Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, February 2013
People asking Dua (supplication) seldom understand its place. Many Muslims stay away from asking Dua. Dua is the place to put forth all our needs. We are placing our needs in a lofty platform. Words should be chosen with care. Have complete faith. We ask from the Most Merciful, the Most Bountiful. Entire world is in His control.
Our cadre going to places like Saharanpur, Deoband for Tableeg (missionary) work shall request Ulamas (scholars) there. “Our group has come for Tableeg. Your time is priceless. Allot a little of your time for us without disturbing your priorities or needs of your students”. Students should not participate without the permission of their teachers. Continuously monitor the movement of the students. Don’t harbor hatred for Ulamas if they decline to cooperate. You should understand. They spend day and night in learning and educating. They learn even during night. They have heavy loads. Perhaps we did not earn their contact and acquaintance properly. They focus on those who have been in their touch for many years. Having wrong opinion on even average Muslim can take us to ruin. Bad opinion about Ulamas is very dangerous.
Understand our principle. 1. Respcect for Muslims. 2. Honor for Ulamas. Muslims should be respected for Islam. Scholars should be honored for the knowledge of Islam. Our cadre are lagging in Ilm (knowledge) and Zikr (remembrance of God). This is a very big concern. Solution to this is to do missionary work under Ahle Ilm and Ahle Zikr. We shall benefit from their experience, knowledge and intimacy. Our workers should get trained under them. Maulana Tanwi (rah) has done a very good job. His knowledge and our method can together take the message to the people.
Don’t dwell on Ahkaam (commands) and Masaail (rules) in your speeches. Focus on three things. 1. Do good deeds to please Allah. 2. Have faith in Akhirat (afterlife). 3. Don’t make any reward that can accrue before death as target. Our works and efforts will certainly be rewarded. But that is not our target. Materialistic gains are not our objective.
Hadees. “I leave two things among you. 1. Kitabullah, Holy Book 2. Ahle Bait, my family”. We should take efforts to bring Sadaat elders into this mission. It was through them that Islam spread in earlier times. It is on them we can put our hopes in future too.
February 13, 2013
February 07, 2013
Proper Training For Prophet Moosa
Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, February 2013
Surah Hud, 11, verse 96 – ‘wa lakad arsalnaa moosa bi aayaatina wa sultaanin mubeen’. We sent Moosa with clear signs and evidence.
Prophets will be the best in their societies. They will be best in appearance and character, in every aspect and activity. No stage in their lives can be subjected to criticism. Prophethood is a big position. Allah will groom them from their childhood.
Associates of Firaun warned him. “A person from Banu Israel will defeat you and your kingdom”. Surah Baqara, 2, verse 49 – ‘yuzabbihoona abnaa’akum wa yastahyoona nisa’akum’. Firaun slaughtered their sons and took the girls as slaves.
Allah protected Moosa (alai) in this situation. We should do our work. Allah will give protection and respect. We work too hard. We go to jobs and on top of it do part time as well. Man should do two things. 1. Pray 2. Work. Open shop. Allah will bring customers. Plant apple tree. You will get apples. This is a world of means and materials. Make use of them. Even Auliyas of Allah used them. Result should be left in Allah’s hands.
Moosa’s (alai) mother felt fear. ‘wa makaroo wa makarallah’. There is a rule in Quran called ‘Mushakalaa’. A word can mean different when used for Allah and mean different when used for man. Men did ‘Makar’ means they plotted and conspired evil things. Allah is most forgiving. He won’t desire destruction for His creations. Allah did ‘Makar’ means He devised a plan.
Quran translations were not available two hundred years earlier. Ummat was united at that time. There was no Devband–Barelvi conflict. When translations came, each group translated on the basis of their beliefs. Books that came before two hundred years were drenched in the love of God and Prophet. There is a six hundred page book available on the meaning of the word ‘Zanbun’. It means sin when used for men. But it should not be construed to mean sin when used for Prophets. Same word will have different meaning depending on the context.
Pyramids in Egypt are considered a world wonder. They were constructed under terrible conditions of hunger and pain by Banu Israel slaves. They are symbols of their tortures. Firaun (Pharaoh) is a title. Seven Nizams have ruled Hyderabad. The name of the Firaun of Moosa’s time was Ramses. Roman rulers were called as Caesar. Iranian rulers were Kisra.
Don’t chide your sickness. Allah is talking through illness. Firaun never caught a sneeze or illness for many years. Man can become Firaun if he is healthy all the time. ‘ana rabbukum’. He declared, ‘I am god’. People started worshiping him. He will sit in the throne in the morning with pearls attached to this beard. It will create halo effect when sun’s rays fall on him. This had psychological effect on people. Allah was patient after all this. Firaun led his people astray along with him. Allah will send message through his Prophets before punishing a community. Moosa (alai) came to warn them.
Moosa (alai) was born. He grew in the palace. He moved out. He returned to Firaun with clear evidence and argued. Firaun denied him. Moosa faced sea on one side and Firaun’s army on the other. Panic gripped his followers. Surah Shura, 26, verse 62 – ‘inna la mudrakoon’. We will be caught. Moosa (alai) consoled them. ‘kallaa inna ma’iya rabbi sayahdeeni’. My God will guide me. Sea let them a way. Moosa (alai) and his followers escaped. Firaun drowned and died.
