Zikar-e-Jameel

Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]

ZIKR EJAMEEL

Introduction.....

Mentioning / Remembrances of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ is worship

Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ said that mentioning Prophets and pious removes sins. When mentioning Prophets and saints is worship and removes sins then imagine what would be the status of remembrance / mentioning the Leader of all Prophets. Obviously, remembrance of Prophet ﷺ is the base of faith and calms one’s heart and soul. Keeping in mind this fact I have attempted to write this book. I realize that I am a sinful person having less knowledge, how can I explain the status of the last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. But due to the activities of the few insolent and GUSTAAKH elements who under the cover of Tauheed (Unity of Allaah), are trying to remove the respect and greatness of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ and Aulia (saints) from the hearts of Muslims; I decided to write these few pages having faith that Allaah ﷻ would support me in this noble cause.

I have hopes from Allaah ﷻ that Muslims hearts would get enlightened through this book in which the greatness of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ has been mentioned.

 They would get basic knowledge to reject any false speech or writing of those who deny the greatness of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. I pray to Allaah ﷻ that for sake of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ He accepts my humble attempt, forgive my sins and on the Day of Judgment resurrect me among those who praised Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ.

In this book apparent look of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ from head to toe has been discussed. All the miracles and blessings of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ have been discussed.

Muhammad Shafee Okarvi

to be continued In Shaa Allaah!

Hadees Shareef

 Hazrat Abu Hurairaa reported: The #Prophet #Muhammad of Allaah Kareem, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The #world is a #prison for the believer and a #paradise for the unbeliever.”

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏ الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ الْمُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّةُ الْكَافِرِ‎

Qila Khyber Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Alee/Ali (Karramal Laahu Wajhu)

Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Alee (Karramal Laahu Wajhu)

1460th Birthday (Yaum e Wilaadat Mubaarak) of Ameer ul Mumineen Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Alee (Karramal Laahu Wajhahul Kareem)

This verse of the Holy Quraan was also revealed in praise of Hazrat Alee [Radiyal Laahu Anhu]

“Those who spend their wealth in charity during the night and the day, (both) discreetly and openly. For them, they have a generous reward by their Lord. They have no fear nor do they have any grief.”

Hazrat ibn Abaas [Radiyal Laahu Anhu] states that Hazrat Ali/Alee [Radiyal Laahu Anhu].had only four dirhams with him. He distributed one dirham as charity at night and one dirham in the day. He then gave one dirham discreetly and one dirham openly. It was on this, that the above mentioned verse of the Quraan was revealed.

Hazrat Imraan bin Haseen [Radiyal Laahu Anhu] reports that the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said, “Alee is mine and I am his, and he is the beloved of all the believers.”

Hazrat Sahl ibn Saad [Radiyal Laahu Anhu]says, “On the day of Khaibar, the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said,

‘Tomorrow I shall give this flag in the hand of that person, through whom Almighty Allaah shall grant us victory. That person loves Allaah and His Rasool, and Allaah Kareem and His Rasool [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] love him.’

When morning came, all the companions of the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] came into the court of the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] hoping that they would be the one who shall be chosen in whose hand the flag shall be given, but the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] asked,

‘Where is Alee?’ It was said that his eyes were sore through an infection. The Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said,

‘Call him’ He was thus called and the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] put his blessed saliva into his eyes and they became well, as if they were never sore. He [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] then gave the flag in his hand.”

[Saheeh Bukhaari - Saheeh Muslim]

HIS CHARACTER: The life of Hazrat Ali/Alee [Radiyal Laahu Anhu].was a beautiful example of good character. It is stated that even though he was blessed with an exalted status, he never showed himself to be above others. He always lived a very simple and humble life. He also helped with the household chores. He would often be seen sewing a patch in his torn clothing. Even when the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] had commanded the Sahaba to dig a trench, Hazrat Ali/Alee [Radiyal Laahu Anhu].worked like an ordinary laborer.

