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.

REFERENCES:

1. Noor-e-Imaan, By: Shams-ul-ulema Syed Miranji Abid Khundmiri.
2. Practice with Purity of Heart in the Mahdavia teachings, By: HazratAllamaMiyanAbusayeed Syed Mahmood^ra.
3. Zikr-e-Dawam, By: HazratMoulvi Muhammed Nooruddin Arabi.
4. Zikrullah, By: Hazrat Abu Sayeed Syed Mahmood Tashrifullahi^rh.
5. Izhaar-e-HaqDawat-e-Mehdavia, By: Syed KhundmirMehdavi.
6. khalifatullahmehdi.info

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.  

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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Quran-e-Majid (Fazilat-o-Ahemiyat) - by Zubermahedi Momin

Quran-e-Hakim Wo Kitab Hai Jise Is Kayenaat Ke Khalik Wa Malik Ne Ashraful Ambiya Hazrat Muhammed (SAW) Per Naazil Kiya . Quran-e-Kareem Allah Ki Ata Karda Wo Mukaddas Kitab Hai Jo Puri Duniya-e-Insaniyat Ke Liye Sab Se Bada Inaam Hai Jis Ki Hamsary Ka Koyi Bhi Dawa Nahi Karsakta. Ye Kitab Rasool (SAW) Per Ba Zariya Wahi Naazil Kiya Gaya. Mere Aqa Hazrat Imamuna Mahedi Maud (AS) Ne Farmaya ,“Quran Ishq Nama Ast”. Quran Hamare Liye Najat Ka Saman Hai. Ayiye Quran Ke Mutaluk Kuch Muktasaran Janane Ki Koshish Karte Hain.

Zaalikal Kitaabu La Raib Feeh - Ye O Kitaab Hai Jisme Koyi Shak Wo Shuba Nahi.

Fazail-e-Quran.......Quran Ki Roshni Me: Logon Tumare Pass Tumhare Rab Ki Taraf Se Nasihat Aagayi Hai Dilon Ke Imraaz Ki Shifa Aur Imaan Walon Ke Liye Hidaayat Wo Rahmat Hai. Hazrat Muhammed (Saw) Aap Keh Dijiye Ke Logon Ko Chahiye Ke Allah Ke Fazal Aur Us Ki Rahmat Yaani Quran Per Khushi Manaye .Jo Shaks Meri Hidayat Ki Pairhwi Karega Wo Na Duniya Me Gumrah Hoga Na Aakhirat Me Taklif Me Padega.

Fazail-e-Quran.......Ahadees Ki Roshni Me: Aap (SAW) Ne Farmaaya Jo Koyi Sarkashi Se Quran Ko Chode Ga Allah Taala Us Ko Khuchal Kar Rakh Dega Aur Jis Ne Use Chod Kar Kisi Aur Jagah Se Hidaayat Haasil Karne Ki Koshish Ki Allah Ise Gumrah Kardega. Ye Quran Hi Allah Ki Mazboot Rassi Hai Jiski Pairhwi Se Khayalaatkujise Mehfooz Rehte Hain Aurr Ulma Kabhi Isse Sair Nahi Hosakte Aur Baar Baar Padhne Se Purana Nahi Hota. Jo Quran-e-Majid Ke Mutabbik Karega Wo Sachhi Baat Karega,Jo Iske Mutabbik Amal Karega Yakinan Ajar Payega, Jo Iske Mutabbik Faisla Karega Zaroor Adal Ka Faisla Karega. 