This took 35 years. Patience is required to see the fulfillment of God’s plans. It took 35 years for Moosa (alai). ‘Kun fayakoon’. Saying ‘Be’ is enough for Him to make anything happen. But Allah took six days to create this world. God’s plan is gradual, systematic perfection.
‘istayeenu bissabri wassalaati’. Seek help with patience and prayer. Those who got these two have got God’s word. Now missionary workers expect instant answers to their prayers. They plan in the morning and expect results by evening. They are in such hurry.
‘Sultaanun mubeen’. Clear evidence. The rod of Moosa (alai) will become snake when he throws it down. It will be so huge that its lower jaw will touch the floor while its upper jaw will touch the ceiling of Firaun’s palace.
Moosa (alai) had married Shoib’s (alai) daughter. He was traveling with his family through a forest. He saw a fire at some distance. Surah Taha, 20, verse 14 – ‘innani anallahu’. ‘Verily I am God’. Verse 17 – ‘wa maa tilka biyameenika ya moosa’. What is in your right hand. Allah conversed with Moosa (alai). The use of right hand is illustrated here. Moosa (alai) answered. Verse 18. I lean on it, I beat down fodder for my flocks and I have other uses. ‘Kaala alkihaa ya moosa’. Throw it down. It became a snake and moved. Surah Naml, 27, verse 10 – ‘walla mudbiran walam yuakkib’. Moosa (alai) was scared and started running.
Demonstration is held in the forest. Moosa (alai) had to later repeat this in Firaun’s palace. Surah Taha, verse 21 – ‘khuzhaa walaa takaf’. ‘Seize it, don’t fear’.
Published in Muslim Murasu, February 2013
Surah Hud, 11, verse 96 – ‘wa lakad arsalnaa moosa bi aayaatina wa sultaanin mubeen’. We sent Moosa with clear signs and evidence.
Prophets will be the best in their societies. They will be best in appearance and character, in every aspect and activity. No stage in their lives can be subjected to criticism. Prophethood is a big position. Allah will groom them from their childhood.
Associates of Firaun warned him. “A person from Banu Israel will defeat you and your kingdom”. Surah Baqara, 2, verse 49 – ‘yuzabbihoona abnaa’akum wa yastahyoona nisa’akum’. Firaun slaughtered their sons and took the girls as slaves.
Allah protected Moosa (alai) in this situation. We should do our work. Allah will give protection and respect. We work too hard. We go to jobs and on top of it do part time as well. Man should do two things. 1. Pray 2. Work. Open shop. Allah will bring customers. Plant apple tree. You will get apples. This is a world of means and materials. Make use of them. Even Auliyas of Allah used them. Result should be left in Allah’s hands.
Moosa’s (alai) mother felt fear. ‘wa makaroo wa makarallah’. There is a rule in Quran called ‘Mushakalaa’. A word can mean different when used for Allah and mean different when used for man. Men did ‘Makar’ means they plotted and conspired evil things. Allah is most forgiving. He won’t desire destruction for His creations. Allah did ‘Makar’ means He devised a plan.
Quran translations were not available two hundred years earlier. Ummat was united at that time. There was no Devband–Barelvi conflict. When translations came, each group translated on the basis of their beliefs. Books that came before two hundred years were drenched in the love of God and Prophet. There is a six hundred page book available on the meaning of the word ‘Zanbun’. It means sin when used for men. But it should not be construed to mean sin when used for Prophets. Same word will have different meaning depending on the context.
Pyramids in Egypt are considered a world wonder. They were constructed under terrible conditions of hunger and pain by Banu Israel slaves. They are symbols of their tortures. Firaun (Pharaoh) is a title. Seven Nizams have ruled Hyderabad. The name of the Firaun of Moosa’s time was Ramses. Roman rulers were called as Caesar. Iranian rulers were Kisra.
Don’t chide your sickness. Allah is talking through illness. Firaun never caught a sneeze or illness for many years. Man can become Firaun if he is healthy all the time. ‘ana rabbukum’. He declared, ‘I am god’. People started worshiping him. He will sit in the throne in the morning with pearls attached to this beard. It will create halo effect when sun’s rays fall on him. This had psychological effect on people. Allah was patient after all this. Firaun led his people astray along with him. Allah will send message through his Prophets before punishing a community. Moosa (alai) came to warn them.
Moosa (alai) was born. He grew in the palace. He moved out. He returned to Firaun with clear evidence and argued. Firaun denied him. Moosa faced sea on one side and Firaun’s army on the other. Panic gripped his followers. Surah Shura, 26, verse 62 – ‘inna la mudrakoon’. We will be caught. Moosa (alai) consoled them. ‘kallaa inna ma’iya rabbi sayahdeeni’. My God will guide me. Sea let them a way. Moosa (alai) and his followers escaped. Firaun drowned and died.
This took 35 years. Patience is required to see the fulfillment of God’s plans. It took 35 years for Moosa (alai). ‘Kun fayakoon’. Saying ‘Be’ is enough for Him to make anything happen. But Allah took six days to create this world. God’s plan is gradual, systematic perfection.
‘istayeenu bissabri wassalaati’. Seek help with patience and prayer. Those who got these two have got God’s word. Now missionary workers expect instant answers to their prayers. They plan in the morning and expect results by evening. They are in such hurry.
‘Sultaanun mubeen’. Clear evidence. The rod of Moosa (alai) will become snake when he throws it down. It will be so huge that its lower jaw will touch the floor while its upper jaw will touch the ceiling of Firaun’s palace.
