Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, June 2013
Forgiving offenders, in spite of possessing strength to avenge, is real forgiving. Forgiving a stronger enemy won’t count. Ten brothers of Prophet Yusuf (alai) had severely harmed him. They stripped him and threw him in a well. He was taken to another country. His brother Binyamin was falsely accused as a thief and humiliated.
Prophet Yusuf did not find his family. Forty years passed in this. Now he had become the ruler. Power was at his disposal. He could have taken revenge. He could have sent them to prison or given them death sentence.
He forgave his offenders. Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 92 – ‘qaala laa tashreeba alaikumul yawma’. He said, ‘this day let no reproach be cast on you’.
Only a prophet can say this. Famine had gripped Cannaan region. Brothers of Prophet Yusuf had migrated out in search of provision. He could have enslaved them. But he remained patient.
Verse continues – ‘yagfirullahu lakum wahuwa arhamur raahimeen’. ‘God will forgive you and He is the Most Merciful’.
Mere recitation is not enough. These principles should be implemented in life. Wife should be forgiven. We have become used to hearing speeches.
A Hadith was read after Fajr prayer. Anas bin Maalik (rali) was the Raawi. Whoever waits after Fajr prayer and prays Ishraq prayer will earn reward of accepted Haj and Umra. Everyone left once Hadith was completed. No one waited in the mosque. Ishraq prayer will cost extra electricity bill. Locking the mosque is also a problem. No one followed the Hadith. Interest was shown in locking the mosque.
Gaining more knowledge is not important. Acquired knowledge should be properly honored. Surah Anaam, 6, verse 125 – ‘fa manyuridillahu anyahdiyahu yashrah sadrahu lil islaam’. Those whom God wishes to guide, He expands their heart for Islam.
Hadith – ‘manyuridillahu bihi khairan yufaqqihu fiddeen’. When Allah wishes good for a person, he will have desire to understand the religion. He will enjoy doing good deeds. It is indicative that God’s Grace is on him.
Life of prophets should be listened with the intent to follow. There will be ups and downs in life. Examples set by prophets should be emulated in each situation.
A lawyer well versed in legal sections, nuances and interpretations can succeed. He can convince the judge. We should read the Quran repeatedly. For every situation, relevant verse, explanation and solution should appear in our mind. Then it will be possible to follow it.
Prophet Yusuf told to cast his shirt on his father’s face. That will bring back his lost vision. This shirt was given to him by Jibreel (alai) when he was thrown in the well. Verse 93 – ‘izhabu biqameesi haazaa falqoohu alaa wajha abee ya’ti baseeran’. Protection was given with the shirt.
Misr (Egypt) was prosperous in those days. Prophet Yusuf asked his family to come out of their famine-stricken land. Verse continues – ‘wa’tunee biahlikum ajmaeen’.
Prophet Yakoob was far from Prophet Yusuf. In spite of that, he was able to feel his scent. Verse 94 – ‘walamma fasalattil eeru qaala aboohum inni la ajidu reeha yusufa’. When our Prophet (s.a.w.s) passes by a street, his fragrance will linger even after he has gone. His companions will come to know of his visit from his fragrance.
Some brothers told Prophet Yakoob that he is talking out of old love. ‘qaalu tallahi innaka lafi dalaalikal qadeem’. You are in old wandering mind. Caravan from Egypt reached them. Royal guard came. Bearer of good news came. Shirt was cast on his face. Prophet Yakoob got back his sight. ‘falamma anjaa’al basheeru alqaahu alaa wajhihee fartadda baseera’. ‘Basheer’ means bearer of good news.
Allah can make anything happen if we put our faith in Him. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 26 – ‘watuizzu man tashaau watuzillu man tashaau’. Honor and humiliation are in His Hand. Brothers asked for forgiveness. Prophet Yakoob said he will pray for them. Verse continues – ‘qaala sawfa astagfiru lakum rabbi’. I will pray to my Lord for your forgiveness.
There is appointed time for acceptance of supplication. Prophets have followed it. Sahar time is for supplications.
Prophet Yusuf came to the border of the city and welcomed Prophet Yakoob. ‘waqaaladkuloo misra inshaa allahu aamineen’. You can enter and stay in Egypt with safety.
There is relief after distress. We will panic when receiving a grief. The life of Prophet Yusuf should be remembered. There is relief and honor after trouble.
My two-wheeler got lost. I remembered the verse. Surah Taariq, 86, verse 8 – ‘innahu alaa rajihi la qaadir’. Allah is capable of bringing it back. The vehicle stood abandoned in the next street. Vehicle was found. But more importantly, verse came to mind at the right time. We have been preaching for twenty years. We got a chance to follow it.
We say innaalillahi when we hear of death. It should be recited even for minor inconvenience. Surah Baqara, 2, verse 156 – innaa lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon’. We should say it as soon as hearing a shocking news. That is Sabrun Jameel, beautiful patience. Prophet Yakoob’s history is the example. Surah Yusuf, verse 18 – ‘fa sabrun jameel’.
Prophet Yakoob heard the shocking news. He heard that a wolf devoured Yusuf. He was shown a blood stained shirt. Prophet Yakoob did not lose control. He maintained composure. He tolerated.
Saying Bismillah often will make our prayers accepted. We should stand with such people.
Allah will test with fear. Panicking means failure. Saying innaalillahi is success criteria. Regaining patience after two days is not the point. Verse should come to mind the next moment. Quran discourses are conducted in many places in the city. Followers are less.
