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THE VALIDITY OF SAYING

YA R ASOOLALLAHe

ByTaajul-Ulama Badrul-Foqaha Mujaddid-e-Mehta-Haadara Hujjate-Qaahira Imam Ahma

Al-Qaadiri Barkaati Muhaqqiq Bareilwi

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Translation byDurwesh Abu-Muhammad Abdul-Haadi Al-Qaadiri

Ibnush-Sheikh

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ame of Original Kitaab:Anwaarul Intiba fi-hallil intiba Ya Rasoolullah

Author: Taajul-Ulama Badrul-Foqaha Mujaddid-e-Mehta-Haadara Hujjate-Qaahirmam Abu-Haamid Ahmad Rida Al-Qaadiri Barkaati Muhaddith Bareilwit


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DEDICATION

his thesis is dedicated toAbdaalul-Waqt, Hadrat Mujaahid-e-Millat Moulana Habeebur

ahmaan Qaadiri Radawit. He was a great MujaahidofIslamwho declared Jihadon th

ufaarof Hindustan and the Deobandi/Wahabiesof the world. He was sentenced sever

mes to prison in India for opposing the Hindu governments anti-Muslim policies. The

otorious Wahabidictators ofHijaz Shareefalso imprisoned him for refuting their corru

ufrbeliefs. He had many debates with WahabiPopes in Madina Munawwara and sile

em. They could not bare the humiliation of defeat so they sent him to jail and stoppe

om performing the sacred rituals ofHajj.

ue to his love for Jihad, his Murshid-e-Kaamil, Hujjatul-Islam Allama Moulana Muhamm

aamid Raza Al-Qaadiri Noorit conferred the title ofMujaahid-e-Millaton him. He was

escendant ofSayyiduna Abbaas ibne Abdul-Muttallibt (Uncle of the Beloved Habeebeence, was anAbbasi Sayyid. He was the most humble person I had ever met in my en

e. In fact it seemed as if he never had any Nafsat all. But when it came to the defen


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slam, he was a naked sword. He was anAbdaalof his time and often appeared at man

aces at the same time. He left thousands of students and Khulafawho are serving Isl

roughout the world. One of his beloved Mureedand student is Mufti Muhammad Nas

shraf Habeebiwho is the Chief Administrator and Mufti of the Imam Ahmad Raza Aca

Durban). MayAllahI sanctify the soul ofHadrat Mujaahid-e-Millatt and shower us wit

arkaat. Aameen

INTRODUCTION

t is not permissible for one to remain silent when he sees someone distorting the Reli

lmightyAllahI - if he is able to stand up to him. It is not permissible to leave the Mus

without guiding them and warning them against such people who distort the Religion o

-once they are able to do so. This falls under the obligatory advice to the Muslims, a

was indicated by the Holy Prophet Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe. If the person leaves out o

l-maruf(good)and forbidding aI-munkar(evil),when it is obligatory on him, then th

erson is committing a sin. TheAhle Sunnahscholars used to take many hardships to

gainst someone misrepresenting the Religion ofAllahI. This has great reward for the

hat obligation was left out in a community, those people would lose the support of Alm

llahI.

nAlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Razast age, Islamwas being subjected to attacks from th

West, the modernists and the enemies from within, especially the Wahabiand Deoban

chools of thought. These attacks could only succeed if they were able to convince the

Muslimsof the of the Holy Prophetse lack of authority. They tried to run down the s

fBeloved Nabie by claiming that he was dead and turned to dust, that he was just a

rdinary human like their elder brother, that he was not present and watching over his

Ummah, etc. MayAllahI save us from such slandering! The enemies of the Deenknowwithout the love for the Holy Prophete, the Muslimswill be useless.

or Imam-e-Ahle Sunnat, AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Raza Al-Qaderit, to prove the supe

f the Holy Prophete was thus the defense of the Muslims, and in this Kitaab,AlaHad

mam Ahmad Razat did just that - that it was absolutely permissible to call on the Hol


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rop e e y proc a m ng a asoo u a e even a er e o y rop e s e em se.

his to defend True Islamand save the Muslimsfrom misguidance and Kufr(infidelity)

mam Ahmad Raza Al-Qaadirit proved that to proclaim Ya Rasoolullahe is the Sunna

he Sahabat, the Tabaeent, theAimma Mujtahideent, theAwliyatand scholars of th

Sunnah.

he entire great Imamsworks, especially those written in defense of the Holy Prophetadiate with Imaanand excellence of proofs. It has to be! The way the book is written

way the arguments are pursued, the manner in which the proofs are given, all point to

mmense knowledge ofAlaHadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaderit and show us what a

cholar is. Only a first-class mind, absolutely soaked in the most profound knowledge o

Quran, Hadithand Fiqah, could produce a work such as this. It also shows that the

rguments presented by the enemies, who think that they can reform and change the

fIslam, have no backbone in their arguments!

ndeed, Mujaddid-e-Deen-o-Millat, AlaHadratt has broken the backbones of the enem

SayyidunaRasoolullahe. He has once again proved that the Ulamaof theAhle Sunnah

ar superior in knowledge to the so called scholars of the other Sects.

e cautious! If you hear someone claim that it is not permissible to utter Ya Rasoolull

o not lend him a listening ear. Respond to him. Tell such a person about the Haditho

lind Sahaba. This will be a service to the Religion ofIslam.