Moosa (alai) had married Shoib’s (alai) daughter. He was traveling with his family through a forest. He saw a fire at some distance. Surah Taha, 20, verse 14 – ‘innani anallahu’. ‘Verily I am God’. Verse 17 – ‘wa maa tilka biyameenika ya moosa’. What is in your right hand. Allah conversed with Moosa (alai). The use of right hand is illustrated here. Moosa (alai) answered. Verse 18. I lean on it, I beat down fodder for my flocks and I have other uses. ‘Kaala alkihaa ya moosa’. Throw it down. It became a snake and moved. Surah Naml, 27, verse 10 – ‘walla mudbiran walam yuakkib’. Moosa (alai) was scared and started running.
Demonstration is held in the forest. Moosa (alai) had to later repeat this in Firaun’s palace. Surah Taha, verse 21 – ‘khuzhaa walaa takaf’. ‘Seize it, don’t fear’.
February 06, 2013
Illicit Love Affairs
Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Urbanization has facilitated interaction between opposite sexes. It has led to a situation of deteriorating Tamil culture, chastity and sexual discipline. The scourge of indiscriminate, inter-caste marriages should not be allowed any further. Only physical glamor takes centre stage here. Tamil films, dance moves, education system, political aggressions and excesses enable mingling and mixing of adolescent boys and girls. Not a single marriage in Tamilnadu has taken place on the basis of bride’s intellectual acuteness, spiritual strength, scientific outlook, memory power, revolutionary and reformative ideas. Love rides on the back of breast attraction, corner-of-the-eye looks, sartorial displays, physical curves and makeup tools. Future growth, education, higher post, post-graduation, perpetual seeking of knowledge, all become prey to illicit affairs. Family planning policy was introduced in Tamilnadu in the seventies. One girl child is enough. Otherwise marriage will gobble up a lot of money. It will not be possible to get them married. Love affairs started in this background. Because parents limited the number of children, they had to put up with the reckless behavior of their offspring. There was no one to monitor and control.
Globalization anchored materialistic, atheist mindset. Savor youth, beauty and adolescence. Take advantage of contraceptives. A fake family picture was painted. 45 years back, an international exhibition was organized in the capital city of Tamilnadu. Upper-class, modern fashion counter ensued. Improper dresses were first introduced to Tamilnadu. Conservative Tamil society was ravaged. Atheist politicians who came to power decimated chastity further. Cinema politics came handy. As a tragic consequence, today forty percent Tamilians are wearing obscene dresses in the name of development. Flirting with girls in private has become common. The recent love affair tragedy came with the backdrop of violent politics. Competition between Scheduled Class Tamilians and Most Backward Tamilians, their political arrogance, misuse of power were in display. Who is going to swallow Tamilnadu wholesale. That is the current debate. Reservations can lead to anarchy. The trend of stalking and chasing and loving girls going for education should be analyzed with multiple backgrounds in mind.
Urbanization has facilitated interaction between opposite sexes. It has led to a situation of deteriorating Tamil culture, chastity and sexual discipline. The scourge of indiscriminate, inter-caste marriages should not be allowed any further. Only physical glamor takes centre stage here. Tamil films, dance moves, education system, political aggressions and excesses enable mingling and mixing of adolescent boys and girls. Not a single marriage in Tamilnadu has taken place on the basis of bride’s intellectual acuteness, spiritual strength, scientific outlook, memory power, revolutionary and reformative ideas. Love rides on the back of breast attraction, corner-of-the-eye looks, sartorial displays, physical curves and makeup tools. Future growth, education, higher post, post-graduation, perpetual seeking of knowledge, all become prey to illicit affairs. Family planning policy was introduced in Tamilnadu in the seventies. One girl child is enough. Otherwise marriage will gobble up a lot of money. It will not be possible to get them married. Love affairs started in this background. Because parents limited the number of children, they had to put up with the reckless behavior of their offspring. There was no one to monitor and control.
Globalization anchored materialistic, atheist mindset. Savor youth, beauty and adolescence. Take advantage of contraceptives. A fake family picture was painted. 45 years back, an international exhibition was organized in the capital city of Tamilnadu. Upper-class, modern fashion counter ensued. Improper dresses were first introduced to Tamilnadu. Conservative Tamil society was ravaged. Atheist politicians who came to power decimated chastity further. Cinema politics came handy. As a tragic consequence, today forty percent Tamilians are wearing obscene dresses in the name of development. Flirting with girls in private has become common. The recent love affair tragedy came with the backdrop of violent politics. Competition between Scheduled Class Tamilians and Most Backward Tamilians, their political arrogance, misuse of power were in display. Who is going to swallow Tamilnadu wholesale. That is the current debate. Reservations can lead to anarchy. The trend of stalking and chasing and loving girls going for education should be analyzed with multiple backgrounds in mind.
February 05, 2013
My Three Favorites
Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz, Masjide Amina, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Meditating about the religion for a short while is better than sixty years of Nafil prayers. Contemplate about propagating religion in the world. Saying ‘Subhanallah’ just once will earn us a reward as huge as Uhud mountain. What will be the rewards if we continuously say this for sixty years. Understanding religion is loftier than this.
Listen with intent. Mobiles can distract you. Listen with the intention to follow. A Sahabi did Hijrat (migration) from Mecca with the intention to marry a lady. Prophet said, ‘innamal a’maal binniyaat’. Rewards will be based on intention. You won’t receive proper benefits if you listen with doubts in your mind.
