Abu Hafsat

As-Salaam alaikum, In ayat/verse 257 of Surat Baqra of the Holy Qur'an, we have read it where Allah Ta'ala says:-- "Allah is the Friend of those who have faith". (2:257) Their friend [Wali], their patron [mawla], their ruler [wali] and their Caretaker [mutawalli]-- all are alike in meaning. So, in effect this verse/ayat is saying 'Allah is the Lord of the faithful, their caretaker and helper, their guide and open-hearted freind.' In a report it has come that the Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, said: "If someone were to destroy the eminent, great Ka'abah, take apart its stones and set it on fire, his disobedience would not be as much as if he were to denigrate one of Allah's Friends.'' A nomad who was present, said: ''O Messenger of Allah, who are these friends of Allah?'' He replied: "All of he faithful are Allah's beloved friends. Have you not recited the verse, ' Allah is the Friend of those who have faith"? The equal of this verse is where He says: "That is because Allah is the patron of those who have faith, and the unbelievers have no patron.'' (4:31)

As-Salaam alaikum, Today , people say that society's condition is really bad; what can we do? The way out is to run to Allah Ta'ala.... by taking serious steps to shun sin. We read it in verse/ayat 50 of Surat Zariyat of the Holy Qur'an:-- "Hasten ye then [flee] to Allah". (51:50) We must resist the temptation to let our guards down in the face of modernity's laxity in sinful conduct and promiscuity. According to our 'Ulama, the way to do this is through Mujahadah-- spiritual struggle against sins and one's egotistical soul, to bring ourselves in line with Allah's loving obedience. When we live our lives in loving surrender and sincere worship of Allah Ta'ala, we stand to be lifted to a station of an ta'budullah ka annaka tara- 'that you worship Allah as though seeing Him' [Al-Bukhari, No. 6502].

As-Salaam alaikum, Reciting chapter 112 of the Holy Qur'an, Surat Ikhlas, is compared to complete recitation of one-third of the entire Qur'an. Reciting it is a means of blessings for the reciter. Note that Allah Ta'ala sent the Qur'an in 3 parts, namely:-- (1) A third of it is comprised of Legal Rulings. (2) A third is comprised of exhortations of promises and warnings. (3) A third is comprised of discussing Allah's Names and Attributes..and Surat Ihklas brings together within it those Names and Attributes. The Surah mentions 2 Names of Allah which together indicate all the Attributes of Perfection. They are not mentioned in any other verse/ayat: "al-Ahad" and "al-Samad". These 2 Names indicate the Oneness of the Sacred Being who possesses all the attributes of perfection. Allah is Ahad-- His Singularity of existence cannot be shared by another entity. Allah is Samad- His Dignity and Sovereignty reaches the extent where all other things in existence depend on for their needs.... ALLAHU, Tabaraka Wa Ta'ala...

As-Salaam alaikum, "AND WHOSOEVER PUTS HIS TRUST IN Allah, HE SHALL SUFFICE HIM." (65:3) "AND IN Allah LET THE BELIEVERS PUT ALL THEIR TRUST." (14:11) In the Hadith also, it is related that the Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, said: "There shall enter Paradise of my community 70,000 without reckoning: those are they that neither make auguries, nor brand themselves, nor use spells, but trust their Lord." (Bukhari) Trust in itself and its manifestation in the heart, is this: to believe in Allah and to rely on Him, taking rest and assurance in Him as regards all that He has guaranteed; to expel from the heart all anxiety over the affairs of this world, and the means of sustenance, and every matter of which Allah has Himself taken charge; and to know that of every matter of which man stands in need, be it of this world or the next, Allah is the ruler and provider, for none but Allah can bring it to him, and none but Allah can withhold it from him. In trust, all desire and trepidation must depart from the heart, with all fear if these be connected with other than Allah: for a man must have confidence in Him, and a full knowledge and firm conviction that Allah's hand is outreached towards him, to provide him with all that he seeks-- for no good shall befall him save by Allah's Command and no evil shall overtake him save with His leave... Tabaraka Wa Ta'ala.

As-Salaam alaikum, In Ayat 14 of Surat TA-HA of the Holy Qur'an (20:14), Allah Ta'ala says:-- "VERILY, I AM GOD: THERE IS NO god BUT I, SO SERVE ME (only), AND ESTABLISH REGULAR (Sallat) PRAYER FOR CELEBRATING MY PRAISE (Zikr)." Establishing Sallat means having spiritual connection with Allah and observing Him in the heart, as the Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, said:-- "There is no Sallat without the presence of heart (before Allah)." When saying/performing our Sallat with presence of heart, our organs are busy in bowing and prostrating, the tongue will be reciting the Qur'an but the heart is engrossed in the Remembrance and Vision of Allah, Azzah-Wa-Jallah.

