Short Ahadeeth Collection [10/04/2015]

#Allah and the #believers reject those who dispute regarding you, O #AbuBakr. [#Musnad #Imam #Ahmad, Vol. 40, Page 236, #Hadith 24199]

#AbuBakr is the #best of my nation after me, except if there would be a #Prophet. [Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 11, Page 549, #Hadith 32578]

#AbuBakr is from me and I am from him. AbuBakr is my brother in the world and the afterlife. [#KanzulUmmal, Vol. 11, Page 544, Hadith 32550]

#Jibrael came to me and said, “O #Muhammad, #Allah has ordered you to consult #AbuBakr.” [Al-Fawa'id, Vol. 2, Page 183, #Hadith 1478]

Indeed #AbuBakr is better than anything what the sun has risen or set upon. [#Imam #Ahmad, Fadail as-Sahaba, Vol. 1, Page 154, #Hadith 137]

#Allah and the #believers do not accept (for #Caliphate) anyone, except #AbuBakr. [#Sahih #Muslim, Vol. 4, Page 1857, #Hadith 2387]

#AbuBakr has the first opinion and his sound opinion is a share of #Prophethood. [#Tabarani, Mu'jam Kabeer, Vol. 7, Page 260, #Hadith 7057]

O #AbuBakr! You are the most #faithful of the people in your #companionship and your #wealth. [#Bukhari, Vol. 1, Page 100, #Hadith 466]

Kaabe Ke Badr ud-Dujaa, Tum Pe Karoroñ Durood + English Translation

Kaabe Key Badr ud-Dujaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
Taibah Key Shams ud-Duha, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
The full moon of the Ka’abah, billions of blessings be upon you!
The mid-day sun of Taibah, billions of blessings be upon you!

Shafa e Rozey Jaza, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
Dafa e Jumlah Balaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
The Intercessor on the day of Judgement, billions of blessings be upon you!
The Repeller of all misfortunes, billions of blessings be upon you!

Jaan o Dil e Asfiyaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
Aab o Gil e Ambiyaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
The heart and soul of the pious, billions of blessings be upon you!
The essence of the Prophets, billions of blessings be upon you!

Aur Koyi Ghaib Kia Tum Se NehaaN Ho Bhalaa,
Jab Na Khuda Hee Chhupaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood,
What other hidden matter can remain concealed from you?
When the Almighty did not hide from you, billions of blessings be upon you!

Dil Karo Thanda Meraa, Voh Kaf e Paa Chand Saa,
Seeney Peh Rakh Do Zara, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood
Give solace to my heart, with the foot sole that shines like the moon,
Place it on my chest a while, billions of blessings be upon you!

Zaat Huyi Intekhaab, Wasf Huey La-Jawaab,
Naam Hua Mustafa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
You became the Elect One, with traits unmatched by anyone,
You were named the Chosen One, billions of blessings be upon you!

Tum Ho Hafeez o Mughees, Kya Hai Voh Dushman Khabees,
Tum Ho Phir Khawf Kya, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
You are the protector and aide, and naught is that enemy vile!
Why should I fear, for you are mine; billions of blessings be upon you!

Taibah Ke Maah e Tamaam, Jumlah Rusul Ke Imaam,
Naushah e Mulk e Khuda, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
The resplendent full moon of Taibah, the prayer leader of all the Messengers!
The groom of the Almighty’s kingdom; billions of blessings be upon you!

Khalq Ke Haakim Ho Tum, Rizq Ke Qaasim Ho Tum,
Tum Se Mila Jo Mila, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
The ruler of the creation, it is you; the distributor of provisions, it is you!
All what I got, is only from you; billions of blessings be upon you!

Ek Taraf Aadaa e Deen, Ek Taraf Hasedeen,
Bandah Hai Tanha Shaha, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
On one side are the enemies of religion, and the envious on the other,
The slave is all alone, O master; billions of blessings be upon you!