Shaitan will create confusion. He brought Adam down from heaven to earth. We can’t say where he can take you from here. It is essential to seek refuge with Allah all the time. Maulana Ilyas (rah) said that once a person develops doubt, it is impossible to convince him. Pay attention. It will improve the speech. Speaker and listener, both should be focused.
Prophet once asked Ubay bin Kaab. Which is the most bountiful (Barakat) verse in Quran. He replied that Allah and Prophet will know better. Prophet asked for the second time and the reply was same. Prophet insisted the third time. Ubay said ‘Ayat Kursi’. Prophet expressed his pleasure and prayed Allah to increase Ubay in knowledge. Ubay was a very good scholar. Once Prophet told him, “Allah told me to recite Quran to you”. He asked if Allah mentioned his name. Prophet affirmed. Ubay was such a blessed scholar. But he answers with humility. He did not speak out of line.
Hear about religion with respect and humility. Allah will enable you to follow it. No one now remembers the Surahs that Imam recited during Magrib. How will Allah stay in your hearts. Allah will improve you if you show involvement in following the religion. Imam recited ‘alhaakumu takassur’ in first Rakaat. Reciting this Surah before sleeping is as good as reciting thousand verses. Surah Asr was recited in the second Rakaat. The importance of missionary work, the patience that it needs and the victory that is promised is elucidated in this Surah.
A knee surgery can cost you fifteen lakh rupees. Realize the blessings bestowed on you. Surah Ibrahim, 14, verse 34 – ‘in tauddoo ni’matallahi laa tuhsoohaa’. You cannot count Allah’s blessings. Surah Ibrahim, verse 7 – ‘la in shakartum la azeedannakum’. You will be granted more if you are grateful.
Natural calamities ravage even the most developed countries. They couldn’t stop them. Once a forest fire spread and came close to Medina during the rule of Umar (rali). Umar called a companion and asked him to put this fire back into forest. He treated this fire like cattle and herded it back into forest. We are not even prepared to believe in such things. Sahabas saw Prophet in person. But we have been given the same Quran. We have to follow it. We don’t have another option.
Imaan of grain-size can fetch us paradise that is ten times this world. If we go after this material world, fear and respect for Islam will go away from the hearts of the people. Barakat of Wahi will stop if we don’t preach goodness and forbid evil. If you chide among yourselves, you will fall in the sight of Allah. Those who don’t desire afterlife will be disgraced in this world. Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 19 – ‘man araadal aakhira’. Desire afterlife.
Tallest, largest, biggest buildings are being constructed in Dubai. Muslim money is being lavishly spent for food, dress and luxurious houses. Umar (rali) gave warning. “Allah will disgrace those who seek respect through dress. Make clear note of this”.
Prophet listed the things that he liked the most as
1. Good fragrance
2. His wives
3. Namaz
There is a huge difference between what we wish and the wishes of Prophet. He used to pray until his legs get swollen. A Sahabi was once praying and he started seeing paradise and fruits in it. He nearly reached for them before remembering that he is in Namaz. He narrated this incident to Prophet. Prophet told that he would have got fruit from paradise had he gone for it.
Abubakkar told his wishlist. 1. Seeing Prophet. 2. Giving his daughters in marriage to Prophet 3. Spending in the cause of Prophet. Abubakkar was ready to spend everything, all his money and all his belongings. We are using words like ‘Mashwara’ and ‘Insha Allah’ and finding ways out.
Umar (rali) listed his wishes. 1. Preaching goodness 2. Forbidding evil 3. Wearing old dress.
Allah has raised us for missionary work. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 104 – ‘yadwoona ilal khairi wa ya’maroona bil ma’roof wayanhawna anil munkari’. Let there be a group who propagates goodness and stop evil. ‘ulaaika humul muflihoon’. They will succeed.
A horse was being sold for 800 Dirham. The servant haggled and brought the price down to 300 Dirham. It was fag end of the day and the horse was last one. Sahabi saw the horse before buying. He inquired the reason why it is being sold very cheap. The seller explained the situation. Sahabi gave him 800 Dirham. The servant was surprised. Sahabi explained. “I had promised in the hand of Prophet that I will always wish good for this Ummat till my last breath. “
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Meditating about the religion for a short while is better than sixty years of Nafil prayers. Contemplate about propagating religion in the world. Saying ‘Subhanallah’ just once will earn us a reward as huge as Uhud mountain. What will be the rewards if we continuously say this for sixty years. Understanding religion is loftier than this.
Listen with intent. Mobiles can distract you. Listen with the intention to follow. A Sahabi did Hijrat (migration) from Mecca with the intention to marry a lady. Prophet said, ‘innamal a’maal binniyaat’. Rewards will be based on intention. You won’t receive proper benefits if you listen with doubts in your mind.
Shaitan will create confusion. He brought Adam down from heaven to earth. We can’t say where he can take you from here. It is essential to seek refuge with Allah all the time. Maulana Ilyas (rah) said that once a person develops doubt, it is impossible to convince him. Pay attention. It will improve the speech. Speaker and listener, both should be focused.
Prophet once asked Ubay bin Kaab. Which is the most bountiful (Barakat) verse in Quran. He replied that Allah and Prophet will know better. Prophet asked for the second time and the reply was same. Prophet insisted the third time. Ubay said ‘Ayat Kursi’. Prophet expressed his pleasure and prayed Allah to increase Ubay in knowledge. Ubay was a very good scholar. Once Prophet told him, “Allah told me to recite Quran to you”. He asked if Allah mentioned his name. Prophet affirmed. Ubay was such a blessed scholar. But he answers with humility. He did not speak out of line.
