Essay on 'Scientifically Islam' - by Dr. Zeeshan Ali Khan

 فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

“Which, then, of your Lord’s blessings do you both deny?”

As we grow day by day, science has made too many wonders and breakthroughs that leads to more and more people believe in science than on any other thing in this world. But we should keep in mind that most of the scientists read our religious books to find the answers for their discoveries.

Professor Maurice, a great surgeon of France University along with his team in 1975 examined the body of Firon (Pharaoh), by examining that he couldn’t figure out how the body of firon is still preserved, then he started reading religious books to find the answer, he found it in Quran and then he accepted Islam. Less well remembered, however, is the impact of Islamic civilization on western science, technology, and medicine between the years 800 and 1450.

Ibn Sina was known as the Prince of Physicians who wrote books about small pox and measles which were the deadliest diseases of that time. There are too many Islamic doctors and scholars who used to read Quran, understand it, with that they did too many miracles and discoveries which we and the new generation is unaware of.

Health benefits

There are millions of discoveries in the Quran but our mind hadn’t reached that level till now to understand. For example, in Quran, Allah (swt) mentioned about the men who stayed in the cave for 300 years and didn’t get old, and Allah (swt) explained how the sunlight didn’t reach them as they were in cave and they didn’t Aged. here are the verses;

"And they remained in their cave for three hundred years and exceeded by nine"(18:25)

"And [had you been present], you would see the sun when it rose, inclining away from their cave on the right, and when it set, passing away from them on the left, while they were [laying] within an open space thereof. That was from the signs of Allah. He whom Allah guides is the [rightly] guided, but he whom He leaves astray - never will you find for him a protecting guide"(18:17).

Scientists now discovered that the biggest factor in ageing is UVA light which is emitted from sunlight. Quran is the best gift from Allah (swt) to this whole world.

Practicing Islam with full devotion is good for us in this world and hereafter. As we have been created by Allah (swt), He knows us better than us, He has given knowledge to Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) which we practice as a sunnah. Each and every saying (Hadith) of Prophet is for wellbeing of humans and all the things this world contains.

Prophet (PBUH) said about black seed and its benefits, these black seeds were tested by about 109 doctors and researchers, and it turns out to be beneficial for stomach, lungs, immunity and many more systems.

Prophet (PBUH) said about dates that "Indeed in dates there is cure", "A household that has dates does not feel hungry", if we look at the nutritional value of this fruit it is rich in calories, iron and other vitamins. These dates are especially beneficial for iron deficiency anemia (most common in young females).

Prophet (PBUH) has shown us how to perform prayer (namaz). Namaz is a type of exercise in which almost all the muscles of our body are involved, and performing ablution for 5 times will clean our parts which are not covered by clothes.

By using cell phones there will be electromagnetic rays which get pile up into our head and may cause headache, blurry vision and may lead to cancer, these rays can be sucked up by earth because of gravity. While praying we do sajda in that we touch the earth with our forehead and nose, due to which these rays will be sucked up and prevent us from diseases.

NAFS in Islam

Prophet(PBUH) and Imamuna Mehdi (PBUH) has stressed about nafs and evil desires as it may destroy your soul. Nafs can make us evil and depressed. One of the things is addiction.

Scientifically it is said that when someone is addicted to anything (drugs, adultery, alcohol, etc,) there is hormone known as dopamine (pleasure hormone) that is released. This dopamine will inhibit another hormone known as serotonin (happy or confident hormone) and Prolactin (lactation hormone). Due to inhibition of serotonin it may cause severe depression and suicidal ideation. Due to inhibition of prolactin women cannot lactate and feed their child.

SUBHAN'ALLAH each and every pros and cons of each and everything were said to us before it was arrived.

THOUGHTS: Our new generation is quite slipping into this worldly pleasures which are of no use hereafter.

"People say we cannot teach wisdom but I say that wisdom can be taught by asking ones to read and practice Quran and Hadith".

About the writer and write-up/Essay: 

Dr. Zeeshan Ali Khan s/o Janab Mohsin Ali Khan Saheb and Mureed of Hazrat Peer-o-Murshid Moulana Qari Abul Hadi Hz. Syed Qasim Manzoor Miya Sahab Qibla. He is a resident of Hyderabad, Telengana. He has copmleted his  MBBS from Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences and Currently Preparing Post Graduation, his ambition is to explore Islam in the light of Science. This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down.  Dr. Zeeshan Ali Khan secured the Third Price in this Competition in the in Senior English Category. We Wish him all the Best for her future endeavors, May Allah Bless him with success in both the worlds. We hope to see him as an expert specialist in his chosen field of medicine. Aameen.

The results of the competition can be seen here; : https://mehdaviatimes.blogspot.com/2020/05/announcement-of-results-of.html

Note: We will be publishing daily one selected essay in this Ramazan for you to read. We take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the participants, winners and evaluators and those who were directly or indirectly involved to make this initiative a grand success. Fresh Write-ups/Articles/Essays are always solicited you may send them to MehdaviaTimes@gmail.com  

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Essay on 'Sohbat-e-Sadiqeen' - Az - Nizam Mehdi

Farman-e-Khudawandi Hai, “Aye Imaan Walon Allah Tala Se Daro Aur Sadiqien Ke Saath Hojao”, Aur Sadiqien Wahi Log Hain Jin Ke Mutaaliq Allah Tala Ne Irshad Farmaya Ke Wo Muhajirin Fuqra Ke Liye Jo Nikale Gaye Apne Gharo Se Aur Chin Liye Un Ke Maal, Wo Log Allah Taala Aur Us Ke Rasool S.A.W.S Ki Madad Karte Hain. Yahi Wo Log Hain Jo Sadiqien Hain. Sadiqon Ki Sohbat Ke Bagair Haq Taala Ke Deen Ki Maarifat Aur Isteadad Paida Nahi Hoti Aur Haq Taala Ki Sifaat Aur Zaat Ka Deedar Hasil Nahi Hota.

Ek Roz Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir Rz Ke Ghulam Zerak Rz Ne Hazrat Se Arz Kiya Agar Aap Mujhe Aazaad Karde Toh Main Khuda Ki Bahot Ibadat Karunga Hazrat Ne Usko Aazad Kardiya Lekin Ye Farmaya Ke Bahot Ibadat Karne Se Zerak Ko Jannat Mil Jayegi Deedar Naseeb Nahi Hoga, Ye Toh Murshid Ki Sohbat Aur Zikrullah Se Hasil Hota Hai.

Taleem Ke Liye Zuban Ka Masla Paida Ho Sakta Hai Lekin Sohbat Apna Khamosh Asar Dikhati Hai. Sohbat Zuban Se Beniyaz Hai Jis Ki Sohbat Mein Rehte Hain Uski Guftar, Uska Kirdar, Dusron Ko Zarur Mutasir Karta Hai. Rasool S.A.W.S Ne Toh Ek Behtrin Misaal Sohbat Ki Di Hai, Aap Ne Farmaya Attar Ki Dukan Par Jaao Toh Baujud Iske Ke Tum Ne Kuch Bhi Attar Nahi Kharida Magar Jabtak Tum Wahan Baithe Rahoge Atar Ki Khusbu Toh Barabar Aati Rahegi. Isi Tarah Koyle Ki Dukan Par Jaaoge Toh Kam Az Kam Kapdo Par Kuch Na Kuch Kaalik Lag Jayegi.

Isi Tarha Hamein Pata Chalta Hai Ashabe Kahaf Ke Saath Rehne Wala Ek Kutta Jab Nek Logo Ke Sohbat Mein Raha Toh Uska Shumar Bhi Nek Logo Mein Hogaya Aur Aanhazrat S.A.W.S Ke Farman Ke Mutaabiq Wo Kutta Jannat Mein Jayega. (Subhanallah)

Uske Barkhilaf Nooh A.S Ka Beta Bure Logo Ke Saath Uthne Baithne Laga Toh Wo Nabuwat Ke Khandaan Se Be Behra Hogaya Aur Kaafiron Ke Saath Tufan Mein Dub Gaya. Chunanche Sohabate-e- Sadiqien Ke Baab Mein Hazrat Meeran Syed Mehdi Maud A.S Se Naqal Hai, Sohdbat-e- Sadiqien Farz Aein Hai. Lihaza Farman-e-Mehdi A.S Ke Mutaabiq Hum Mehdavi Bhaiyon Ko Sohabat-e- Sadiqien Par Amal Karna Zaruri Hai Agar Hamara Maqsad Khuda Ka Deedar Hai.

