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ترجمۂ کنزالایمان: اللہ کے نام سے شروع جو نہایت مہربان رحم والا

Translation: Allah in the name of the most Affectionate the Merciful

Du’a for Reading the Book or Islamic Lesson

Read the following Du’a (supplication) before studying a religious book or Islamic lesson , you will remember whatever you study.

Translation:Ya Allah! Open the portal of knowledge and wisdom for us, and have mercy on us! O the one who is the most honourable and glorious! (Al-Mustaraf, vol. 1, pp. 40)

Note: Recite Durud Sharif once before and after the Du’a.

ترجمۂ کنزالایمان:اور اگر جب وہ اپنی جانوں پر ظلم کریں تو اے محبوب تمہارے حضور حاضر ہوں اور پھر اللہ سے معافی چاہیں اور رسول ان کی شفاعت فرمائے تو ضرور اللہ کو بہت توبہ قبول کرنے والا مہربان پائیں۔

                                                                                                      

Translation of Kanzul Iman:And if when they do justice unto their souls, then O beloved! They should come to you and then beg forgiveness of Allah and the messenger should intercede for them then surely, they would find Allah Most Relenting, Merciful (4:64)

Excellence of Durud Shareef

The Noble Rasool صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم has stated, ‘Whoever recites Salat upon me one time, Allah عزوجل sends ten mercies upon him.’ (Sahih Muslim, pp. 166, vol. 1)

Seeking Assistance From The Awliyah Al’laah

“Ghaus-e-Azam aap se faryaad he

Zinda phir ye paak millat kijiye”

It is absolutely permissible and a means of blessing to seek assistance from the Awliyah Al’laah (Alaihimur Ridwaan) as they are the beloved servants of Al’laah. Almighty Al’laah says in the Glorious Qur’aan:

“Then undoubtedly, Al’laah is his helper and Jibra’eel and (all) the pious believers and after this, even the Angels will support him.” [Surah Tahreem Verse.4]

In the commentary of the above mentioned verse of the Holy Qur’aan Hazrat Allama Aaloosi  says that the word Maula in this verse means Nassir which means Helper.

In another verse of the Holy Qur’aan Almighty Al’laah says:

“Your helpers are Almighty Al’laah and His Rasool and those Muslims who perform Salaah and give alms and make Ruku” [Surah Maa’idah Verse.55]

It is an authentic Hadith of the Holy Prophet that it has been narrated by Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas'ud  that the Holy Prophet Muhammad has stated, “When the animal etc. of any person flees into the woods,

Then he should say thrice, O servants of Al’laah help me! O servants of Al’laah help me! O servants of Al’laah help me! [Hisn Haseen Pg.163]

Hazrat Allama ibn Juzri  says that it has been reported from a certain person that once one of his animals went astray. He knew the words of the said Hadith. Through the blessing of this, Almighty Al’laah caused the animal to return to him. Quoting another narration from Tabraani Hazrat Allama ibn Juzri  states,

“If one is ever in any need then he should say O’ servants of Al’laah! Assist me. O servants of Al’laah! Assist me. O servants of Al’laah! Assist me.” After narrating this Hadith Allama ibn Juzri  quotes the Narrator where he says,

“I have found that to be very effective.”

In Hirz-e-Thameen, the commentary of Hisn Haseen Allama Mulla Ali Qaari  states the following concerning the above mentioned Hadith:

“Certain reliable Ulama have stated that this Hadith Shareef is Hassan (in merit). It is very much needed by travellers and it is narrated by great spiritual leaders that this (Hadith) is authentic. (In other words through it ones problems are solved).”

Hazrat Imam Nawawi  who is the annotator of Muslim Shareef quotes an incident:

“One of our Sheikhs narrated an incident to me,” (He said) my mule ran away and I had known the Hadith and I immediately said O servants of Al’laah! Assist me, then Almighty Al’laah immediately stopped the mule (from running away).” [Kitaabul Azkaar Pg.201]

Muhadith Imam Nawawi  states that once I was personally going somewhere with a group of people and our animal ran away. Our catching the animal was in vain, and then I said the words “O servants of Al’laah! Help me.” and the animal stopped immediately, allowing us to catch it and with the exception of this I did not do or say anything else.