Quran Se Hamara Matloob Rawaiyya: Quran Isliye Naazil Hua Ke Ham Ise Padhe ,Samjhe Aur Is Par Amal Karen. Kitne Afsos Ki Baat Hai Ke Agar Ham Quran Padh To Lein Lekin Iske Maani Na Samajhteho, Aur Jis Shakhs Ke Qalb Me Quran Ka Koyi Hissabhi Maujood Naho Wo Viraan Ghar Ki Tarha Hai. Aur Wo Shakhs Quran Par Imaan Nahi Laaya Jis Ne Iski Haraam Ki Huyi Cheezon Ko Halaal Kar Liya. Sirf Du Hi Qismke Log Qaabil-e-Rashk Hain: Ek Wo Jisko Allah Ne Quran-e-Majidka Ilm Ataa Kiya Aur Wo Din Raat Is Ko Padhne Padhane Me Mashghool Rehta Hai. Dusra Wo Jisko Allah Ne Maal Wa Daulat Se Nawaza Aur Wo Shab-d-Roz Isko Allah Ki Raah Me Kharch Karta Rehta Hai. Tum Me Se Behtar Wo Log Hain Jo Khud Quran Seekhe Aur Phir Dusron ko Sikhaye. Allah Ke Kalaam Ki Fazeelat Baaki Tamaam Kalaamon Par Aisi Hai Jaisi Allah Taala Ki Apni Makhlook Par.

Quran Se Muh Modne Ka Anjaam: Jab Koyi Musalmaan Quran Ki Qiraat Me Isko Samajhne Me Ya Amal Karne Me Koyi Kotahi Karega Tu Goya Usne Quran Chod Diya. Aur Jo Koyi Hamari Nasihat Se Moo Modega To Iski Zindagi Tangi Me Guzregi Aur Qiyaamat Ke Din Ham Ise Andha Uthainge Wo Kahega Aye Mere Rab Tune Mujhe Andha Kar Ke Kiyun Uthaya? Mai To Duniya Me Achha Khasa Dekhne Wala Tha. Irshad Hoga: Han Isi Tarha Hona Tha. Tere Pass Jab Hamari Aayatein Aayi Thi To Tune Inhe Bhula Diya Tha. Isi Tarha Aaj Tu Bhi Bhula Diya Gaya Hai.

Quran Ki Haisiyat: Quran-e-Majid Us Kitaab Ka Naam Hai Jise Allah Ne Jibrayil (AS) Ke Zariye Rasool Allah (Saw) Par Naazil Kiya. Ye Kitaab 23 Saal Ke Arse Me Huzoor (SAW) Par Naazil Hoti Rahi Aur Paaye-e-Takmeel Ko Pahonchi. Yeh Kitaab Deen-e-Islaam Ki Buniyaadi Dastawez Hai. Jis Aqeeda Wa Amal Ko Ye Haq Qaraar De,Wo Haq Hai Aur Jis Faqr Wa Amal Ko Ye Galat Qaraar De , Wo Galat Hai. Goya Quraan-e-Majid Islaam Ki Kasoti Hai. Surah-e-Furqan Me Allah Taala Ka Irshad Hai “Badi Ba Barkat Hai Wo Zaat Jisne Apne Bande Par Haq Wa Baatil Me Tameez Karne Wali Kitaab Utaari”. Goya Quraan-e-Majid Hi Hame Ye Batayega Ke Deen Kya Hai Aur Kya Nahi Hai.

Amal Bil Quran: Ji Haan, Quran-e-Majid Par Amal Karna Har Musalmaan Ke Liye Laazim Hai. Hamare Deen Me Ilm Bila Amal Ka Koyi Tasawur Nahi Paya Jata. Surah-e-Inaam Me Irshad Hai. “Ye Ek Barkat Wali Kitaab Hamne Naazil Ki Hai. Pas Tum Iski Pairhwi Karo Aur Taqwa Ki Rosh Ikhtiyaar Karo,Taake Tum Par Raham Kiya Jaye”.

