Friday, February 19, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
WHAT IS ISLAAM?
RELIGION OF UNITY
continued...
(1) Unity of God [ALLAAH ALMIGHTY]
Speaking of the conception of God in Islaam, ,Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) Considered the greatest British historian of his time,
says: "The Creed of Hazrat Muhammad[Peace be upon Him] is free from the suspicion of Ambiguity and the Qur’aan is a glorious testimony to the unity of God. The Prophet of Makkah rejected the worship of idols and men, of stars and planets, on the rational principle that whatever is corruptible must decay and perish, that whatever is born must die, that whatever rises must set. In the Author of the universe his rational enthusiasm confessed and adored an infinite and Eternal Being, without form or place, without issue or similitude, present to our secret thoughts, existing by the necessity of His own nature, and deriving from Himself all moral and intellectual perfections. These sublime truths …are defined with metaphysical precision by the interpreters of the Qur’aan.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
RECORD YOUR TRANSACTIONS....
In your personal and business financial matters keep a written
record of all your transactions so that you have no regrets
about worldly affairs and especially, avoid conflicts with
close relatives and have no regrets in conflicting matters.
One should demonstrate love and compassion
towards others. We all have our duties to each other,
which must be fulfilled. We can only establish peace,
harmony, love and unity by executing this in our homes
and receive blessing and prosperity.
Excerpt- Auraad e Mashaa'ikh- Hazrat Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi
Beliefs of Ahle Sunnat Wa Jamaa'at- Visting Mazaar Shareef
Urs is the day of the passing away of the noble Saints. The word Urs has been taken from the Hadees: "Sleep just like the bride." (Mishkhaat Shareef) The Angels say to the Pious in the grave, "Sleep with restfulness and comfort just like a bride."
On the day of the passing away of a Saint or on a specific date, his admirers, disciples, followers and relatives assemble together at the grave of the Saint to obtain spiritual benefit and celebrate the anniversary with rejoice.
It is also very worthy to recite the Quraan Shareef and pass on the Sawaab (reward) to their soul and to recite Faatihah and distribute sweetmeat among those present.
WHO ARE THE AHLE SUNNAT WA JAMAA'AT?
Written by:
Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi
(May his grace continue)
Bismil Laahir Rahmaan Nir Raheem
Was-Salaatu Was-Salaamu 'Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem
Continued Article...Who Are Ahle Sunnat Wa Jamaa'at?
Those Muslims who are by belief Maatureedi or Ash'aree and in Jurist form the followers (مقلدين Muqallideen) of Hanafee, Shaafi’ee, Maalikee, Hanmbalee and are associated with some correct Chain of Suufi Doctrines Qaadiree, Chishtee, Naqshbandee, Suharwardee, Shaazli, Rifaa'ee etc. are all Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at (In one word سنى “Sunni”). (Those Sunni Believers with correct beliefs who are not their followers or are not associated with any Suufi Chain of Doctrine they are also included in Sawaad-e-A’zam.) Since the beginning of every era Sawaad-e-A’zam Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at have been in large quantity. But the rule of evaluation is not more or less rather it is the following of the Truth.
The title or term Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at has not been self-created after the first three periods (قرون ثلاثه Quroon-e- Salaasah). Rather before the innovated sects this expression is being used for the true Muslims with correct beliefs since the period of the sacred physical presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and the His holy Companions.
Therefore the narration of Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Imaam Zaien-ul-Aabideen Alee Bin Husaien (Allaah be pleased with them) is present that
علامة أهل السنة كثرة الصلاة على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم)) .
“To send Durood Shareef in abundance on the Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is the sign of being Ahl-e-Sunnat.” (Al-Targheeb: 963, Al Qaulul Badee pg52, Fazaail e A'maal pg688.)