Reciting ‘innahu alaa raj’ihi la qaadir’ will bring us back the lost object or Allah will replace it with a better one. Our faith will improve through practical situations. Once my bicycle was lost in Chennai. I recited the verse from Surah Taariq. I got the cycle two days later. Allah will talk to you through troubles.
Prophet Yusuf made his parents sit on throne. His brothers were overwhelmed with guilt and fell down in prostration. ‘wa rafa’a abawaihi alal arshi wa kharroo lahu sujjadan’. They prostrated to show their respect.
Prophet Yusuf said this was the realization of his dream. God has been gracious to me. He brought me out of prison. You came from desert. This is God’s huge grace. Verse 100 – ‘inna rabbi lateefun limaa yashaau’. My God will easily achieve what He wishes.
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June 27, 2013
May 12, 2013
Skill Development For Prophet
Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, May 2013
The duration in prison was lengthened for Prophet Yusuf (alai). He interpreted dream for a fellow prisoner. Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 42 – ‘uzkurni inda rabbika’. ‘mention me to your king’.
Allah did not approve of this request. Your requests should be submitted only to Allah. Allah will take care of all affairs. There is no need for a prisoner’s recommendation.
Auliya Baayazid Bustami drank milk. He got stomach pain. He told his friends that he got stomach ache from drinking milk. Allah asked him. Is this your Tawakkal? No pain or trouble can come without Allah’s leave. Milk cannot give pain. Pain comes from the wish of God. Medication should be taken with supplication to God. ‘Anta Shaafi’. ‘You are the One who cures’. When you attain Tawakkal (complete trust in God), your life here will be pleasant and you will succeed in hereafter.
Prophet Yusuf realized his mistake. Allah made arrangements to bring him out of prison. Allah brings all affairs to fruition. We should put our efforts in right direction. Sometimes we work for losses. We should celebrate if our efforts don’t bear fruit. Allah has not rejected your supplication.
Parents will sometimes forcefully feed bitter food to infants. It is for their wellbeing. You will go mad if Allah gives everything that you ask for. Parents will not provide everything that a kid cries for.
Ali (rali) says – ‘araftu rabbi bi faskil azaaim’. ‘I learnt more about God each time I failed’. Put efforts but don’t lose hope. Surah Zumar, 39, verse 53 – ‘laa taqnatu min rahmatillahi’. ‘Despair not of the Mercy of God’.
Unbelievers will pray to God when situation is dire. Once the ship reaches shore, they will appoint different deities. A Believer should have trust only in God regardless of the situation.
We will want to recite the Quran more when people appreciate our speech. Our recital of Quran should not be impaired whatever be the reaction of the people. Our actions should be unaffected by good and bad times. Prophets will see splendid good times and intense bad times. It will be comparatively less in the lives of Auliya. Every man will see ups and downs. Saying ‘innalillahi’ in bad times will bring God’s Mercy. They are the rightly guided.
Surah Inshiraah, 94, verse 5 – ‘fa inna ma’al usri yusraa inna ma’al usri yusraa’. There is relief certainly with trouble. ‘Al Usri’ is definite, difficulty will be limited. ‘Yusraa’ is indefinite, relief will be open and vast.
Sheykh will test his students. He will weigh their desire for money. Once they succeed, he will grant them in abundance. Arabs will pose complete trust in someone once he gains their confidence. Any backbiting will not affect after that. This is the quality of Arabs.
‘Na’budu’ is Allah’s share. ‘Nastaeen’ is our share. You pay what is due to Allah. He will give you what you need. Surah Hijr, 15, verse 21 – ‘wa in min shaiyin illa indanaa khazainuhu’. ‘There is not a thing but its treasures are with Us’. Allah has abundant treasures. We should know the way to ask.
Dream can come true in one day. It can take forty years. Mehndi has to grind well to give color and shine. It took forty years for Prophet Yusuf and he went through lot of tribulations in between.
Intelligent people will speak less, eat less and sleep less. Foolish ones will be extravagant in speaking, eating and sleeping. It is not wrong to talk what is needed. Irrelevant, useless talks should be avoided.
Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 45 – ‘waddakara ba’da ummatin’. Here ‘ummat’ refers period of time. He came back after quite some time. Prophet Yusuf did not show any irritation. This time he did not ask for recommendation. He only listened to what he said and remained silent.
Allah’s plan was to bring Prophet Yusuf out of prison with dignity. When man lends himself to Allah, Allah lends Himself to man. Allah decorates whole sky when a single person repents. We waste our time in useless things. This will stop Allah’s Mercy.
Unbelievers were struggling to throw Ibrahim (alai) in fire. Angels were holding him tightly. Liquor and dance was arranged. Angels left that place. Angels will not stay where evil deeds are done.
There is a Hadees in Ibn Maajaa. Seventy thousand angels will come and pray for you if you recite this. Say ‘Auzubillahi sami’al aleem minas shaitan irrajeem’ thrice. Then say ‘Bismillahi rrahmani rraheem’. Then recite verses 22, 23 and 24 in Surah Hashr, 59.
Troubles will come your way. You should come within Allah’s security. Troubles will be warded off. There will be instances when it will appear that death was only an inch away from you. Angels will protect you. I once slipped from a bus. There was no major injury or I was not run over by another vehicle.
There will be trials when your position rises. People ascending the throne will indiscriminately send others to prison. Prophet Yusuf understood the tortures in prison. He understood the life of prisoners before he ascended the throne.
Emperor Akbar had only one son Saleem. He sent Saleem to fight a battle in the border. He was criticized for sending his only son to hardship. He replied that he cannot handle throne if he does not learn battle situation.
