SERVICES AS A
MUJADDID
Imam
Ahmed Raza as the Mujaddid of the 14th Century; A List of known Mujaddids from
the first Century; Imam Ahmed Raza's Jihad against the Insulters of Sayyiduna
Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam); A Few Fatawas of the
Ulema-e-Haramain Sharifain; Some Titles bestowed upon him by the Noble Ulema of
Makkatul Mukarramah; Some Titles bestowed upon him by the Noble Ulema of
Madinatul Munawwarah; His Unique Memory
IMAM AHMED RAZA AS THE MUJADDID OF THE 14TH CENTURY
Undoubtedly,
besides being recognised as a great Wali, as the Ghousul Azam and as the Imam
Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhum) of his time, A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu
anhu) was also the Mujaddid (Reviver) of Islam of the 14th Century. He
possessed all the conditions of a Mujaddid and his entire life was spent trying
to revive the Deen of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam).
A
cloud of darkness had covered most of the world and the false concepts of Polytheism
(Shirk) and Innovations (Bid'at) were coming into existence. The Muslims were
in a state of confusion. They were surrounded by the cloud of Kufr (Disbelief),
Shirk and Bid'at. It is through the Divine Grace of Almighty Allah and the
Sadaqah of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that the
Reviver of the 14th Century, Imam-e-Ahle Sunnat, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi
Allahu anhu) shone like the sun. With his bright proofs, he destroyed the
darkness of Kufr and revived Islam.
Professor
Manzoorud'deen Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi said: "The
reality is that on reading several books of Imam Ahmed Raza, I have come to the
conclusion that through his writings and speeches, the Fatawa (Inquisitions)
and hundreds of small and bulky treatises, he had struggled for the revival of
Islam, and as a reward he was declared as a Mujaddid of his Century by the
Ulema (Scholars of Islam), in particular, the scholars of Makkah and Madina
(Haramain Sharifain). . ."
A
Hadith recorded in Mishkaat Shareef and quoted by Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah
(radi Allahu anhu) who says that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) said: "VERILY, AT THE END OF EVERY CENTURY, ALMIGHTY
ALLAH WILL SEND SUCH A PERSON TO THE UMMAH, WHO WILL REVIVE THE
DEEN FOR THE THEM (THE UMMAH)."
In
other the words, when there comes a period in which there is a shortage of
knowledge and a deterioration in following of the Sunnah; when there is an
increase in false innovations and ignorance; then Almighty Allah will send a
person at the beginning or end of every century who will show the difference
between Sunnah and Bid'at. He will refute and destroy false innovations and
will fear none but Almighty Allah. He will very bravely and sincerely hoist the
flag of Deen-e-Muhammadi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Such a person
is known as a "Mujaddid" (Reviver) of Deen.
The
author of the book, "Siraajum Muneer", has explained who a Mujaddid
is in the following words: "In other words, to revive the Deen is to
revive those teachings of the Quran and Sunnah that are being destroyed and to
give command according to the Quran and Sunnah."
Allamah
Munaadi (radi Allahu anhu) states:"A Mujaddid is one who
separates Sunnah from Bid'ah and one who degrades the status of the Ahle
Bid'ah."
Why
does a Mujaddid come after 100 years? A Mujaddid is sent after every 100 years
because after every century the surroundings, the environment, the manner of
thinking and ways of the people tend to pass through a massive transformation.
It has been stated in the Hadith of Bukhari Shareef that during the latter
stages of the Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) physical life,
one night, after performing Esha Salaah, he stood up and said, "Should
I inform you of the importance of this night? From this night onwards, right up
to the end of a 100 years, that person who is alive on the earth (presently)
will not be alive."