Taalim-ul-Quran: Ji Haan, Har Musalmaan Ke Liye Ye Baat Nihhayat Pasandida Hai Ke Wo Apni Istataa`at Ki Had Tak, Apne Ahal Wa Ayaal, Apne Rishtedaaron, Apne Hamsaayon, Apne Maahol Me Rehne Walon Aur Apne Muashre Ke Kaarfarma Tabqaat Ko Quran-e-Majid Ka Paigaam Pahonchaye. Kisi Bhi Insaan Ko Deen Ki Deewat Dene Ka Sabse Kaarigar Tareeqa Usko Quran-e-Majid Se Roshnaas Qaraar Dena Hai. Surah-e-Qaaf Me Irshad Hai. “Is Quran Ke Zariye Se Har Us Shakhs Ko Yaad-e-Dahaani Karao Jo Aakhirat Ke Din Ka Khauf Rakhta Ho”.

Quran Ishq Nama Ast: Musalmaano Ko Jis Tarah Allah Se Mohabbat Hai Isi Tarah Is Mansil-e-Kalaam Se Bhi Ishq Huna Zarori Hai. Hazrat Imamuna Mahedi Maud (AA) Ka Irshad-e-Giraami Hai Ke “Quran Ishq Naam Ast” Iske Maani Ba Aasaani Samajhe Me Is Tarah Aate Hain. Ye Khuda Ka Bandon Ke Naam Nihaayath Dosth Rakhe Jaane Ke Qaabil-e-Khath Ya Maktoob Hai Jis Me Khuch Shak Wo Shuba Nahi. Hazrat Mahdi (AS) Ne Musalmano Ko In Alfaz Me Takid Farmayi:- "Musalmaano! Apna Haal Quran Ke Muwafik Karo, Agar Wo Quran Ke Muwafik Hai To Wo Tumare Haq Me Bashaarat Hai” 

                  Wo Muazziz The Zamaane Me Musalmaan Hokar

                 Ham Khwaar Huye Taarik-e-Quran Hokar

Khulaasa: Khulasa-e-Kalam Ye Hai Ke Ummat-e-Muslima Ko Quran Se Apna Rishta Mazboot Karne Ki Zaroorat Hai. Madaaris, Makaatib Aur Membar Wa Mahraab Ki Aabiyaari Karni Chahiye. Ulmaa-e-Kiraam Aur Huffaaz-e-Izzaam Ki Housla Afzaaye Honi Chahiye. Har Masjid Me Quran Ke Makaatib Bachhon Aur Baligaan Ke Liye Khole Jaaye. Quran Ke Maani Aur Tafseer Ko Samajhne Ke Liye Masaajid Me Majaalis Munaqid Hone Chahiye. Tab Jaakar Ummat Ka Quran Se Rishta Mazbooth Hojaye Ga. Aur Ye Qoum Khair-e-Ummath Ban Kar Ubharegi. Jis Ka Jikr Quran-e-Muqaddas me Is Tarah Farmaaya Hai.

Kuntum Khaira Ummatin Ukhrijat Linnaas, Ta`Amuruna Bil Ma`Roof Wa Tanhauna Anil Munkar Wa Tu`Aminuna Billah.

About the writer and write-up/Essay: Zubermahedi Momin s/o Janab Riyaz Ahmed Saheb and Mureed of Peer O Murshid Hazrat Sayyed Aziz Mohammed Akelavi (Razi Miya) Ahle Hyderabad. He is a resident of Pachhapur, Hukkeri Taluk of BELAGAVI district, Karnataka State and currently pursuing Diploma in Presidion Manufacturing. 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. Zubermahedi Momin had secured the Second Price in this Competition in the in Junior Roman Urdu Category. We Wish All the Best for 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.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust or its members. Reproduction of the material contained in this publication may be made only with the written permission of Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust. To Err is Human, Please ignore any typos or concepts which you may find in her write-up. If you come across, any major typos kindly write to us on mehdaviatimes@gmail.com

The Second Tenet of Islam SALAH - by Mariya Naimat Khatoon

No doubt all the praise is for Allah ^{subhana wa taala}. May the blessings of Allah ^{subhana wa taala} be showered on Prophet Muhammad (^{peace be upon him}) and the Promised Mehdi (^{peace be upon him}).  To the one who is guided by Allah ^{subhana wa taala} nobody can make him go astray. To the one whom he abases nobody can guide him.