Every prophet herded sheep. There was no exception. Sheep will run in different directions. The society that prophets face will be worse than this. Herding is not ignominy. It is a skill development course, a good ground to learn.
I saw an industrialist who will do even humble jobs himself. If we do our jobs ourselves, workers won’t trouble us. They won’t threaten us. They know that factory will run without their help.
Prophet Yusuf saw the life of deprived section in the prison. Nowadays problems of poor people are discussed in five star hotels. Prison life was not an ignominy for Prophet Yusuf. He learnt difficulties. Every prophet mingled with their people and gained experience.
Rain will make fruits tastier. Production will improve and people will prosper. Allah has made rain as ‘Rahmat’. Barakat will stop in an atmosphere of obscenity and indecency. This applies equally to family, nation and world.
Verse 49 – ‘Yugaashunnaasu wa fihi ya’siroon’. It will rain and people will squeeze fruits. It is miracle of the Quran. It says more in less words.
Published in Muslim Murasu, May 2013
The duration in prison was lengthened for Prophet Yusuf (alai). He interpreted dream for a fellow prisoner. Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 42 – ‘uzkurni inda rabbika’. ‘mention me to your king’.
Allah did not approve of this request. Your requests should be submitted only to Allah. Allah will take care of all affairs. There is no need for a prisoner’s recommendation.
Auliya Baayazid Bustami drank milk. He got stomach pain. He told his friends that he got stomach ache from drinking milk. Allah asked him. Is this your Tawakkal? No pain or trouble can come without Allah’s leave. Milk cannot give pain. Pain comes from the wish of God. Medication should be taken with supplication to God. ‘Anta Shaafi’. ‘You are the One who cures’. When you attain Tawakkal (complete trust in God), your life here will be pleasant and you will succeed in hereafter.
Prophet Yusuf realized his mistake. Allah made arrangements to bring him out of prison. Allah brings all affairs to fruition. We should put our efforts in right direction. Sometimes we work for losses. We should celebrate if our efforts don’t bear fruit. Allah has not rejected your supplication.
Parents will sometimes forcefully feed bitter food to infants. It is for their wellbeing. You will go mad if Allah gives everything that you ask for. Parents will not provide everything that a kid cries for.
Ali (rali) says – ‘araftu rabbi bi faskil azaaim’. ‘I learnt more about God each time I failed’. Put efforts but don’t lose hope. Surah Zumar, 39, verse 53 – ‘laa taqnatu min rahmatillahi’. ‘Despair not of the Mercy of God’.
Unbelievers will pray to God when situation is dire. Once the ship reaches shore, they will appoint different deities. A Believer should have trust only in God regardless of the situation.
We will want to recite the Quran more when people appreciate our speech. Our recital of Quran should not be impaired whatever be the reaction of the people. Our actions should be unaffected by good and bad times. Prophets will see splendid good times and intense bad times. It will be comparatively less in the lives of Auliya. Every man will see ups and downs. Saying ‘innalillahi’ in bad times will bring God’s Mercy. They are the rightly guided.
Surah Inshiraah, 94, verse 5 – ‘fa inna ma’al usri yusraa inna ma’al usri yusraa’. There is relief certainly with trouble. ‘Al Usri’ is definite, difficulty will be limited. ‘Yusraa’ is indefinite, relief will be open and vast.
Sheykh will test his students. He will weigh their desire for money. Once they succeed, he will grant them in abundance. Arabs will pose complete trust in someone once he gains their confidence. Any backbiting will not affect after that. This is the quality of Arabs.
‘Na’budu’ is Allah’s share. ‘Nastaeen’ is our share. You pay what is due to Allah. He will give you what you need. Surah Hijr, 15, verse 21 – ‘wa in min shaiyin illa indanaa khazainuhu’. ‘There is not a thing but its treasures are with Us’. Allah has abundant treasures. We should know the way to ask.
Dream can come true in one day. It can take forty years. Mehndi has to grind well to give color and shine. It took forty years for Prophet Yusuf and he went through lot of tribulations in between.
Intelligent people will speak less, eat less and sleep less. Foolish ones will be extravagant in speaking, eating and sleeping. It is not wrong to talk what is needed. Irrelevant, useless talks should be avoided.
Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 45 – ‘waddakara ba’da ummatin’. Here ‘ummat’ refers period of time. He came back after quite some time. Prophet Yusuf did not show any irritation. This time he did not ask for recommendation. He only listened to what he said and remained silent.
Allah’s plan was to bring Prophet Yusuf out of prison with dignity. When man lends himself to Allah, Allah lends Himself to man. Allah decorates whole sky when a single person repents. We waste our time in useless things. This will stop Allah’s Mercy.
Unbelievers were struggling to throw Ibrahim (alai) in fire. Angels were holding him tightly. Liquor and dance was arranged. Angels left that place. Angels will not stay where evil deeds are done.
There is a Hadees in Ibn Maajaa. Seventy thousand angels will come and pray for you if you recite this. Say ‘Auzubillahi sami’al aleem minas shaitan irrajeem’ thrice. Then say ‘Bismillahi rrahmani rraheem’. Then recite verses 22, 23 and 24 in Surah Hashr, 59.
Troubles will come your way. You should come within Allah’s security. Troubles will be warded off. There will be instances when it will appear that death was only an inch away from you. Angels will protect you. I once slipped from a bus. There was no major injury or I was not run over by another vehicle.