Can
their be more than one Mujaddid to a century? Yes. There can be more, and there
has already been more than one Mujaddid to a Century. In the Hadith, the Arabic
word that is used to explain the coming of the Mujaddid is in the singular
tense, but according to the meaning, it is a plural as it has been explained in
the Kitaabs of Usool-e-Fiqh. Allamah Mulla Ali bin Sultan Qaari (radi Allahu
anhu) who is the Mujaddid of the 11th Century says, "From the
words, not only one single person is implied, but the implication is towards a
group of people, from amongst whom each one is reforming a single type of
knowledge or all types of knowledge in his city."
A LIST OF KNOWN MUJADDIDS FROM THE FIRST CENTURY:
1st
CENTURY :
·
a. Sayyiduna Imam Umar bin Abdul Aziz (radi
Allahu anhu)
2nd
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Hassan Basri,
·
b. Imam Muhammad bin Hassan Shaibani,
·
c. Imam Maalik bin Anas,
·
d. Imam Abdullah bin Idrees Shafi'i
(radi Allahu anhuma)
3rd
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Abul Hassan bin Umar,
·
b. Imam Ahmad bin Hambal
(radi Allahu anhuma)
4th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Tahtaawi,
·
b. Imam Isma'eel bin Hammaad Ja'fari,
·
c. Imam Abu Jaafar bin Jareer Tibri,
·
d. Imam Abu Haatim Raazi
(radi Allahu anhuma)
5th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Abu Naeem Isfahani,
·
b. Imam Abul Hussain Ahmad bin Muhammad Abi
Bakr-il-Qaadir,
·
c. Imam Hussain bin Raaghib,
·
d. Imam Muhammad bin Muhammad Ghazzali
(radi Allahu anhuma)
6th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Abul Fadhl Umar Raazi,
·
b. Allamah Imam Umar Nasfi,
·
c. Imam Qaazi Fakhrud'Deen Hassan Mansoor,
·
d. Imam Abu Muhammad Hussain bin Mas'ood Fara'a
(radi Allahu anhuma)
7th
CENTURY :
·
a. Allamah Imam Abul Fadhl Jamaaluddeen Muhammad bin
Afriqi Misri,
·
b. Imam Sheikh Shahbuddeen Suharwardi,
·
c. Kwaja Muhi'yuddeen Chishti Ajmeri,
·
d. Imam Abul Hassan Uz'zuddeen Ali bin Muhammad Ibn
Atheer,
·
e. Imam Sheikh Akbar Muhi'yuddeen Muhammad ibn Arabi
(radi Allahu anhuma)
8th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Taaj'uddeen bin Ata'ullah Sikandari,
·
b. Kwaja Nizaamuddeen Awliyah Mahboob-e-Ilahi,
·
c. Imam Umar bin Mas'ood Taftazaani
(radi Allahu anhuma)
9th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Hafiz Jallaluddeen Abu Bakr Abdur Rahmaan
Suyuti,
·
b. Imam Nooruddeen bin Ahmad Misri,
·
c. Imam Muhammad bin Yusuf Karmani,
·
d. Imam Shamsuddeen Abul Kheyr Muhammad bin Abdur
Rahmaan Sakhawi,
·
e. Allamah Imam Sayed Shareef Ali bin Muhammad
Jarmaani
(radi Allahu anhuma)
10th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Shahabuddeen Abu Bakr Ahmad bin Muhammad
Khatib Qistalaani,
·
b. Imam Muhammad Sharbini,
·
c. Allamah Sheikh Muhammad Taahir Muhaddith
(radi Allahu anhuma)
11th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Ali bin Sultaan Qaari,
·
b. Imam Sheikh Ahmad Sarhindi Mujaddid-e-Alf Thaani,
·
c. Sultaanul Arifeen Imam Muhammad Baahu
(radi Allahu anhuma)
12th
CENTURY :
·
a. Allamah Mawlana Imam Abul Hassan Muhammad bin
Abdul Haadi Sindhi,
·
b. Imam Abdul Ghani Taablisi,
·
c. Sheikh Ahmad Mulla Jeewan
(radi Allahu anhuma)
13th
CENTURY :
·
a. Imam Abdul Ali Luckhnowi,
·
b. Imam Sheikh Ahmad Saadi Maaliki,
·
c. Allamah Imam Ahmad bin Ismaeel Tahtaawi,
·
d. Allamah Shah Abdul Azeez Muhaddith-e-Delhwi
(radi Allahu anhuma)
14TH
CENTURY:
·
IMAM-E-AHLE SUNNAH, QAMI-E-BID'AT, MUJADDID-E-AZAM,
A'LA HADRAT, ASH SHAH IMAM AHMED RAZA KHAN (RADI ALLAHU ANHU)
IMAM AHMED RAZA'S JIHAD AGAINST THE INSULTERS OF SAYYIDUNA RASULULLAH (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM)
Sayyiduna
A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) spent much of his time also refuting
those who insulted the dignity of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam). He left no stone unturned in safe-guarding the dignity and
integrity of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), in spite of
being personally attacked by the misguided. These personal attacks did not
bother him in the least bit!