Har Ek Shaks Par Ye Farz Hai Ke Wo Sohabat-e- Sadiqien Ikhtiyar Karke Apne Dakhili Wa Khaarji Ahwaal Ki Islah Kare Aur Sadiqien Ki Sohbat Mein Rehkar Ek Sachcha Momin Banne Ki Koshish Kare Warna Jo Shaks Sohbate Sadiqien Se Dur Rehekar Ye Daawa Karta Hai Ke Wo Momin Hai Toh Aisa Shaks Apne Daawe Mein Jhoota Hai. Agar Aaj Hum Moujuda Mahol Aur Insaniyat Ke Taqazon Par Ghaur Karen Toh Hum Ko Insaani Zindagi Alag Rahon Mein Bati Hui Milegi. Aaj Ka Bigda Hua Maahol Jis Tarah Insaaniyat Ka Mazaaq Uda Raha Hai Wo Ek Sanjeeda, Samajhdar Aur Saleh Dil-o-Dimag Rakhne Wale Shaks Par Makhfi Nahi Hai.

Allah Tabarak Wa Taala Ne Apne Kalaam Quraan-e-Hakim Mein Kai Martaba Sohbat-e- Sadiqien Ke Taaluq Se Irshaad Farma Raha Hai. Surah Al-Imran Mein Irshad Farmata Hai,  “Aur Tum Mein Se Ek Jamaat Aisi Hona Zaruri Hai Jo Logo Ko Khair Ki Taraf Bulaye Aur Nek Kaamon Ka Hukm Kare Aur Bure Kaamo Se Roka Kare Aur Aisa Karne Wale Log Pure Kaamiyab Honge.” Ambiyaein Ikraam Mein Hazrat Musaa Kalimullah Ka Jo Martaba Hai Wo Quraan Mein Chupa Nahi Hai Lekin Aise Jalilul Qadr Paighambr Ko Bhi Allah Ne Khizar A.S Jaise Saadiq Ki Sohbat Mein Rehne Ka Hukm Diya Tha. Aur Ek Jagah Allah Taala Farmata Hai, “Aye Imaan Walon Allah Taala Se Taqwa Karo Aur Saadiqien Ki Sohbat Ikhtiyar Karo.”

Ye Farmane Ilahi Us Amar Par Dalalat Karta Hai Ke Tamam Musalman Saadiqien Ki Sohbat Mein Rehkar Apne Akhalaq Aadaadt Aur Kirdar Ko Saware Aur Amar-e-Ilahil Par Khud Karband Ho Kar Dusron Ko Allah Taala Ki Itaat Aur Uski Khushnodi Ki Taraf Daawat Dein. Saleh Muashra Usi Waqt Tashkil Pa Sakta Hai Jab Tamaam Log Saadiqien Ki Ijma Par Yaani In Ke Faislo Par Karband Ho Jaaye. Jo Tabqa Saadiqien Ke Faiz-e-Sohbat Se Apne Aap Ko Mustaid Kar Sakta Hai Aur Yahi Tabqa Sahi Khidmat Bhi Kar Sakta Hai Aur Khuda Wala Tabqa Kehlaya Ja Sakta Hai.

Isliye Ke Allah Tabarak Wa Taala Ne Khud Saadiqien Ki Sohbat Mein Rehne Ki Har Ek Shaks Ko Taakid Ki Hai. Aaj Ki Is Bigde Huye Insaani Maahol Ko Saadiqien Hi Insaaniyat Se Roshnaas Kara Sakti Hai Aaj Ka Moujuda Maahol Insaaniyat Soz Hai,  Aur Uska Taqaza Ye Hai Ke Wo Deen Fitrat Yaani Mazhab Islam Ke Usulon Ko Apnaye Aur Insaaniyat Ki Meraj Ke Hasul Ko Apna Maqsad-e-Hayat Banaye. Magar Insaaniyat Usi Waqt Meraj Kamal Ko Pahonch Sakti Hai Jab Ke Wo Hazrat Mehdi A.S Khalifatullah Ke Faramin Mein Par Ghaur Wa Fikar Kare Aur Us Rah Ko Apnaye Jiski Daawat Hazrat Mehdi A.S Ne Quraan-e-Hakim Ki Roshni Mein Aalame Insaaniyat Ko Di Hai. Salah Ho Ke Islah Usi Waqt Kargar Ho Sakti Hai Jab Ke Akhlaqi Qadron Ko Pehchan Kar Dusron Tak Pohchane Wale Qaumo Mein Paida Ho. Hazrat Mehdi A.S Ke Is Farman “Sohbat-e- Saadiqien Farz”  Mein Bhi Qaumo Ki Salah Wo Islah Ka Dars Poshida Hai.

Aakhir Mein Dua Hai Ke Allah Taala Hamein Sahi Maano Mein Saadiqon Ki Sohbat Mein Rehne Ki Taoufiq Ata Farma Aur Apne Khaas Fazal Se Apna Khaas Deedar Ata Farma. (Aameen).

Reference: 

• Sohbate Sadiqeen Ki Farziyat Ka Asbaat Farameen Hazrat Syed Mehdi Maoud Khalifatullah A.S. By (Hazrat Moulana Abul Hadi Syed Mahemood Sahab Akelvi^rh).
• Mojamuddin By (Hazrat Moulana Syed Meeranji Abid Khundmeeri Sahab Qibla).
• Tasdeeq Wa Amal By (Hazrat Moulvi Muhammad Nooruddin Arbi^rh.

AAbout the writer and write-up/Essay:

Janab Nizam Mehdi s/o Janab Abdul Mannan Mungle Saheb is a resident of Ausa, Latur District, Maharashtra. He has completed his  BE in Mechanical Engineering and currently preparing for competitive examinations. This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down. Mr. Nizam Mehdi had secured the First Price in this Competition in the in Senior Urdu Category, the same essay is transcribed by himself in Roman Urdu as we do not have the facility to type it in urdu. We Wish him all the Best for her future endeavors, May Allah Bless him with success in both the worlds. And Specially pray for his success in his competitive examinations. Aameen.

The results of the competition can be seen here; https://mehdaviatimes.blogspot.com/2020/05/announcement-of-results-of.html

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Essay on 'Life of a Mehdavi Professional during Ramazan' - by Khundmir Syed

NAHMADUHUWANUSALLIALAHABIBIHIL KARIM WAL MAHDI AL MAOOD AL AZIM

AL HAMDULILAHI TALAW O SANAOO RASOOLILAHIWO SALE ALA KHALIFATULLAHITALA AMA BATH

BISMILLAHIR RAHMAN NIRAHIM

(51:56) And I Did Not Create The Jinn And Mankind Except To Worship Me.

(3:159) So By Mercy From Allah, [O Muhammad], You Were Lenient With Them. And If You Had Been Rude [In Speech] And Harsh In Heart, They Would Have Disbanded From About You. So Pardon Them And Ask Forgiveness For Them And Consult Them In The Matter. And When You Have Decided, Then Rely Upon Allah. Indeed, Allah Loves Those Who Rely [Upon Him].

 As Salamu Alaikum Rahmathullahi Wa Barakatahu

I am Khundmir Syed, resident of Chicago, IL USA working for a manufacturing company in IT field Alhamdulilah. I want to thank Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust and Idara e Gulshan e Mahdi(AHS) for giving the opportunity to share my thoughts on “Life of a Mehdavi Professional during Ramazan”.

