Category Archives: J. Rights

Watchout for the demand of the moment

Sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) has instructed on multiple occasions,

“Do not be trapped in the dreamworld of fulfillment of your own desires even in the sphere of religion.

Be the son of the moment (ibn al-waqt). That is, do as each and every moment demands from you. For example, if there is a blessing be thankful to Allah, if there is a mistake repent, if there is hardship be patient and if there is fear ask refuge, etc.

This is servitude (abudiyet).”

IDSA, Washington DC

Tarbiyet: A wife’s complaint

A wife wrote a letter complaining that in spite of taking very good care of her monetarily and physically her husband’s attitude is dry, rough and non affectionate with her. She cited many examples of his curt, blunt and hurtful replies and behavior.

Sayyidi wa sanadi Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) had the husband read the letter (when he visited) in front of him and asked for an explanation.

The husband acknowledged his behavior and tried to make some genuine excuses, like financial stresses, psychological illness, unrealistic demands by the spouse and pressures at work.

Very gently Hadhrat advised him,

‘Her complaint is genuine. Remember that for a successful marital relationship extra effort has to be made.  Try your best.  The enviornment at home should be that of affection, gentleness and happiness.’

At the same time Hadhrat reassured the wife in writing that he has instructed her husband on these issues and she should be patient and undemanding.

A few days later Hadhrat inquired the husband regarding the status of this issue.

Malfuzat e Ramadhan 1429

IDSA, Washington DC

Categories of love

Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said,

‘There are two categories of love,

1. The intellectual and

2. The emotional

Of these it is essential to acquire the intellectual one. That is, being obedient in following the commands of the beloved by annihilating one’s desires and determinations by giving priority to none except them.

Whereas the emotional love, that is being attracted, having fascination and yearning is beyond one’s volition and control and therefore, not an essential requirement to be accquired.

The one that we are required to have is the intellectual love that is within our control.’

Ardha e Haqq, Mawaiz Ashrafiya, volume 15, page 62

P.S. It is essential to understand that, Hakim al-Umma is not downgrading the category of emotional love. The message is to take control and acquire what is within one’s reach. InshaAllah, eventually the blessings of obedience will bring the (true) emotional component along. Also, it is reminder to us that only emotional love without obedience is deficient and unflattering.

Things that benefit the dead

Sayyidina Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allah be please with him) says, our Master the Holy Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said,

“A dead person in the grave is like a drowning person expecting (help in the form of) supplications (du‘aa) from his father, or mother, or son, or friend. When it (du‘aa) reaches him it will be more beloved to him than the world and what it contains. Allah transmits the du‘aas of the people of the world (in the form of rewards) that is equivalent of mountains.

The gift of the living to the dead is to seek forgiveness (maghfirah) for them.”

– Bayhaqii in Shi‘abul Imaan.

Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) says, our Master the Holy Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said,

“When a human passes away, his deeds come to an end, except from three things:

1. Charity that continues (sadaqah jaariyah) (like a waqf etc.); or

2.  Knowldge (‘ilm) from which benefit continues to be derived (like teaching, writing books etc.); or

3. A pious son who makes supplication (du‘aa) for him.”

– Bukhaari, Muslim, quoted in Sharhus Sudur. 

 Shouq e watan.

Safeguarding dunya & deen!

In the instructions posted for those living in his khanqah, Hadhrat Mawlana Wasiullah (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote,

“Everyone is responsible for the protection of his belongings.

If something is stolen, then both the individual who’s stuff it is and the thief will be expelled from the khanqah.

The expulsion of the aggrieved is because a person who is incapable of protecting his personal effects how is he expected to safeguard his religion.”

Hayyat e Musleh al-Umma ra, 129

Wife!

Masih al-Quloob Mawlana MasihUllah Khan (may Allah Have mercy on him) said,

“Wife is most the unpredictable relative.  A parent or a child, both of whom are closely related, will draw a line in their attitude and behaviour. But a wife draws no lines. She has no regard for any etiquette. Therefore, no matter what her attitude, no matter what words she utters, no matter what unbecoming language she uses, do not take offence. ”

For the friends

Death on friday

Our Master Holy Prophet (Allah’s blessing and peace be on him) said:

“A Muslim male or female who dies on a Friday night or the day of Friday, is safe from the punishment and trials of the grave.

He will meet Allah without giving account of his deeds.

On the day of Judgement (qiyaamah) he will come in such a state that he will either have witnesses who will give testimony for him, or he will have some sealed testimony.”

Reported by Sayyidina Ibn Umar (Allah be please with him) Tirmidhi, Baihaqi.

