Seek Forgiveness and Accept Apology

The Beloved and Blessed Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) has narrated in a Hadith:

من اعتذر إلى أخيه المسلم من شيء بلغه عنه فلم يقبل عذره لم يرد علي الحوض

Whoever seeks forgiveness from his Muslim brother, and that brother (without any valid reason) does not accept the apology, he (the one who rejects) will not be blessed to go to the Hawd al-Kawthar*. [Tabarani, Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat, Vol. 4, Page 376, Hadith 6295]

*Pond of Kawthar or Hawd-e-Kawthar is the pond where the Beloved and Blessed Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) will give water to the thirsty ones on the Day of Judgment. Kawthar literally means abundance.

Farishte Jis Ke Zaaie Haiñ (English Translation)

The destination of the angels is the shrine in Medina, Ranking higher than the Great Throne, is this shrine in Medina.

Can the gardens even compare with the plains of Medina?
The bloom of Paradise envies the air of Medina!

Guaranteed is the safety of all, upon the safety of Medina,
May Allah preserve the city, sufficient for us is Medina!

The beauty of every garden is the garden of Medina,
The blossoms of Paradise too, are due to Medina!

What is the need to roam in Paradise, leaving Medina?
A living Paradise, nay better than Paradise is Medina!

Not just we, even the truthful Lord loves Medina,
A sign of love for the beloved, is the love of Medina!

What does the city look like? O Lord, show us Medina!
Where it rains mercy upon mercy, the city of mercy Medina!

Lost is the aroma of Paradise, if you abandon Medina,
Gained is Paradise itself, if you have love for Medina!

He is Mohammad on earth, and Ahmed in the skies,
Praised in both the worlds, is the master of Medina!

He reigns in this world, and is obeyed even in the heavens,
He governs both the worlds, the capital is Medina!

You wronged yourself, O Akhtar, why did you leave Medina?
Even the angels long for it- such is the Paradise called Medina!

So why should you, O Akhtar, go to Paradise leaving Medina?
For all the bestowals, not just Paradise, are due to Medina!

Dignified Ancestral Tree of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (Radi Allahu Anhu)

Sayyiduna’sh-Shaykh Muhyyi’d-din ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, al-Hasani, al-Husaini Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu (may Allah be well pleased with him!) Born 470 A.H., Passed away 561 A.H. [1077 - 1166 C.E.]

Raza! Imagine how unique is that garden of compassion;
Where in the bud is Zahra, and Flowers are Husayn and Hasan

His “Nisbah” or Blessed Genealogy:

From Exalted Father:

The Supreme Helper, the Lordly Cardinal Pole, the everlasting edifice, the radiantly shining lamp, the Sultan of the Saints and the Masters of Direct Knowledge, the proof of the chosen and those who have reached their spiritual destination, Allah Subhanuhu wa Ta'ala’s Gray Falcon, our patron, our master and our exemplary guide to Allah Subhanuhu wa Ta'ala , the noble highborn patrician, the chieftain,

- Shaykh Muhyi ‘d-Din ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani al-Hasani al-Husaini [may Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala sanctify his splendid innermost being, and may He illuminate his noble mausoleum],
- son of Imam Sayyid Abu Swalih Musa Jangi Dost Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid ‘Abdullah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Yahya az-Zahid Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Muhammad Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Da'ud Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Musa Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Abdullah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Musa al-Jawn Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid Abdullah al-Mahd Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Sayyid al-Hasan al-Muthanna Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam al-Humam Sayyid al-Hasan as-Sibt Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of our chief and our patron, the Commander of the Believers, Abul-Husain ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib [may Allah Subhanuhu wa Ta'ala be well pleased with them all].

From Exalted Mother:

On his mother’s side of the family, the line of descent of our revered master and patron, Shaykh Muhyi’d-Din ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani [may Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala the Exalted be well pleased with him], is as follows:

- He is Sayyid Shaykh Muhyi ‘d-Din ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani [may Allah Subhanuhu wa Ta'ala sanctify his luminous innermost being],
- son of Sayyidah Umm al-Khayr Amat al-Jabbar Fatima Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha,
- daughter of Sayyid 'Abdullah as-Sawma'i az-Zahid Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Abu ‘Abdi’llah Jamal ad-Din Muhammad Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Mahmud Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Abul-'Ata’ 'Abdullah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Kamal ad-Din ‘Esa Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Imam Abu ‘Abdi’llah ‘Ala’ ad-Din Muhammad al-Jawad Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Imam ‘Ali ar-Rida Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Sayyid Imam Musa al-Kazim Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam Zain al-'Abidin ‘Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam al-Humam al-Husayn, the Martyr of Karbala Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu,
- son of Imam al-Humam, the Commander of the Believers, our master ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho [may Allah Subhanuhu wa Ta'ala be well pleased with him, and with them all].

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Excerpted from
Sirr al-Asrar [Secret of Secrets]
by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (Radi Allahu Anhu)

The Prophets (Alayhim as-Salaam) are Alive!!

The Ahl as-Sunnah wal Jama'ah holds an obstinate belief that the Beloved Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) and all the blessed Prophets (Ala Nabiyyina wa Alayhim as-Salat wa as-Salam) are alive and it is firmly established through the authentic and explicit proofs. The life of Prophets (Ala Nabiyyina wa Alayhim as-Salat wa as-Salam) is spiritual, physical and worldly. They are as alive as they were alive in the world.

The Prophet of Rahmah, the Intercessor of the Ummah, the Owner of Jannah (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) has stated:

إن الله حرم على الأرض أن تأكل أجساد الأنبياء فنبي الله حي يرزق

"The soil has been prohibited by Allah from consuming the bodies of the Prophets. The Prophets of Allah remain alive (after their apparent demise) and they are provided with Rizq (sustenance)".

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Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 2, Page 291, Hadith 1637
Mishkat al-Masabih, Vol. 1, Page 304, Hadith 1366

Forms of Commanding Righteousness

There are many forms of Amr bil Ma’ruf (i.e. Commanding Righteousness):

(1) If one knows that by speaking to a person (who is sinning) about what he is doing, there is a greater likelihood that he will refrain from it and take heed, then Amr bil Ma’ruf is Waajib (compulsory). It is not permissible for him to abstain from cautioning such a person.

(2) If one knows that the ones committing the sinful act will level accusations against him and become vulgar towards him, it is better to avoid it.

(3) If he knows that they will beat him and he will not be able to bear this beating, or there will be strife and conflict because of this and a fight or clash will ensue amongst them due to this, then (in this case too), it is better to desist.

(4) If he knows that by cautioning them they will hit him, but he will be able to bear this and be patient in this regard, then he should forbid them from doing the wrong deed.

(5) If this person is a Mujaahid and he knows that they will not listen to him, and nor will they hit him or be vulgar towards him, then he has the choice (of either forbidding them or not), and it is better that he should command what is right.

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Bahar-e-Shari'at, Vol. 16, Page 615

Fatawa Alamgiri, Vol. 5, Page 352-353