Kyun Kahoon Bekas Hun Main, Kyun Kahoon Bebas Hun Mein
Tum Ho Mein Tum Pey Fidaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
Why should I say “I am powerless” or why should I say “I am helpless”?
You are mine, may I be sacrificed upon you; billions of blessings be upon you!

Gandey Nikammey Kameen, Mehengey HoN Kawdi Ke Teen,
Kaun Hamein Paalta, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
Dirty, useless and lowly– even at dime a dozen we would be costly!
Who would have raised us? Billions of blessings be upon you!

Aison Ko Ne’mat Khilaao, Doodh Ke Sharbat Pilaao,
Aiso Ko Aisee Gizaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
To such you give bounties to eat, and the sweet drinks of milk!
For such, is such excellent food; billions of blessings be upon you!

Apne Khatawaaron Ko Apney Hi Daaman Me Lo,
Kaun Karey Yeh Bhala, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
You give your shelter to those who have disobeyed you!
Who would do such a favor? Billions of blessings be upon you!

Kar Key Tumhaare Gunaah, MaangeiN Tumhaari Panaah,
Tum Kaho Daaman Me Aa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
We request your refuge, despite committing sins against you,
Whilst you proclaim, “Come into my fold”; billions of blessings be upon you!

Kar Do Aduww Ko Tabaah, HasidoN Ko Ru Ba-Raah,
Ahle Wilaa Ka Bhalaa, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
Destroy the enemies, and guide the envious ones,
And make the friends prosper; billions of blessings be upon you!

Hum Ne Khata Mein Na Ki, Tum Ne Ata Me Na Ki,
Koi Kamee Sarwara, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
We, in the matter of erring - whilst you, in the matter of giving;
Never made any reduction; billions of blessings be upon you!

Aankh Ata Keejiye, Us Me Ziyaa Deejiye,
Jalwa Qareeb Aa Gaya, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
Give me the eyesight, and increase its light!
For the spectacle has come near; billions of blessings be upon you!

Kaam Voh Le Leejiye, Tum Ko Jo Raazi Karey,
Theek Ho Naam e “Raza”, Tum Peh KarodoN Darood.
Extract from me the good work, such that pleases you!
May the name “Raza” befit me; billions of blessings be upon you!

Billions Of Blessings And Peace Be Upon The Holy Prophet, His Noble Companions, His Noble Progeny, And All Those Who Rightly Follow Him, Until The Last Day.

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Penned By the “Hassaan” of Hind, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan al-Qadri
(may Allah shower mercy upon him)

English Translation by Maulana Āqib al-Qadri

Love For The Less Fortunate

Always make Shukr (be grateful) for whatever Almighty Allah has given you, and don’t ever forget those who are less fortunate than you. Never look down on the poor, the orphan and the needy, but look at them with the sight of love and compassion. This is what our Nabi Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam taught us. Today, there are so many people who are proud of their financial status and hence look down on those who are less fortunate. This is not the sign of a true Believer.

The Beloved Rasool Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam said, "I looked into Jannah and saw that the majority of the people in it were the poor, and I looked into Jahannam and I found that the majority of the people in it were women." [Bukhari Shareef]

When we assist the needy, the orphan and the less fortunate, we should not do it for name and fame or to try and portray how generous we are, but we should do it for the pleasure of Allah and His Rasool Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam. It is mentioned about Hazrat Imam Zainul Aabideen Radi Allahu anhu that he would discreetly send money to the poor people living in Madinah Shareef and none of them knew that the money was coming from him. The only time this became known to them, was after his Wisaal. [Tareekh ul Khulafa]

We should learn from the truly pious and look at how they strived to assist the less fortunate, especially children who were in need. Hazrat Sirri Saqti radi Allahi anhu says, “I once saw Hazrat Ma’roof Karghi radi Allahu anhu gathering dates on the day of Eid, so I stopped and asked the reason for this. He said, 'That young boy is crying because all the other children have new clothes and he has nothing new on Eid day. I thus, decided to collect some dates, sell them and then buy something for him, so that he is kept busy playing and does not feel uncomfortable on the day of Eid.” Hazrat Sirri Saqti radi Allahu anhu says, “I said, Huzoor there is no need for you to do this, I will make sure he gets something on Eid. I then took the boy with me and bought him a new set of clothes. After I did this, a Noor (light) entered my heart, which brought me great pleasure and my condition became very different (i.e. special)”
[Masaalikus Saalikeen vol.1 pg 287]