والدین کے حقوق اورایصال ثواب

عارف باللہ حضرت ڈاکٹر عبدالحئی عارفی رحمۃ اللہ علیہ نے فرمایا،

‘ہم پر اللہ تعالی نے اپنے حقوق کے بعد والدین کے حقوق واجب فرماۓ ہیں۔ انہوں نے پالا پرورش کی، دعائیں کیں، راحت پہنچائی اور جب تک تم بالغ نہیں ہۓ تمہارے کفیل رہے۔

اور جب تم بالغ ہوۓ تو تم نے ان کی کیا خدمت کی ہوگی؟

دیکھو جتنا سرمایا ہے اپنے زندگی بھر کے اعمال حسنہ کا اور طاعات نافلہ کا سب نذر کر دو اپنے والدین کو، ان کا بہت بڑا حق ہے، کیونکہ والدین کو اللہ تعالی نے مظہر ربوبیت بنایا ہے۔ اس عمل خیر کا ثواب تمہیں بھی اتنا ملے گا جتنا دے رہے ہو، بلکہ اس سے بھی زیادہ کیونکہ یہ تمہارا ایثار ہے اور اس کا بہت بڑا ثواب ہے۔

میں تو اپنی ساری عمر کی تمام عبادات و طاعات نافلہ اور اعمال خیر اپنے والدین کی روح پر بخش دیتا ہوں اور سمجھتا ہوں کہ اب بھی حق ادا نہیں ہوا۔ اللہ تعالی اپنی رحمت واسعہ سے قبول فرمالیں۔

(رمضان المبارک کے انوار و برکات، ص 14)

Becoming a murid?

A sister asked,

“Can I become a murida of Shaikh Hazrat Taqi Usmani sahib? I was previously a murida of Shaikh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (may Allah have mercy on him) from India.”

All praise is to Allah, as per the teachings of sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) following reply was sent,

‘It is a great blessing of Allah that you are a muridah of Hadhrat Ali mian (may Allah have mercy on him).

I pray and hope that you are continuing with what Hadhrat told you to do, such as remembrance(tasbihat, dhikr), recitation of Holy Quran (tilawat), reading (mutala’), etc.

As a basic rule, it is most beneficial that after the passing away of his Shaykh the murid associates with Shaykh’s senior representatives (khulafa) to continue the journey on the same track without any interruptions.

However, if due to unavoidable circumstances you can not contact any of those khulafa then you can correspond with sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) for self-reformation (islah) and bayiat.

Focus on sincerity

Instructing a former student who is now responsible for a darul uloom in NWFP, sayyidi wa sanadiHadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,

“Keep in mind that the real objective is to gain Allah’s pleasure.  Absolute sincerity is required for this.

Refrain from asking donations individually.

In our institute there is no mechanism to advertise, send representatives or contact wealthy individuals for donations. All praise is to Allah, even then all the matters are being carried out effectively.”

Ramadhan 1429

The two most prevalent sins!

Sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah grant him a long, healthy and fruitful life) said,

“To preserve the benefits gained in Ramadhan abstain from sins. The two most common sins in which most of the people are involved in these days are,

1. Inappropriate use of eyes. That is, seeing unlawful things.

2. Backbiting. That is speaking of others in such a manner that if they came to know about it they will be upset. Even if the content is truth.

Make a concious effort to control yourself.”

Ramadhan bayan 1429, Darul Uloom Karachi

How to do esal e thawab?

Hadhrat Haji Mohammad Sharif khalifa of Hakim al-Umma (may Allah have mercy on them) wrote in his wasiyet (will),

“Never arrange a gathering for my esal e thawab, neither purposefully nor on ad hoc basis. Every person who desires to do so can do it individually by supplications, giving charity or performing supererogatory (nafil) worship. At the least recite sura ikhlas thrice and forward its reward. InshaAllah, this action will be very beneficial to their own selves also.”

Musaferan e akhirat, page 27

Advice on condolence 5

 

Sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) consoled the widow of his departed murid/khalifa and said,

“Do not worry excessively. Be assured that when Allah, Most High, takes away any means of our worldly sustenance then it is His way (sunna) to directly provide for those things, without any intermediaries.”

 

DHA, residence, 26th Sha’ban 1429/29th August 2008, around maghrib

Advice on condolence 4

Sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) advised the family of his departed murid/khalifa,

“To lessen the sorrow of this loss and achieve patience (sabr) recite the Quranic verse abundantly,

انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعون”

DHA, residence, 26th Sha’ban 1429/29th August 2008, around maghrib

Missing Father’s dua

Hadhrat Mansoor Ali Khan sahib db, a senior murid of Hadhrat Arif-billah Dr. Abdul Hayy and khalifa of Hadhrat Shah Abrarul Haqq sahib (may Allah have mercy on them) adviced an individual;

“Take good care of your father.

His dua (prayers) is accepted for sure. This is stated in sayings of Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم

In masjid-e-nabawi this Ramadhan, I heard a Syrian Shaykh telling the young aspirants around him that a father’s dua (prayer) for his son is superior to the dua of 70 awliya (friends of Allah SWT) for that individual. This is the case even if the father is not a salih (pious) person.”

Allah SWT give us the tawfeeq. Ameen!