Face Bright And Fresh
Hazrat Khuzaiemah (Allaah be pleased with him) came in the auspicious presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and was ornamented with Islaam.
Thus, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) slightly moved his sacred hand on his face. The effect of it was this, until death his face remained fresh and nourished.
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 84, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 35)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
With The Effects of The Sacred Hand the Hair Became Black
Hazrat Abu Zaied Amar Bin Akhtab (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates:
That the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) slightly moved his sacred hand on my head and beard and prayed, O Allaah, give him beauty!
The narrators say, that he lived for many years over hundred, but the hair of his beard and head did not become white.
They remained black and there was not a slight wrinkle on the face. It was clear and bright like the face of the youth.
(Tirmizee: 3629, Baiehaqee, vol-6, pg. 211, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 83, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 208)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Saiyyidah Faatimah’s Hunger Dispelled [Allaah Be Pleased with Her]
Hazrat Imraan Bin Husaien (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates,
That I was near the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam), Saiyyidah Hazrat Faatimah-tuz Zahraa (Allaah be pleased with her) came at that time, her face was pale.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) recognised by looking at her face that it was due to hunger.
So, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) placed his sacred hand under her neck, where [usually] necklace is placed and widen the fingers and said, O’ Allaah, the One Who satisfies the hungry and makes the inferior to superior, elevate Faatimah Binte Muhammad.
Imraan says, that I was looking towards her that the effects of hunger kept dispelling from her face. After several days from this, I met Saiyyidah and inquired about this.
So, she said, O Imraan, after that I was never distressed by hunger.
(Baiehaqee: vol-6, pg. 108, Dalaa’ilun NubuwwatAbuuNu’aiem:390, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 71, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 201)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Chest of Hazrat Alee (Allaah Has Blessed His Face)
Hazrat Alee (Allaah has blessed his face) narrates that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) desired to send me to Yemen by making me the Governor.
So, I said, Huzoor, I am inexperienced, how will I decide the verdicts of the court cases etc.?
Hazrat Alee says, on hearing this the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) placed his merciful hand on my chest and prayed, O Allaah, keep his heart firm on guidance and keep his tongue steadfast on truth.
Hazrat Alee says, Oath by Allaah, from that day until the last breadth of life, in making the judgement of the court cases of both the parties I did not even feel doubt of error equal to a speck.
(Ibne Maajah: 2310, Haakim: 4658, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg.73, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 26, Al Bidaayah Wan Nihaayah, vol-7, pg. 396, Zakhaarirul Uqbaa, vol-1, pg. 84)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Face Became Like a Mirror
Hazrat Abul-Ulaa (Allaah be pleased with him) narrated:
“That the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) touched and stroke his sacred hand on the face of Qataadah Bin Milhaan hence such light was created on his face, that the reflection of things could be seen in his face like it is seen in the mirror.”
(Shifaa Shareef, vol-1, pg. 220, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 35, Musnad-e-Ahmad: 20317)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Face Brightened by Rubbing Hand
Ibne Asaakir and Madaainee has narrated with their own attestations:
“That the Prophet of Allaah (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) slightly moved his sacred hands on the face and chest of Hazrat Usaied Bin Ayaas so (his chest and face became so bright) that if he would enter a dark room then it would brighten.”
(IbneAsaakir:4587, KanzulUmmaal:36823, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 85, Subulal Hudaa, vol-6, pg. 271)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Broken Shin Recovered
Hazrat Baraa Bin Aazib (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates,
that when Abdul Laah Bin Ateeq after killing the Jew Abu Raafe (who was a great enemy of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam), was coming down from the house of raised ground, so he fell from the stairs and his shin broke.
He immediately wrapped his warm shin with his cloth of turban and came in the sacred presence of the Holy Prophet, the Mercy for the World [Rahmatul lil Aalameen] (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and expressed his situation.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said to him, spread your leg. He says, I stretched my leg.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) placed and stroke his sacred curing hand on it.
Momentarily after the touch of the sacred hand of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) my shin became so cured that as if it was never even broken.
(Bukhaari Shareef: 4039)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Issue of The Nature of Fire
Aarif-e-Kaamil Hazrat Maulana Ruum (Allaah have mercy on him) writes after writing this sacred incident in Masnavi Shareef [book]:
Ae Dil Tarsindah Az Naar o Azaab
Baa Chunaañ Dast o Labay Kun Iqtiraab
O that heart which fears the fire of hell and the wrath of hell, why
do you not attain the nearness of these lovely lips and sacred hands,
Chuuñ Jamaaday Raa Chunaañ Tashreef Daad
Jaan-e-Aashiq Raa Chihaa Khawaahad Kashaad
When a non-living thing dinning mat [Dastar Khawn] received such excellence and honour that it did not burn in the fire, then those who are his truthful lovers, and the devoted bondsmen of his court, which is the refuge for the helpless, why will the hell not be forbidden [haraam] on them
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Food Mat of Hazrat Anas [Allaah Be Pleased With Him]
Hazrat Ubaad Bin Abdu Samad (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates, that one day we went to the house of Hazrat Anas Bin Maalik (Allaah be pleased with him).
He said to his slave, bring the dining mat we will eat the food. She brought it and laid it. He asked, also bring the big napkin [scarf]. She also brought a napkin [scarf] which was not clean. He said, put this in the oven. She placed it in the oven in which the fire was flaming.
After some time when it, was taken out, it was as white as the milk. We were surprised and said, that what is this secret?
Hazrat Anas said, this is that napkin by which the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) would clean his sacred mouth.
When it becomes unclean, we clean it this way by putting it in the fire. Because the thing that has touched the faces of the respected Prophets, the fire does not burn it.