Allamah
Abdul Hamid, Vice Chancellor of Al Jamia Al-Nizamiyya (Hyderbad, India), said:
"Mawlana Ahmed Raza Khan was a Sword of Islam and a great commander for
the cause of Islam. He may justifiably be called AN INVINCIBLE FORT THAT HELPED
TO DEFEND THE BASIC TENETS AND IDEAS OF THE AHLE SUNNAH WAL JAMA'AT. It is on
accord of his untiring efforts that due respect and regard for the Messenger of
Allah, Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and other Sufis and
Saints of Islam is still alive in the Muslim Society. His opponents had to mend
their ways. No doubt he is the Imaam (Leader) of the Ahle Sunnah. His written
and compiled works reflect immense depth and vision."
Justice
Allamah Mufti Sayyid Shuja'at Ali Qadri (radi Allahu anhu), Shariah
Court, Government of Pakistan (Islamabad), said: "He was pious like
Ahmad bin Hambal and Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani. He had true acumen and insight
of Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Abu Yusuf. He commanded the force of logic like
Imam Razi and Imam Ghazzali, bold enough like Mujaddid Alf Thaani and Mansoor
Hallaj to proclaim the truth. Indeed, he was intolerant to non-believers, kind
and sympathetic to devotees, and the affectionates of the Holy Prophet (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam)."
The
adversaries of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) levelled many accusations
and tried desperately in defending their Kufr statements. After much proofs,
when it became absolutely clear to A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) that
certain misguided individuals were not prepared in withdrawing their Kufr statements
and making Tauba, and in order to protect Islam, he passed Kufr Fatawas against
those persons. We should remember that he passed the
"Fatawa-e-Takfeer" (Kufr Fatawa) against those persons who insulted
the status and dignity of Almighty Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam). He passed the Fatawa-e-Takfeer on persons such as Ashraf Ali
Thanwi, Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi and Khalil Ahmad Ambetwi and others because,
through their writings, it was evident that they had insulted the Holy Prophet (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam).
We
will quote some of the following blasphemous statements that were made by them:
In
page 51 of "Baraahin Qatia", Khalil Ahmed Ambetwi says:
"After looking at the condition of Satan and the Angel of Death, it can be
gained that they possess a great depth of knowledge and this has been proven
from Quran and Ahadith. To prove such knowledge for Fakhre Aalam (Muhammad
sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) without proof from the Quran and Ahadith, but
from common sense, is a false thought. If, to do so is not a Shirk, then in
which category of faith does it fall?"
In
page 6 of "Hifzul Imaan", (Printed in Mazahirul Uloom), Ashraf Ali
Thanvi says: "If Knowledge of the Unseen refers to partial knowledge,
then what speciality is there in Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Such
knowledge is possessed by Zaid and Amr (any Tom, Dick and Harry), every child,
insane people and all types of animals."
In
page 5 of "Tahzeerun Naas", (Published in Makhtaba Fayz Nazd Jami
Masjid Deoband), Qasim Nanotwi says: "Prophets are superior to their
followers only in Knowledge, but in good deeds, followers sometimes seem equal
and occasionally even become superior to them."