٢٦٤١ - حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلَانَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الحَفَرِيُّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ الثَّوْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ الأَفْرِيقِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «لَيَأْتِيَنَّ عَلَى أُمَّتِي مَا أَتَى عَلَى بني إسرائيل حَذْوَ النَّعْلِ بِالنَّعْلِ، حَتَّى إِنْ كَانَ مِنْهُمْ مَنْ أَتَى أُمَّهُ عَلَانِيَةً لَكَانَ فِي أُمَّتِي مَنْ يَصْنَعُ ذَلِكَ، وَإِنَّ بني إسرائيل تَفَرَّقَتْ عَلَى ثِنْتَيْنِ وَسَبْعِينَ مِلَّةً، وَتَفْتَرِقُ أُمَّتِي عَلَى ثَلَاثٍ وَسَبْعِينَ مِلَّةً، كُلُّهُمْ فِي النَّارِ إِلَّا مِلَّةً وَاحِدَةً»، قَالُوا: وَمَنْ هِيَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ: «مَا أَنَا عَلَيْهِ وَأَصْحَابِي»:
It is narrated by Abdul Laah Bin Amar that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has stated “......Certainly Bani Israa'eel (The progeny of Israa’eel) are divided in 72 groups and my Ummat (Nation) will be divided in 73 groups, beside just one group all will go to hell.” The respected Companions (Allaah be pleased with them) said, “Yaa Rasoolal Laah! (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam), Who will be that one group?” So the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) stated “The path on which I am and are my Companions on.” (Tirmizee:2641 , Ibne Maajah: 3992, Abu Daawood: 4597, Miskaat: 171)
Imaam Mullaa Alee Qaari (Allaah have mercy on him) has said that ما انا عليه واصحابى"Maa Anaa ‘Alaiehi Wa As-haabi‘s " verification is undoubtedly, the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at. It is said the clarification of the statement is like this that the dwellers of Paradise are those who are by belief, by words and by action on the way of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and his Companions. Because without any difference this is well known that the matter on which the Scholars of Islaam agree is the Truth and beside this it is not true.
وعن ابن عمر قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: " إن الله لا يجمع أمتي أو قال: أمة محمد على ضلالة ويد الله على الجماعة ومن شذ شذ في النار ". . رواه الترمذي
It is stated by Ibne Umar (Allaah be pleased with them) in narrations he have said the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has stated, “Undoubtedly Allaah Ta’aalaa will not unite the Followers of the Muhammad on falsehood and the Have of Allaah is on the Jamaa’at .”
: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «اتبعوا السواد الأعظم فإنه من شذ شذ في النار» . رواه ابن ماجه من حديث أنس
“Follow Sawaad-e-A’zam, besides any person who detaches (by belief or by words or by action from this Jamaa’at) he is separate in fire. The meaning and translation of this is the person who is detached from his fellow People of Paradise (Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at), he will be placed in the hell.” (Tirmizee: 2167, Kanzul Ul Ummaal: 1029, 1030, Mishkaat :173, 174)
Hazrat Ibne Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has said, مَنْ فَارَقَ الجَمَاعَةَ شِبْرًا فَمَاتَ، إِلَّا مَاتَ مِيتَةً جَاهِلِيَّةً»
“Whoever becomes separate from the Jamaa’at (Ahl-e-Sunnat) even for a span and then dies, he will die as a rebellious sinner.” (Bukhaari: 7054)
The scholar of the opponents of Ahl-e-Sunnat Allaamah Ibne Taimiyyah has written in the interpretation of
يوم تبيض وجوه وتسود وجوه “Yauma Tabyaddu Wujoohun-Wa Taswaddu Wujooh………” (Al Qur’aan, Ch 3, Verse:106)
"Ibne Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) states, “On the Day of Judgment Ahl-e-Sunnat faces will be white and their opponent’s faces will be black.”
To be continued...In Shaa Allaah.
Charity
Those who spend their wealth
(in Allâah's Cause) by night and day, in secret and in public, they shall have their reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
Qur’aan
Being charitable and providing for the needy is a major aspect of Islaam and characteristic of the Muslim. Charity is one of the major foundations of Islaam. If it is weak, then the foundation of the faith and the Muslim community is weak. This will eventually come to touch each of our lives, one way or another.