We askAllahIto bless us with the guidance and to make us steadfast in following the

methodology and the path of the HolyProphete.We askAllahIto let us consume all o

fe in following the teachings of the HolyProphete and theAwliya. May this Kitaab

uminate the hearts and souls of the sincere seekers ofTruth.

hough great precautions have been taken in translating this book from the original Urhich is generally a very difficult task, it is hoped that the present translation is free of there are any, then it is certainly not the errors of the original works of the Great Muj

s his research is flawless. Please inform us of any errors.


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ll Praise are due toAllahI. Almighty AllahI and His Beloved Rasoole knows best.

Durwesh Abu-Muhammad Abdul-Haadil-Qaadiri Radawi


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ISLAMIC JUDICIAL QUERY

QUESTION

What is the ruling of the UlamaofIslamon the following matter? Zaidis a Muslimbelieves in AlmightyAllahI and the Prophethood of His Beloved Rasoole. After


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Salaah, and at other times, he recites the following verses:* Peace and Blessings upon you, O Messenger of Allahe

and* I seek from you Shafaaat (Intercession), O Messenger of Allahe.

ask the learned Scholars ofIslam: Are such calls to Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe or theAwliyapermitted in Islam or no What is the ruling of the Learned Scholars concerning individuals who condemnas a Kaafirand Mushrikbecause he seeks assistance by calling to the Prophets andwith Harfe-Nida(e.g. Ya Rasoolallah, Ya Alior Ya Sheikh Abdal Qaadir, etc.)?

lease enlighten us on this in accordance to the Shariah. We pray that you enjoy the MfAllahI on the Day of Judgement.Aameen.*

ANSWER* T

he utterance of the above words are indeed permitted. Only the misled or ignorant will con

We shall consult the books of the following great Jurists ofIslam for reference on this ma1. Shifaus-Siqaam, by Imam Taqiudeen Abul Hasan Subkit,

2. Muwaahibul-Ladunnia, the Sharha(Commentary) ofSahih-ul-Bukhari, by KhatimuMuhaditheen Imam Haafiz Ahmed Qastalaanit,3. Zurqaani, the Sharha of the Muwaahibul-Ladunnia, byAllama Imam Abdul BaaqiZurqaanit,4. Mutaaliul-Musarraatby Imam Allama Faasit,5. Mirqaat, the Sharha of Mishkaat, by Mulla Ali Qaari Makkit,6. Ashatul Lamaat, Jazbul Qulooband Madaarijun Nubuwwah, by Sheikh-e- Muhaqq

Allama Abdul-Haq Muhaddith Dehlawit,7. Afdalul Qurra, which is the SharhaofUmmul Qurra by Imam Haafiz Ibne-Hajr Mwho is the UstaazofMulla Ali Qaarit.

will now quote a Hadiththat supports and also promotes the above-mentioned wordsollowing great Scholars ofIslamhave certified this Hadithas authentic:A. Imam Bukharit,B. Imam Muslimt,C. Imam Ibne Maajat,


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D. Imam Tirmidit,E. Imam Bayhaqit,F. Imam Ibne Hazeemat,G. Imam Abul-Qaasim Tabraanit,H. Imam Manzarit,I. Imam Haakimt,J. Imam Nisaaeet,

1) The above authorities ofHadithnarrate on the authority ofSayyiduna Uthmaan binHaneeft that a blind Sahabiwas taught a special Duaby Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe, whwas to recite after every Salaah.

he Duais as follows:*O Allah I, I ask from You, and turn towards You through the Waseela (Medium) of Yo

Muhammad e, who is indeed a Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad e, with your WaseelaMedium) I turn towards Allah I for my need sohat it may be bestowed. O Allah I, accept the

Prophets intercession for me.

2) Imam Tabraanit, in his Muhjamrecords the following incident: person in dire need visited Ameeril Mohmineen Sayyiduna Uthmaan Al-Ghanit. The


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was busy with some other work and he did not pay any attention to his need. Thereaferson went to Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Haneeft and complained about the matter.

Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Haneeft ordered the man to perform Wudhu (ablution) and ghe Musjid and offer two Rakaats of Nafil Salaah. He then ordered the man to recite thollowing Dua and mention his need to AllahI:

O AllahI, I beg of You and I seek Your assistance, through the Waseela (Medium) obeloved Prophete who is the

Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad! I turn to AllahI withyour Waseela so that my needs be fulfilled.

fter doing this, Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Haneeft ordered the man to now visit SayyidUthmaan Al-Ghanit and relay his problem. When he came to the door of AmeerilMohmineen, the doorkeeper held his hand and took him straight to the great Khalifa. hown great respect and the Khalifa made him sit besides him on his personal platform

Khalifa compassionately spoke to him and fulfilled all his needs. He then said to the mWhy did you not inform me earlier of your needs? In future if you require anything, co

directly to me.

fter they had left the court of the Khalifa, the man thanked Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Hfor recommending him to the Khalifa. However, Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Haneeft saie had not even approached or spoken to the Khalifa concerning this matter. He then By AllahI, I saw Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe teaching this Dua to a blind man (Sahaba) ead it. Miraculously, the blind mans eyesight was restored. He then approached us aefore we could even complete our conversation, it appeared to us as if he had never lind.

mam Tabraanit and Imam Munzarithave both recorded this Hadithas authentic. The (and this Hadithis sound).3) Imam Bukharitin his bookKitaabul Adaabul Mufrad, Imam Ibnus Sinnitand Imam

Bashkoolthave also recorded the following incident:!Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibne Omar t once suffered from a cramp. Someone advised him

remember the personwhom he loved the most. He proclaimed loudly, Ya Muhammadahu!He was immed

relieved.