In
Part 2, page 12 of "Fatawa Rasheedia", (Published Makhtaba Rasheedia
Jami Masjid Delhi), Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi says: "The word 'Rahmatul lil
A'lameen' is not a speciality of Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). But
other Prophets, Saints and great Ulema are also cause for mercy unto the
worlds, even though Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the highest of
them all. Therefore, to use this word on others, is also permissible."
If one
examines the original books that were written by such persons, one will find
other similar disrespectful statements found in their writings.
Sayyiduna
A'la Hadrat's (radi Allahu anhu) cautiousness in declaring a person a
Kaafir is to be noted in many of his books. In his book, "Subhaanus
Subooh", he academically destroys the arguments of Molwi Ismail Dehlwi.
Yet, at the end of the book, A'la Hadrat says, "The Ulema have not
termed this individual as a Kaafir, therefore, one has to be careful."
Once
again, refuting the arguments of Molwi Ismail Dehlwi and a few of his
"infamous" followers in another book, "Al Kaukabatush
Sha'haabiya", A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) says, "In our
opinion (the opinion of Islam), to term a person a Kaafir and to control one's
tongue is an act of extreme precaution and analysis."
In
another treatise entitled, "Sallus Suyooful Hindiya", A'la Hadrat
(radi Allahu anhu) states: "There is indeed a difference between
accepting words of Kufr and branding a person a Kaafir. We have to be extremely
careful. We have to remain silent. If there is the minutest possibility that he
is still a Muslim, we should fear terming that person a Kaafir."
In his
book, "Subhaanus Subooh", Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu)
says, "We do not give any comment on the Kufr of Molwi Ismail
Dehlwi, simply because Sayyiduna Rasulullah (salal laahu alaihi wa sallam) has
warned us against terming the Ahle Qibla as Kaafirs. (It is only possible) to
term a person a Kaafir if his Kufr becomes clear as the sun and the minutest
indication does not remain that he is a Muslim." (Tamheed-e-Imaan, pg.
42-43)
From
the above statements, we clearly see how careful A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu
anhu) was, in terming a person a Kaafir. He was merely fulfilling his duty
as a conscientious and responsible Muslim. The fault was indeed of those
individuals, who even after being warned, remained steadfast in their own
beliefs and words of Kufr.
As we
have already stated earlier, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu)
sent many of the blasphemous and insulting statements to the Ulema of Makkatul
Mukarramah and Madinatul Munawwarah for clarification. They did not hesitate in
passing the Fatawa of Kufr against such people who insulted Almighty Allah and
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
A FEW FATAWAS OF THE ULEMA-E-HARAMAIN SHARIFAIN
FIRST
FATAWA
"All
Praise is due to Allah, the Master of the Worlds, Who has made the Ulema-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) the freshness of this world. By manifesting
truth and guidance, and filling cities and heights, and by siding the religion
of Sayyidul Mursaleen (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) they saved the society of
Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) from violation and (with their bright
proofs) they destroyed the heresy of those who were misled.
"After
sending praise and salutations, I have seen that which that learned person and
professional teacher has purely written. It is a struggle on behalf of the
religion of Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). In other words, my brother
and my respected Hadrat Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), who in his book,
"Al Mu'tamadul Mustanad" has refuted the evil leaders of the false
sects and false beliefs. Such people are worse than all evil, wicked and
seditious people. Our author, in his book, has summarised and stated the names
of those wrongdoers, who due to their wrong doings, are soon to become the
worst and the lowest amongst the infidels.
"May
Almighty Allah grant him (Imam Ahmed Raza) great reward for unveiling the
wickedness and wrongness. May Allah accept his efforts and place his most high
honour into the hearts of all people."
He has
said this with his tongue and his writing has given an order. He is hopeful in
gaining all he wishes from his Creator.