In spite of this, there are still an unfathomable amount of starving, poor, hungry and destitute Muslims and non-Muslims in the world. At the same time, there is a high number of rich Muslims in the world who are wasting their wealth on luxuries, and even forbidden items. Remembering to give charity correctly is crucial to both the well-beings of the needy as well as our own ultimate happiness.
WHO ARE THE AHLE SUNNAT WA JAMAA'AT?
Written by:
Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi
(May his grace continue)
Bismil Laahir Rahmaan Nir Raheem
Was-Salaatu Was-Salaamu 'Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem
It is the boundless reward and favor of the True Worthy of Worship, Allaah Kareem (Jalla Shaanuhu) on us, the people of Islaam and Ieemaan, that He has blessed us with the everlasting favor and wealth of His chosen religion, Islaam. And He has given us the honor of being the best nation ( خير الامم Khaierul Umam) by making us the patrons and trustees of Islaam and Ieemaan. Billions of Durood and Salutation be upon the last and the beloved Holy Prophet of Allaah Jalla Shaanuhu by whose grace and means we have received Islaam, Ieemaan and all blessings. Through him we have also received the acknowledgment of Allaah Jalla Shaanuhu.
The Qur’aan and Ahaadees are the fundamental origin of our Ieemaan and the religion Islaam. From these we have been given the names of the Mu'min and Muslim, the companions of the holy Prophet, the family and progeny of the holy Prophet, as well as the Muslims who immediately followed and were present in the era of the companions of the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) (i.e. Taabi’een), and the followers of the Taabi’een (i.e. Tab’a Taabi’een) have been entitled from these names.
Our beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has ordered us to firmly hold on to Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at and to follow and conform to (The largest group) Sawaad-e-A’zam. Moreover the everlasting reality has been clarified with clear statements and our path to salvation has been identified by him. The dependence of salvation is only correct beliefs. And in absolute clear consensus it is mandatory to follow and obey Sawaad-e-A’zam Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at. السواد الأعظم اهل السنة والجماعة
All those people who comply to the way of the beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and his sacred Companions (Allaah be pleased with them) are called Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at. The reason for this title is evident from its name, the followers of the Sunnat and the reason to call them Jamaa’at is that these people have united on Haqq (Truth) and are not involved in deviations. In the early era the reformers of the Ummat have endeavored to protect the Islaamic Nation from falsehood. This endeavor is called Maslak-e-Haqq Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at (The True Path of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at). In practical form all the companions of the holy Prophet, the family and progeny of the Prophet, the Muslims who immediately followed and were present in their era of the companions of the holy Prophet ( تابعين Taabi’een), the followers of the Taabi’een ( تبع تابعين Tab’a Taabi'een), The compilers of Ahaadees (محدثين Muhaddiseen), the highest authorities of Islaamic Jurisprudence (مجتهدين Mujtahideen) and the accomplished saints have all remained constrained on this true path Maslak-e-Haqq Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at.
Those Muslims who are by belief Maatureedi or Ash'aree and in Jurist form the followers (مقلدين Muqallideen) of Hanafee, Shaafi’ee, Maalikee, Hanmbalee and are associated with some correct Chain of Suufi Doctrines Qaadiree, Chishtee, Naqshbandee, Suharwardee, Shaazli, Rifaa'ee etc. are all Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at (In one word سنى “Sunni”). (Those Sunni Believers with correct beliefs who are not their followers or are not associated with any Suufi Chain of Doctrine they are also included in Sawaad-e-A’zam.) Since the beginning of every era Sawaad-e-A’zam Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at have been in large quantity. But the rule of evaluation is not more or less rather it is the following of the Truth.
The title or term Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at has not been self-created after the first three periods (قرون ثلاثه Quroon-e- Salaasah). Rather before the innovated sects this expression is being used for the true Muslims with correct beliefs since the period of the sacred physical presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and the His holy Companions.
Therefore the narration of Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Imaam Zaien-ul-Aabideen Alee Bin Husaien (Allaah be pleased with them) is present that
علامة أهل السنة كثرة الصلاة على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم)) .