I bear witness that there is no God but Allah ^{subhana wa taala}, He is alone and He has no partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad (^{peace be upon him}) is the slave and messenger of Allah ^{subhana wa taala}. And I bear witness that Syed Muhammad Jaunpoori is the Promised Mehdi Alaihissalaam.

I have chosen the second tenet of Islam i.e. Salah as my topic for essay writing competition organized by Mehdavia Times, Idara e Gulshan e Mehdi (AHS), Noor e Vilayath. I thank the organizers who have given me a chance to make use of my time fruitfully in this lockdown period. Salah is stated two hundred times in the Holy Quran.

I seek refuge in Allah^SWT from Satan, the outcast. In the name of Allah ^SWT, the Beneficent, the Merciful.   Allah ^SWT says in Qur’an al Kareem: “No doubt Salah stops you from immodesty and ill deeds.”⁽¹⁾ Prophet Muhammad^PBUH said: “Salah is the only difference between a believer and a disbeliever.”⁽²⁾ Neglecting Salah puts one in the line of disbelievers. It is the link between Allah ^SWT and His servants. Sahih hadith states that one who offers Salah whispers with Allah ^{SWT (3).}  Salah shows the love of a servant with Allah ^SWT. Another true tradition of Prophet Muhammad^PBUH states that whoever neglects Salah commits infidelity ^(4).

Salah is the first mandatory act gifted to Prophet Muhammad^PBUH in the heavens on his journey of Me’raaj and Isra.

Allah ^SWT has made Salah a means of cleansing of sins. Ibn e Umr reported: The messenger^PBUH of Allah ^SWT said, “Verily when a servant stands to pray, his sins are placed on top of his head and shoulders. Every time he bows or prostrates, they fall away from him” ⁽⁵⁾.  

Allah ^SWT says in Quran, “Guard your Salah especially the middle one and stand in front of Allah with utmost respect” ⁽⁶⁾. Prophet ^PBUH said: “Whoever offers two cool prayers will enter paradise” ⁽⁷⁾.

Salah is mandatory on the believer which has been in all the heavenly religions. Allah ^SWT says: “Indeed the prayer on the believers is prescribed at fixed times” ⁽⁸⁾. When Prophet Muhammad^PBUH was asked, “Which act is the best?”, the reply was, “Salah, at its earliest time” ^(9).   It is necessary that every Muslim performs Salah at its scheduled time so that he is saved from sins. When one is saved from sins he will be saved from the wrath of Allah ^SWT in the hereafter. Prophet Muhammad^PBUH on his death bed ordered the believers to be aware about the importance of Salah and said: “Fear your Lord about Salah”.

After stating the importance of Salah, I would like to stress on concentration during Salah. Allah ^SWT says in the Qur’an: “And those who are attentive at their worship, these will dwell in gardens honored.” ⁽¹⁰⁾

Without going into the details of number of prayers per day, the way of worship and other such details, I would like to concentrate on the context of verse 34 and 35 of chapter 70 mentioned above.

What is Salah? It is the second pillar of Islam. It brings the worshiper closer to Allah ^SWT. The soul of the worshiper is elevated during the prayer. The worshiper must cut off his relationship with the rest of the world and have his full attention focused on Allah ^SWT during the prayer. By praying in such a way the worshiper's heart and soul become pleasant and peaceful. Thus he attains a place of Nafs-ul-Mut-ma-innah. When a person prays, he becomes obedient to Allah ^SWT as a result people become obedient to him.  In congregational prayers, men become kind to each other and develop a sense of international brotherhood.  