4) Imam Nawawit in his commentary of the Sahih Muslim, and also in Kitaabul Azkaaecords that some individuals were sitting in the company ofSayyiduna Abdullah Ibne when suddenly one of them suffered from cramps. The Noble Companion advised th


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o remember the person whom he loved the most. The man screamed,Ya Muhammade was immediately cured. There are manyAshaabwho narrate incidents of similar n

5) Substantiating this,Allama Shahaab Khafaaji Misrit states in his book, Naseemur-Rommentary ofShifaby Imam Qaadi Ayaadt, that:

It is a common practice of the people of Madina Munawwara to proclaimYaMuhammadahu! in times of difficulty

and pain.

6) Sayyiduna Bilaal bin Al-Haarith Muzanit states that a drought once occurred in the8 A.H. during the KhilafatofSayyidunaOmar Al- Farooqt. The drought was known aAamur-Ramada. His tribe, Bani Muzaina approached him and complained that they wying of hunger, and that he must request the Khalifato sacrifice a few sheep for foodaid that there were no sheep left to sacrifice, but they insisted. However, a sheep waound and was slaughtered. When it was cleaned, the people were amazed to see that

was no meat in the animal besides red bones. Sayyiduna Bilaalt saw this distressing snd screamed in grief,Ya Muhammadahu!That same night he dreamt ofSayyiduna

Rasoolullahe who informed him of future glad tidings. As time passed all these Propheredictions did occur accordingly. 7) Imam-wa-Mujtahid Sayyidi Abdur-Rahmaan Huzaili Kufi Masoodit, was the grands

Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibne Masoodt. He was a very great Jurist and a Taabaeeof high t is said that he used to wear a long hat with the words, Muhammad, Ya Mansoornscribed on it.

8) This was also confirmed by Imam Hasheem bin Jameel Az-Zakit who was amongstreat Ulamaand Muhaditheenof that time. He states:* I saw him (i.e. Sayyiduna Abdur Rahmaan Masoodit) place a long hat on his head, w

wordsMuhammad,Ya Mansoor inscribed. This is recorded in

Tahzeebut-Tehzeeb and other books.

9) The following is recorded in the FatawaofSheikhul Islam Imam Allama Shahaab Rnsaarit :


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* The question asked is whether it is permissible for the people to invoke the names ofProphets, Saints and Ulama in times of difficulty as it is normally done. Is it permissibleeek such help and do they assist after their death? The great scholar replied: Undout is permissible to seek the assistance of great Prophets, Saints and Ulama. They do inssist, even after their (physical) departure from this world.

10) Imam Allama Khairudeen Ramlit, the illustrious teacher of the scholar who has whe authentic book on IslamicJurisprudence, Durre Mukhtaar, states in his Fatawa

Khayriyya: People who proclaim, Ya Sheikh Abdul Qaadir, are

merely emulating a call. What, therefore is the reasonfor it not to be permissible?

11) Sayyidi Jamaal bin Abdullah bin Omar Makkit, in his Fatawa states:! I was questioned about those people, who in times of difficulty proclaim Ya RasoolulAli, Ya Sheikh Abdul Qaadir,and whether these proclamations were permissible in I

The great scholar replied: Yes, these proclamations are permissible. To call to thepermissible including using

their names as Waseela. This is allowed in the light of the Shariah. Such an act is des

and approved. Only the stubborn and arrogant would oppose or question this reality. individuals are certainly unfortunate and deprived

of the Barkaat (blessing) of the Awliya Allah.

12) Imam Abdur-Rahmaan Ibne Jouzit, in his book, Oyunil Hikaayat, narrates a stranmazing incident of three brothers who loved Jihadso much that they always engaged

Once they were engaged in Jihadwith the Christians of Rome. They were captured anRomans began torturing them. ! *

The Roman King told them that if they adopted Christianity, he would set them freebrothers refused and instead proclaimed aloud, Ya Muhammadahu!

he King was furious at this and ordered two of them to be thrown into boiling oil. Theventually martyred. The younger brother was placed in prison. While in prison, the Kaughter became attracted to this prisoner. She was very amazed at his devotion and


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nd this drew her closer to him. After some time, she secretly released him and escapwith him. After their escape, the Muslim Mujaahidpresented Islamto the princess andwhole-heartedly accepted it.

ix months later, they decided to marry. On the day of the Nikah, the groom was astoo see his two martyred brothers appear with a group of Angels to attend the weddinghysical presence shocked everybody, as they were known to have been martyred. Upeing questioned about it, they replied:*When you saw us being thrown into the boiling oil, you indeed saw us enter the pot.

it was the pot but for us, it was actually entrance into Jannatul-Firdous.

mam Abdur-Rahmaan Ibne Jouzit states that the brothers lived in Syria and were notamous. Many couplets have been written in their praise. This incident has been shortemam Jalaludeen Suyutirecords this incident in detail in his Sharhus-Sodoor:

Those who wish for details should refer to it.

Our object is to highlight how beneficial it is to call out to the Holy Prophete. We havehat the brothers, at a time of extreme peril and danger, did not hesitate in calling to t

Prophete. How were they rewarded? They were rewarded with such blessings that theShuhadaimmediately entered Jannah, while the youngest brother was saved and marrings daughter. The two Shuhada, accompanied by a group of Angels, were actually germission to attend the marriage of their younger brother. If calling out with Ya is Shen why were the brothers forgiven and blessed with Jannatul-Firdousand Angels att

he wedding?

Where are those persons who proclaim that it is Haraamto call on great Prophets and or assistance? If they firmly believe that it is Haraamthen why have the great scholararified this action as permissible and extremely beneficial?