A profession by definition is engaging in a specified activity as ones main paid occupation, but what it really mean in a life of a Mehdavi? As a Mehdavi, no doubt we can adopt a profession (Kasab) as our Imam Mehdi-e-Mauood (AHS) has granted permission to his son Bandagi Miyan Mahmood ^(RZ) at Peeran Patan upon his request. This permission of Imamuna Mehdi-e-Mauood is a blessing for the Quam-e-Mehdavia and in the tufail of Bandagi Miya Mahmood ^(RZ) we now know how to be a Kasib and the rules associated with it.

This banda with his limited knowledge is making an attempt to elaborate some of the rulings that a Mehdavi needs to abide by all the time while working in their respective professions;

1)    Remembrance of Allah ^(SWT) all the time. “Harjake Ba Shad ba Yaad-e-Khuda Ba Sheed” saying of Imamuna ^(AHS) Translation: Where ever you live, be in remembrance of Allah(SWT) all the time. A true Mehdavi while doing his Job and working in any profession whether it’s business or office work will always be in remembrance of Allah ^(SWT) (Zikr of Allah)

2)      One is obligated to do Zikr atleast after Fajr until sunrise and after Asr until sunset, Pray all the Farz Namaz with Jamat. A Mehdavi no matter how busy he is in his duty never neglects the Farz prayers with jamat and the Zikr during this particular hours (at least)

3)      A Mehdavi alw­­­­­ays thanks (Shukr) Allah ^(SWT) for any situation he gets into. At times of making profits or loss, in good times and in bad times. His sole aqida is whatever comes is from Allah ^(SWT). Now one might think because he is working hard and because of his skills he is making huge money but a Mehdavi always have Tawakul Allah and 100% believe that Allah is the one who grants sustenance. Note that there are people who are working harder than you and are much smarter with advanced skills than you but they are either with no work or making less than what one is making.

4)      Do give Zakat and Ushr all the time. A Mehdavi always does his duty of paying Zakat and also Ushr as prescribed by Huzoor ^(PBUH) and Imamuna ^(AHS). Helps those in need all the time without feeling proud about anything.

5)      A Mehdavi is always Sincere in his dealings and earnings. Earns through halal means, always says haq and never cheats or lies. A Mehdavi sets an example of someone who anyone can depend on when it comes to trust and is a true follower of Shariat-e-Mohmmadi ^(PBUH).

6)      A Mehdavi thinks of once profession as temporary means and always ready to give it away (Tarak e Duniya) when time comes and he is ready. Note, as said by Imamuna ^(AHS) a Tarak after doing job and making money is better than one who has done Tarak without any earnings. Which means leaving everything after tasting the world and luxury life is Afzal compared to poor person.

If one can’t follow any of the above rulings, then he/she should seriously think and ponder as to whether he/she is still on Track or his profession is coming in between Allah ^(SWT) and himself. As stated by Imamuna ^(AHS) if any job or work is leading you to ghaflat and coming in between Allah and you then it’s haram and not allowed. Again if you see the Seerat of Bandagi Miya Mahmood ^(RZ) he quit his position in Gujrat by saying he can’t work for the sultan by disappointing the King of the Kayanath i.e Allah ^(SWT) while he was disturbed while doing Zikr of Allah and was called by the Sultan of Gujrat. This is an example for us on how strictly you need to follow the rules while doing a job. There are numerous examples we will find when looking into the Seerah of Huzoor ^(PBUH) and Sahabah ^(RZ) as well as a guide for us. In particular, when Huzoor ^(PBUH) as a business man on a business trip deals with the extra profit he acquired during his trip and still shared that with Bibi Khadijah ^(RZA) as per the prior agreement which proved he was trustworthy person and resulted in his marriage with bibi Khadija ^(RZA). A muslim person doesn’t do Khayanath in his profession and is always trustworthy and sticks to the agreement.

Whether one is a Doctor, Engineer, Accountant, Businessman or House maker etc. He / she is always following shariath principles and does his duty of representing himself in front of the world as a person who is dependable and serves his community / locality. Especially during the month of Ramadan he gets more engaged at his work place and in helping the community. Ramazan is a testing time for a person who is working in his field. As he is fasting, standing late at nights doing ibadah he is deprived of food and sleep but at the same time a Mehdavi is patient, he is even more calm and gives up lying, back biting and wasting time on social media, internet, phones, TV and unnecessary talking. If possible one should take time off from work so, he can focus on his Ibadah during the sacred month of Ramadan in particular for Lailat-ul-Qadr. He / She should give more charity in the month of Ramadan.

I want to circle back on the initial Ayats I started my essay with (51:56) related to the purpose of creation of mankind by Allah ^(SWT) which is truly for just worshipping him and getting to know him (his Deedar) and while doing this he is completely relying on Allah ^(SWT) and laying his Tawakkul for his sustenance (3:159). As per a hadees of Huzoor ^(PBUH) food will look for you same as how death does. Life is short no one knows when we will leave the world. If a person is told by the doctor that he is going to die in a week do you think, he will carry on with his routines? I don’t think so, he / she will be busy in meditations and preparing for his departure. Same is true with everyone as death is a fact that no one can deny and don’t know when it will reach us. Everyone needs to be ready and not get indulge too much in his profession etc.

In conclusion a true Profession of a Mehdavi is “Seeking Allah” in this world and that should be always the goal of our living and the work we are doing as Doctors, Engineers, Business man etc.. are only temporary and we leave this profession and ultimately get ready to join our true profession when time comes as dictated by Allah ^(SWT) which is seeking Allah’s pleasure and nothing else.

Please forgive me if I miss-stated anything wrong or hurt anyone. Mera bola chala maaf karo wast-e-Allah ke. I once again thank Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust and Idara e Gulshan e Mahdi (AHS) for providing a platform for people to educate on the teachings of Mehdaviat and doing great service for the Quam.

May Allah keep us all with imaan and keep us safe by the sadqa of Huzoor ^(PBUH) and Imamuna Mehdi ^(AHS). Ameen

JakakAllahkhair

About the writer and write-up / Essay: Janab Khundmir Syed Saheb s/o Syed Asad is a resident of Chicago, IL USA . He is a Mureed of Peer o Murshid Hazrat Maulana AbulFatah Syed Nusrat Sahab Qibla Tashrifullahi. Currently working for a manufacturing company in IT. This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by Mehdavia Times & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down. Mr. Khundmir Syed had secured the Second Price in this Competition in the in Senior English Category. We Wish All the Best for all his future endeavors. May Allah Bless him with success in both the worlds. Aameen.

The results of the competition can be seen here;  https://mehdaviatimes.blogspot.com/2020/05/announcement-of-results-of.html

Note: We will be publishing daily one selected essay in this Ramazan for you to read. We take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the participants, winners and evaluators and those who were directly or indirectly involved to make this initiative a grand success. Fresh Write-ups / Articles / Essays are always solicited you may send them to MehdaviaTimes@gmail.com

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Zikrullah - Quran,Hadees Aur Naqliat ki Raoshni Me, Az - Sha Mohammad Saqlain

Shuru Karta Hun Allah Ke Naam Se Jo Bada Niyahat Raham Wala Hai. Allah Ne Insan Ko Banaya, Rehne Ke Liye Ye Duniya Banaai, Rizq Ka Intezaam Kiya Aur Tamaam Aasaish Faraham Ki. Sochne Waali Baat Ye Hai Ke In Sab Cheezon Ka Banaane Ka Maqsad Kya Hai? Sochne Par Hume Yeh Pata Chalta Hai Ke Allah Humse Uski Itaa’t Chahta Hai. Allah Chahta Hai Ke Hum Uska Har Hukm Maane, Isliye Allah Ne Paigambaron Ko Bheja Aur Unke Saath Kitaabon Ko Bheja, Taaki Insaan Us Kitaab Ke Mutaabik Apni Zindagi Guzaare.