All the modern, scientific, technological and materialistic advancements are not the objectives of the birth of a human being but obedience and submission of self to Allah ^SWT. As Allah ^SWT says in Quran: “And the Jinns and the humans were created for the worship of Allah only”. ⁽¹¹⁾

An English author whose name I do not remember had written that prayer is the yoga of Islam. He further states that prayer is Allah’s ^SWT prescription for good health. The poses and postures of prayer exert a very good impression on the body of the worshiper. The body of the worshiper becomes more flexible. Thus the prayer affects physical fitness, mental peace, spiritual bliss and a panacea for all evils. The worshiper also renews his bio-energy because he stretches his body, makes physical movements, and simultaneously meditates and concentrates on only one point that is the pleasure of Allah ^SWT. This can be achieved if one prays with all his concentration towards Allah ^SWT, to please Allah ^SWT and get closer to Allah ^SWT.

In the modern days, people are neglecting prayers and those who do pray are not getting all the benefits of the prayer because of innumerable distractions and lack of concentration.

To conclude my essay, I invoke my lord, Allah ^SWT to make me and all Mehdavis and our descendants to follow all the tenets of Islamic Shariah and Tareeqah with full concentration. Aameen!

References:

• (1) Al-Quran- 29:45
• (2) Tirmizi-     2620
• (3) Bukhari-  405,413
• (4) Musnad Ahmed, Abu Dawood, Tirmizi, Nasaai, Ibn e Maajah muttafiqun alaih
• (5) Sahih Ibn e Hibban 1769, Al-Albani
• (6) Al-Quran-2:238
• (7) Hammam Ibne Yahya Through Abu Jamra Ad Dhabai through Abu Bakr Ibne Abu Musa from his fatherAbdullah Ibn Qais al Ashari
• (8) Al-Quran- 4:103
• (9) Tirmizi-170                 
• (10) Al-Quran- 70:34,35
• (11)  Al-Quran- 51:56               

About the writer and write-up/Essay: Ms. Mariya Naimat Khatoon d/o Janab Mansoor Ahmed Khan Saheb and Mureed of Hazrat Peer o Murshid Syed Alam Mehdavi Sahab Khundmiri. She is a resident of Hyderabad, Telengana and currently pursuing her MBBS in third year from Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. It is informed to us that she is an hafiza too. 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. Mariya Naimat Khatoon had secured the First Price in this Competition in the in Senior English Category. We Wish All the Best for her future endeavors, May Allah Bless her 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.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust or its members. Reproduction of the material contained in this publication may be made only with the written permission of Mehdavia Times Welfare Trust. To Err is Human, Please ignore any typos or concepts which you may find in her write-up. If you come across, any major typos kindly write to us on mehdaviatimes@gmail.com

Life Of Mehdavi Student During Ramzan - by Tamakuwala Marufa Abdulhamid

Assalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barkatahu 

Bandi Mashkoor Aur Mamnoo Hai Ke Aap Ne Hame Apne Khayalat Ko Mazmom Tehrir Ke Zariye Pesh Karne Ka  Aijaz Baksha. As a Student Aur Usse Pahle Ek Sachchi Pakki Mahedvi Hone Ke Naate, Is Mahe Mubarak Ko Kaise Guzara Jaye Aur Kaise Guzar Rahi Hu, Meri Tehrir Pesh Hai..

Ramzan Wo Muqaddas Maah Hai Jisme Allah Paak Ne Quran-e-Kareem Nazil Kiya. (1)

Maah E Ramzan Wo Hai Jisme Quran Utara Gaya.  

Rasoolullah Saw. Ne Farmaya :- “Jab Ramzan Ka Mahina Aata Hai To Aasman Ke Saare Darwaze Khol Diye Jaate Hai Aur Jahunnum Ke Darwaze Bandh Kar Diye Jate Hai Aur Shaitan Ko Zanjeeron Me Jakad Diya Jata Hai”. (2)

Aur Ek Hadees Ramzan Ke T’alluq Se Yaha Pesh Karna Chahungi, Rasoolullah Saw. Ne Farmaya :- “Ramzan Me Roze Ke Alawa Bhi Dusri Nekiyon Ka Sawab Asal Neki Ke 10 Guna Hota Hai.” (3)

Alhamdu Lillah Allah Paak Ne Is Maah Me Beshumar Rehmatein O Barqatein Rakhi Hai. Ham Bhi Apne Rab Ki Taraf Se Mile Is Taufe Ka Fayeda Uthaye.