13) Sayyiduna Ghous-e-Azam Sheikh Abdul-Qaadir Jilaanit, states:*

f a person in distress or hardships calls out to me, his hardship will be eradicated. If aerson uses my names a Waseela (medium) when he pleads to AllahI, his


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eed will be fulfilled.

One should perform two Rakaats of Salaah and in every Rakaat one should recite theFateha eleven times, and thereafter, Sura Ikhlaas eleven times. After completing the S

one must recite the Durood and Salaam (Salawaator Darood Shareef) upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe.Then remembering me one should take eleven steps

towards the direction of Baghdad invoking my name in

every step and also ones need and wish. In this manner, (AllahI Willing), his need anwill be granted.

14) The above method has been mentioned and prescribed by eminent scholars such mam Abul Hasan Ali bin Jareer Nahmi Shatnoonit, Imam Abdullah bin Asad Yafaee M

Sheikh Mullah Ali Qaari Makkit author ofMirqaat Sharhe Mishkaat, Moulana Abul MaaMohammed Salmi Qaadiritand Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Moulana Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehome of their thesis are, Bahjatul Asraar, Khulaasatul Mafaakhir, Nuzhatul Khaatir, To

Qaadiriyyahand Zubdatul Athaar, etc. Numerous other UlamaandAwliyaalso promot

One should also remember that the great Ulamaand Saints attribute extreme authenthe above. I (Imam Ahmad Raza)have written a detailed book, ,pecifically on the excellence of the mentioned Salaah (Salaatul-Asraar). I have given fhe Shariahand sayings of the UlamaandAwliyaofIslamproofs to authenticate this S

point to mention about Imam Abul Hasan Noorudeen Alit, the author ofBahjatul Ashat aside from being a great Sufi, he was also considered to be a great ImamofQiraaeceived his spiritual training under the guidance and tutorship ofSheikh Sayyidi Abu-S

Nasrt, who was the great grandson ofSayyiduna Ghousal Azam Sheikh Abdul-Qaadir

He lived only two generations from the Great Ghous Sheikh Abdul-Qaadir Jilaanit. Hhose who sat in the company of the Sayyiduna Ghouse-Azamt. The most remarkablef this Kitaabis that Imam Noorudeenwas the first person in history to compile the momprehensive biography ofSayyiduna Ghouse-Azam Sheikh Abdul-Qaadir Jilaanit. Evuotation or incident found in this book is fully backed by an authentic chain ofThaqqTrustworthy) narrators giving account of how, when and where it happened.

Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Allama Abdul Haq Al-Qaadiri Muhaddith Dehlawit in his book, Zub

thaar, has attributed great excellence to the stature of the book, Bahjatul Asraar. In

Zubdatul-Athaaris an concise version ofBahjatul-Asraar. Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiqt states the book is indeed considered to be extremely authentic and factual in the eyes of theistinguished UlamaandAwliya. This book has also been quoted very widely in referenmam Shamsudeen Zahbit in his Kitaab, Tabqaatul-Muqirreenand Imam Jalaludeen Sn Husnul-Muhadara, have both addressed Imam Noorudeent as Imamul-Awhad (TheMatchless Leader). The author ofHisne-Haseen, Imam Muhaddith Muhammad binMuhammad bin Muhammad bin Jazrit, is a student of the students ofImam Noorudeee has read and taken Ijazaof the entire Bahjatul-Asraarin the presence of his Ustaaz


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15) Imam Arife Billah Sayyidi Abdul Wahhaab Sharaanit, in his book, Lawaaqi-ul-AnwTabqaatil Akhyaar, records a strange and miraculous incident. He reported that a MureSayyidi Mohammed Ghamrit was once passing through the market when the foot of thnimal he was riding on slipped. In extreme panic, he screamed:!

Ya Sayyidi Muhammad, Ya Ghamri!

o-incidentally, in that very market place, Ibne Omar Saeed, the captured ruler, was baken as a prisoner. He was captured by Sultan Chiqmiqand was ordered to be imprishe captured ruler heard the scream and inquired from the Mureedas to who was Say

Muhammedt. When he was informed about this, he also screamed:!Ya Sayyidi Muhammad, Ya Ghamri, assist me!

s soon as he proclaimed the name of the great Wali, the spiritual master appeared an

rove away the capturers and freed the ruler. The Sheikhthen blessed the ruler, andeparted.

16) Imam Abdul Wahhaab Sharaanit also records a similar incident ofSayyidi ShamsMohammed Hanafit. He was once performing Wudhu. Suddenly, he removed his sandhrew it with fury. It disappeared into the air. He then removed his other sandal and one of his Mureedsto keep it until such time that the other sandal was returned. Afterme, a traveler from Syria, who was a Mureedof the Sheikh, arrived with the missing long with some gifts for Sayyidi Shamsudeent. He said that not long ago while he wa

ravelling, a robber attacked him and wanted to slit his throat. Under this extreme situe called out aloud, Ya Sayyidi Muhammad, Ya Hanafi!Suddenly, a sandal appeared he sky and struck the robber unconscious. The Mureed then stated that it was indeedhrough the Waseelaand assistance of his Murshidthat Allah I saved him.