As-Salaam alaikum, In ayat 57 of Surat Zariyat of the Holy Qur'an (51:57), Allah Ta'ala says:-- "No sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me." This establishes the fact that Almighty Allah is free of needs and by definition beyond the concerns of whether man worships or serves Him or not. Man, however, for his/our own sake, needs to establish a relationship to Allah. This relationship is that of Abudiyyah (servitude)... says the Qur'an:-- "I have only created jinns and men, that they may serve Me" (51:56). Hidden, but discernible in this unique relationship of abject servitude, only to Allah, is the secret of the ultimate freedom of man from all other bondage(s). This servant of Allah, His sincere bondsman, is free of all earthly gods and goddesses... be they of power, wealth, beauty or race, or color. We must only serve Allah Ta'ala and turn to Him for guidance in all our endeavors.

As-Salaam alaikum, Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Holy Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, once said that "for every Prophet there were 7 selected guardians (Nujaba' ruqaba), but I have been given 14 instead." When asked as to who they were, he replied: "I myself, my two sons [Hassan and Hussein], Jafar, Hamza, Abu Bakr, Umar, Mus'ab Ibn Umair, Bilal, Salman, Ammar, Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud, Abu Dharr and Miqdad." [Tirmidhi, vol. 11-Bab Manaqib Ahl-Bait]. The secret implied in this of this Hadith is that for every Prophet, it is necessary to have some persons in his company, such that there should be some to acquire some share of wisdom from him, while others receive from him a portion of giving instruction. Others also may take to science of jurisprudence, holy war (Jihad), and other religious matters. The reason behind all this being that every perfection which the Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, acquired could thereby be represented in a most distinguished manner.

As-Salaam alaikum, The abbreviated Letter Qaf opens Surat QAF of the Holy Qur'an (chapter 50) ... a number of commentators say that Qaf is a mountain that surrounds the world. In Qisa su'l-anbiya, Sayyadi Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, was reported as saying: "The earth, as soon as Allah created it, cried out and said, 'O Lord, will You place upon me sons of Adam who commit sins and cast filth upon me?' and it rocked violently. Then Allah fastened it down with mountains and steadied it, and He Created a huge mountain of green emerald-- whence comes the greeness of the sky-called mountain Qaf, encircling the whole earth; and this is that by which Allah swore, saying, " QAAF. By the Glorious Qur'an " (50:1) And Wahab Ibn Munabbih said:-- "Dhu'l-Qarnayn came to mountain Qaf and saw small mountains around it. 'What are these?' he said. 'They are my veins' it replied: 'When Allah Wills that a land should quake, He orders me and I let one of my veins throb and there is an earthquake in the adjoining land.' Dhu'l-Qarnayn said: 'O Qaf, tell me something of the Majesty of Allah.' 'The Majesty of our Lord [Allah] surpasses all description and conception.' 'Tell me the least thing thereof that can be described.' 'Lo, said Mountain Qaf, 'Beyond me, for the distance of 500 years journey, lies a land of snow-mountains which crush against one another and, beyond that, similar mountains of hail: were it not for snow and hail, the world would be consumed by the heat of Hell-fire."

As-Salaam alaikum, Reciting Surat Ikhlas (chapter 112) of the Holy Qur'an is compared to complete recitation of one-third of the entire Qur'an. Reciting it is a means of blessings for the reciter. Note that Allah Ta'ala sent the Qur'an in 3 parts:-- (1) A third of it is comprised of Legal Rulings. (2) A third comprises of exhortations of promises and warnings. (3) A third comprises of discussing Allah's Names and Attributes... and Surat Ikhlas brings together within it those Names and Attributes. The Surat mentions 2 Names of Allah which together indicate all the Attributes of Perfection. They are not mentioned in any other ayat/verse: "al-Ahad" and "al-Samad". These 2 Names indicate the Oneness of the Sacred Being who possesses all the attributes of perfection. Allah is Ahad-- His Singularity of Existence cannot be shared by another entity. Allah is Samad-- His Dignity and Sovereignty reaches the extent where all other things in existence depend for all their needs.. Allahu Tabaraka Wa Ta'ala....

As-Salaam alaikum, Allah Ta'ala says in the Holy Qur'an:-- "Say: If you love Allah, then follow me. Allah will love you and forgive you your sins." (3:31) The Noble Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, is the embodiment of all spiritual virtues. He more directly manifests the attributes of Allah Ta'ala than any other creature. He thus lives most fully in the state of Ihsan. The path of human perfection on which the Prophet walked, the path of love, is that of doing the good and beautiful in all things in this life. This is the path that leads, should Allah will, to Paradise where ultimately the lover of Allah will dwell beside Him-- just as we read in Surat Qamar of the Holy Qur'an:-- "...the righteous will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers.. in an assembly of Truth, in the Presence of A Sovereign Omnipotent." (54:55) One of the ways in which Prophet Muhammad, alaihi salaat was-salaam, acts as a role model for us, Muslims, and all others, is in the relative simplicity of his lifestyle and his lack of concern with material wealth and possessions. This simplicity of life gives to many after him in the Ummah (Community) their ascetic character, which led some to a life of voluntary poverty (faqr) or renunciation. And as we know, Faqr, is to burn one's nafs and desires, breath, inward, soul and heart in the love of Allah Tabaraka Wa Ta'ala.