MUHAMMAD
SAEED BIN BAABSEEL - MUFTI OF THE SHAFI'I ORDER IN MAKKAH (radi Allahu anhu)
SECOND
FATAWA
"All
Praise is for Allah Who is One. After Praise, I have heard of this bright and
evident book. I have realised that our leader and most learned sea of great
wisdom, Hadrat Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) has made obvious the wrongs
of those who have come out of Deen, those who walk on the path of the infidels
and the wicked ones, in his book "Al Mu'tamadul Mustanad." From among
their corrupt beliefs, not one of them did he leave un-examined.
"O!
Readers, it is essential for you to hold on to this Kitaab which it's author
has written with great swiftness. You will find in this book bright and evident
proof in refutal of these groups. Especially those individuals who intend to
undo the objective which is already bound. Who are these individuals who are
known as Wahabis? From amongst them is "Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani" who has
claimed Prophethood, and the other ones who have come out of Deen and insulted
the dignity of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) are Qasim
Nanotwi, Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi, Khalil Ahmad Ambetwi and Ashraf Ali Thanwi and
all those who follow their ways.
"Almighty
Allah grant Imam Ahmed Raza Khan great reward for he has given cure and has
answered his decree which is in his book, "Al Mu'tamadul Mustanad",
in which are also the decrees of the Ulema of Makkah and Madina. Due to the
corruption and trouble, it has become necessary for them as they (the
misguided) are spreading corruption on this earth. They and all those on their
path.
"May
Almighty Allah execute them where they behave arrogantly. May Allah give Imam Ahmed
Raza glad tidings and shower His blessings upon him and his children amongst
those who will speak truthfully until Qiyamah. Ameen."
One
in need of forgiveness from his Powerful Creator.
MUHAMMAD
BIN ABDUS SALAAM DAGHISTANI - MUFTI MADINATUL MUNAWWARA (radi Allahu anhu)
THIRD
FATAWA
"All
Praise is due to Almighty Allah Who has shown the path to those whom He has
guided and with His Justice, misguided him who he has left, and granted the
Believers an easy path to gain advice. He has opened their hearts to bring
faith in Almighty Allah and bear witness with their tongues and keep sincerity
with their hearts and follow that which Allah and His Books have shown.
"Peace
and Salutations upon him whom Allah has sent as a mercy unto the worlds, and
upon him sent down His Clear Kitaab in which is the bright explanation of
everything and to terminate the wrongness of the disbelievers. This Nabi
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), whose proof and arguments are clear, has
made it obvious from his practices. Salutations upon his family for they are
guides, and upon his Companions who have made the Deen firm and beneficent, and
upon their followers until Qiyamah, especially, the four A'ima-e-Mujtahideen
and those Muslims who are their followers.
"After
Praise and Salutations, I put my sight on the book of a learned person on this
earth. He has widened the path of knowledge and, in it (the book) made obvious
every interpretation and utterance in his clearly convincing and sufficient
arguments. He is Hadrat Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) on whose name is
"Al Mu'tamadul Mustanad."
"May
Almighty Allah protect his life and always keep him happy. Now, that which is
in refutal of those people, cursed and evil Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, who is
the Dajjal Khazzab of the last decade. Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi and Khalil Ambetwi
and Ashraf Ali Thanwi, degrading and insulting Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam). THEN, IT IS NO DOUBT THAT THEY ARE KAAFIRS AND THOSE WHO HAVE THE
POWER TO EXECUTE THEM, THEN IT IS NECESSARY FOR THEM TO DO SO, TO GIVE THEM THE
DEATH SENTENCE."
This
has been said by the servant of Allah
MUHAMMAD
BIN HAMDAAN MAHSARI- SERVANT AT MUSJID-E-NABAWI (radi Allahu anhu)
SOME TITLES BESTOWED UPON HIM BY THE NOBLE ULEMA OF MAKKATUL MUKARRAMAH
·
1. A COOLNESS FOR THE EYES OF THE ULEMA
·
2. A BELOVED AND ACCEPTED SLAVE OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH
·
3. THE SEAL OF GREAT ISLAMIC RESEARCH SCHOLARS
·
4. A LEADER OF ULEMA
·
5. THE MUJADDID OF THIS CENTURY
These
titles are recorded in the books, "Al Fuyuzaatul Makkiya",
"Hisaamul Haramain" and "Ad Daulatul Makkiya."