Main Aap Ke Samne Ek Ahem Baat Rakhna Chahungi. Ramzan Ka Mahina Aane Se Pehle Log Jis Tarah Apne Gharon Ko Saaf Karne Ki Baat Ko Tarjih Dete Hai Bas Usi Tarah Hamein Pehle Apne Qalb Ko Paak Karna Hai. Kehne Ka Matlab Hai Ki Agar Kisi Apne Ke Liye Dil Me Gila Shikwa Bugz Keena Nafratein Bhari Ho To Use Dil Se Nikal Kar Maaf Kar Diya Jaaye Aur Dil Ko Khaalis Kar Diya Jaaye.

Khalifa-e-Suwwam Hazrat Bandagimiyaan Shah Naimat Rz. Ke Dayere Ka Ek Amal Mujhe Yaha Yaad Aa Raha Hai, “Shah Naimat Rz. Ki Ye Aadat Thi Ki Har Mahine Jab Bhi Chand Nazar Aata Sab Fuqra Jama Hokar Ek Dusre Se Bagalgir Hote. Iska Maqsad Ye Tha Ki Agar Kisi Faqeer Ke Dil Me Kisi Ki Taraf Se Kuch Mail Aa Gaya Hoto Dur Ho Jaye.”  (4)

Hamare Buzurgon Ke Amal Se Sabit Hai Ki Dil Ka Wo Kaise Khyal Rakha Karte The.Khaalis Dil Ke Saath Ki Hui Ibadat Ka Maza Hi Kuch Aur Hota Hai. Jab Tak Ye Duniya Ki Mohmaaya Dil Se Na Nikal Jaye Insan Momin Banne Ke Qabil Nahi Hota.

Wajeh Hua Ki Is Maah Me Saaf Paak Dil Liye Khuda Ke Huzoor Pesh Hona Hai. Ramzan Ke Mahine Me Ek Ek Din Hatta Ke Ek Ek Pal Ki Fikr Momin Ko Honi Chahiye. Alhamdu Lillah Roza Rakhne Ki Quwwat Allah Paak Dete Hai, Iske Alawa Panj Waqta Namaz,Tarawih,Zikr E Dawwam,Dugana Tahiyatal Wuzu Aur Aisi Kayee Ibadat Ka Aehtemam Karna Hai. Insan Gunahon Ka Putla Hai, Hamari Har Saans Ke Barabar Ham Se Gunah Hote Rehte Hai, Lekin Khuda To Rehman Hai Raheem O Kareem Hai. Usne Iska Bhi Intezam Kar Ke Rakha Hai Is Mahine Me. Ramzan Ke ‘3’ Ashre Hai Inme Se Ashra E Duwwam(2) Maghfirat Ka Ashra Hai Jisme Khuda Paak Apne Ghunhgar Bandon Ki Khataon Ko Maaf Farmate Hai. To Fir Ham Kyu Piche Haten ? Kyu Ham Apni Bakhshis Na Karwaye ? Jab Ki Khuda Khud Hame Mouqa De Rahe Hai. 

Imamuna Mahedi E Moud AS. Ne Tahiyatul Wuzu Namaz Ka Amal Hame Bataya. To Is Ramzan Me Ham Bhi Is Amal Ko Ba Khuzu O Khusu Kare. Sehri Me 10 Min. Jald Uth Kar Us Waqt Bhi 2 Rakat Namaz Padh Le. Din Me Jab Jab Wuzu Kare Baad Iske Namaz Padh Le. Sab Ke Saath Narmi Se Pesh Aaye Aur Har Ghadi Yad E Ilahi Me Dil Ko Mashroof Rakhe. Mera Ek Experience Hi Samjh Lo, Ki Jab Ham Apne Dil Ko Khuda Ke Zikr Me Lagate Hai Ya Agar Iski Kosish Bhi Karte Hai To Allah Paak Maherban Hai Apne Bando Par, Wo Unka Dil Mom Ki Tarah Pighal Deta Hai. Alhamdu Lillah. 