There will be trials when your position rises. People ascending the throne will indiscriminately send others to prison. Prophet Yusuf understood the tortures in prison. He understood the life of prisoners before he ascended the throne.
Emperor Akbar had only one son Saleem. He sent Saleem to fight a battle in the border. He was criticized for sending his only son to hardship. He replied that he cannot handle throne if he does not learn battle situation.
Every prophet herded sheep. There was no exception. Sheep will run in different directions. The society that prophets face will be worse than this. Herding is not ignominy. It is a skill development course, a good ground to learn.
I saw an industrialist who will do even humble jobs himself. If we do our jobs ourselves, workers won’t trouble us. They won’t threaten us. They know that factory will run without their help.
Prophet Yusuf saw the life of deprived section in the prison. Nowadays problems of poor people are discussed in five star hotels. Prison life was not an ignominy for Prophet Yusuf. He learnt difficulties. Every prophet mingled with their people and gained experience.
Rain will make fruits tastier. Production will improve and people will prosper. Allah has made rain as ‘Rahmat’. Barakat will stop in an atmosphere of obscenity and indecency. This applies equally to family, nation and world.
Verse 49 – ‘Yugaashunnaasu wa fihi ya’siroon’. It will rain and people will squeeze fruits. It is miracle of the Quran. It says more in less words.
April 26, 2013
No Rising Without Sacrifice
Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, April 2013
Sulaika was queen. She was attracted to Prophet Yusuf (alai) who was a slave. This news spread in the entire Egypt. She was severely ridiculed and criticized.
Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 31 – ‘falamma sami’at bi makrihinna’. She heard their malicious talks. ‘arsalat ilaihinna’. She sent them an invitation. A high-class, luxurious feast was arranged. ‘wa a’tadat lahunna muttaka’an’. Arrangement was five-star. Women who participated in the feast were from high-class, royal families.
‘wa aatat kulla waahidatin minhunna sikkeenan’. Each one of them was handed a knife. Perhaps a fruit was given as a starter. Prophet Yusuf was told to pass by them.
‘wa qaalatikruj alaihinna falammaa ra’ainahu akbarnahu wa katta’na aidiyahunna’. They lost themselves. They cut their hands. They did not even realize that the fruit had slipped and they have taken a serious injury. It was not a slight cut. It was deep incision.
When man dies in the path of Allah, Allah appears before him without veil. There won’t be pain of death. Martyr will relish and revel in the sight. When he reaches heaven, the only desire he will have will be to go back to earth and again get cut in the path of Allah. He will want to be slain again and again. There is nothing like it. Those who are in love of Allah are better than those who desire this world or the heaven.
Friday is important day in heaven. Some will get Allah’s Deedar (sight) once in a week. For some it is once in a month, for some once in a year. Some will see Him every day and for some it is every moment. Every time their face will become more glowing and more endearing.
Prophet Moosa (alai) got Allah’s Deedar. He had to always keep his eyes lower afterwards. A person will die if he sees Moosa (alai) eye to eye. Such was the power of his sight. This was the position of Moosa (alai).
Status of our Prophet (s.a.w.s) is higher than this. Surah Najm, 53, verse 9 – ‘fa kaana kaaba kawsaini aw adnaa’. They were close like two ends of a bow or even nearer. ‘fa awhaa ilaa abdihi maa awhaa’. He conveyed whatever He wanted. Three gifts were given: Salaat, verse of Aamade Rasool, good news that those who believe in Oneness of God will enter heaven.
Ayisha (rali) says: They saw Prophet Yusuf and cut their hands. They would have cut their throats had they seen our Prophet.
Shahaadat (martyrdom) is not easy to attain. One has to pray for it. Surah Fatiha says ‘siraatallazina an’amta alaihim’. Path of those on whom You have favored. Surah Nisa, 4, verse 69 gives more explanation. Allah has bestowed His favor on four kinds of people: 1. Nabi 2. Siddeeq 3. Shuhadaa 4. Saaliheen. ‘anamallahu alaihim minannabiyeena wassiddeekeena wasshuhadaayi wassaaliheen’.
Grown-ups cannot be satisfied with chocolates. Martyrs will find joy only in the sight of Allah. In the hereafter, one group will go to hell and one group will go to heaven. There will be a third group who will be adamant to get Deedar of Allah. They will be told to go to heaven which is the place for Allah’s Deedar.
Prophet Yusuf had two miracles. He was extremely beautiful and he can interpret dreams. Miracles of our Prophet cannot be counted. Ayisha (rali) says that she can find a lost needle in the light of his smile.
Prophet’s Deedar is also not an easy thing. Even if he appears, he will appear only in human form. He will appear in his original Noor on the Judgment Day. People drenched in his love say that the whole purpose of judgment day is to establish the status of Prophet in front of everyone. Everyone will know his position. We will be inquired about our life and accounted for once we enter the grave after death.
Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 79 – ‘asaa anyab’ashaka rabbuka makaaman mahmoodaa’. Prophet will be granted the place of ‘Mahmooda’. It is the station of praise and glory.
Sulaika erred in ignorance. Later she accepted Imaan. Our love for offspring, family and parents are a training. This love won’t help us. Our love for Allah and Prophet will be always helpful. There are two opinions about Sulaika among scholars. Some say Prophet Yusuf and Sulaika did not marry. My Sheykh told they married. Prophet Sulaiman was able to hear what an ant spoke from a distance of three miles. It is not important whether that ant was red or black. The message of the Quran is important. Women were given apple in that feast. Let us not get into dispute about the fruit.