As-Salaam alaikum, May I have the pleasure of sharing with you a copy of the attached brief, but incisive file ( description of/on) Sincerity in our relations with Allah Ta'ala. It is from one of the greatest 'Ulama of the Muslim Community... Sheikh Abdulqadir al-Jilani. It beautifully speaks for itself, find time to read it. You will be glad you did. Many Regards. 93.-Wisdom-from-Huzoor-Ghaus-e-Azam-Radiallahu-Anh-Part-1.pdf

As-Salaam alaikum, Indeed, Sir... Salaat ala Nabiy is a momentous affair!! Al-Tabarani related on the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, saying:-- "The Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, said:- 'Whoever sends upon me one prayer, Allah will reciprocate it by sending 10 prayers upon him. Whoever sends upon me 10 prayers, Allah will send 100 prayers upon him. Whoever send prayers upon me 100 times, Allah will bestow upon him relief from hypocrisy and Hell-Fire, and grant him the companionship of the martyrs on the Day of Judgement." Relief from hypocrisy reflects completeness in faith (Imaan) and relief from Hellfire reflects an individual's refraining from disobedience. Companionship of the martyrs in Paradise reflects the attainment of Allah's immense satisfaction with them. ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALAA' SAYYADINA MUHAMMADIN, WA ALAA AHLIHI.. WA-ASHABIHI, WASALLIM, TASLIMAN KASIRAA ABADAAA.

As-Salaam alaikum, "My Heart has become capable of all forms, For gazelles, a meadow, and for monks a monastery, A temple for idols, a pilgrim's Ka'aba. The tablets of the Torah, the Book of the Qur'an. I profess the religion of love, and whatever the direction taken by its mount. Love is my religion and my faith." Muhiyidden Ibn Arabi. Does this mean all regions are equal? No, it means it is all one Truth. We are told and understand why it begins and ends with Muhammad Rasulullah, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam's life, love and light that give rise to everything.

As-Salaam alaikum, A line in Imam Muhammad al-Busayri's Qasidat al-Burda reads:-- "Wa Kullu Min Rasulullahi Multamisan".... that is 'Everything is taking [something] from the Messenger of Allah'.... Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam. What is Kullu? It must refer to everything other than Allah.... masiwallah... whatever is not Allah is extracting from the noor and wisdom of the Noble Prophet, alaihi salaat was-salaam, from the light that Allah Ta'ala put in his heart. Everything: Angels, Heavens, Kursee, 'Arsh is taking from the Prophet. That is why Imam al-Busayri said: 'Wa Kullun min Rasulullahi Multamisaan'... he did not limit it to mankind. We may link this, for further understanding, to ayat 4, Surat Qalam of the Holy Qur'an ( 68:4) where Allah said:-- "WA INNAKA LA'ALA KHULUQIN AZHEEM".... that is "You are of the most exalted character". When Ummil-Mumineen, Sayyada A'isha, may Allah be pleased with her, was asked about the character of the Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, she answered, "His character was the Qur'an." And the Qur'an is Allah's Own Words.... not created. The Prophet is created, but his Khuluq, character, was dressed in an uncreated way. That is why we say Noor an-Nabi... his light was the first to be dressed with the reality of the Holy Qur'an. Let us take something from the Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, copying from his Compassion, Forgiveness, Generosity, Modesty, Justice.......

As-Salaam alaikum, Somewhere in his Qasidat al-Burda, Imam al-Busayri, may Allah be Merciful to him, said:-- "WA KULLAN MIN RASULULLAHI MULTAMISAN..." that is "Everything is taknig [something] from the Messenger of Allah"...Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam. What is 'KULLUN'? .. It must refer to everything other than Allah... masuwallah... whatever is not Allah is extracting from the noor and wisdom of the Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, from the Light that Allah Ta'ala put in his heart. Everything: angels, Heavens, Kursee, 'Arsh is taking from the Prophet, alaihis-Salaat Was-Salaam. That is why Imam Busayri said: "Wa Kullun min Rasulullahi Multamisan"... he did not limit it to mankind. We may link this to ayat 4 of Surat Qalam of the Holy Qur'an (68:4), for further understanding, which reads:-- "WA INNAKA LA'ALA KHULUQIN AZHEEM.....YOU ARE OF THE MOST EXALTED CHARACTER". When Ummil Mumineen, Sayyada A'isha, may Allah be pleased with her, was asked about about the character of the Messenger of Allah, she answered: "His character was the Qur'an." And the Qur'an is Allah's Own Words... not created. The Prophet is created, but his Khuluq, character, was dressed in uncreated way. That is why we say noor an-Nabi, 'his light' was first to be dressed with the reality of the Holy Qur'an. We should... We must endevour to take something from the Noble Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, copying from his Compassion, Justice, Forgiveness, Modesty, Generosity.......