17) It is also recorded in the same book that the Spiritual Master Sayyidi ShamsudeenHanafist wife was once very sick. People thought that she is going to die. She constanalled out from her sick bed:

! * O my Master Sayyid Ahmad Badawi! Your grace is with me.hat night, she dreamt ofSheikh Sayyid Ahmad Kabeer Badawit who told her: How lre your going to call on me? Do you not know that that you live under the security of reat Wali? (Referring to her husband). We are not to respond to the call of a person wves under the command and protection of a high-ranking Wali. You should instead ca! *


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O my Master Muhammad! O Hanafi!

he lady did that and awoke the next morning totally cured. Imam Sharaanit also notehe Grand Master, Sayyidi Muhammad Shamsudeen Hanafit, was in his deathbed whe

alled his Mureedsand said to them:* f anyone of you has any wish or need, he should come to mygrave and I will indeed help him in fulfilling it. Remember that between you and me, t

only a handful of sand, and how can a handful of sand be a screen between a Murshhis Mureed. If the sand does become a screen, then the Murshid cannot be perfect a

(Insaan-e-Kaamil).

18) Incidents of similar nature are recorded by Imam Abdul Wahhaab Sharaanitin hook, Tabqaat-e-Kubra. We shall quote a few.

19) Sayyidi Mohammed Farghalt states:* The great Wali said, I am indeed amongst those Saints whoan assist you from the grave. Therefore, if you have any

wish or need, come to my grave. Face me and mentionour desire and I will fulfill them.

20) It is also mentioned in the same Kitaabthat while Sheikh Sayyidi Madeen bin AhmShamoonit was performing Wudhu, he suddenly threw his sandal towards the easternirection of the city. A year later, a man arrived and reported an experience of a strang

ncident. He said: Once my daughter was walking in the jungle when an evil man triedmolest her. At that moment she could not remember the name of my Murshid. In that f distress, she screamed, !O Murshid of my father! Save me!Suddenlyandal appeared from the air and struck the evil man unconscious.Imam Sharaanit shat the same sandal is still in the possession of that Mureedsfamily.

21) Imam Sharaanit comments about the excellence ofSheikh Sayyidi Moosa Abu Im* It is said that whenever any of his Mureeds called on to him

for help, he immediately assisted them, even though theMureed was as far away as a years journey or even more.

22) Imamul Muhaditheen Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlawit, in his


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amous book,Akhbaarul Akhyaar, mentions about Sheikh Bahaudeen bin Ibraheemtaullah Al-Ansaari Ash-Shattarit. The illustriousAarifis the author of the famous boo

Tasawwufentitled Risaalah-e-Shattaariyya. He has recorded in his book a specific typZikrknown as Zikr-e-Kashful Arwah.

he great Master says: There are two ways of making the Zikr ofYa AhmedandYaMuhammad. The first way is to reciteYa Ahmedfrom the right side andYa Muhammrom the left side, concentrating on the thought ofYa Mustafa.

The second method is to reciteYa Ahmed, Ya Ali, Ya Hasan, Ya Hussein, Ya Fatima. o be read from all six directions. In other words, one should begin withYa Ahmedtilnd. Thereafter, the next names and so on. By performing this Zikr in the specified mane will obtain the secrets of Kashful Arwah (Manifestation of the Souls).

The Zikr of the names of Angels are performed in the same manner and has the sameffect, namely Ya Jibraeel, Ya Israfeel, Ya Mekaeel, Ya Izraeel. This is performed froour sides and also results in attaining Kashful Arwah.

Another method is by reciting Ya Sheikh, Ya Sheikh one thousand times in the followmanner. The person should pronounce the word, Ya Sheikh from the right side of thend at the time of pronouncing the word Sheikh he should concentrate on striking it oeart (Darb). By this method, one can also achieve Kashful Arwah.23) Discussing the life and teachings ofAarif Moulana Jalaludeen Rumit, Sayyidi Shei

Noorudeen Abdur Rahmaan Jaamit writes in his book, Nafhaatul-Ons: At the last momefore the passing away of Moulana Rumi t, he revealed a startling secret to his Mureeaid:Do not be sad at my passing away because one hundred and fifty years after the

assing away of Hadrat Mansoort, his Noor beamed on the soul of Hadrat Fareedudeeand became his Murshid (Spiritual Guide) in the spiritual world.

Moulana Rumit then said: Whatever conditions you may be in, remember me, so thae your protector and helper, irrespective of what state I may be in.

e further states:In this world I have two types of relationships. One is with my bodyhe other with you. When the Mercy of AllahI frees my Soul from my body and expose

world of solitude to me, I will divert the attention of my soul to you.

24) Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlawit, in his book,Atteebul Nigham fi Madhe-Sayyrabi Wal Ajam, comments on the state of ecstasy in the love for the Holy Prophete. H

writes:


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O Unique! Among those who can be depended on.O Unique! Among those who can be depended

upon to eradicate difficulty.O Cherisher! Among those whose generosity

showers more than rain.I indeed testify to the fact that at the time when

my heart is engulfed in this dilemma,You are indeed the one who gives me assistance

and consolation.

n the commentary of the above verses, Shah Waliullaht also writes about the difficulmoments in which it is most necessary to seek assistance from the sacred Soul of theProphett. At the beginning of this chapter, he writes: I cannot perceive any one besidHoly Prophete who stretches out a helping hand for a depressed person in times ofalamities.

25) Sha Waliullahin his Madhiyaa Hamziyyacomments that in the august court of the

Prophete one should consider oneself insignificant and inferior. With a broken heart aotal sincerity, one should call to the Prophete in Dua. The person will indeed attainalvation if he states:

O Rasool of Allahe! O Unique among the Creation! I seekyour favour on the Day of Justice. On that Day when there

will be a great test, only you, O Prophet of Allahe! Would give me security from calamities. I have turned to you

for salvation and placed my trust in you.26) Shah Waliullaht, records a method for achieving and fulfilling ones wishes in his l-Intibah-fi-Salasil-e-Awliya. He states;One should first perform two Rakaats of Nafil

Salaah. After completion, he should recite the following - 111 times Darood ShareefSalawaat), 111 times Kalima Tamjeed and 111 timesShayan-Lillah, Ya Sheikh Abdal

ilaani.