Verse 31 continues – ‘wakulna haasha lillahi maa haazaa basharan’. By Allah, this person is not a man. ‘in haazaa illa malakun kareem’. This is a great angel.
Verse 32. ‘wala inlam yaf’al maa aamuruhu layusjananna walayakoonan minas saagireen’. I will certainly imprison him and let him humiliated if he does not follow my wishes. But Prophet Yusuf guarded himself. He declined to comply to her desires and instead chose to be imprisoned.
Verse 33 – ‘qaala rabbi sijnu ahabbu ilaiyya mimmaa yadwuunanee ilaihi’. Prophet Yusuf restrained himself. In return, he got Sulaika, kingdom, joined his family and received all honor. If you desist from bad habits, you will be given good family, wealth and a honorable life in the hereafter.
Worst epidemic in this age is sinful gazing. This will bring all good deeds to naught. This is flagrant transgression of Allah’s command. Young ones and old ones indulge in this. Everyone sees TV. It will blind our hearts and blunt our vision. We prey on other’s dignity. This will invite Allah’s wrath. Things that enter through eyes, ears and tongue will pollute our hearts. We should shut doors on sins. We should protect eyes, ears, tongue and heart.
Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 36 – ‘inna sam’a wal basara walfuwaada kullu ulaika kaana anhu mas’oolaa’. What we see, hear and feel will be questioned. Intelligence is to fear Allah.
One has to share company with murderers, thieves and rowdies in prison. It is a life without luxuries or assistance by maids. Prophet Yusuf embraced it. Great heights can’t be scaled without sacrifices. ‘fastajaaba lahu rabbuhu’. Allah accepted his prayer.
Published in Muslim Murasu, April 2013
Sulaika was queen. She was attracted to Prophet Yusuf (alai) who was a slave. This news spread in the entire Egypt. She was severely ridiculed and criticized.
Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 31 – ‘falamma sami’at bi makrihinna’. She heard their malicious talks. ‘arsalat ilaihinna’. She sent them an invitation. A high-class, luxurious feast was arranged. ‘wa a’tadat lahunna muttaka’an’. Arrangement was five-star. Women who participated in the feast were from high-class, royal families.
‘wa aatat kulla waahidatin minhunna sikkeenan’. Each one of them was handed a knife. Perhaps a fruit was given as a starter. Prophet Yusuf was told to pass by them.
‘wa qaalatikruj alaihinna falammaa ra’ainahu akbarnahu wa katta’na aidiyahunna’. They lost themselves. They cut their hands. They did not even realize that the fruit had slipped and they have taken a serious injury. It was not a slight cut. It was deep incision.
When man dies in the path of Allah, Allah appears before him without veil. There won’t be pain of death. Martyr will relish and revel in the sight. When he reaches heaven, the only desire he will have will be to go back to earth and again get cut in the path of Allah. He will want to be slain again and again. There is nothing like it. Those who are in love of Allah are better than those who desire this world or the heaven.
Friday is important day in heaven. Some will get Allah’s Deedar (sight) once in a week. For some it is once in a month, for some once in a year. Some will see Him every day and for some it is every moment. Every time their face will become more glowing and more endearing.
Prophet Moosa (alai) got Allah’s Deedar. He had to always keep his eyes lower afterwards. A person will die if he sees Moosa (alai) eye to eye. Such was the power of his sight. This was the position of Moosa (alai).
Status of our Prophet (s.a.w.s) is higher than this. Surah Najm, 53, verse 9 – ‘fa kaana kaaba kawsaini aw adnaa’. They were close like two ends of a bow or even nearer. ‘fa awhaa ilaa abdihi maa awhaa’. He conveyed whatever He wanted. Three gifts were given: Salaat, verse of Aamade Rasool, good news that those who believe in Oneness of God will enter heaven.
Ayisha (rali) says: They saw Prophet Yusuf and cut their hands. They would have cut their throats had they seen our Prophet.
Shahaadat (martyrdom) is not easy to attain. One has to pray for it. Surah Fatiha says ‘siraatallazina an’amta alaihim’. Path of those on whom You have favored. Surah Nisa, 4, verse 69 gives more explanation. Allah has bestowed His favor on four kinds of people: 1. Nabi 2. Siddeeq 3. Shuhadaa 4. Saaliheen. ‘anamallahu alaihim minannabiyeena wassiddeekeena wasshuhadaayi wassaaliheen’.
Grown-ups cannot be satisfied with chocolates. Martyrs will find joy only in the sight of Allah. In the hereafter, one group will go to hell and one group will go to heaven. There will be a third group who will be adamant to get Deedar of Allah. They will be told to go to heaven which is the place for Allah’s Deedar.
Prophet Yusuf had two miracles. He was extremely beautiful and he can interpret dreams. Miracles of our Prophet cannot be counted. Ayisha (rali) says that she can find a lost needle in the light of his smile.
Prophet’s Deedar is also not an easy thing. Even if he appears, he will appear only in human form. He will appear in his original Noor on the Judgment Day. People drenched in his love say that the whole purpose of judgment day is to establish the status of Prophet in front of everyone. Everyone will know his position. We will be inquired about our life and accounted for once we enter the grave after death.
Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 79 – ‘asaa anyab’ashaka rabbuka makaaman mahmoodaa’. Prophet will be granted the place of ‘Mahmooda’. It is the station of praise and glory.