Allah Kitaabein Bhejta Gaya, Paigambaron Ko Bhejta Gaya Magar Insaan Na Shukr-O-Na Farmabardar Raha. Chunanche Allah Ne Apne Aakhri Nabi Muhammed Mustafa (S.A.W.S) Ko Bheja. Allah Ku Apne Rasool (S.A.W.S) Se Itni Mohabbat Thi Ke Allah Ne Apne Kalaam Ko Huzoor (S.A.W.S) Ke Dil Mein Utaari. Us Kalaam Ko QURAN Ke Naam Se Yaad Karte Hai.

Allah Ne Quran Mein Zindagi Guzaarne Ka Tarika Sikhaya, Aadab-O-Akhlaq Sikaaye Aur Quraan Ke Zariye Se Apna Hukm Sunaaya. Ek Cheez Kaabil-E-Tavajjo Hai Ki Allah Ne Hukm Kiya. Iska Matlab Hai Ki Hukm Ki Nafarmaani Par Gunah Hoga. Jaisa Allah Ne Namaz Qaayim Karne Ka Hukm Diya, Namaz Na Qayam Karne Par Allah Uska Hisaab Lega. Isi Tarah Quran Mein Ka  Har Ek  Lafz Humpar Farz Hai. 

Quraan -e-Shareef Mein Allah Ta’ala Ne Kayi Muqaamat Par Zikr Karne Ka Hukm Kiya Hai. Allah Ne Quran Mein Zindagi Guzaarne Ka Tarika Sikhaya, Aadab-O-Akhlaq Sikaaye Aur Quraan Ke Zariye Se Apna Hukm Sunaaya. Ek Cheez Kaabil-E-Tavajjo Hai Ki Allah Ne Hukm Kiya. Iska Matlab Hai Ki Hukm Ki Nafarmaani Par Gunah Hoga. Jaisa Allah Ne Namaz Qaayim Karne Ka Hukm Diya, Namaz Na Qayam Karne Par Allah Uska Hisaab Lega. Isi Tarah Quran Mein Ka  Har Ek  Lafz Humpar Farz Hai. 

Quraan-e-Shareef Mein Allah Ta’ala Ne Kayi Muqaamat Par Zikr Karne Ka Hukm Kiya Hai.

“FA IZA QASAITUMUS SALATA FAZKURULLAH QIYAAMAUNW WA QUDANW WA ALA JUNUU BIKUM” (Surah An Nisa,4:103)

Aur Jab Tum Namaz Khatam Kar Chuke Honge, Yaad Karo Allah Ko Khade Huye, Baithe Huye Aur Lete Huye

“YAA AYYUHAL LAZEENA AAMANUZZ KURULLAHA ZIKRAN KASEERA, WA SABBIHOO HU BUKRATAUNW WA ASEELA” (Surah Al Azaab ;V-41,42)

Ae Imaan Waalon Tum Allah Ka Zikr Kasrath Ke Saat Kiya Karo Aur Subah Wa Shaam Uski Tasbi Karte Raho. 

"WALA ZIKRULLAHI AKBAR” (Surah Anqaboot ; V-45)

Aur Allah Ka Zikr Bohot Bada Hai.

“FAZ KUROONI AZ KURU KUM WAS KUROOLI WALA TAKFUROON” (Surah Al Baqarah V- 152)

Tum Mujhe Yaad Karo, Mein Tumhe Yaad Karunga.

“WAZ KUR RABBAKA IZAA NASEEYTA” (Surah Al Kahf V-24)

Aur Yaad Karo Apne Rabb Ko Jab Tum Bhool Jaoge

“WAZZ KURULLAHA LASEERAL LA ALLAKUM TUFLIHOON” (Surah Al Jummuah; V-10)

Aur Yaad Karo Apne Rab Ko Taaki Tum Kaamyaab Ho Jaao

Bande Ne Chand Aayatein Pesh Ki Hai Jisme Allah Ta’ala Ne Zikr Ke Taaluq Se Farmaaya. Kuch Aayatein Samjhane Ki Bhi Koshish Karta Hun.

Allah Farmaata Hai Ke Tum Mujhe Yaad Karo Mein Tumhe Yaad Karunga. Ye Maamuli Baat Nahi Hai. Ye Rishta Ek Mahboob Aur Muhibb Ka Hai Jisme Mahboob Allah Hai Aur Hum Muhibb Hai. Agar Hum Apne Rab Ko Yaad Karenge Yaani Uska Zikr Karenge Tu Allah Jo Saare Jahaanon Ka Maalik Hai Wo Bhi Apne Gunaahgar Bande Ko Yaad Karega. Isse Badkhar Humaare Liye Koi Dusra Aijaz Nahi Hoga.

Aaj Saari Duniya Kamyabi Ku Talaash Kar Rahi Hai, Pane Ki Koshish Kar Rahi. To Allah Ne Kamyaabi Ka Raasta Apne Kalaam Mein Pehle Hi Irshad Farma Diya Surah Al Jummuah Mein Ki “ Aur Yaad Karo Apne Rab Ko Taaki Tum Kaamiyaab Ho Jao” Iska Yeh Matlab Nikalta Hai Ke Allah Ke Zikr Mein Hi Kamyabi Chupi Huyi Hai. Aur Kayi Muqaamat Par Allah Ne Zikr Ka Hukm Diya Hai.

Aaj Aqsar Logon Mein Zikr Ki Ahmiyat Na Ke Baraabar Ho Chuki Hai. In Aayaton Se Hume Ye Taalim Milti Hai Ki Jaisa Namaz Farz Hai Ussi Tarah Zikr Bhi Har Musalman Mard Aur Aurat Par Farz Hai.

Firaun Jo Bada Zaalim Baadsha Tha, Usne Khuda Hone Ka Daawa Kiya. Is Par Mein Baat Karta Chalun Ki Koi Bhi Insaan Khuda Hone Ka Dawah Achaanak Se Nahi Karta. Ye Tab Hi Munkin Hai Jab Uske Dil Mein Anaa (Pride) Ka Jo Beenj Tha Wo Jaake Bada Darakht Ki Shakal Le. Firaun Mein Itni Anaa Aagayi Thi Ki Wo Apne Aap Ko Khuda Bol Baitha. Qayamat Ke Din Allah Ka Azaab Uspar Bohot Sakht Hoga. Waise Hi Shaitaan Bhi Ibaadatgaar Tha, Allah Ka Farmabardar Tha, Saare Farishton Ka Sardar Tha. Jab Allah Ne Hukm Kiya Ke Adam (A.S) Ko Sajda Karo To Uska Anaa Beech Mein Aagaya Aur Allah Ki Na Farmaani Ki Jisse Wo Qayamat Tak Ke Liye Mardood Hogaya.

In Do Waqiyon Ka Mafhoom Ye Hai Ke Agar Koi Insaan Anaa Ke Shaitaan Ko Palta Hai To Woh Duniya O Aakhirat Mein Halaakh Hojata Hai. Aur Aqsar Anaa Shirk Ke Taraf Ghaseet Le Jaati Hai Aur Allah Ke Paas Mushrik Ki Baqshish Nahi Hai.

Apne Anaa Ko Khatam  Karne Ke Liye Mahdi(A.S)  “Illalah Tu Hai La Ilaha Hu Nahai” Ki Taalim Di Jisme Banda Kahta Hai Ke Allah Sirf Tu Hi Tu Hai Yahan Tak Ke Main Bhi Nahi  Hun, Sirf Teri Hi Zaath Hi Baaqi Hai. Is Taalim Mein Apne Wajood (Existence) Ko Hi Khatam Karna Hai Aur Allah Ko Basaana Hai. Jab Wajood Hi Na Raha To Anaa Kahan Se Rahega. Jab Allah Dil Mein Bas Gaya To Shirk Karne Ka Sawal Hi Nahi Hota.