SOME TITLES BESTOWED UPON HIM BY THE NOBLE ULEMA OF MADINATUL MUNAWWARAH
·
1. THE LEADER AMONG IMAMS
·
2. THE LEADER AMONG MYSTICS
·
3. THE PRIDE OF GREAT PRECEDING ULEMA AND THE LEADER
OF FUTURE ULEMA
·
4. THE MUJADDID OF THIS UMMAH
·
5. A JUDGE AMONG ISLAMIC JUDGES
·
6. THE IMAM AMONG SCHOLARS OF AHADITH
·
7. THE DESTROYER OF BID'AT AND THE UPHOLDER OF
SUNNAH
·
8. THE MUJADDID OF THIS CENTURY
These
titles are recorded in the books, "Al Fuyuzaatul Makkiya", "Hisaamul
Haramain", and "Ad Daulatul Makkiya."
HIS UNIQUE MEMORY
Once
A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) went to Pillibit Shareef. He stayed with
Muhaddith-e-Surat, Hadrat Mawlana Wasi Ahmad Sahib (radi Allahu anhu).
Before leaving for Bareilly Shareef, A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) requested
to borrow a Kitaab called "Uqoodul Arya" from him. As there was only
one copy of the book he gave A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) the book and said,
"After studying the book, please return it as these are the only few kitaabs
that I have for Fatawa writing."
A'la
Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) was supposed to depart from Pillibit Shareef
that night, but since he had been invited at another person's home, he stayed
one more night in Pillibit Shareef. Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu)
spent the entire night studying the Kitaab, which consisted of numerous
volumes.
The
following morning, before leaving for the Railway Station to meet A'la Hadrat
(radi Allahu anhu), Hadrat Muhaddith-e- Surat (radi Allahu anhu)
found that the Kitaab that he had lent A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu)
had been returned. He thought that A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) was
angry and displeased with him for asking him to return the Kitaab quickly. He
immediately went to A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) and asked for pardon.
A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) smiled and then said, "That is
not the reason for returning the Kitaab. I stayed one more night, so I studied
the book and, therefore, did not find the need to take it with me."
When
Hadrat Muhaddith-e-Surat (radi Allahu anhu) heard this he was surprised
and exclaimed, "You have studied this book in one night!" A'la
Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) replied, "INSHA-ALLAH, FOR THE NEXT 3
MONTHS I WILL NOT NEED TO LOOK AT THE BOOK TO FIND ANY STATEMENTS, AND AS FOR THE
ESSENCE OF THE BOOK, INSHA-ALLAH, I WILL NOT FORGET IT IN MY LIFETIME." He
then said, "THE BOOK DID NOT HAVE A TABLE OF CONTENTS. I HAVE DRAWN UP ONE
FOR YOU."
A'la
Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) was intially not a Hafiz-ul-Quran. Once,
someone wrote a letter to Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) and
addressed him as "Hafiz". When A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu)
saw this, he became depressed for he felt that he was not worthy of such a
title. He immediately decided to become a Hafiz of the Holy Quran.
How
did he become a Hafiz-ul-Quran? It has been stated that in the time period from
Wudhu till the time of Jamaat, Hadrat Allamah Sadrush Shariat (radi Allahu
anhu) would recite one Sipara. Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu)
would listen to it and, thereafter, recite the same Sipara in the Taraweeh
Salaah. HE CONTINUED THIS ROUTINE FOR 30 DAYS, AND BY THE END OF THE MONTH OF
RAMADAAN, A'LA HADRAT (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) BECAME A COMPLETE HAFIZ OF THE
HOLY QURAN!