27) From this book, it has been proven that all the aforementioned great Luminarieselieved in the proclamation ofShay an Lillahand Yaas being valid and a great soo many unsolved problems. The Shariahdoes not forbid to call onAmbiyaandAwliyassistance with the HarfofNida(Ya). They also gave permission to their students anisciples to practice it without any hesitation. Sha Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlawit spenumerous years in the company of his Sheikhand UstaazofHadith Shareef, Sheikh Mo


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Sheikh Abu-Taahir Madanit.

he Ulamaand MashaaikhofSha Waliullahwho agreed and practiced the use of the HNidaand sought assistance from theAmbiyaandAwliyaare as follows:

27.1 Ustaazin HadithofShah Waliullaht, Sheikh Taahir Al-Madanit,27.2 His Sheikhand father, Sheikh Ibraheem Kardit,27.3 His Ustaaz, Sheikh Ahmed Kashshaashit,27.4 His Ustaaz, Sheikh Ahmed Shanawit,

27.5 His grand Ustaaz, Sheikh Ahmed Nakhlit,N.B. The above Scholars are also recorded in the chain ofShah WaliullahsSalasil-eAhadith(Orders of Ahadith).27.6 The MurshidofShah Waliullah, Sheikh Mohammed Lahoorit, about whom he hattributed the title ofSheikh Muammar Thaqqa(The Blessed and Trustworthy MastRefer to Shah Waliullahsbook,Al Intibah.27.7 Sheikh Moulana Abdul Maalikt and his Murshid,27.8 Sheikh BaYazeed Thaanit and his Murshid,27.9 Their (7 and 8) Murshidand Sheikh,Allama Sheikh Wajeehudeen Alawit (the

commentator ofHidayahand Sharha Waqaya) and his Murshid,27.10 Taajul Aarifeen Khaja Mohammed Ghous Gawalyarit.

ll the above UlamaandAwliyahave recited the Naade-Aliand also the daily recital ofli, Ya Ali. They also issued permission to their disciples to recite the Wazeefa ofNaa

.S. Those who wish to gain more information on this subject, are advised to read the nhaarul Anwaarand Hayatul Mawaat fi Bayaani Samaail Amwaat, both these books wyAlaHadrat Imam Ahmed Razat.

28) Shah Abdul Azeez Muhaddith Dehlawit, in his book, Bustaanul Muhaditheen, praisSayyidi Sheikh Ahmed ZarooqMaghribit, as follows: Hadrat-e-Arfa wa Ala (The HighlyExalted Sheikh), Imamul Ulama (Leader of the Ulama) and Nizaamul Awliya (Governorwliya). This great Saint is also among the Abdaal Sabah (The Seven Magnificent Abdnd is an authority amongst the Sufis. Among his illustrious students are personalities mam Shamsudeen Luqqaanit and Imam Shahaabudeen Qastalaanit. The Saint was

Master in Shariah, Haqiqah and all Mystical Fields. Some of his books can be consultedppreciate his immense knowledge and unique qualities.

Shah Abdul Azeezt further states:In brief, the Saint was a man of exceptional qualitiwas beyond the comprehension of the common man and to fully comprehend his qualindeed beyond comprehension.

29) Shah Abdul Azeezt, then quotes two sentences stated by Sheikh Ahmed Zarooq

Maghribit, which further highlights his greatness:


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I indeed bless my (Mureeds) with tranquillity during times

of difficulty and perplexity, when cruelty and evil oppresses them and in times of misefear. Therefore (during

these times) call to meYa Zarooq, I will immediatelycome to your assistance.

30)Allama Ziyaadit,Allama Ajhoorit,Allama Dawoodit (The marginal writer of the SMinhaaj) andAllama Ibne-Aabideen Shaamit, have all prescribed a method for findingem. They say:One should climb on to a high spot and offer Fateha for Sayyidi Ahmelwaan Yamaanit. Thereafter, invoking his name, one should say, Ya Sayyidi Ahmed, bne Alwaan.

ll Praise is due toAllahI, who has guided me to compile this book with quotations froolden era of the noble Sahabaand followed by the generation ofUlamaandAwliyato

resent time.

have, very briefly, quoted these Luminaries. There are too many to mention.

ask all those with corrupt beliefs and who are engaged in corrupting others: What is erdict on the Noble Sahaba, great Ulama and Awliya who believe that it is permissibleut with the Harf of Nida to Ambiya and Awlia for assistance? What will you label suchersonalities? Do you regard them as Kaafirs and Mushriks?If not, thenAlhumdulillahre on the straight path. Do you classify them as Muslimor Mushrik? If you do, then a

an say is that may the Merciful Lord give Hidaya. Please open your eyes and see whore branding as Kaafirs!

ere is list of a few personalities who believed in seeking help from theAmbiyaandAwy addressing them with the Harf of Nida(i.e. Ya).

1. Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Haneef Sahabit,2. Raeesul-Mufassireen Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibne Abbaast,3. Sayyiduna Bilaal bin Haarith Munzanit,4. Imam Bukharit,

5. Imam Muslimt,6. Imam Tabraanit,7. Imam Tirmidit,8. Imam Nisaaeet,9. Imam Bayhaqit,10. Imam Nawawit,11.Aarife-Billah Imam Taqiudeen Abul Hasan Ali Subkit,12. Imam Abdul Azeem Munzarit,


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13. Imam Haafiz Ahmed Qastalaanit,14. Imam Shahab Khafaajit,15. Sayyidi Abdur Rahmaan Huzailit,16. Sheikhul Islam, Shahaabudeen Ramli Al-Ansaarit,17.Allama Khairudeen Ramlit,18. Sayyidi Jamaal bin Abdullah bin Omar Makkit,19. Imam Abdur-Rahmaan Ibne Jouzit,20. Ghousal Azam, Sayyid Abdul Qaadir Jilaanit

21. Imam Jalaludeen Suyutit,22. Imam Abul Hasan, Noorudeen Ali bin Jareert,23. Imam Abdullah bin Asad Yafaee Makkit,24. ImamMulla Ali Qaarit,25. Sheikh Abul Maaali Mohammed Muslimit,26. Taajul Aarifeen, Sayyidi Abdur Razzaaq Qaadirit,27. Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Shah Abdul Haq Muhaddith

Dehlawit,28. Sayyidi Abu Swaleh Nasrt,

29. Imam Shamsudeen Zahbit,

30. Imam Mohammed bin Mohammed Al Hizrit,31. Imam-e-Ajal Aarife-Billah Abdul Wahhaab Sharaanit,32. Sayyidi Mohammed Ghaznit,33. Sayyidi Shamsudeen Mohammed Hanafit,34. Sayyidi Ahmed Kabeer-e-Awlia Badawit,35. Sayyidi Mohammed bin Ahmed Farghalt,36. Sayyidi Madeen bin Ahmed Ashmoonit,37. Sayyidi Moosa Abu Imraant,

38. Imam Noorudeen Abdur Rahmaan Jaamit,39.Arife Billah, Moulana Jalaludeen Rumit,40. Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlawit,41. Imam Allama Ziyaadt,42. Shah Abdur Raheem Dehlawit,43. Imam Allama Ajhoorit,44. Imam Allama Ibne-Aabideen Shaamit, and45.Aarife-Billah Sayyidi Ahmed bin Alwaan Yamaanit.46. Sha Abdul Azeez Muhaddith Dehlawit

Now what is your opinion about these great Luminaries of Islam?They have clearlyubstantiated their belief that it is permissible to call upon Prophets and Saints for assit is serious crime to condemn a Muslimas a Kaafir. It is reported in the Sahih Hadithtnyone calls a Muslima Kaafir, he himself becomes a Kaafir. The UlamaandAimmah

Deenhave unanimously agreed on this decision.One can consult my Kitaab, ., for details on this subject


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We would like to categorically state an amazing fact - that how unfortunate is that growhich considers the Muslimsfrom the generation of theAshaabto the present times aisbelievers and Mushriksbecause they call upon Prophets, Saints and Ulamafor help mes of difficulty. Such people have in fact declared themselves as Kaafirsand Mushrihey should read the Kalimaafresh and re-enter the fold ofIslam. Such individuals carue Muslimswho claim to have respect for the Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe but regard theghteous UlamaandAwliyaof his Ummahas misled because they call on Prophets andwliyafor help. This gives a clear picture of the hatred they have for the Beloved Serv

llahI. One cannot imagine their ignorance and arrogance becauseAllahI the Almightefriends hisAwliyaand they reject them. The Sublime Lord Praises HisAwliyaand the

diots condemn them. What a tragedy!

he question of Disbelief and Belief has been clearly explained in the famous and authook of Jurisprudence, Durre Mukhtaar. Yet, there are misled individuals who deliberanforce their corrupt beliefs on the simple and unwary Muslimpublic. They strive to mnd confuse the Muslimsand proudly regard their endeavour as Tableeghand propagaslam. How unfortunate are these people! May AlmightyAllahI keep us steadfast on th

Maslakof theAhle-Sunnah-wa-Jamaahand protect us from the evil of all astray group

ameen.

31) The most beautiful proof of calling to the Beloved Habeebe is found in Tashahudvery worshipper salutes and calls unto the Habeebe. If by using the Nidacauses oneuilty ofShirk, why then is Shirkprescribed in the Salaah?

ome individuals state that one does not have the intention of calling to SayyidunaRasoolullahe in Tashahud. In fact, one is merely conveying a message. This opinion is

aseless. The religion ofIslamhas never commanded us to recite any Zikrwithout ponn its meaning. Therefore, when reciting Tashahud, we should believe that we are direddressing Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe and sending Salaamson him, upon oneself and uphe pious of the Ummah.

32) It is recorded in Tanweerul Absaarand Sharha Durre Mukhtaarthat the intentioneading the Tashahudis to be as follows: The intention one must have at the time ofeciting the Tashahud is the concentration on its meaning. In other words, one mustemember that one is sending Salaams upon the Holy Prophete and that one is praisin

llahI Almighty. One must be assured of the fact that one is sending Salaams and nomerely relaying a message.

33) Fatawa Alamgeerand Sharhe Qudooriare authentic KitaabsofIslamicLaw and accepted by all. If one carefully reads them one will find numerous proofs of similar na

herein is stated:


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* t is necessary that the words of Tashahud be interpreted according to the fact of rigin (i.e. to be present at the sacred court of the Habeeb), which means that Allaivesfe to his Nabi, and He Himself sends Salaams on himnd His Awliya.