Zikr e dawam (Faraiz-e-Vilyat): Mahdi (a.s) ne apni qaum par 8 paher Zikr-e-dawam karne ki taakit ki hai, yaani 24 ghante zikr karna hoga. Zikr ke do kism hote hain:

• Zikr-e-khafi: Akele Mein Yaad Karna (Secret Remembrance)
• Zikr-e-lisaani: Allah Ko Zabani Yaad Karna

Mahdi (A.S) Ne Zikr E Khafi Ki Taalim Di Aur Zikr Ko Apne Saanso Mein Basaane Ki Taalim Di. Ek Cheez Kaabil E Fiqr Hai Ki, Jaisa Allah Ne Namaz, Haj,Roza Ko Farz Kiya Vaise Hi Zikr Ko Bhi Farz Kiya. Namaz Ki  Adaa Na Hone Par Uski Qaza Ho Sakti, Roza Na Rakhne Par Uski Bhi Qaza Ho Sakti Hai, Haj-E-Badal Bhi Ho Sakta Hai Lekin ZIKR Ek Aisi Cheez Hai Ke Ek Baar Jab Saans Bina ALLAH Ke Zikr Se Nikal Jaati Hai To Uski Qaza Hargiz Nahi Ho Sakti Kyunki Jo Lamha Saans Nikalti Hai Woh Lamha Phir Kabhi Nahi Aane Waala Hai. Toh Zikr Ka Itna Bada Darja Hai Ke Har Haal Mein Zikr Karna Hai Kyunki Uski Qaza Hargiz Nahi Ho Sakti.

Ek Martaba Hz Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (R.Z) Ne Mahdi (A.S) Se Kasab Ki Ijazat Talab Ki. To Mahdi (A.S) Ne Ijazat Dete Huye Farmaatein Hai Ki “Har Jaake Baashid Ba Yaad-E- Khuda Baashid” Jahan Kahin Bhi Raho Bas Khuda Ki Yaad Mein Raho.

Aur Ek Muqaam Par Mahdi (A.S) Ne Farmaya Ke “Dast Waqaar Dil Ba Yaad E Yaar” Ke Apne Haath Kaamo Mein Rakho Aur Apna Dil Apne Yaar Ke Paas Yaani Allah Ki Yaad me Rakho.

Naql Hai Ki Haz. Mahdi(A.S) Ne Farmaya “Momin Wo Shaqs Hai Jo Har Haalat Mein Subha Aur Shaam Allah Ta’ala Ki Tareef Mutavajje Rahe”

Mahdi(a.s) Ne farmaya “Bail(cow) Ke Sing (Horn) Pe Jitna Waqt Raaye Ka Daana Tik Sakta Hai, Agar Utna Waqt Bhi Allah Ka Zikr Dil Mein Bas Gaya Tu Tumhara Maqsad Poora Hogaya.”

Pas Isse Maalum Hota Hai Ke Thodi Der Bhi Agar Allah Ka Zikr Dil Mein Tik Gaya To Insaan Ka Maqsad E Zindagi Poora Hogaya Aur Zikr Ki Jo Khaas Ehmiyat Hai, Isse Humko Haasil Hota Hai.

Rasool(S.A.W.S) Ne Khizr(A.S) Ko Ek Amanat Saunpi Thi Jo Mahdi(A.S) Ko Pahunchani Thi.

Jab Mahdi(A.S) Ka Daur Aaya To Khizr(A.S) Ne Mahdi(A.S) Se Mulaqat Ki Aur Huzoor(S.A.W.S) Ki Amaanat Saump Di. Mahdi(A.S) Ko Amanat Mein Zikr Ka Dum Mila Tha Jo Aap(A.S) Ku Huzoor(S.A.W.S) Ne Di Thi. Khizr(A.S) Israr Karne Par Unko Bhi Zikr Ka Dum Mila.

Ghaur Karne Ki Baat Yeh Hai Ki Zikr Itna Aaliyat Ka Darja Rakhta Hai Ke Zikr Ka Dum Amanat Ban Gayi Aur Jo Amanat Pahunchane Ka Zimma Khizr(A.S) Ka Tha Unko Bhi Ye Ilm Nahi Tha Ke Ye Amanat Mein Kya Hai.

Allah Tala Apne Kalam Mein Irshad Farmaata Hai Ke ‘Khade Huye, Baithe Huye Aur Lete Huye Apne Rab Ko Yaad Karo’. Hum Apne Roz Marrah Zindagi Mein In Teen Cheezon Ke Alwa Koi Chauthi Cheez Amal Mein Nahi Laasakte Kyunki Khade Huye, Baithe Huye Aur Lete Huye Se Hal Ke Koi Chauthi Cheez Hi Nahi Hai.

Isliye Mahdi (A.S) Ne Zikr-E-Dawam Ki Taalim Di Yaani Har Halat Mein Humko Apne Rab Ka Zikr Karna Hai.

Zikr-e-Dawam Ke Alawa Mehdavion Mein Du Khaas Waqt Hai Jisme Zikr Karna Farz Hai.

• Sultan-ul-Lail Yane Fajr Se Leke Tulu-E-Aaftaab Tak 
• Sultan-ul-Nahar Yane Asr Se Leke Mughrib Tak

Tareeqa: Zikr Mein Baithne Se Pehle Apne Murshid Ka Silsila Padha Jaata Hai Jisme Buzurgaan-e-Deen Ka Wasta Diya Jaata Hai. Uske Baad Dono Aankh Band Karke Apne Zaath Ko Khatam Karkar Murshid Ko Basaane Ki Koshish Karte Hain Yaani Apne Murshid Ka Mushaida Karne Ki Koshish Karte Hai. 

• Saans Lete Waqt “Illalah Tu Hai” Aur 
• Chodte Waqt “La Ilaha Hun Nai”. 

Baaz Murshideen Ke Paas Ulta Hota Hai Par Mere Murshid Ne Mujhe Yeh Taalim Di.

ZIKR Ke Taaluq Se Chand Hadeeson Ku Pesh Karta Hun:

• Hz Abu Huraira (R.Z) Se Rivayat Hai Ke Aasman Par Ahle Zikr Ke Gharon Ko Aisa Raushan Dekhte Hai Jaise Zameen Wale Sitaaron Ko Raushan Dekhte Hai. [Ibn Hibban J:4, H:668]
• Hz. Abdullah Bin Abbas (R.Z) Se Rivayath Hai Ke Huzoor Nabi (S.A.W.S) Na Farmaya Allah Ka Zikr Is Qadar Karo Ke Munafiq Tumhe Rihaakaari Kahe.[Tibrani,J:12,H:12786]
• Aur Ek Hadees Mein Aaya Hai Ke Jo Shaqs Fajr Ki Namaz Ba Jamaat Ada Kare  Aur Suraj Tulu Hone Tak Allah Ki Yaad Mein Baithe Aur Do Rakat Ya Chaar Rakat Ishraq Padhe To Us Shaqs Ko Ek Haj Aur Ek Umra Ka Sawaab Aur Saare Gunah Ko Baqshdiye Jaainge. [Chirag E Deene Nabavi]

Humko In Hadeeson Se Ye Paigam Milta Hai Ki Zikr Ko Hume Kisi Bhi Haal Mein Zindagi Mein Apnana Hai, Har Kaam Mein Apnana Hai. Agar Tum Mein Se Koi Zakir Hai Yaani Zikr Karne Wala hai Tu Wo Kaabil-e-Mubarakbaad Hai Kyunke Allah Bhi Tumhe Tanhaayi Mein Yaad Kar Raha Hai. Tanhaayi Mein Yaad Karna Sirf Ek Mahboob Aur Muhibb Ka Rishta Ho Sakta Hai.

Zikr Ki Ibteda Murshid Ke Mushaide Se Hoti Hai Aur Inteha Allah Ke Deedar Par Hoti Hai. Har Amal Ka Ajr Hota Hai Aur Zikr Ka Ajr Deedar-e-Khudawandi Hai. Pas Apne Murda Dilon Ko Zinda Karne Ke Liye Zikr Kasrath Ke Saath Karna Chahiye.