“To send Durood Shareef in abundance on the Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is the sign of being Ahl-e-Sunnat.” (Al-Targheeb: 963, Al Qaulul Badee pg52, Fazaail e A'maal pg688.)
٢٦٤١ - حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلَانَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الحَفَرِيُّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ الثَّوْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ الأَفْرِيقِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «لَيَأْتِيَنَّ عَلَى أُمَّتِي مَا أَتَى عَلَى بني إسرائيل حَذْوَ النَّعْلِ بِالنَّعْلِ، حَتَّى إِنْ كَانَ مِنْهُمْ مَنْ أَتَى أُمَّهُ عَلَانِيَةً لَكَانَ فِي أُمَّتِي مَنْ يَصْنَعُ ذَلِكَ، وَإِنَّ بني إسرائيل تَفَرَّقَتْ عَلَى ثِنْتَيْنِ وَسَبْعِينَ مِلَّةً، وَتَفْتَرِقُ أُمَّتِي عَلَى ثَلَاثٍ وَسَبْعِينَ مِلَّةً، كُلُّهُمْ فِي النَّارِ إِلَّا مِلَّةً وَاحِدَةً»، قَالُوا: وَمَنْ هِيَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ: «مَا أَنَا عَلَيْهِ وَأَصْحَابِي»:
It is narrated by Abdul Laah Bin Amar that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has stated “......Certainly Bani Israa'eel (The progeny of Israa’eel) are divided in 72 groups and my Ummat (Nation) will be divided in 73 groups, beside just one group all will go to hell.” The respected Companions (Allaah be pleased with them) said, “Yaa Rasoolal Laah! (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam), Who will be that one group?” So the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) stated “The path on which I am and are my Companions on.” (Tirmizee:2641 , Ibne Maajah: 3992, Abu Daawood: 4597, Miskaat: 171)
Imaam Mullaa Alee Qaari (Allaah have mercy on him) has said that ما انا عليه واصحابى"Maa Anaa ‘Alaiehi Wa As-haabi‘s " verification is undoubtedly, the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at. It is said the clarification of the statement is like this that the dwellers of Paradise are those who are by belief, by words and by action on the way of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and his Companions. Because without any difference this is well known that the matter on which the Scholars of Islaam agree is the Truth and beside this it is not true.
وعن ابن عمر قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: " إن الله لا يجمع أمتي أو قال: أمة محمد على ضلالة ويد الله على الجماعة ومن شذ شذ في النار ". . رواه الترمذي
It is stated by Ibne Umar (Allaah be pleased with them) in narrations he have said the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has stated, “Undoubtedly Allaah Ta’aalaa will not unite the Followers of the Muhammad on falsehood and the Have of Allaah is on the Jamaa’at .”
: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «اتبعوا السواد الأعظم فإنه من شذ شذ في النار» . رواه ابن ماجه من حديث أنس
“Follow Sawaad-e-A’zam, besides any person who detaches (by belief or by words or by action from this Jamaa’at) he is separate in fire. The meaning and translation of this is the person who is detached from his fellow People of Paradise (Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at), he will be placed in the hell.” (Tirmizee: 2167, Kanzul Ul Ummaal: 1029, 1030, Mishkaat :173, 174)
Hazrat Ibne Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has said, مَنْ فَارَقَ الجَمَاعَةَ شِبْرًا فَمَاتَ، إِلَّا مَاتَ مِيتَةً جَاهِلِيَّةً»
“Whoever becomes separate from the Jamaa’at (Ahl-e-Sunnat) even for a span and then dies, he will die as a rebellious sinner.” (Bukhaari: 7054)
The scholar of the opponents of Ahl-e-Sunnat Allaamah Ibne Taimiyyah has written in the interpretation of
يوم تبيض وجوه وتسود وجوه “Yauma Tabyaddu Wujoohun-Wa Taswaddu Wujooh………” (Al Qur’aan, Ch 3, Verse:106)
"Ibne Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) states, “On the Day of Judgment Ahl-e-Sunnat faces will be white and their opponent’s faces will be black.”