On the same note it is stated in Tanweerul-Absaarand its commentary, Durre-Mukhta

hat: () () *()t is necessary that the words of Tashahud be interpreted according to the fact of rigin as if it is presently happening, which means that Allah I gives life to His

Nabi, and He Himself Sends Salaams on His Divine Selfnd His Awliya.

34)Allama Imam Hasan Sharanbalaanit, in his book, Maraqi-ul-Falahstates:*The meaning will be considered as if it is presently happening,

i.e. Salaam and Salaat from the reciter.

e further states: Numerous Ulama have in fact clarified this belief. There are some mndividuals who profess that because Angels are deputized to convey the Salaams to thProphete, one should not use the tense of Nida. These individuals have forgotten thatdaily, the deeds of the Ummati are presented to the Beloved Habeebe. It is clearly sta

many authentic Ahadith that all the deeds of a Muslim are placed in front of the Holy P, the deceased family and the deceased parents.

he numerousAhadithon the above topic is evident in the book composed by this servslam (Imam Ahmad Raza)entitled, Saltanatul-Mustafa-fi- Malakoote-Kullil Wara,.35) Substantiating this, I will conclude this book by mentioning a Hadithreported by

Sayyiduna Imam Abdullah Ibne Mubarakt narrated by Raeesut-Tabaeen Sayyiduna Sa

bne Musayyibt, who states:* Not a single day or night passes by without the deeds of the

Ummati being presented in front of Sayyiduna Rasoolullahe. Therefore, the Glorious Pof Allahe recognizes his followers in two ways, firstly by their Alamat (signs), an


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secondly, by their Ahmal (deeds).

his humble servant ofIslam(Imam Ahmad Raza), with the Infinite Mercy ofAllahI coave compiled a more detailed book concerning this issue, however, herein are sufficieroofs for a pious person who loves justice and honesty. Certainly, for those whomAll

uides, a single letter is sufficient.THE IMAM AHMED RAZA ACADEMYPromoting the cause of the Ahle Sunnah

he Imam Ahmed Raza Academyis an organisation that was established on the 5th of986 (1406 A.H.) in South Africa with the sole purpose of serving the Muslimcommuno provide some form of academic and spiritual direction to the Muslims.

he organisation has been named after the great Muslimscholar and Saint, Imam AhmRaza Khan Bareilvit, who lived in India between 1856 and 1921, and was popularly kn

AlaHadrat"in the Islamic world.Ala Hadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaderit achieved tatus of a versatile scholar and obtained a high distinction in over 50 branches of lear

On his visit to Makkatul Mukarramah and Madinatul Munawwarah, Imam Ahmed Raza Qaderit was treated with great dignity and was conferred the title of"Imam-e-Ahle-Suy eminent Ulema. He was also hailed as the Mujaddidor Revivalist of the Century. Hes a shield against those who wanted to assault the principles of theAhle Sunnah Waamaah.

s a devout Sufi,Ala Hadrat Imam Ahmed Razat was awarded the Ijaazahand Khilaf

Certificate of Spiritual Successorship) in the QaaderiyaSilsila(Order), as well as in 13 ranches ofSufism. As an author, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Al-Qaderit has left to his c

more than a 1 000 books on 50 different subjects ranging from Tafseer, Logic, Grammiterature, Islamic Jurisprudence, Education, Sociology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Physistory, Science of History, Engineering, Biographies, Philosophy, Mysticism to Persian,rabic, Urduand HindiLiterature.

We are presently offering a variety of services to the community on a daily basis, from


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centre for imparting Islamic education for our children - to issuing Fatawa(Legal IslaDecrees). At the same time, in the last few years, we have also developed as an organaying emphasis on the publication ofSunniliterature for the community and have thuur credit a regular newsletter Raza and numerous titles of authentic Sunnibooks,

we will, Insha-Allah, be adding more titles each year. We have already designed a setmadressatextbooks that are being implemented locally and, we are proud to add that extbooks have gained international repute.

he key aim of the Imam Ahmed Raza Academyis to promote and propagate the teacf theAhle Sunnah Wa Jamaah.In order to achieve this key objective we have dedicaturselves to translate, compile, publish and distribute useful Islamic literature, books,

magazines, brochures, periodicals, newsletters, pamphlets, etc. with special reference eachings ofAlaHadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaderit and his Successors t In this agemmorality and emergence of corrupted Sects claiming to be the beacons of salvation, ur responsibility to save our society from such wickedness and adopt the correct persf Islam based on the teachings of theAhle Sunnah. A vital ingredient in this work is tublication ofSunniliterature in English to which we have committed ourselves.

We need your help not only to retain but promote ourAhle SunnahAqaaidat a time wwe are surrounded and bombarded by non-Sunnipublications, which have corrupted oqeedaand have made deep inroads in the minds of the youth. All such activities in Ishat helps in promoting Islamconstitute an act ofJihadfor which there will be an enoreward. The celebrated Saint, Hadrat Sheikh Sirri Saqtit said, That person can neverecome perfect until he does not give preference to Deen over his personal desires.

he Imam Ahmed Raza Academyis an organisation that relies solely on the assistance

WasilaofSayyiduna Rasoolullahr and the Fuyoozand Barakaatof theAwliyaAllah, anupport of our well-wishers, and our vision for the future and our dedication to the mislaHadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaderit has a significant contribution to be made locnd in the world - a world in which, we pray, that SunniIslamdominates. Insha-Allah!

General SecretaryYunus Abdul-Kareem al-Qaadiri


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validity of saying ya rasoolallah (sallallaho alaihi wasallam)

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