Hear about religion with respect and humility. Allah will enable you to follow it. No one now remembers the Surahs that Imam recited during Magrib. How will Allah stay in your hearts. Allah will improve you if you show involvement in following the religion. Imam recited ‘alhaakumu takassur’ in first Rakaat. Reciting this Surah before sleeping is as good as reciting thousand verses. Surah Asr was recited in the second Rakaat. The importance of missionary work, the patience that it needs and the victory that is promised is elucidated in this Surah.
A knee surgery can cost you fifteen lakh rupees. Realize the blessings bestowed on you. Surah Ibrahim, 14, verse 34 – ‘in tauddoo ni’matallahi laa tuhsoohaa’. You cannot count Allah’s blessings. Surah Ibrahim, verse 7 – ‘la in shakartum la azeedannakum’. You will be granted more if you are grateful.
Natural calamities ravage even the most developed countries. They couldn’t stop them. Once a forest fire spread and came close to Medina during the rule of Umar (rali). Umar called a companion and asked him to put this fire back into forest. He treated this fire like cattle and herded it back into forest. We are not even prepared to believe in such things. Sahabas saw Prophet in person. But we have been given the same Quran. We have to follow it. We don’t have another option.
Imaan of grain-size can fetch us paradise that is ten times this world. If we go after this material world, fear and respect for Islam will go away from the hearts of the people. Barakat of Wahi will stop if we don’t preach goodness and forbid evil. If you chide among yourselves, you will fall in the sight of Allah. Those who don’t desire afterlife will be disgraced in this world. Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 19 – ‘man araadal aakhira’. Desire afterlife.
Tallest, largest, biggest buildings are being constructed in Dubai. Muslim money is being lavishly spent for food, dress and luxurious houses. Umar (rali) gave warning. “Allah will disgrace those who seek respect through dress. Make clear note of this”.
Prophet listed the things that he liked the most as
1. Good fragrance
2. His wives
3. Namaz
There is a huge difference between what we wish and the wishes of Prophet. He used to pray until his legs get swollen. A Sahabi was once praying and he started seeing paradise and fruits in it. He nearly reached for them before remembering that he is in Namaz. He narrated this incident to Prophet. Prophet told that he would have got fruit from paradise had he gone for it.
Abubakkar told his wishlist. 1. Seeing Prophet. 2. Giving his daughters in marriage to Prophet 3. Spending in the cause of Prophet. Abubakkar was ready to spend everything, all his money and all his belongings. We are using words like ‘Mashwara’ and ‘Insha Allah’ and finding ways out.
Umar (rali) listed his wishes. 1. Preaching goodness 2. Forbidding evil 3. Wearing old dress.
Allah has raised us for missionary work. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 104 – ‘yadwoona ilal khairi wa ya’maroona bil ma’roof wayanhawna anil munkari’. Let there be a group who propagates goodness and stop evil. ‘ulaaika humul muflihoon’. They will succeed.
A horse was being sold for 800 Dirham. The servant haggled and brought the price down to 300 Dirham. It was fag end of the day and the horse was last one. Sahabi saw the horse before buying. He inquired the reason why it is being sold very cheap. The seller explained the situation. Sahabi gave him 800 Dirham. The servant was surprised. Sahabi explained. “I had promised in the hand of Prophet that I will always wish good for this Ummat till my last breath. “
February 01, 2013
Let Us Seek Opportunities In Education, Commerce And Media
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Quran, Hadees and history gives us a message. Twenty first century is an era of peace.
Bal Tackarey was an admirer of Hitler. They share same ideology. Hitler passed away at 56, Bal Tackerey at 86. Hitler sought to rule entire Europe. Israel has smashed Hamas headquarter. Both news items appeared on the same day on newspaper, thanks to media frenzy. Hamas leaders were popular for their lengthy speeches. But they couldn’t achieve.
A trend was set in motion after the second world war. Nothing can be achieved through battle. Japan premiere and Hitler tried to rule and scare the world through aggression. They met abject failure. They later realized. Germany and Japan pooled all their attention towards industrial development. Germany now fares as number one in Europe and Japan is topper among Asian countries. Communist came to power in Russia in 1917. Later they disintegrated. Hitler told three things can get victory: weapons, weapons and weapons. He acquired weapons but couldn’t win. America is a super power. George Bush Senior waged war on Iraq. It was called star war. Bombs were rained on Iraq. 5 trillion dollars, 250 lakh crore rupees was spent. Nothing was achieved. America is now a weak economy. Slogans were raised in Egypt to bring back the era of Sultan Salahuddin. Results were disastrous. 12 trillion dollars, 600 lakh crore rupees has been spent in vain in Israel Palestine conflict. Neither achieved anything. Palestine is now a failed state and Israel an insecure state.
Today, achievements can be made through peaceful means. There is a Saheeh Hadees narrated in Muslim. Prophet said, “A time will come, when you won’t use weapons. You will say ‘la ilaha illallahu allahu akbar’. Walls of castles will come down and you will enter”. Prophet explains the strength of ideology in this Hadees. Swords were the only source of power and authority during the time of Prophet. Such trend should be brought to an end. Surah Anfal, 8, verse 39 – ‘wa kaatiloohum hatta laa takoona fitnatun wa yakoona deenu kulluhu lillahi’. Overcome chaos and bring warfare to end. Only principle, ideology and creed should dominate. Politics should not be mixed in this. Political power won’t be needed once we have opportunities in education, commerce and media.