He further says, “Amongst all the Sects, Ahl-e-Sunnat is the best, like the Muslim Ummah is the best among all Followers ( أمم Umam).” As stated in Al Qur’aan (Ch 2, Verse: 143),
وكذلك جعلناكم أمة وسطا “Wa Kazaalika Ja'alnaa Kum Um-matanw-wasataa....” (Majmoo'ul Fataawaa, pg278-370 vol:3, Tafseer Ibne Kaseer, pg390 vol:1. Dailmi Musnad Ul Firdaus, Hadees #8986, Kanzul Ul Ummaal, Hadees #2637. Taareekh e Baghdaad, Hadees #3908. Tafseer Mazhari, pg116 vol: 1. Ibne Abi Haatim and Abu Nasar in Ibaanah and Al laal Kaaee in As-sunnah: 74)
Ibne Taimiyyah further says, “Undoubtedly the absolved group (Al Firqat un Naajiyah) is only Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at”. (Majmoo’ul Fataawaa, pg 141 vol: 3)
وَأخرج ابْن أبي حَاتِم وَأَبُو نصر فِي الْإِبَانَة والخطيب فِي تَارِيخه واللالكائي فِي السّنة عَن ابْن عَبَّاس فِي هَذِه الْآيَة قَالَ{تبيض وُجُوه وَتسود وُجُوه} قَالَ تبيض وُجُوه أهل السّنة وَالْجَمَاعَة وَتسود وُجُوه أهل الْبدع والضلالة
وَأخرج الْخَطِيب فِي رُوَاة مَالك والديلمي عَن ابْن عمر عَن النَّبِي صلى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسلم فِي قَوْله تَعَالَى {يَوْم تبيض وُجُوه وَتسود وُجُوه} قَالَ: تبيض وُجُوه أهل السّنة وَتسود وُجُوه أهل الْبدع
وَأخرج أَبُو نصر السجْزِي فِي الْإِبَانَة عَن أبي سعيد الْخُدْرِيّ أَن رَسُول الله صلى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسلم قَرَأَ {يَوْم تبيض وُجُوه وَتسود وُجُوه} قَالَ: تبيض وُجُوه أهل الْجَمَاعَات وَالسّنة وَتسود وُجُوه أهل الْبدع والأهواء
And Imaam Abu Nasar As-Sajzee in his book ‘Ibaanah’ narrated by Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudree (Allaah be pleased with him) he have said the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) read this Aayat and stated, “On the Day of Judgment Ahl-e Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at’s faces will be white and shining and their opponents faces will be black”. (الدر المنثور Ad-Durr Ul Mansuur, pg 63 vol:2)
Saiyyidina Ghaus-e-A’zam Shaiekh Abdul Qaadir Jeelaani (Allaah be pleased with him) has said, “The group of salvation ( الفرقة الناجيه Al Firqat un Naajiyah) is only Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaa’at. It is mandatory for a true Muslim to follow the Sunnat Wa
Speech Except- Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him, his family and his companions) states and it is recorded in Mishkaat Shareef:
Allaah (Almighty and Glorious is He) elevated the status of his servant, who had already attained salvation, in paradise…
I ask the gathering, knowing that the ulamaa know the answer, to tell me how many levels of status are there in paradise? There are a hundred levels of status in paradise and eight doors to enter paradise. There are eight depths of hell. This is mentioned in the Authentic Collection of Hadees in Bukhaari. Allaah Kareem will give each one a level according to his status. So continuing the hadees I was quoting:
Allaah (Almighty and Glorious is He) elevated the status of his servant, who had already attained salvation, in paradise. So that servant asked Allaah [Ta'aalaa]:
Ya Rabbi!
O My Sustain-er! On what account have I acquired a higher status, for You had already rewarded me for my deeds?
Almighty Allaah replies:
O My servant! A son of yours is always making dua of salvation for you, and it is due to his dua and seeking forgiveness (istighfaar) for you that we have elevated your status.
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