When last have you gone out of your way to assist someone in need or someone less fortunate than you, with true sincerity and compassion? Love the poor, the orphan and the less fortunate as Nabi Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam loved them.

sag e Mufti e Azam
Muhammad Afthab Cassim Qaadiri Razvi Noori

Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre, Durban, South Africa

Attaining Closeness To Almighty Allah

Food For Thought

Every true believer longs to attain closeness to Almighty Allah. This however, cannot be attained by simply longing without making true effort and having full faith in the Mercy of Allah. If a person wishes to attain closeness to Allah, he should try to fulfil his Obligations in the Court of Allah, and most importantly he should truly love the Beloved Rasool (Sall Allahu alaihi wasallam). Nowadays, we speak about wanting to become close to our Creator, but sadly many of us are so lost and drowned in the Duniya and the materialistic vices of this Duniya, that we are unable to take the first true step towards Spiritual Excellence. If we carefully observe and examine the lives and the wise words of the true and pious servants of Allah, we will learn that this is not an easy path, but it is one which a servant attains by the Grace and Mercy of Allah. I would like to present two incidents related to two Great Sufis and Imams of Spiritualism in their Eras, so that we may better understand the meaning of ‘Attaining Closeness to Allah’. I pray that after reading both these blessed incidents, each one of us will attempt to reflect on our lives this far and think about what it is that we really should be doing.

🌹Hazrat Ibrahim bin Adham (radi Allahu anhu) once asked a person, “Do you wish to become a pious servant of Allah?" He said, “Yes (I do)”. He said, ‘Do not attach yourself to anything from this world or the hereafter, and keep yourself totally free for Allah, and do not only turn towards Allah (i.e. the remembrance of Allah) with your face, but turn your entire existence towards Allah (i.e. Allah's remembrance), so that He may place His Special attention upon you, and so that He may make you His Friend (i.e. His Beloved).”

🌹In the time of Hazrat Zun’noon Misri (radi Allahu anhu) there was a very competent pious Tabeeb (Physician). Throngs of men and women alike would visit him in their illness, and he would diagnose (their illness) and prescribe excellent medicine for their illnesses. Hence, the people were very pleased with his treatment. Once, Hazrat Zun’noon Misri (radi Allahu anhu) consulted with him, and asked, ‘Do you also have a treatment for sinning (i.e. To stop sinning)?’ The Tabeeb (remained silent for a while) and then said, ‘If I give you the treatment (i.e. the prescription) for this purpose, will you be able to understand it?’ Hazrat Zun’noon replied, ‘In Sha Allah, I will try to understand it.’ So, the Tabeeb said, ‘To treat the (disease) of sinning, you will first need to gather a few ingredients, so listen to the details carefully. (You will require): The Seeds of Sabr (Patience); the leaves of Gratitude (Shukr); the peels (wrappings) of humility and politeness; the oil of awe (True Fear); and the concentrate of love, warmth and truthfulness. You must then put all of this into the Vessel of Shariat, and underneath it you should burn the fire of true longing, slowly stirring it with the ladle of Brilliance, until the effervescence of wisdom comes to the surface. Now move this out by the cleansing of your thoughts. When this becomes nice and pure, pour it into the goblet of Remembrance (Zikr), and strain it with the filter of pleasure. Thereafter dilute it in shame, repentance and (reflection on your deeds), and drink it whilst sitting in complete seclusion. Thereafter, rinse with the water of faithfulness, and always perform the Miswaak (i.e. cleansing) of fear and hunger. Also (remember to) partake in the fruits of contentment; and in order to keep the face clean (and glowing), wear the stole of abstention from any other than Allah. If one does this, In Sha Allah, the disease of sinning will fade away, and you will attain closeness to Almighty Allah.