Allah Se Dua Hai Ke Ya Allah Mein Ne Jo Kuch Bhi Qalamband Karne Ki Koshish Ki Hai Us Mein Koi Galti Ho Tu Maaf Farma Aur Amal Karne Ki Aur Tere Zikr Ko Apne Saanson Mein Basaane Ki Tawfeeq Ata Farma Aur Khatimain (A.S) Ke Sadqe Se Aur Tere Khaas Fazal Se Tera Khaas Deedar Ata Farma. Aameen, Summa Aameen.

About the writer and write-up / Essay:

Sha Mohammad Saqlain Saheb Receiving Certificate
from Janab Syed Mohammed Suhail Sahab and Janab Inayath Ulla Khan 

Janab Sha Mohammad Saqlain Saheb S/o Janab Sha Abdul Kareem Saheb is a resident of Bangalore, Karnataka State. He is a Mureed of Mureed of Hazrath Peer O Murshid Syed Valiullah Ibrahimi, Damat-Barkatahum, Channapatna. He is currently Pursuing CA [Chartered Accountancy] from J.K Shah Classes after completing B.Com from Seshadripuram Degree College, Bengalore,  Karnataka. This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by Mehdavia Times & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down. Mr. Sha Mohammed Saqlain had secured the Third Price in this Competition in the in Junior Roman Urdu Category. We Wish All the Best for all his future endeavors. May Allah Bless him with success in both the worlds. Aameen.

The results of the competition can be seen here;  https://mehdaviatimes.blogspot.com/2020/05/announcement-of-results-of.html

Note: We will be publishing daily one selected essay in this Ramazan for you to read. We take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the participants, winners and evaluators and those who were directly or indirectly involved to make this initiative a grand success. Fresh Write-ups / Articles / Essays are always solicited you may send them to MehdaviaTimes@gmail.com

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Zikrullah In The Light Of Quran, Hadith And Naqiliyat by Mehreen Fatima

Zikr Ullah means “Remembrance of ALLAH (The Almighty)”. We humans are sent into this world for only one true purpose and that is worshiping ALLAH and him only. Not only humans but animals and every little being worships him. One of the main tasks given to us by Allah in order to be worthy of entering Jannah is ZIKRULLAH. Remembering him every second we get, for we are here only because of him and will be taken away by his command only.

According to the Holy Quran: (3:191) “Men who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire.”

Zikr Ullah can do wonders. If Allah can forgive us and all our sins so far by just a small and heartfelt apology, then remembering him every nanosecond can make us do the unthinkable.

A Muslim should have so much faith in Islam and in Allah himself that even rain of candies and chocolates won't seem impossible. We do zikr and ask for forgiveness three times with a sincere heart then right there at that moment, you are considered as pure as an infant right out of its mother's womb.

The Holy Quran, the purest book on earth followed by every Mu'min, has verses that proves that a person who never once remembered Allah Subhan Wattala in this life, will be raised blind on the day of Judgement.

And whoever turns away from My remembrance - indeed, he will have a depressed life, and We will gather him on the Day of Resurrection blind. "He will say, "My Lord, why have you raised me blind while I was [once] seeing?" [ Allah] will say, "Thus did Our signs come to you, and you forgot them; and thus, will you this Day be forgotten." And thus, do We recompense he who transgressed and did not believe in the signs of his Lord. And the punishment of the Hereafter is more severe and more enduring. (Taha: 124-127).

In fact, one of the names of Quran is “Adh Dhikr” as mentioned in Quran itself.

We, Mahdavis-followers of Syed Muhammad Jaunpuri^PBUH - believe that zikr is compulsory on every Muslim, irrespective of their gender. Zikr with genuine heart can allow us the vision of Allah (SWT) himself. 

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said that “The best Dhikr is la ilahailallahu (There is no deity but God) and the best supplicatory power is Alhumdulillahi (All praise is due to God)”

Common Muslims believe that Dhikr is one of the best ways to enter higher level of Jannah. But we Mahdavis believe that by doing Dhikr, we will achieve vision of Allah from our eyes.

Even Sulaimon (AS) said that remembrance of Allah was greater and better than everything.

Islam has acts which are now proved completely beneficial by scientists while earlier people refused to believe Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Zikr is medication for inner peace. It produces joy and happiness and relieves us from any worries. It's as much necessary for us as water for fishes.

Abu Musa reported, "The likeness of the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not remember Him is like that of a living to a dead person." (Sahih Bukhari)

During the period of Imam Mehdi (AS) and his companions, nobody used to read Quran in a loud voice after the morning and maghrib prayers. And if any child of a seeker of Allah were to cry, his father would take him out of daira, so that seekers in the neighborhood would not be disturbed in their remembrance of Allah by the cries of the child.

Prophet Muhammad (SLW) has said that Satan rests his breasts on the heart of a man, and when man engages in the remembrance of Allah, Satan withdraws and turns his face away, and when the heart of a man ignores the remembrance of Allah, it creates desire in heart of the man.

Zikrullah is basically almost the antidote to every problem for Allah is the one who reduces them if we remember him. Obviously only zikr is the solution, there are prayers and other tasks too. But zikr is one of the easiest ways.

There are many more references, we will be able to find on the Quran, Ahadith and Naqiliyat, few of which are mentioned above.  

About the writer and write-up/Essay: Ms. Mehreen Fatima d/o Janab Syed Ateeq Ahmed Saheb and Mureed of Hazrat Peer-o- Murshid Syed Mahmood Badrudduja Munawari Qibla Ahle Hyderabad. She is a resident of Hyderabad, Telengana. Intermediate N.S Junior College, Hyderabad. This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down. Ms. Mehreen Fatima had secured the Second Price in this Competition in the in Junior Roman Urdu Category. We Wish All the Best for her future endeavors, May Allah Bless hir with success in both the worlds. Aameen.

The results of the competition can be seen here; : https://mehdaviatimes.blogspot.com/2020/05/announcement-of-results-of.html

Note: We will be publishing daily one selected essay in this Ramazan for you to read. We take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the participants, winners and evaluators and those who were directly or indirectly involved to make this initiative a grand success. Fresh Write-ups/Articles/Essays are always solicited you may send them to MehdaviaTimes@gmail.com . 

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Essay on 'Talab Didar-e-khuda (Khuda ka Didar)' - by Ayaz Matte

Kitna Azeem Parvardigar Hai Mera ALLAH Isne Is Badi Kayanaat Ko Mere Liye Banaya Ye Hawaaon Ka Chalna Jo Muje Zindagi Deta Hai, Ye Paani, Ye Samandar, Ye Kheth Aur Ye Kaliyaan, Mere Maa Aur Baap Jo Mere Liye Pyar Aur Mohabbat Ke Siva Kuch Nahin, Ye Meri Personality, Sab Kuch Par Sochata Hoon Tu Lagta Hai Ke Maula Ne Muje Bahaut Kuch Niyamatoon Se Nawaaza Hai. 

Mere Maalik ALLAH, 70(Sattar) Maaon Ka Ka Dil Rakhane Wala Hai, Mere Arzoo Hai Ke Allah Ka Deedar Ho, Usse Mulaqaat Ki Ek Tamanna Har Musalman Ko Hoti Hai.

Hadith Sharif Mein Ata Hai Ke Momin Hamesha Allah Se Mulaqaat Ki Arzoo Rakhta Hai Wo Sochta Hai Ke Kissi Tara Duniya Se Ruksat Le Aur Apne Maula Se Mile. Iski Ye Tamanna Uske Liye Zindagi Asaan Karti Hai Aur Wo Maut Se Gabrata Bhi Nahin.