We have religious freedom. Earlier agriculture was the only occupation and income. Now thousands of employment opportunities are open. Economy has been delinked from agriculture and power has been isolated from politics. Opportunities are important, not power. We can open schools and seminaries and develop.
A Christian seminar was arranged in Goa. Maulana Abdullah Kasimi distributed copies of Quran translation to the attendees. A lady called from Pune after some twenty days. “I now realize God”. Quran will give clarity.
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Quran, Hadees and history gives us a message. Twenty first century is an era of peace.
Bal Tackarey was an admirer of Hitler. They share same ideology. Hitler passed away at 56, Bal Tackerey at 86. Hitler sought to rule entire Europe. Israel has smashed Hamas headquarter. Both news items appeared on the same day on newspaper, thanks to media frenzy. Hamas leaders were popular for their lengthy speeches. But they couldn’t achieve.
A trend was set in motion after the second world war. Nothing can be achieved through battle. Japan premiere and Hitler tried to rule and scare the world through aggression. They met abject failure. They later realized. Germany and Japan pooled all their attention towards industrial development. Germany now fares as number one in Europe and Japan is topper among Asian countries. Communist came to power in Russia in 1917. Later they disintegrated. Hitler told three things can get victory: weapons, weapons and weapons. He acquired weapons but couldn’t win. America is a super power. George Bush Senior waged war on Iraq. It was called star war. Bombs were rained on Iraq. 5 trillion dollars, 250 lakh crore rupees was spent. Nothing was achieved. America is now a weak economy. Slogans were raised in Egypt to bring back the era of Sultan Salahuddin. Results were disastrous. 12 trillion dollars, 600 lakh crore rupees has been spent in vain in Israel Palestine conflict. Neither achieved anything. Palestine is now a failed state and Israel an insecure state.
Today, achievements can be made through peaceful means. There is a Saheeh Hadees narrated in Muslim. Prophet said, “A time will come, when you won’t use weapons. You will say ‘la ilaha illallahu allahu akbar’. Walls of castles will come down and you will enter”. Prophet explains the strength of ideology in this Hadees. Swords were the only source of power and authority during the time of Prophet. Such trend should be brought to an end. Surah Anfal, 8, verse 39 – ‘wa kaatiloohum hatta laa takoona fitnatun wa yakoona deenu kulluhu lillahi’. Overcome chaos and bring warfare to end. Only principle, ideology and creed should dominate. Politics should not be mixed in this. Political power won’t be needed once we have opportunities in education, commerce and media.
We have religious freedom. Earlier agriculture was the only occupation and income. Now thousands of employment opportunities are open. Economy has been delinked from agriculture and power has been isolated from politics. Opportunities are important, not power. We can open schools and seminaries and develop.
A Christian seminar was arranged in Goa. Maulana Abdullah Kasimi distributed copies of Quran translation to the attendees. A lady called from Pune after some twenty days. “I now realize God”. Quran will give clarity.
January 15, 2013
Salaam Brings Greatness
Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Surah 11, Hud, verse 69. This Surah has so far mentioned about Prophets Salih,Nooh and Hud (alai). In seventh Rukoo, messages are drawn from the lives of Prophets Ibrahim and Lut (alai). Actions that will bring God’s wrath and lead a community to ruins are explained here.
‘walakad ja’at rusuluna’. ‘Rusul’ here refers angels. ‘Rasool’ means that which is sent. It can either mean Prophets or angels. ‘ibraheema bil bushra’. Angels brought good news to Ibrahim (alai). ‘qalu salaama’. They said Salaam.
Here Allah teaches us manners. Prophet said, ‘assalaamu qablal qalaam’. Say Salaam before talking. This will increase love and affection. Recipient of Salaam will feel good about the one greeting with Salaam. Prophet said that you won’t enter heaven until you love each other. Salaam can take you to heaven. Try saying Salaam twice or thrice to a stranger. Eventually he will find himself in a position to greet you back. Prophet said that abstaining from Salaam is the worst of all miserliness. It shows haughty nature. A Sahabi used to say Salaam to everyone in the market from Asar to Magrib. This was his routine.
It is not appropriate to shout and say Salaam to someone who is far. Someone may get distracted and run into accident. Full caution is needed while on the road. Salaam shall be said after coming face to face and with respect. Don’t say Salaam from higher up in the building.
It is our style and tradition here to lift the hand while saying Salaam. Otherwise the recipient may take offense. It is not wrong to please Believers. It is an Ibadat. There is no Bidat or Kufr or Shirk in it.
One who says Salaam first will earn thirty Sawaab (goodness, rewards). The person answering will earn ten. Everyone will be desperate to earn even one Sawaab on the Judgment Day. No one can earn a single goodness there, no matter to whom they go or even if they offer earth’s mass in gold. Don’t lose thirty Sawaab. Daarul Amal. This world is the place for action. Money is credited to our account without we witnessing it. Salaam will be credited in our account for the next world. It is beyond our vision.
Salaam is one of the Beautiful Names of Allah. Teach 99 Asmaul Husna to your children. These are now being taught as rhymes in some schools. Magazines and newspapers are mostly filled with lies. Don’t waste your time in them. Don’t lose your time in mystery and spy novels. My Sheykh used to say that the author of the book we read will have an impact on us. We will be impacted by his character, habits and manners. You will be immersed in light if you read Quran.