HIS KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY: He was a very kind and generous personality. He never caused pain to anyone. Even if someone committed an error, he explained to him with great kindness and love. Hazrat Abu Dhaar Ghafaari [Radiyal Laahu Anhu]says,

“Hazrat Ali/Alee [Radiyal Laahu Anhu].was very exalted, brave, Truthful, soft hearted and kind. The desire to help the poor flowed in him like the huge waves of the sea. He used to travel far away from home, to assist the sick, old, poor, orphans, crippled and downtrodden.”

Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Alee/Ali (Karramal Laahu Wajhu)

Visit to Hazrat Daataa ganj bakhsh radiyal laahu anhu Mazar

 

 

Naad e Alee-Auraad e Mashaa'ikh Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Alee (Karramal Laahu Wajhu)

Quote by Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Alee/Ali (Karramal Laahu Wajhu)

Prophetic foods ﷺ

Figs, The Prophet Muhammad [Peace be upon Him] have said, Figs are a fruit from Paradise –
Figs are excellent for your digestive health and bones.

Door of the Shrine of Hazrat Alee (Radiyal Laahu Anhu) Najaf Iraq-1925

WHAT IS URS 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.

Hazrat Khawaajah Saiyyid Mu'een ud deen Hasan Chishti Sajizi Ajmeri Sarkaar Gareeb Nawaaz (Radiyal Laahu 'Anhu)

TRANSLATIONS  OF LECTURES BY

Hazrat Maulana Shafee Okarvi

[May Allaah be Pleased  with him]

The Anaasagar Lake

Khawaajah Saahib and his followers pronounced the Call to Prayer (azaan) five times daily and performed salaah in jamaat.  Nearby there was a lake called, Anaasagar where they performed their ritual ablution (wudhu). The center of misbelief and idol worship daily heard the proclamation of the Unity of Allaah [Ta’aalaa] [Tauheed] and the Divine Commission of the Holy Prophet Muhammad [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam][Risaalat]. People used to come out of the temples and homes curious to know what is being announced when the A’zaan was called. Seeing the congregation prostrating invoked questions as to whom were they prostrating since no idol was in front of them. Seeing this five times daily and hearing the Remembrance Of Allaah (zikr) had such an effect that the audience themselves stated reciting ‘He Is The Truth’ (Haqq Huu). Many came and joined the circle of Khawaajah Saahib and the spreading of Islaam commenced. Many accepted Islaam just by seeing the God given beauty and exemplary character of Khawaajah Saahib. Almighty Allaah’s Divine Assistance was with him and the look of grace from the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him, his family and his companions), since he was Divinely Commissioned for this mission.

Hazrat Saiyyidinaa Khawaajah Saiyyid Mu'een ud deen Hasan Chishti Ajmeri Sarkaar Gareeb Nawaaz (Radiyal Laahu 'Anhu)

  TRANSLATIONS  OF LECTURES BY

Hazrat Maulana Shafee Okarvi

[May Allaah be Pleased  with him]

At Ajmer Shareef

At that time the Tanwara Family were prominent in Delhi, whilst the Chohaan Clan controlled Ajmer, in Gujarat the Baderia Clan were prominent and the ruling king at Lahore was Khusrau Malak, the last of the stars of the Ghaznavi Dynasty.

The situation in India was such that many of the prominent kings, families and clans were becoming political rebels in their quest for power. The King of Delhi sent his nephew Pirthivi Raaj known as Rai Pathoraa to rule over Ajmer, since he had no children of his own. At that time, in Hindustaan, this area was the center of misbelief (kufr) and idol-worship. There were many temples in Ajmer, one of them being exclusively used by the King his wives and the ruling class. The poor were not allowed in this temple. The king, for the upkeep of this temple, donated the revenue of many villages. It is recorded that so many lamps burnt in that temple that daily large quantities of oil was utilized. Many were employed for is upkeep. So, Khawaajah Saahib came to settle in the hub of misbelief (kufr) and idol-worship. Khawaajah Saahib was about 52 years old [587 AH / 1191 AD] on arrival at Ajmer.