Hazarat Mehdi Alaihis Salam Ne Farmaya Khuda Ko Sar Ke Ankhon Se Dekhna Hai, Aur Dekhna Chahiye. Aur Hukum Kiya Ke Har Ek Mard Aur Aurat Per Khuda Ke Didar Ki Talab Rakhana FARZ Hai.  Jab Tak Sar Ki Ankhon Se Ya Dil Ki Ankho Se Ya Khwab Me Khuda Ko Na Dekhe Ya Iski Talab Na Rakhe Wo Momin Na Hoga. Magar Sachhi Chahat Rakhanewala Apne Dil Ke Tawajjako Mawla Ki Taraf Kar Deta Hai Aur Hamesha Khuda Ki Yaad Me Mashgul Rehta Hai. Aur Dhuniya Aur Logon Se Kinarakar Ikhtiyar Karta Hai Aur Apne Se Behtar Hone Ki Himmat Rakhta Hai.

Farayaz Vilayat Se Talab Didar-e-Khuda Bhi Ahamtareen FARZ Hai.  Didar-e-Bari-e-Tala Ke Bare Me Bahas Hazarat Moosa Alaihiss Salam Ke Vakhiye Me Aur “La Tadrakal Absar” Ke Niche Tafseel Ki Hai Vahan Dekha Ja Sakta Hai. Akalan Ye Kaha Ja Sakta Hai Ke Insan Ki Ye Aadat Hai Ke Jab Bhi  Kisi Cheez Ko Dekhata Hai Aur Vaha Cheez Isko Pasand Aati Hai To Dekhane Ke Baad Khamosh Nahi Rahata Balki Iske Bananewale Ko Puchata Hai, Ye Cheez Kaha Ki Hai, Konse Company Ki Hai Vagaira Vagaira Isi Taraha Jab Koye Insaan Mushayaron Me Shamil / Sharik Hota Hai To Shayaron Se Ashar Sunate Hai Halanki Shayar Ka Talluk Samat (Sunanese) Hota Hai Fir Bhi Sher Sunkar Khamosh Nahi Rahata Balke Shayar Ko Dekhneka Talab Isme Paida Hota Hai, Wo Kisi Bhi Halat Me Is Shayar Ki Ek Jhalak Hi Dekhana Chahata Hai,  Ye Insan Ki Fitrat (Aadat) Hai. Ye Baat Pakki Hai Ke Insan Apni Fitrat Se Dushmani Nahi Kar Sakta Ab Sawal Ye Hai Ke Jab Ek Insan Ki Banaye Huwi Ek Cheez Ko Dekhane Ke Baad Isake Bananewale Ko Dekhane Ki Khwayesh Paida Hoti Hai Tu ALLAH Ke Is Bhari Kainaat Me Alag Alag Qism Ke Cheezon Ko Dekhane Ke Baad Insan Ke Dil Me Ye Jazba Nahi Ubhartha? Ke Jisne In Tamam Cheezaon Ko Banaya Hai Wo Kaisa Hoga? Kya Ek Insan Lekhak Ya Shayer  Ko Dekhane Ki Tamanna Jag Utatha Hai To Bemisal Kalam Yani QUR’AN Majid Padhane Ya Sunneke Bad Ye Khwayesh Dil Me Nahi Jagmagathi Ke Jab Ye Kalaam Itana Khubsoorat Aur Hikamatwala Hai To Isaka Likhanewala Kaisa Hoga. Kya Isko Dekhane Ka Khayal Paida Nahi Hota? Agar Hota Nahi To Adat Ke Khilaf Hai Aur Agar Hota Hai To Yakinan Hota Hai. To Isko Hazarat Mehadi AHS Ne Farmaya Ke Isko Dekhne Ki Talab Paida Karo Wo Dekha Ja Sakata Hai.  Han Isaki Sharth Hai Ke Amal Saleha (Tarke Dhuniya) Kare Aur Is Mabood Barhaq Ki Ibadat Me Kisi Ko Sharik Na Kare.

Hazarat Shaikh Mustafha Gujarati RH Se Akber-E-Azam Ke Darbar Me Ulooma Ke Jo Munajare Huwe In Munajaroan Me Se Ek Majalis Me Ulooma Ne Hazarat Se “Rawiyat-E-Bari” (Khuda Ko Dekhane) Ke Bare Me Guftagu Ki. Hazarat Ne QUAR’AN Aur Ahadis Se Sabot Pesh Farmaya Lekin Uloomane Manne Se Inakar Kar Diya Aur Alag Qism Ke Na Hasil Honewale Bayanat Ka Sahara Liya To Hazarat Ne Akber Se Kaha Ke Aaj Rat In Ulooma Ki Shahi Mahel Me Hi Dawat Ka Intezam Ho Lekin Khane Ke  Baad Kise Bahane Paani Peene Ke Liye Na Diya Jaye Aur Raat Me Sone Ka Intezam Bhi Yahin Kiya Jaye Fir Isper Amal Huwa Ulooma Ne Shahi Khas Se Khoob Khaya Murg Pulaw Khana Khane Ke Baad Pyas Satane Lagi, Lekin Pani Nahi Diya Gaya Aakhir Sab Paani, Paani Kehte Huwe So Gaye.  Subaha Me Uloomaon Se Pucha Ke Bhayeon Raat Me Kis Kis Ne Kya Kya Khwab Me Dekha Ek Aleem Ne Kaha Maine Khwab Me Dekha Mere Ghar Ke Samane Nahar Bah Rahi Hai Aur Mai Isse Paani Pi Raha Hoon. Kisene Kaha Maine Khwab Me Dekha Ki Barish Khoob Ho Rahi Hai Aur Mai Isme Bheeg Bhi Raha Hoon Aur Challu Bhar Pani Lekar Pee Bhi Raha Hoon, Kisine Kuch Kaha To Kisi Ne Kuch Magar Har Ek Ke Khwab Me Har Taraha Se Paani Hi Tha.  Ye Sunkar Shaikh RH. Ne Kaha Tum Sab Ko Sirf Ek Raat Pani Na Mila Pyas Ki Shiddat Thi Tu Sab Pani Pani Kahte Huwe So Gaye To Sab Ko Khwab Me Paani Nazar Aya, Aur Jab ALLAH Wale Sari Raat, Sara Din, Aur Sari Zindagi ALLAH, ALLAH Kehte Rehte Hain Tu Kya Inko Allah Nazar Nahi Ata?.  Ye Sunkar Ulooma Majboor Ho Gaye Khulasa Ye Hai Ke TALAB Aur TADAP Zaroori Hai Fir ALLAH Per Bharosa Kiya Jaye ALLAH Hi Murad Pure Karnewala Hai.

Lihaza Talab-E-Deedar-E-Khuda Ko Farz Tasleem Karna Hoga.  Hazrat Syed Mohammed Mehdi ^AS Mamur Minallah Hain, Aur Kitabullah Aur Sunnate Rasulullah Ki Pairavi Taleem-E-Bilwasta Se Karte Hai.  Is Lihaz Se Aap ^AS Jis Amar Ko Farz Karar Denge Wajibul Aetakadul Amal Hoga. Aur Isi Me Hamari Najat Hai. Bus Akhir Me Duwa Go Hoon Ke ALLAH Hum Tamam Ko Apne Deedar Se Nawaze Ameen.

About the writer and write-up/Essay: Janab Ayaz Matte Saheb S/o Janab Khaja Saheb is a resident of Belgaum District Karnataka State. He is a Mureed of Hazrath Peer-o-Murshid Sayyed Mahemood Urf Shahid Miyan Damat-Barkatahum. He completed his B.Com from Anjuman -E- Islam Degree College, Belgaum, Rani Chemnamma  University and Diploma in Commercial Practice from Government Polytechnic, Belgaum, Department of Technical Education Board, Bengalore,  Karnatala. He is currently serving at the Department of Commercial Taxes (Karnataka).  This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by MehdaviaTimes & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down. Mr. Ayaz Matte had secured the First Price in this Competition in the in Senior Roman Urdu Category. We Wish All the Best for all his future endeavors. May Allah Bless him with success in both the worlds. Aameen.