Roza Hamko Taqwa Sikhata Hai. Rozedar Jab Roze Me Hota Hai To Uske Jism Ka Har Hissa Roze Me Hota Hai. Hamko Dil Ki Hifazat Ke Saath Har Cheez Ki Hifazat Karni Hogi Hai, Kahin Hamari Zuban Se Kisi Ki Gheebat Gaali Na Nikal Jaye,Hamari Aankhe Haram Cheez Na Dekh Le, Wagera.. Ultimately Hamein Hamari Khwahisat Ke Khilaf Kaam Karna Hota Hai. Intehayi Thirst Hone Ke Bawajood Paani Pee Nahi Sakte Na Hi Kuch Kha Sakte Hai To Ye Taqwa Nahi To Aur Kya Hai. Lekin Khuda Bhi Maherban Hai Allah Ne Ye Khushkhabri Bhi Di Hai Ki Roza Mere Liye Hai Aur Me Hi Iska Badla Dunga. (5)

Ramzan Me Shaitan Rozedar Ke Qareeb Bhi Nahi Bhatak Sakta(Jaisa Ki Aage Hadees Bayan Ki Gayi Hai) To Maloom Hua Ki Insan Ka Khula Dushman To Zanjeeron Me Bandha Pada Hai Lekin Batini Dushman Jo Ki Hamara NAFS Hai Wo Abhi Bhi Raste Ka Kaanta Hai. Is Nafs Ko Shikast Dena Hame Ramzan Sikhata Hai.

Main Ne Apne References Me Se Jo Seekha Usme Se Ek Waliallah Ka Qoul Yaha Pesh Karungi, Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi Rh. Ka Qoul Hai, “ Shaitani Waswase Se Nafs Ke Waswase Isliye Shadeed Tareen Hai Kyu Ki Shaitani Waswase To LA HAULA Se Dur Ho Jate Hai Lekin Nafs Ke Waswase Ko Dur Karna Bahot Duswar Hai.” (6) 

Maloom Ye Hua Ki Jitna Aasan Hame Lagta Hai Utna Hai Nahi Is Nafs Ko Harana Ya Is Se Ladna. Tazkiratulawliya Ke Mtalie Me Ye Baat Main Ne Padhi Hai Ki Hazrat Bayazeed Bastami Rh. Khud Farmate Hai Ki 'Is Nafs Ko Mita Dene Ke Liye Mujhe 12 Saal Lage.' (7) Yaani Bayazeed Rh. Ne Khudi Ko Mita Ke Zaat E Khuda Me Is Qadar Wasil Ho Gaye Ki Unme To Khwahisat Ka Tinka Bhi Baaki Na Raha. Subhan Allah. Aur Aaj Bade Waliyon Me Unka Shumar Hota Hai Aur Kyu Na Ho Itni Mashakkaton Se Unhone Apne Parwardigar Ko Paya Hoga.

Kehna Ka Maqsood Hai Ki Wali Allah Ne Kis Tarah Apne Nafs Se Nazat Payi. ISHQ-e-KHUDA Aur KHOUF-e-KHUDA Ye Do Hamre Hathiyar Hai Hamre Is Nafs Ki Ladayi Me. Insha Allah Allah Paak Apne Deedar Ke Talib Bando Ko Kabhi Ruswa Nahi Karta. 

Insaf Nama Ki Ek Peshkash Hai Jo Mere Dil Ke Waqeyi Bahot Qareeb Hai. Aur Is Topic Se Related Hai , Main Use Yahan Pesh Karna Chahungi.