Sulaika erred in ignorance. Later she accepted Imaan. Our love for offspring, family and parents are a training. This love won’t help us. Our love for Allah and Prophet will be always helpful. There are two opinions about Sulaika among scholars. Some say Prophet Yusuf and Sulaika did not marry. My Sheykh told they married. Prophet Sulaiman was able to hear what an ant spoke from a distance of three miles. It is not important whether that ant was red or black. The message of the Quran is important. Women were given apple in that feast. Let us not get into dispute about the fruit.
Verse 31 continues – ‘wakulna haasha lillahi maa haazaa basharan’. By Allah, this person is not a man. ‘in haazaa illa malakun kareem’. This is a great angel.
Verse 32. ‘wala inlam yaf’al maa aamuruhu layusjananna walayakoonan minas saagireen’. I will certainly imprison him and let him humiliated if he does not follow my wishes. But Prophet Yusuf guarded himself. He declined to comply to her desires and instead chose to be imprisoned.
Verse 33 – ‘qaala rabbi sijnu ahabbu ilaiyya mimmaa yadwuunanee ilaihi’. Prophet Yusuf restrained himself. In return, he got Sulaika, kingdom, joined his family and received all honor. If you desist from bad habits, you will be given good family, wealth and a honorable life in the hereafter.
Worst epidemic in this age is sinful gazing. This will bring all good deeds to naught. This is flagrant transgression of Allah’s command. Young ones and old ones indulge in this. Everyone sees TV. It will blind our hearts and blunt our vision. We prey on other’s dignity. This will invite Allah’s wrath. Things that enter through eyes, ears and tongue will pollute our hearts. We should shut doors on sins. We should protect eyes, ears, tongue and heart.
Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 36 – ‘inna sam’a wal basara walfuwaada kullu ulaika kaana anhu mas’oolaa’. What we see, hear and feel will be questioned. Intelligence is to fear Allah.
One has to share company with murderers, thieves and rowdies in prison. It is a life without luxuries or assistance by maids. Prophet Yusuf embraced it. Great heights can’t be scaled without sacrifices. ‘fastajaaba lahu rabbuhu’. Allah accepted his prayer.
March 20, 2013
Four Steps To Attain Wisdom
Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, March 2013
Shah Waliullah explains that verses in the Quran can be divided in five categories. One of them are verses relating to Prophets, their situations and miracles. ‘Al Fauzul Kabir’ is an important book written by Shah Waliullah. Egyptians translated it from Persian to Arabic. It is fondly read by both Arabs and non-Arabs.
More than thousand verses are related to the beloved people of Allah. The history of the companions of cave detailed in Surah Kahf is an example. Surah Yusuf is foremost in this. It corrects our ideology and clarifies us about life. This Surah contains 111 verses. There is no mention about prayer, fasting or Haj. There is no mention of dos and don'ts. Yet Allah calls this a beautiful history. Asraar, mystical examples, are given.
Full Quran descended on Prophet (s.a.w.s). The trials that Prophet Yusuf (alai) went through are explained to console our Prophet. The struggles that one may encounter and the opportunities and solutions are explained. This Surah revolves around the personality of Yusuf (alai). He is a successful person. We cannot succeed without knowing a successful person.
We will not forsake our virtue if we get spiritual transformation. We should not trade our virtue or chastity for any price. Every prophet was given miracles. Yusuf (alai) was extremely beautiful. This was his Mojiza. Anyone will get attracted to him. Yusuf (alai)’s mother had passed away. So Yakoob (alai) was very affectionate to Yusuf (alai). Yusuf and Binyamin are children to Yakoob (alai) through one of his wives. He had eleven sons through another wife. This created jealousy. Dreams of prophets will come true. Dream is one fortieth of Nubuwat. Prophet (s.a.w.s) also used to get dreams before he was handed the mission. His dreams used to come true exactly as seen.
Yusuf (alai) saw a dream. Eleven stars, sun and moon prostrated to him. Yakoob (alai) understood that Yusuf (alai ) will attain power and authority. Dreams should not be told to everyone. They can be shared with scholars or spiritual guides.
Whatever you keep thinking during the daytime will come as dreams in night. Have good thoughts during daytime. You will get pleasant dreams. Heart should always remember Allah even when we are in the thick of worldly affairs. Surah Ahzaab, 33, verse 41 – ‘uzkhurullaha zikhran khasheera’. Remember Allah more.
My Hazrat used to say that remembering Allah once in heart is better than uttering His name seventy times orally. Some Muslims say Masha Allah, Insha Allah often to hide their hypocrisy. There is no danger of Riyaah (ostentation) when you remember in heart.
Bed should be clean. Go to sleep after ablution. Do Tauba before sleeping.There are very few experts who can interpret dreams taking into account the time of dream and other details.
It took forty years for Yusuf (alai) to see his dream come true. In between, he was imprisoned, thrown in a well, sold in a market. We should not show haste to see our dream come true. Youth and beauty were tested.
There will be questions about how we spend our youthful days. A person may not be able to do good deeds in his old age. The deeds that he used to do in his young age will be gifted to him. Don’t be casual that we can do good deeds in the old age. Death can come between one Salaam and the other.
Allah will show oncoming events to His beloved servants. This is called Ilhaam. Surah Shams, 91, verse 8 – ‘fa alhamahaa fujoorahaa wa taqwaahaa’. He taught it goodness and wrong. There are steps to attain Ilhaam. If a person avoids sitting in wasteful places and involving in cheap and futile talks and deeds, he will be given ‘Nafse Lawwaamaa’. This will create happiness while doing a good deed and remorse while committing a mistake. This is sign of Imaan. If conscience is dead, a person won’t feel any remorse even after committing grave sins. Nafse Mulhima will be given after crossing second stage. Now oncoming events will be informed upfront.