Correct and mold your thoughts. They are the foundation for your actions. Your thoughts reflect your standard. The data you feed in computer will be its output. If you read about Auliyas, you will gravitate towards prayer and worship. The nature of mind is to keep thinking one thing or the other. If you attend Quran Dars, you will think about it even when you are alone. Hazrat Nizamudin Auliya explained Tasawwuf means to purify the mind. If you keep thinking about Prophet’s character and personality, you will be blessed with his Deedar (sight). If you have good thoughts in daytime, you will get pleasant dreams at night. Bad thoughts throughout the day can only give nightmares. Replace your worldly thoughts with spiritual thoughts. Don’t sit idle, instead indulge in God’s remembrance. You will be counted as martyr if you die in that state. Allay says – If you remember Me in solitude, I will also remember you in solitude; if you remember Me in gathering, I will remember you in the gathering of angels.
Salaam is one of Allah’s Names. It has been sent for us from the heavens. Don’t say Salaam while entering or exiting toilet. Don’t even answer to Salaam until you rinse your mouth. No other greetings can have the effect that Salaam gives. I won’t harm you. It is a promise. I pray for you. Islam can be understood by understanding Salaam.
Prophet used to say Salaam even to children. It is to teach them. It won’t reduce respect or honor. Prophet once went to a companion’s house and said Salaam thrice. There was no reply. You shouldn’t enter in that case. Don’t disturb the inmates. You should return.
Salaam is Zikr. To say first Salaam is Sunnat. Answering to Salaam is Wajib, compulsory. It is a sin not to answer. If someone asks you to convey Salaam to a third person, you should compulsorily do it. It is Amaanat. It should be delivered to the concerned person. ‘Alaika wa alaihi Salaam’ should be the answer. Many Muslims live in darkness, ignorance. They show full attention in matters of food or dress. But when it comes to religion, they are careless. If Salaam is properly conveyed, all three will get Sawaab. Allah has made many arrangements for men to find forgiveness. But people are living in ignorance.
Young ones shall first say Salaam to elders. A person who is alone shall say Salaam to Jamaat. Person going in vehicle shall first greet person walking. Don’t ignore when Salaam is said to you. Enter your houses saying Salaam. It will bring Rahmat and Barakat. Muslims don’t feel shy to use abusive language. But they are hesitant to say Salaam. Love will increase if you say Salaam to your wife. It will bring intimacy.
Duas (supplications) are protecting us. There are many enemies and conspiracies are planted against us all the time. Salaam is a Dua. It is a complete package.
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Surah 11, Hud, verse 69. This Surah has so far mentioned about Prophets Salih,Nooh and Hud (alai). In seventh Rukoo, messages are drawn from the lives of Prophets Ibrahim and Lut (alai). Actions that will bring God’s wrath and lead a community to ruins are explained here.
‘walakad ja’at rusuluna’. ‘Rusul’ here refers angels. ‘Rasool’ means that which is sent. It can either mean Prophets or angels. ‘ibraheema bil bushra’. Angels brought good news to Ibrahim (alai). ‘qalu salaama’. They said Salaam.
Here Allah teaches us manners. Prophet said, ‘assalaamu qablal qalaam’. Say Salaam before talking. This will increase love and affection. Recipient of Salaam will feel good about the one greeting with Salaam. Prophet said that you won’t enter heaven until you love each other. Salaam can take you to heaven. Try saying Salaam twice or thrice to a stranger. Eventually he will find himself in a position to greet you back. Prophet said that abstaining from Salaam is the worst of all miserliness. It shows haughty nature. A Sahabi used to say Salaam to everyone in the market from Asar to Magrib. This was his routine.
It is not appropriate to shout and say Salaam to someone who is far. Someone may get distracted and run into accident. Full caution is needed while on the road. Salaam shall be said after coming face to face and with respect. Don’t say Salaam from higher up in the building.
It is our style and tradition here to lift the hand while saying Salaam. Otherwise the recipient may take offense. It is not wrong to please Believers. It is an Ibadat. There is no Bidat or Kufr or Shirk in it.
One who says Salaam first will earn thirty Sawaab (goodness, rewards). The person answering will earn ten. Everyone will be desperate to earn even one Sawaab on the Judgment Day. No one can earn a single goodness there, no matter to whom they go or even if they offer earth’s mass in gold. Don’t lose thirty Sawaab. Daarul Amal. This world is the place for action. Money is credited to our account without we witnessing it. Salaam will be credited in our account for the next world. It is beyond our vision.
Salaam is one of the Beautiful Names of Allah. Teach 99 Asmaul Husna to your children. These are now being taught as rhymes in some schools. Magazines and newspapers are mostly filled with lies. Don’t waste your time in them. Don’t lose your time in mystery and spy novels. My Sheykh used to say that the author of the book we read will have an impact on us. We will be impacted by his character, habits and manners. You will be immersed in light if you read Quran.