The results of the competition can be seen here;  https://mehdaviatimes.blogspot.com/2020/05/announcement-of-results-of.html 

Note: We will be publishing daily one selected essay in this Ramazan for you to read. We take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the participants, winners and evaluators and those who were directly or indirectly involved to make this initiative a grand success. Fresh Write-ups / Articles / Essays are always solicited you may send them to MehdaviaTimes@gmail.com

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Essay on Zikrullah - by Ms.Amena Ufaira

 بِسْمِٱللّٰهِٱلرَّحْمٰنِٱلرَّحِيمِ

[In the name of Allah, The most Beneficent and the most Merciful]

O ye who believed, remember Allah with much remembrance And exalt Him day and night. [33:41,42]

Zikrullah [Remembrance of Allah^swt] is the soul of all the worships in Islam. It is the foundation of all the good deeds. Any act performed without the remembrance of Allah is like a tree without fruits or a body without soul which is of no importance.

In the above cited verse of the holy Quran, Allah^swt commands the believers to remember Him all the time and praise Him perpetually.

It may be noted from this verse of the Holy Quran that a believer is the one who remembers Allah^swt day and night perpetually. The greatest example and role model, The last messenger of Allah-Prophet Mohammed^pbuh always remained in the remembrance of Allah^swt as narrated by Bibi Ayesha^rz.

Hence, HazratImamuna Mahdi-e-Maood^as-Khalifatullah, Muraadullah, Mubayyin-e-KalaamUllah, by the command of Allah^swt obligated Zikr-e-Kaseer [abundant remembrance of Allah] on all in accordance with the verse of the Quran:

Remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. [4:103]

It is narrated that Mahdi^as said, 'wherever you go, be in the remembrance of Allah. '

He also said, 'a perfect believer is the one who is in the remembrance of Allah^swt for 8 pahars' [24 hours].

Allah^swt obligated Zikrullah, as Salat and Sawm were obligated.

And the Prophet ^pbuh describing the importance of Zikrullah said, "Shall I tell you about the best of deeds, the purest in the Sight of your Lord, about the one that is of the highest order and is far better for you than spending gold and silver, even better for you than meeting your enemies in the battlefield where you strike at their necks and they at yours?" The companions replied, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah!" He replied, ‘Remembrance of Allah^swt’.

He also commanded saying, ‘Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah^swt’.

Many people mistake Salat as the meaning of zikr. No doubt salat is time bound communion with Allah but Zikr is perpetual communion with Allah. To clear this misunderstanding Allah^swt himself mentioned the importance of zikr in the Holy Quran:

‘Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is the greatest.’ [29:45]

This is why  Zikrullah called Akbar-ul-Furooz.

Hence Allah^swt emphasized the status of Zakireen asking the Prophet^pbuh to remain in their company:

Allah^swt said, “And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call upon their Lord day and night, seeking His countenance.” [33:28]

It’s narrated in Hadith Qudsi by Abu Huraira^rz that Huzoor^pbuh said that Allah^swt says, ‘I am as my slave thinks of me, and I am with him when he remembers me. If he remembers me in a gathering, I remember him in a gathering better than that’. [muttafiqalaih]

As Allah^swt said in the Holy Quran, ‘So, remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.’ [2:152]

See the greatness zikrullah, Allah^swt remembers a person who remembers him. Did Allah say anywhere you keep fast for me and I will fast for you, you offer salat for me and I will offer salat for you? - NO

Therefore, zikrullah is indeed the greatest!

One cannot achieve salvation without Zikrullah as Allah^swt says: "And remember Allah often that you may succeed." [62:10]

And the SUCCESS of a momin is nothing but the seeing Allah^swt. As HazratImamuna Mahdi-e-Maood^as  said, ‘Seeking vision of Allah is the basic principle of the call of this servant of Allah’.

A prominent feature of the teachings of the Promised Mahdi is that he urged everyone whether a man or woman, scholar or an illiterate, to safeguard breaths through concealed remembrance of Allah, La ilahaillaLlah, because the hidden remembrance Zikr-e-Khafi is the supreme form of Zikrullah, as Prophet^pbuh  said, ‘Afzal-uz-zikr Zikr-ul-khafi’. Through Zikr-e-Khafi only we can attain the divine vision of Allah. Hence Allah^swt  himself teaches his servants Zikr-e-khafi:

And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without being apparent in speech - day and night. And do not be among the heedless. [7:205]

While perpetual Zikrullah is obligatory, to encourage the beginners Mahdi^as ordered Zikrullah at least from Fajr to Sunrise and Asr to Isha. Explaining its importance Mahdi^as said, “one time is the emperor of the day [Sultan-un-Nahar] and the other is Emperor of night [ Sultan-ul-Lail]. The person, who protects the two occasions for zikr, will not waste his days and night. The faqir, who wastes them without zikr, is not a faqir of the religion”

The Prophet^pbuh also mentioned that, ‘Performing Zikrullah in a group from fajr to sunrise and from asr to maghrib is dearer than the world and it’s constituents.’ It is mentioned in Hadees-e-Qudsi that, ‘O My servant! Remember me for an hour each in the morning and evening and I will complete that which is between these times’.

It is also narrated by Hazrat Jabir ^rz that Prophet ^pbuh would sit on his prayer mat after offering Fajr Salat until sunrise’.

Remember opposite of Zikrullah is to forget Allah^swt, And there are a large number of Quranic verses warning those who neglect Zikrullah. Some verses are quoted here:

• Then woe to those whose hearts are hardened against Zikrullah. Those are in manifest error. [39:22]
• And whoever is blinded from remembrance of the Most Merciful - We appoint for him a devil, and he is to him a companion. [43:36]
• And whoever turns away from My Remembrance - indeed, he will have a depressed life. [20:124]
• And whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord He will put into arduous punishment. [72:17]

Prophet^pbuh also states, "The similitude of one who remembers his Lord and one who does not remember Him, is like that of the living and the dead.' (Bukhari & Muslim).

Mahdi^as said that 'if a person is heedless of Zikrullah even for a single breath, then he is a kafir [infidel] during that breath although it is hidden and one who is always headless will have the doors of Islam closed upon him’ [Ma’arij-ul-Vilayat].

Allah^swt gave glad tidings to those who do Zikrullah through the Prophet^pbuh as is narrated by Mu’adh ibn Jabal, the Prophet^pbuh said “There is nothing that is a greater cause of salvation from the punishment of Allah than Zikrullah” [Tirimidhi].

It is narrated by Hazrat Bandagi Miyan Bhai Muhajir ^rz that Mahdi ^as came to his hujra from his house twice or thrice and saw two of his companions sitting together. He asked, "what are you doing sitting here?”. They replied, ‘we are telling stories about religion, Miranji’. Imamuna^as said: 'Brothers! Without the Zikrullah you will not reach Allah^swt’.

Hence, we can infer that, without the Zikrullah, we cannot attain the Vision of Allah^swt

Lastly, I pray to Allah^swt to grant His Vision through Zikrullah. Aameen.

I am very thankful to Mehdavia Ties for orgaising the Essay last year and giving the students like us an oppurtunity to get in touch with the Mehdavia Books available. Looking forward for more such opportunities in future.

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About the writer and write-up/Essay: Ms. Amena Ufaira d/o Janab Mohammed Neymath Ullah Mehdavi Saheb, Director Splendid Planners & Developers, an active member in Markazi Anjuman-Mahdavia Chanchalguda and Idara-e-Hayath-o-Mamath. She is a Mureed of Hazrat Peer-o-Murshid Maulana Baqtiyar Alam Sahab Qibla Ahle Hyderabad. She is a resident of Musheerabad, Hyderabad, Telangana State. Ms.Amena is currently pursuing Intermediate 2nd Year from M.S Junior College, Hyderabad. This Essay is a part of the International Essay Writing Competition conducted by MehdaviaTimes & IGM during the last year Ramazan i.e; Ramazan of 1441 hijri / 2020 taking the opportunity of the Pandemic Lock-down. Ms Amena Ufaira had secured the First Price in this Competition in the in Junior English Category. We Wish All the Best for her future endeavors, and may she follow the footsteps of her father in social service and deeni qidmat. May Allah Bless her with success in both the worlds. Aameen.  

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