers prayed behind him standing in seven rows. In the first three rows stood all the Messengers and in the last four stood all other Prophets. Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was directly behind the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam in the first row. (Rooh al-Bayan, Vol. 5, Page 112)
80. There were nineteen white hairs in the blessed beard of the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam. (Tafsir Alam Nashrah, Page 199)
81. The last prayer led by the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam was Salat al-Maghrib. (Ibn Kathir)
82. The Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam left this world on Monday, and was laid to rest on Thursday. (Madarij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 2, Page 749)
83. When the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam was laid to rest in his grave, companions saw the blessed lips moving. They went closer and heard the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam saying, “Rabbi Ummati Ummati” (O my Lord! My Ummah, my Ummah). (Madarij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 2, Page 751)
84. The Holy Ka’ba has been built ten times. (Hashiya ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 281)
85. The Ka’ba built by Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam was nine feet tall. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 845)
86. ‘Umar Ibn Lahiyy ibn Haritha was the first person to place an idol on top of the Ka’ba. The name of the idol was Hubul. (Tarikh al-Islam, Vol. 1, Page 68)
87. Abraha came to Makkah with an army that consisted of 40,000 elephants and 300,000 soldiers. The elephant he was sat on was called MaHmood and it was white. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Page 149)
88. The Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam constructed his Masjid twice in his lifetime. (Madarij al-Nubuwwah)
89. The original Mimbar of the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam was two feet long and one foot wide and had three steps. The Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam would sit on the third step and would place his blessed feet on the second step. (Madarij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 2, Page 545)
90. The dome was placed upon the blessed chamber in 678 A. H. (Wafa’ al-Wafa’, Vol. 2, Page 609). Initially it was white in colour, then, in 1255A. H. by the order of Sultan MaHmood it was painted in green.
91. The blessed Companion Umm ‘Atiyyah Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha used to bathe dead women during the time of the Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam. (al-Bukhari, Page 168)
92. The beauty of Sayyidah Sara (wife of Prophet Ibrahim Alayhi’s Salam) was matchless. Prophet Yousuf Alayhi’s Salam inherited that beauty from her. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 840)
93. Jinns were created on Thursday (Ibn Kathir) and they came to this earth 60,000 years prior to the creation of Prophet Adam Alayhi’s Salam. (Tafsir Na’imi, Vol. 1, Page 279)
94. Angel Jibra’il Alayhi’s Salam has 600 wings. (Ibn Kathir) His horse’s name is Hayzoom. (Madarij al-Nubuwwah)
95. The angel of death comes with 600,000 angels of mercy to take the soul of a believer, and comes with 600,000 angels of punishment to take the soul of a disbeliever. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Vol. 3, Page 105)
96. The gatekeeper of paradise is Ridwan and the gatekeeper of Hell is Malik. (Al-Itqan, Vol. 1, Page 60)
97. Iblis’s father’s name was Khablith and his mother’s name was Nablith. (Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah, Page 15)
98. Gog Magog (Yajooz Majooz) are from the children of Yafith ibn Nooh Alayhi’s Salam. (Khaza’in al-‘Irfan)
99. Initially sea water was sweet. When Qabil killed Sayyiduna Habil, the water became salty. (Hashiya ‘Ala al-Jalalayn, Page 344)
100. The sky cried over the martyrdom of two people, Prophet Yahya Alayhi’s Salam and Sayyiduna Imam Husayn Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu. The crying here means turning red. (Ibn Kathir).
101. Six Companions were martyred during the battle of Khandaq. (Ma'arij al-Nubuwwah, Page 111)

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Compiled By
Muhammad Hussain Qadiri
Al-Ihya Foundation [info@alihya.org.uk]