The Greatest Imaam [Al-Imaam al-Aa'zam] Hazrat Imaam e Azam Abuu Haneefah [Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh]

.Quote of the Imaam…

" Education acquired for Worldly

Benefit will never take place in Heart"

Hazrat Imaam e Azam Abuu Haneefah [Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh]

Even while maintaining the rigor of his principles, Hazrat al Imaam al A’zam, Abu Haneefah was very human and had a keen sense of humor. Once a man asked him about taking a swim in the river. “Should I face the Qiblaa when I bathe in the river”, asked the man. “No”, replied the Imaam, “You should face the bank of the river and watch your clothes”.

His success and his greatness made the political establishment of the times jealous of him. In 766 CE Caliph al Mansoor asked  Hazrat Imaam Abu Haneefah  [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]to be the chief Qaazi (judge) of Baghdad. The Caliph had hoped that by offering him a high post he could bring the Imaam under his control. But the great Ulamaah’s and sages and Auliyaa Allaah have through the ages refused the favors of kings, ministers and noblemen to maintain their independence. Hazrat Imaam e Azam Abuu Haneefah

[Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh] declined. The Caliph, furious that his invitation was rejected, had the Imaam flogged and put in jail. Even in the prison, the Imaam continued to teach and train his disciples. And it was in prison that this great mujtahid breathed his last in the year 767 CE.

Hazrat Imaam e Azam Abuu Haneefah

[Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh]- passed away while in Salaah. He had been poisoned by the orders of Caliph Mansoor. His Naamaaz e Janazaa was performed six times and each time 50 000 people took part. People continued to come and pray for him for 20 days after he was buried. He was 70 years old. In 459 A.H.

The tribute to this giant among scholars is that a large majority of Muslims around the world, from Istanbul to Dhakaa, from Samarqand to Cairo, use the Fiqh named after him.

Hazrat Imaam e Azam Abuu Haneefah [Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh]Imaam of Imaams

Lamp of the Ummah; Leader of the Jurists - Haafiz e-Hadees, was a prestigious Muhaddis, authoritative person, truthfully spoken, abstinent, wise, and pious. He was an imam, pious, knowledgeable, someone who practiced, someone who indulged in great worship and a man of great ranking; he would not accept the sultan’s gifts but would trade and earn a living.

Thousands of literary works have been compiled by Hazrat Imaam e Azam Abuu Haneefah

[Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh]

Early Life and Education

He was born in 699 in the Iraqi city of Kufa, to a family of Persian origin. His father, was a successful businessman in Kufa and thus the young Hazrat Abu Haneefah  [Rahmatul Laahi Alaieh] intended to follow in his father’s footsteps. Living under the oppressive reign of the governor of Iraq, al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, Hazrat Abu Haneefah stayed focused on running the family silk-making business and generally steered clear of scholarship. With the death of al-Hajjaj in 713 came the removal of oppressive policies regarding scholars, and Islaamic scholarship soared in Kufa, especially during the reign of Umar ibn Abdul-Aziz (717-720).

Thus, by his teenage years, Hazrat Abu Haneefah began to study under some of the resident scholars of Kufa. He even got the opportunity to meet many companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, among them Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik, Hazrat Sahl ibn Saa’d, and Jaabir ibn Abdul laah.[Radiyal Laahu Anhum Ajam’een].

After learning from some of the greatest scholars of Kufa, he went on to study in Makaah and Madeenaah under numerous teachers,who were known as one of the greatest scholars of Makaah at the time.

He soon became an expert in the sciences of Fiqh (jurisprudence), Tafseer (exegesis of the Quraan), and Kalaam (seeking theological knowledge through debate and reason).