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“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)

The famous commentator of the Qur’an al-Kareem Imam Ibne Kathir writes from Mujahid Ikrama, Saeed bin Jubair, Abu Shasa, Ibraheem Nakhai, uhak, Qatada, Rabi bin Anas, Atiyah Alaufi and Sudi say that Zakariya (alaihis salaam) found with her the fruit of summar in the winter. (Ibne-Kathir vol 1 p. 480). This was the karamat of Maryam (Radi Allahu ta’ala anha) that she had the fruit of summar in winter while no one came to her to give these fruit. There are many other karamat of Awliya have been mentioned in the Qur’an al-Kareem .

Imam Abu Na’eem (radi Allahutala anhu) in his book, “Hilyatul Awliya”, narrates from Hazrat Sa’eed (radi Allahutala anhu). The great Saint states, “By Allah, Hameed Taweel (radi Allahutala anhu) and myself were burying Hazrat Thaabit Nibhaani (radi Allahutala anhu). As we were setting the final rocks, one rock accidentally fell into the grave. As I peeped into the grave, I saw that Hazrat Thaabit Nibhaani (radi Allahutala anhu) was about to perform the Salaah and he was imploring Allah in the following manner, ‘O Allah, You have given certain of Your creation the permission to perform their Salaah within the grave, give me also the same permission’. It was indeed beyond the Mercy of Allah to refuse him.” Hazrat Thaabit bin Aslam Nibhaani Basri (radi Allahutala anhu) was a Taabi’in. He used to complete the recitation of the Holy Quran in one day and night. He also used to fast during the day. This proves that the Awliya are alive in their graves and perform Ibaadah as when they were alive in the physical world.

It is recorded that in the period of Hazrat Mu’awiya (radi Allahutala anhu) a canal was dug between Mecca and Medina. Co-incidentally, the canal passed through that plot of land where the Shuhada (Martyrs) of Uhud lay buried. A person while digging accidentally cut the foot of a Shaheed with a spade. As a result of this, blood began to flow from the blessed foot. We learn from this incident that aside from their souls, even the bodies of these great and beloved servants of Allah are alive. (Jazbul Quloob, Sharahus Sudur)

A Sahaba once pitched his tent on a plot of ground without realizing that he was doing so over a grave. After a while, he realized that his tent was over a grave for he could hear the recital of the Surah Mulk. He related the entire episode to the Prophet (peace be upon him), who replied that the recital of Surah Mulk indeed assists the person within the grave and protects him from pain and punishment. (Tirmidhi Shareef) From this episode, we see that the beloved servants of Allah are still alive within their graves, or else the Prophet (peace be upon him) would have merely disregarded the entire incident.But he did not do so. Rather, he commented on the excellences of the Sura Mulk, which means that he also accepted that the beloved servants of Allah Ta ala are still alive within their graves.

Saints perform miracles at times, however miracles are not necessary a condition of Sainthood. The Saints (Awliya) regard obeying the Shari ah conscientiously as the biggest miracle.GhouSal A zam (radi Allahutala anhu) said: “The miracle of a Wali is his complete compliance to the teachings of Nabi (peace be upon him)”.

Sheikh-e-Akbar, Muhayyuddin Muhammed Ibnul Arabi (radi Allahutala anhu) explains the phenomenon of miracles:-

One type of miracle is the Hissi (apparent) miracle, that is, it is evident and clearly seen by the general public. For example, flying in the air, walking on water, foretelling the future, traversing hundreds of miles in one step, etc..

Another type of miracle is the Ma nawi (spiritual) miracle, which can only be seen and perceived by special people. For example, control of carnal desires, adopting virtues by Divine Guidance, refraining from bad habits, and practicing all Waajibaat (compulsory acts) punctually and diligently. These types of miracles do not contain any connivance while it is probable those Hissi miracles to contain connivance. (Futuhaate Makkiyah)

The steadfast adherence to the Shari ah is the best Karaamat. A true Saint is righteous and follows the path laid down by the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).Hazrat Bayazid Bustaami (radi Allahutala anhu) cautions us: “If you see a person sitting cross-legged in the air, don t be fooled by his act! Observe his approach/attitude to the compulsory acts (Fardh, Waajib) and prohibited acts (Haraam, Makruh Tahreemi) and detestable acts (Makrooh) and other restrictions and etiquette s of the Shari ah”. (Risaalah Qushayriya)

Allah Ta`ala says in the Qur`an:”Whenever Zakariyah went to Mary’s place of prayer, he found new provision with her. He said: O Mary! Whence came this to you? She spoke, That is from Allah.” (3/37)Imam At-Tabari writes in the commentary of this verse, that Maryam was given fruit from a different season.(Tafsir Tabar under verse 37 surah Al Imran)

This was a karamah of Maram mentioned in the Qur`an. Another karamah is mentioned in 19/24. Mary was a very pious women not a prophet and two of her karamah are mentioned in the Qur`an. This proves Allah Ta`ala blesses the pious with extraordinary abilities

Imam Bukhari writes that Zainab reported when Khubaib (a sihab) was imprisoned and tied with chains, she saw fresh grapes by his side that had been provided by Allah. To have fresh grapes at that time of the year was strange as it was not the season for grapes in Makkah.(Bukhari bab Jihaad bab Maghazai)

Hafidh Ibn Hajr Al-Asqalani writes that the grapes provided by Allah was a karamah of Khubaib.(Fath Ul Bar chap Maghazia by Hafidh Ibn Hajr Al-Asqalani)

Reward  is based on

1.for Allah alone

2.for gaining his pleasure/raza

3.for Allah’s neymat/rewards

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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