Hazrat Allama Jalaludeen Suyuti  has quoted a Hadith with reference to Tabraani Shareef on the authority of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar that the Holy Prophet said,

“There are certain of Al’laah's servants that have been appointed to fulfil the necessities of the people. People will call to them in their times of need. They are protected from the punishment of Almighty Al’laah. [Jaame Sagheer Pg.78 Vol.1]

Allama Abdul Wahaab Sha'raani  in his distinguished book Tabaqaatul Kubra narrated many incidents in which the Awliyah have helped from great distances. A few of these incidents are being quoted so that the true belief of the Ahle Sunnat wa Jama'at is clearly identified. Allama Abdul Wahab Sha’raani  states that Hazrat Shamsud’deen Muhammad Hanafi  was performing ablution in his room when he suddenly threw his wooden sandal into the air.

It disappeared although there was no way for it to exit the room. He gave the other sandal to his disciple and asked him to keep it until the first one returned. After some time a certain person from Syria arrived with the sandal and some money as gifts and said, “May Almighty Al’laah give reward you for this.”

The man mentioned that the actual incident which occurred as follows:

 “Once when a thief sat on my chest and was about to slaughter me, in my heart I said, “Ya Sayyidi Muhammadin Ya Hanafiyu” then suddenly this sandal appeared and struck the thief on his chest with such force that he became dazed and collapsed and Almighty Al’laah saved me through your blessing.” [Tabaqaatul Kubra Pg.95 Vol.2]

Hazrat Allama Abdul Wahab Sha’rani when explaining the status and significance of Hazrat Moosa Abu Imran  states:

“When any of his mureeds would call out to him from anywhere, he would answer them even if he was a year’s distance away or even more than that.” [Tabaqaatul Kubra Pg.29 Vol.2]

Hazrat Allama ibn Hajar Makki (radi Al’laahu anhu) states,

“It is from amongst the blessings of the Awliyah Al’laah that through their blessings it rains upon the people (and) fighting is alleviated, if not the earth would be full of destruction.” [Fataawa Hadeethia Pg.221]

Hazrat Allama ibn Aabideen Shaami  on the footnote of his internationally renowned book Raddul Muhtarul Ma'roof says that Ziyaadi has reported that if any person loses any one of his belongings then he wishes for Almighty Al’laah to return it to him, he should stand on a high place facing the Qibla and make Faateha and send the sawaab (reward) to the Holy Prophet  and to Sayyid Ahmad bin Alwaan  and say,

“O my leader Ahmad! O son of Alwaan! If you do not return my lost item, then it is fine, otherwise I will remove your name from the register of the Awliyah.

With the Barkah of this amal and that Wali Al’laah, the lost thing will be returned.” [Raddul Muhtaar Shara Durr Mukhtar Pg.334 Vol.3]

Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz Muhadith Delhwi  presents a narration from Hazrat Sheikh Ahmad Zarookh  who is the teacher of Allama Ahmad Qistalaani the commentator of Bukhari Shareef and also the teacher of Allama Shamsud’deen Liqaani . He is also well recognised in the academic and spiritual world. Read this and look at the truthfulness and sincerity of the Ahle Sunnah wa Jama'at. He says,

“I am the one who comforts my disciple in his difficult times, when the world breaks unto him. If you are in any discomfort, shortage or grief, then call out to me with the words “Ya Zarooq” and I will present myself.” [Bustaan-ul-Muhaditheen]

Those who reject the above mentioned and try to corrupt the minds and hearts of the simple unsuspecting Muslims are not the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jama'at nor are they true Hanafis. Those who obtain assistance from the Awliyah Al’laah and believe (The Awliyah) have power over certain things with the permission of Al’laah are the true Ahle Sunnah.

Ya Allah عزوجل of Mustafa  صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم! We make sincere Dua that  blesses us all with strength in Imaan and true love for the Holy Prophet  صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلمand for all those who follow that which has been taught and commanded by Him. Amin! (Source: Extracted from Proper Sunni Beliefs)

Courtesy: Imam Mustafa Raza Research Center

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