Some dreams may not materialize as expected. Otherwise one may become arrogant. Some failures can occur on this account. Allah will give knowledge to Muttaqeen (pious ones). Surah Baqarah, 2, verse 282 – ‘wattaqullaha wayuallimukumullahu’. Fear Allah, He teaches you. Allah will send knowledge direct to the hearts. Knowledge will come if we follow four approaches
1. Solitude
2. Silence
3. Eating less
4. Praying in the nights
My Hazrat often said to speak less and listen more.
The history of Yusuf (alai) is a lesson to youngsters. Zulaika was daughter of the king. She insisted, but Yusuf did not comply to her wish. He was punished and sent to prison.
Don’t approach adultery. Allah hates it. Don’t even go near it. Do not sit with a woman in seclusion. Don’t create chances for adultery. Allah’s grace will be lifted when there is adultery. It will bring disgrace in this world and the next. Supplications of chaste youngsters will be answered and their prayers will be accepted. They will get shadow on the Judgment Day. Allah will send Noor to the hearts if you protect your gaze.
Surah Noor, 24, verse 30 – ‘qul lil moomineena yaguddu min absaarihim wa yahfazoo furoojahum’. They should lower their gaze and guard their modesty. Nowadays, there is more obscenity on streets. It increases chances for goodness as well. Avoiding evil will increase goodness. Staying away from bad deed is in itself a good deed. My Hazrat used to say that beard is the veil for men.
Listening to the history of prophets is an Ibadat. Learning the history of Prophet Yusuf is an Ibadat. Listening history of Auliyas is Kaffaaraa (expiation). Remembering death is Sadqa (alms). ‘Guldaste Tareeqat’ is a book written by my Hazrat. It gives history of Prophet Yusuf.
Don’t discuss your dreams with unqualified persons. Bird will leave the cage. You will lose the benefit. Don’t publicize your internal growth. The benefit that accrues gradually and slowly will be strong and enduring.
Surah Yusuf. First verse. ‘alif laam raa’. These are Huruf Muqatta'at. This is a secret between Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.s). Once Jibreel (alai) brought verses of Surah Maryam. ‘kaaf haa yaa ain saad’. Prophet said, “I know this”. It is wrong to say only Allah knows this. Jibreel (alai) is not the authority. Prophet is the authority.
Surah Khawshar, 108 – ‘innaa a’tainakal khawshar’. ‘We have given you’. This is a small Surah. Reading it will make our Aqeedah (creed) clear. Observe the words chosen by Allah. We have given you. Complete authority is given. Hasan and Husain (rali) were named as leaders in heaven for youngsters. Fatima (rali) was declared as leader for women in heaven. Prophet made these announcements out of his authority. Allah is the creator of the heaven. Prophet is given authority.
We say ‘Quran’ very casually. Allah calls it with respect. ‘Quranul majeed’, ‘Quranul Kareem’. ‘tilka aayaatul kitaabul mubeen’. Allah describes the qualities of the Noble Quran. Verse continues. ‘inna anzalnahu quranan arabiyan’. ‘We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran’. Prophet has said: “Arabic is my language, Quran’s language and the language of heaven. Have love for Arabic”.
We should love Prophet’s language if we have love for him. We should love all aspects of the beloved. Supplications can be asked during Sajda in Nafil prayers. But it should be in Arabic. Using any other language will dismiss the Namaz. We can often hear Allah’s Name and Praise when we speak with Arabs. Learn Arabic.
‘Nahnu naqussu alaika ahsanal qasasi bimaa awhainaa ilaika haazal quran’. This is the best history revealed so far. This is the history of Prophet Yusuf, the history of rule in Egypt. This is the most beautiful history. Allah explains it.
Published in Muslim Murasu, March 2013
Shah Waliullah explains that verses in the Quran can be divided in five categories. One of them are verses relating to Prophets, their situations and miracles. ‘Al Fauzul Kabir’ is an important book written by Shah Waliullah. Egyptians translated it from Persian to Arabic. It is fondly read by both Arabs and non-Arabs.
More than thousand verses are related to the beloved people of Allah. The history of the companions of cave detailed in Surah Kahf is an example. Surah Yusuf is foremost in this. It corrects our ideology and clarifies us about life. This Surah contains 111 verses. There is no mention about prayer, fasting or Haj. There is no mention of dos and don'ts. Yet Allah calls this a beautiful history. Asraar, mystical examples, are given.
Full Quran descended on Prophet (s.a.w.s). The trials that Prophet Yusuf (alai) went through are explained to console our Prophet. The struggles that one may encounter and the opportunities and solutions are explained. This Surah revolves around the personality of Yusuf (alai). He is a successful person. We cannot succeed without knowing a successful person.
We will not forsake our virtue if we get spiritual transformation. We should not trade our virtue or chastity for any price. Every prophet was given miracles. Yusuf (alai) was extremely beautiful. This was his Mojiza. Anyone will get attracted to him. Yusuf (alai)’s mother had passed away. So Yakoob (alai) was very affectionate to Yusuf (alai). Yusuf and Binyamin are children to Yakoob (alai) through one of his wives. He had eleven sons through another wife. This created jealousy. Dreams of prophets will come true. Dream is one fortieth of Nubuwat. Prophet (s.a.w.s) also used to get dreams before he was handed the mission. His dreams used to come true exactly as seen.
Yusuf (alai) saw a dream. Eleven stars, sun and moon prostrated to him. Yakoob (alai) understood that Yusuf (alai ) will attain power and authority. Dreams should not be told to everyone. They can be shared with scholars or spiritual guides.