Subhaan'Allah! Subhaan'Allah! Subhaan'Allah!

Now Look at the level of piety and Ruhaniyat of these blessed personalities and now look at those who only claim piety for the sake of worldly name and fame!

sag e Mufti e Azam
Muhammad Afthab Cassim Qaadiri Razvi Noori

Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre, Durban, South Africa

Dream Fortune

In the present day and age, almost every person is lost in the materialistic world, seeking out his ‘Dream Fortune’. Our ambition has become finance, and our love for the wealth of this Duniya is destroying us, like it destroyed many nations before us. Today, people even compromise their Imaan (Allah Forbid) for the sake of financial gain and to attain worldly name and fame. Do such people have no shame? Do we not fear Allah? Do we have no shame in the Court of Rasoolullah ﷺ? We are so lost in trying to make millions that we have forgotten that sustenance comes from Allah! Have we forgotten that Allah is the True Provider! Have we forgotten that you will only get what is due to you?

We should try to understand and realise, that it is all about ‘Yaqeen’ (having true conviction). If a Believer keeps faith in Allah and is sincere in his efforts to please Allah and His Rasool (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam), he will In’sha Allah always receive his sustenance. Allah will provide for him from where he could not imagine. We must learn to have trust in Allah and understand that Allah provides for us. He is Raz’zaaq. A Beautiful Incident with regards to trust in Allah comes to mind. Let me share with you this beautiful incident that teaches us that the sustenance of those who have full trust and Faith in Allah reaches them from where they cannot even imagine. It is mentioned that once, Shaykh Abu Ya’qub Basri (Rahmatullah alaih) remained without food in the Holy Haram for ten days (consecutively). He started to experience symptoms of debility. In this condition, a thought entered his heart that it would seem advisable to go out towards the wastelands, as there was possibility of finding something there which will be sufficient to eradicate the intense hunger. When he reached the wastelands, he found a turnip which was already rotten. He picked up the turnip, but from within he felt uncomfortable and unclear. His heart said to him, ‘After suffering from hunger for ten days, is a rotten turnip all that is meant for you?’ He threw away the turnip and returned to the Masjid-e-Haraam. After a short while, a person entered the Haram and approached the Shaykh. He sat in front of the Shaykh and began opening a bag. Whilst doing so, the person said, ‘Here are five hundred Ashrafis (gold coins), and they belong to you.’ Astonished, the Shaykh said, ‘Why is it for me?’ The man answered, ‘Ten days ago, I was travelling by sea and it was near that our ship would sink. All those on board took vows, each making an intention which could save his life. I too took a vow, that if we were saved from drowning, I would go to the Holy Kaaba and hand these five hundred Ashrafis to the first attendant whom I see on entering the Haram. Hence, you are the first person whom I saw when I entered the Holy Haram, so please accept this from me.’ The Shaykh requested the man to open the bag. When the man opened the bag, they found it also contained, bread, peeled Egyptian Almonds and sugar candy. The Shaykh took a handful of these items and said, ‘Take whatever else is in this bag and share it with your family. It is a gift from me.’ Shaykh Abu Ya’qub Basri (Rahmatullah Alaih) then says, I addressed myself and said: “O Nafs! Your Rozi (sustenance) was on its way you for the past ten days, yet you went out into the wastelands in search of it.” This does not mean that you should sit around lazily, waiting for your sustenance to come to you, but what it really means is that you should fulfil your obligations to Allah and strive for Halaal sustenance to the best of your ability, without compromising your faith, and undoubtedly, your sustenance will come to you. How about each of us ask ourselves this question, ‘What don’t we do for financial gain?’

Jummah Mubaarak

Reminder: Continue Dua e Shifa for Maulana Qari Turab Ali (Durban).

sag e Mufti e Azam
Muhammad Afthab Cassim Qaadiri Razvi Noori

Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre, Durban, South Africa