Correct and mold your thoughts. They are the foundation for your actions. Your thoughts reflect your standard. The data you feed in computer will be its output. If you read about Auliyas, you will gravitate towards prayer and worship. The nature of mind is to keep thinking one thing or the other. If you attend Quran Dars, you will think about it even when you are alone. Hazrat Nizamudin Auliya explained Tasawwuf means to purify the mind. If you keep thinking about Prophet’s character and personality, you will be blessed with his Deedar (sight). If you have good thoughts in daytime, you will get pleasant dreams at night. Bad thoughts throughout the day can only give nightmares. Replace your worldly thoughts with spiritual thoughts. Don’t sit idle, instead indulge in God’s remembrance. You will be counted as martyr if you die in that state. Allay says – If you remember Me in solitude, I will also remember you in solitude; if you remember Me in gathering, I will remember you in the gathering of angels.
Salaam is one of Allah’s Names. It has been sent for us from the heavens. Don’t say Salaam while entering or exiting toilet. Don’t even answer to Salaam until you rinse your mouth. No other greetings can have the effect that Salaam gives. I won’t harm you. It is a promise. I pray for you. Islam can be understood by understanding Salaam.
Prophet used to say Salaam even to children. It is to teach them. It won’t reduce respect or honor. Prophet once went to a companion’s house and said Salaam thrice. There was no reply. You shouldn’t enter in that case. Don’t disturb the inmates. You should return.
Salaam is Zikr. To say first Salaam is Sunnat. Answering to Salaam is Wajib, compulsory. It is a sin not to answer. If someone asks you to convey Salaam to a third person, you should compulsorily do it. It is Amaanat. It should be delivered to the concerned person. ‘Alaika wa alaihi Salaam’ should be the answer. Many Muslims live in darkness, ignorance. They show full attention in matters of food or dress. But when it comes to religion, they are careless. If Salaam is properly conveyed, all three will get Sawaab. Allah has made many arrangements for men to find forgiveness. But people are living in ignorance.
Young ones shall first say Salaam to elders. A person who is alone shall say Salaam to Jamaat. Person going in vehicle shall first greet person walking. Don’t ignore when Salaam is said to you. Enter your houses saying Salaam. It will bring Rahmat and Barakat. Muslims don’t feel shy to use abusive language. But they are hesitant to say Salaam. Love will increase if you say Salaam to your wife. It will bring intimacy.
Duas (supplications) are protecting us. There are many enemies and conspiracies are planted against us all the time. Salaam is a Dua. It is a complete package.
January 08, 2013
Go And Meet Scholars
Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Prophet was forbidden to take Sadaqa (donation). Hadiya (gift) is allowed. Zakat (alms) is Farz, mandatory duty. Hadiya is Mustahab, recommended. In some cases, Mustahab has a more significant place and reward than Farz. Saying initial Salaam (greeting) is Sunnat. Answering Salaam is duty. But initial Salaam has a higher place. Purpose of Zakat is to purify wealth. Hadiya is targeted to please the heart. On account of benefit, Hadiya has a loftier place.
It is imperative for those who donate Zakat to find deserving hands just as a worshiper has to find pure water for ablution. Recipients of Zakat shouldn’t be greedy. Poor people should not crave for Zakat. A situation should not arise where people are looking for and waiting for Zakat.
It is duty on affluent people to help those who believe in God and patiently persevere. Surah Baqara, 2, verse 273 – ‘laa yasaloonannaasa ilhafa’. 1. They will toil in the cause of God 2. They will be patient 3. They will believe in God 4. They won’t beg.
Zakat is being dispersed inappropriately. Donators give away money to whoever coming first and feel they are done. Zakat will bring Barakat (blessing). But now we don’t see Barakat. We can understand that Zakat has not reached the right person.
1. When a Muslim pays visit to another Muslim only for the cause of Islam, seventy thousand angels will lower their wings for him. Goodness will accrue from paying visit to Aalim (scholar).
2. Aalim is bequeathed with the knowledge of Nubuwat (Prophethood). He should be appropriately honored.
3. Aalim can conduct us in good path.
4. Personal needs of Aalim should be fulfilled.
Meet scholars with these four intentions.
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013
Prophet was forbidden to take Sadaqa (donation). Hadiya (gift) is allowed. Zakat (alms) is Farz, mandatory duty. Hadiya is Mustahab, recommended. In some cases, Mustahab has a more significant place and reward than Farz. Saying initial Salaam (greeting) is Sunnat. Answering Salaam is duty. But initial Salaam has a higher place. Purpose of Zakat is to purify wealth. Hadiya is targeted to please the heart. On account of benefit, Hadiya has a loftier place.
It is imperative for those who donate Zakat to find deserving hands just as a worshiper has to find pure water for ablution. Recipients of Zakat shouldn’t be greedy. Poor people should not crave for Zakat. A situation should not arise where people are looking for and waiting for Zakat.
It is duty on affluent people to help those who believe in God and patiently persevere. Surah Baqara, 2, verse 273 – ‘laa yasaloonannaasa ilhafa’. 1. They will toil in the cause of God 2. They will be patient 3. They will believe in God 4. They won’t beg.
Zakat is being dispersed inappropriately. Donators give away money to whoever coming first and feel they are done. Zakat will bring Barakat (blessing). But now we don’t see Barakat. We can understand that Zakat has not reached the right person.
1. When a Muslim pays visit to another Muslim only for the cause of Islam, seventy thousand angels will lower their wings for him. Goodness will accrue from paying visit to Aalim (scholar).
2. Aalim is bequeathed with the knowledge of Nubuwat (Prophethood). He should be appropriately honored.
3. Aalim can conduct us in good path.
4. Personal needs of Aalim should be fulfilled.
Meet scholars with these four intentions.
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