Dars e Imam-Distance And Alive
“Bismillahir Rahmannir Raheem”Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen was Salaatu was- Salaamu ‘Alaa Sayidinaa Muhammadin wa Aalihi wa Asabihi Ajma ‘een (tauheed- risalat- ahkirat and islam-iman-ihsan)
MISQUOTING OF THE HADITH
“When a person greets me, Allahu Ta’ala sends my soul to my body and I hear his greeting.” Some people quoting this Hadith say that the Prophet (ﷺ) is not alive since his soul returns to his body only when he is greeted.
1.Imam Jalaal’uddeen as-Suyuti (ra) said in the book “Anba’ al-adhkiya’ fi hayat il-anbiya” that “radda” means “ala al-dawam”, i.e. permanently, and not temporarily: in other words, Allah does not return the soul and take it back, then return it again and then take it back again, but He has returned it to Rasoolullah (ﷺ) permanently, and the Prophet (ﷺ) is alive permanently, not intermittently as some ignorant people have suggested.
2.Another explanation of this Hadith is that Rasoolullah (ﷺ) is in the ecstasy of seeing Jamaal-Allah (Allah’s Beauty) and forgetful of his bodily senses. Such situations are not scarce in this world, either. One does not hear what people say to one when one is in a deep thought of worldly or heavenly affairs. Can someone who is in ecstasy of contemplating Jamaal of Allah hear any sound ?
3. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith Delhwi (ra) wrote: “There is no death for the Ambiya (alaihimus salaam). They are alive and existing. For them is that one death that has come only once. After this, their souls are put back into their bodies and the life that they had on earth is given back to them.” (Takmeelul Imaan)
4.Allama Manawi (ra), explaining this Hadith states :When the pious persons are diverted from human connection, they are adjoined with the superior assemblage (Angels); then they hear and see everything just like being present, whereupon it is evident that Almighty Allah has granted (this Bounty to) His favourites, ..The following Hadith-e-Qudsi illustrates the point further, “My bondsman attains to My nearness through offering voluntary prayers to the extent that I make him My beloved. And then I become his hearing with which he hears, and I become his sight with which he sees, and I become his tongue with which he speaks, and I grant him whatever he asks of Me.” (Bukhaari Shareef)
5.Imam Fakhruddeen Raazi (ra) says that eminence of a bondsman who becomes Allah’s beloved is such that he sees and hears everything near or far and has sway over things, since according to Allah’s command Allah’s exclusive powers become such a bondsman’s attributes.
6.Allama Imam Qastalani (ra) commentator of Bukhari Shareef, writes in his book Mawahib ul-ladunya and Imam Muhammad Ibn Hajar al-Makki (ra) writes in his book Madkhal, “There is no difference between the states of life and death of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ), in his seeing his entire Ummah and his recognising of their states, their intentions and their minds, and all this is clear to him; there is no secret thereof of him.” (Mawahib ul-ladunya Page 32, Madkhal Page 21)
7.Al-‘arifu bi ‘llah Sayyid Muhammad ‘Uthman al-Mirghani al-Makki al-Hanafi (ra) (d. Mecca, 1268 A.H./1852) said on page 14 of his work Akrab at-turuki ila ‘l-haqq, “Think of Rasoolullah’s (ﷺ) presence facing you, his seeing and hearing you! Even if you are far away, Allahu Ta’ala makes your voice be heard and displays you. Here, being near or distant is the same.”
8. In his work Ar-rawd an-nadir ‘Allama ‘Abd ar-Ra’uf al- Manawi (ra) wrote, “After pure souls depart this life and are promoted to their places, nothing is a curtain before them. They see, or learn from Angels, everything. This is so mysterious that only few people are informed with it. While blessed souls are such, how the most superior of them is, i.e. Rasoolullah, should be pondered and understood well!'”All this proves that it is within the capability of Prophets (‘alaihimus salaam) to see and hear afar.
9.Imam Tibraani (ra) has recorded this Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abu Darda (ra) : The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) said : “Increase your recitation of Durood on me on Friday because on this day Angels present themselves to me. There is no servant of Allah who recites Salutations upon me, except that his voice reaches me from wherever he is”. The Companions asked even after your departure ? “He replied, Yes after my departure too, because Allah has made it Haraam upon the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets”. (Jila-ul Ifhaam, by Ibn Qayyim)
ABOUT AWLIYA ALLAH (DISTANCE/SEEING/HEARING)
“Beware the stare of the Mu’min for he sees with the Light of Allah.” (Mishkaat Shareef) tells us that the Mu’mineen (Spiritually elevated personalities) have been bestowed with Divine sight by Allah ta’aala.
Imaam Abu Hanifa (ra) writes that Haaris ibn La’man and Haarisa bin Na’man (rama) have said that, “Once I went to the Prophet (ﷺ). The Prophet (ﷺ) asked me a question, ‘Oh Haaris, in what state did you pass the day ?’ I replied, ‘As a true Muslim.’ Then the Prophet (ﷺ) asked me the state of my Faith. I replied, ‘I see the Throne of Allah and the people of Paradise helping each other and the people of Hell lamenting in Hell. I see in front of me Eight Heavens and Seven Hells as clear as idol worshippers see their idols. I can recognise each individual just like a grinder can recognise wheat from barley that is, who is to go to Paradise and who is to be found in Hell. In front of me people are like fish and ants. Shall I stay silent or continue to speak ?'” The Prophet (ﷺ) told him to stop and say no more. [Fiqah Akbar, Page 132 by Imam Abu Hanifa (ra)]
The above narration illustrates the sight of a Sahaabi (Blessed Companion of the Prophet). He could see the Throne of Allah, the Heavens, the Hells and their inmates!
It is recorded that Hadhrat ‘Umar (ra) who was delivering a Khutba in Madina was able to see Hadhrat Sari’ah (ra) and the rest of the Muslim army who were in Persia. Hadhrat ‘Umar (ra) called out a warning to Hadhrat Sari’ah (radi Allahutala anhu), who heard the calling of Hadhrath’Umar (ra). (Mishkaat Shareef – Babul Karaamat).
This narration illustrates two points. Firstly, the Sahaabi was able to see what was happening hundreds of miles away. Secondly, the other Sahaabi was able to hear his call from hundreds of miles away.
Allama Manawi (ra), explaining this Hadith states :When the pious persons are diverted from human connection, they are adjoined with the superior assemblage (Angels); then they hear and see everything just like being present, whereupon it is evident that Almighty Allah has granted (this Bounty to) His favourites, ..The following Hadith-e-Qudsi illustrates the point further, “My bondsman attains to My nearness through offering voluntary prayers to the extent that I make him My beloved. And then I become his hearing with which he hears, and I become his sight with which he sees, and I become his tongue with which he speaks, and I grant him whatever he asks of Me.” (Bukhaari Shareef)
In his work Ar-rawd an-nadir ‘Allama ‘Abd ar-Ra’uf al- Manawi (ra) wrote, “After pure souls depart this life and are promoted to their places, nothing is a curtain before them. They see, or learn from Angels, everything. This is so mysterious that only few people are informed with it. While blessed souls are such, how the most superior of them is, i.e. Rasoolullah, should be pondered and understood well!'”All this proves that it is within the capability of Prophets (‘alaihimus salaam) to see and hear afar.
Fiqh – tariqa= misguidance.
Tariqat –fiqh =heretic
Haqq/truth =shariat +tariqat.
Night = munajat(expressing) +mulakhat (meeting) the lord
When I want to talk to allah I say prayers and when I want that he talk to me I recite quran- Hazrath Ali(ra)
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