Whatever you keep thinking during the daytime will come as dreams in night. Have good thoughts during daytime. You will get pleasant dreams. Heart should always remember Allah even when we are in the thick of worldly affairs. Surah Ahzaab, 33, verse 41 – ‘uzkhurullaha zikhran khasheera’. Remember Allah more.
My Hazrat used to say that remembering Allah once in heart is better than uttering His name seventy times orally. Some Muslims say Masha Allah, Insha Allah often to hide their hypocrisy. There is no danger of Riyaah (ostentation) when you remember in heart.
Bed should be clean. Go to sleep after ablution. Do Tauba before sleeping.There are very few experts who can interpret dreams taking into account the time of dream and other details.
It took forty years for Yusuf (alai) to see his dream come true. In between, he was imprisoned, thrown in a well, sold in a market. We should not show haste to see our dream come true. Youth and beauty were tested.
There will be questions about how we spend our youthful days. A person may not be able to do good deeds in his old age. The deeds that he used to do in his young age will be gifted to him. Don’t be casual that we can do good deeds in the old age. Death can come between one Salaam and the other.
Allah will show oncoming events to His beloved servants. This is called Ilhaam. Surah Shams, 91, verse 8 – ‘fa alhamahaa fujoorahaa wa taqwaahaa’. He taught it goodness and wrong. There are steps to attain Ilhaam. If a person avoids sitting in wasteful places and involving in cheap and futile talks and deeds, he will be given ‘Nafse Lawwaamaa’. This will create happiness while doing a good deed and remorse while committing a mistake. This is sign of Imaan. If conscience is dead, a person won’t feel any remorse even after committing grave sins. Nafse Mulhima will be given after crossing second stage. Now oncoming events will be informed upfront.
Some dreams may not materialize as expected. Otherwise one may become arrogant. Some failures can occur on this account. Allah will give knowledge to Muttaqeen (pious ones). Surah Baqarah, 2, verse 282 – ‘wattaqullaha wayuallimukumullahu’. Fear Allah, He teaches you. Allah will send knowledge direct to the hearts. Knowledge will come if we follow four approaches
1. Solitude
2. Silence
3. Eating less
4. Praying in the nights
My Hazrat often said to speak less and listen more.
The history of Yusuf (alai) is a lesson to youngsters. Zulaika was daughter of the king. She insisted, but Yusuf did not comply to her wish. He was punished and sent to prison.
Don’t approach adultery. Allah hates it. Don’t even go near it. Do not sit with a woman in seclusion. Don’t create chances for adultery. Allah’s grace will be lifted when there is adultery. It will bring disgrace in this world and the next. Supplications of chaste youngsters will be answered and their prayers will be accepted. They will get shadow on the Judgment Day. Allah will send Noor to the hearts if you protect your gaze.
Surah Noor, 24, verse 30 – ‘qul lil moomineena yaguddu min absaarihim wa yahfazoo furoojahum’. They should lower their gaze and guard their modesty. Nowadays, there is more obscenity on streets. It increases chances for goodness as well. Avoiding evil will increase goodness. Staying away from bad deed is in itself a good deed. My Hazrat used to say that beard is the veil for men.
Listening to the history of prophets is an Ibadat. Learning the history of Prophet Yusuf is an Ibadat. Listening history of Auliyas is Kaffaaraa (expiation). Remembering death is Sadqa (alms). ‘Guldaste Tareeqat’ is a book written by my Hazrat. It gives history of Prophet Yusuf.
Don’t discuss your dreams with unqualified persons. Bird will leave the cage. You will lose the benefit. Don’t publicize your internal growth. The benefit that accrues gradually and slowly will be strong and enduring.
Surah Yusuf. First verse. ‘alif laam raa’. These are Huruf Muqatta'at. This is a secret between Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.s). Once Jibreel (alai) brought verses of Surah Maryam. ‘kaaf haa yaa ain saad’. Prophet said, “I know this”. It is wrong to say only Allah knows this. Jibreel (alai) is not the authority. Prophet is the authority.
Surah Khawshar, 108 – ‘innaa a’tainakal khawshar’. ‘We have given you’. This is a small Surah. Reading it will make our Aqeedah (creed) clear. Observe the words chosen by Allah. We have given you. Complete authority is given. Hasan and Husain (rali) were named as leaders in heaven for youngsters. Fatima (rali) was declared as leader for women in heaven. Prophet made these announcements out of his authority. Allah is the creator of the heaven. Prophet is given authority.
We say ‘Quran’ very casually. Allah calls it with respect. ‘Quranul majeed’, ‘Quranul Kareem’. ‘tilka aayaatul kitaabul mubeen’. Allah describes the qualities of the Noble Quran. Verse continues. ‘inna anzalnahu quranan arabiyan’. ‘We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran’. Prophet has said: “Arabic is my language, Quran’s language and the language of heaven. Have love for Arabic”.
We should love Prophet’s language if we have love for him. We should love all aspects of the beloved. Supplications can be asked during Sajda in Nafil prayers. But it should be in Arabic. Using any other language will dismiss the Namaz. We can often hear Allah’s Name and Praise when we speak with Arabs. Learn Arabic.
‘Nahnu naqussu alaika ahsanal qasasi bimaa awhainaa ilaika haazal quran’. This is the best history revealed so far. This is the history of Prophet Yusuf, the history of rule in Egypt. This is the most beautiful history. Allah explains it.
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