Tu Apne Nafs Par Ek Qadam Rakh Aur Dusra Dost Ke Koche Me,

Jo Ke Kuch Dekhta Hai Dost Ko Dekh Eein Waan Se Tujhe Kaam Nahi,

Tu Iske Raste Par Nahi Gaya Isliye Wo Tujhko Nazar Nahi Aaya,

Warna Koun Aisa Shakhs Hai Jo Is Darwaze Ko Mara Aur Darwaza Nahi Khula. (8)

Subhan Allah .

Allah Paak Hame Is Nafs Se Ladne Ki Taqat O Kuwwat De.Aameen.

Ek Aakhri Baat Rakhna Chahungi, Allah Paak Ne is Ba Barkat Mahine Me Hame Hazar Raaton Se Afzal Raat LAILATUL QADR Se Nawaza Hai, As A Mahedavi Is Raat Me Farz Dugana Namaz Ada Kar Ke Is Ke Har Ek Lamhe Ko Khuda Ki Yaad Me Guzare. Allah Paak Hamare Aaqa Huzoor Nabi-e-Kareem Mohammad Saw. Aur Mahedi-e-Moud AS Wa Unke Sadqe Tufail Se Hame Sachche Pakke Mahedavi Bana Kar Is Duniya Me Rakhe Aur Yahan Se Uthaye. Aur Apne Deedar O Jamal Se Sarfaraz Kare. Aameen Summa Aameen.

Bandi Mashkoor-O-Mamnoo'n Hai Mehedavia Times Team Ki, Ke Aap Ne Hamko Apne Khayalat Is Tehrir Ke Zariye Pesh Karne Ka Mouqa A'ta Kiya.

Jaisa Ki Ham Ashraful Makhluqaat Jo Ke Itself Afzal Hai Usme Se Bhi Afzal Tareen Qoum Qoum-e-Mahedavia Me Paida Kiye Gaye Bande Bandiya Hai,Wo Qoum Jo Khuda Ko Dekhte Dikhate Jeene Wali Hai, Hamari Qoum Aaliyat Wali Qoum Hai Hamara Har Amal Aaliyat Wala Hai Aur Aaj Bandi Ko Mouqa Mila Hai To Ek Mahedavi Ko Ramadan-ul-Mubarak Ko Kis Tarah Guzarna Aur Khud Me Effective Changes La Kar Allah Ke Huzur Sidqe Dil Se Pesh Hokar Is Azeem Ba-Barkat Mahine Ka Fayeda Kaise Uthaye Is Mazmoon Par Tehrir Pesh Karne ka sharf hasil huva, Allah tala ka Shukr Bajalatihoon.

Isi Ke Saath Me Apni Baat Ko Yaha Khatam Karti Hu, Allah Paak Kehne Sun Ne Se Ziyada Amal Karne Ki Taufiq A’ta Kare.❤️

Wa Aakhiri Dawana Anilhamdulillahi Rabbul Aalameen. 

References :-

• (1) Surah Al Baqra 185
• (2) Sahih Bukhari 1899
• (3) Sahih Bukhari 1894
• (4) Farooq E Vilayat Page,26
• (5)  Sahih Bukhari 1894
• (6) Tazkiratul Awliya, Page, 220
• (7) Tazkiratul Awliya, Page, 97
• (8) Insaf Nama, Hz. Bandagimiyaan Wali Bin Yusuf Rz., Page, 29

About the writer and write-up/Essay: 

Abdulhamid Hasan Bhai Tamakuwala receiving 
Certificate on behalf of his daughter

Tamakuwala Marufa Abdulhamid D/o Abdulhamid Hasan Bhai Tamakuwala a resident of Dabhoi, Baroda District, Gujarat. She is a Mureed of Hazrat Sayyad Aaftab Aalam Miyaan Saheb Ahele Dabhoi. She is currently a Final Year Student of B.Sc  in The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. 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 Lockdown. Ms.Marufa had secured the First Price in this Competition in the in Junior Roman English Category. We Wish All the Best for her future endevors, May Allah Bless her with success in both the worlds. Aameen.

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