(Abu Nu’aiem, Khasaais-e-Kubraa,vol-2, pg. 80, Subulal Hudaa war Rashaad,vol-10, pg. 242)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Fire Became Cold
Hazrat Amar Bin Maiemoon (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates, that
when the polytheists of Makkah desired to throw Hazrat Ammaar Bin Yaasir in the fire, so as they were ready to throw him into the fire,
then the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) came by, and placed his gracious hand over the head of Hazrat Ammaar.
And said, O’ fire be cool on Ammaar as you were on Ibraaheem (Salutations on him). O Ammaar, this is not the time of your death but a group of the rebels will murder you.
(Tabqaat Ibne Sa’ad, vol-3, pg. 188, Kanzul Ummaal: 31762, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol[1]2, pg. 80, Zarqaani, vol-5, pg. 193, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 267)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Perfect obedience
It is written in Seerat Ibne Hishaam that the people who came they were wearing silken suits. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said:
Thus what is your state that you are wearing these silken clothes in your necks which is forbidden. The narrators say that, as they heard this, they threw away their dress by tearing it into pieces.
(Vol-2, pg. 345, Subulal Hudaa, vol-6, pg. 276)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Pebbles Read Kalimah-E-Tauheed
They said, then how will we know, that you are the Prophet of Allaah?
So, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) picked a hand-full of pebbles from the ground in his hand and said, look they will give you witness that I am the Prophet of Allaah.
Therefore; the pebbles in the sacred hands of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) recited Tasbeeh [Glorification of Allaah].
Instantly after hearing this they said, we also give witness that undoubtedly you are the Prophet of Allaah.
(Dalaailun Nubuwwat Abuu Nu’aiem: 190, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol- 2, pg. 75, Subulal Hudaa War Rashaad, vol 9, pg. 503)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Old Mare Became Young
Hazrat Ju’aiel Bin Ziyaad (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates:
That in a holy-war, I was with the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam).
The mare on which I was riding it was very weak and thin.
When the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) saw this, that I was left a lot behind, he came and said, what is your condition?
I replied, Yaa Rasoolal Laah, [(Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam)] my mare is thin and weak.
Thus, the stick which was in the sacred hand of the Holy Prophet (SallalLaahu‘AlaiehiWaSallam) with it, he hit the mare and said, O Allaah, bestow graciousness for (Ju’aiel) in his [mare].
Hazrat Ju’aiel says, after that she became so fast that I could not hold her reins.
And she would go ahead of everyone.
And so many children were borne from her that I sold them for twelve thousand.
(Baiehaqee: vol-6, pg. 153, Khasaais-eKubraa,vol-2,pg.63,SubulalHudaa,vol-9, pg. 523, Al Bidaayah wan Nihaayah, vol-6, pg.181)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Stick of The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
This famous incident is written in the books of the biography [Seerat].
That when Makkah Mu’azammah was conquered, then the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) went in to the Holy Ka’bah [Baiet-ul-Laah Shareef].
There three hundred and sixty [360] idols of stone were placed so strongly by the infidels, that it was difficult to uproot them up with spades and axes.
The Holy Prophet, the Lord of the Universe [Saiyyid-e-Aalam] (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) had a stick in his sacred hand, whichever idol he would touch with that stick and say,
(Holy Qur’aan, chapter Al Israa, verse #81)
[The Truth has come and the falsehood disappeared] that idol would fall down on the floor on it face, by which everyone would be surprised.
(Seerat Ibne Hishaam, vol-4, pg. 59, Subulal Hudaa, vol-5, pg. 234)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Flag of Hamd
The Most Eminent, Full of Luminance [Huzoor Pur Noor] the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said:
On the Day of Judgement, when the people will not have hope, honour, dignity, the keys will be in my hands and the Flag of Hamd [Praise] will also be in my hands on that day.
(Daarami: 49, Mishkaat Shareef: 5765)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Crying of the Pillar of Hannaanah [The Crying One in Love]
Usstun-e-Hannaanah Az Hijr-e-Rasool
Naalah Mee Zad Hamchuu Arbaab-e-Uquul
(Masnavee Ruumi)
Sutoon-e-Hannaanah in separation from the Prophet
Cried intensely like the sensible people cry
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) came down from the pulpit and embraced it to his chest, thus it got comforted and it became quiet. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, Allaah’s oath, if I would have not embraced it to my chest then it would have kept crying until the Day of Resurrection. Then the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) had it cut and buried it under the sacred pulpit.
(Subulal Hudaa, vol-8, pg. 214, Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol-4, pg. 138, Al Bidaayah wan Nihaayah, vol-6, pg. 142)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Signal of the Finger and The Clouds
Hazrat Julhamah Bin Urfatah narrates that once I came to Makkah. At that time, residents of Makkah were struck by the catastrophe of great famine. The Quraiesh jointly came to Abu Taalib and said, O Abu Taalib, the people are afflicted in immense calamity. Come out and pray for rain from Almighty Allaah.
Thus, Abu Taalib went out, along with him was such a luminous [Nooraani] boy, that as if he was a sun. Who had come out from the black clouds and there were some other children around him too. [After reaching the Baiet-ul-Laah Shareef], Abu Taalib placed the back of this luminous boy with the wall of the Ka’bah. This luminous boy pointed his finger, towards the sky, even though at that time there was not even a single piece of cloud on the sky. But by his gesture, the clouds came from all sides and it rained so much, that the forest over-flowed and the people of the city and village were greatly flourished. (And the catastrophe of famine dispelled). Abu Taalib has pointed towards this in his verses.
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol-1, pg. 190, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 86, Subulal Hudaa, vol-2, pg. 137, Siyaru I’laamun Nubalaa, vol-1, pg. 55)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Seal of Prophet-hood
Hazrat Saaib Bin Yazeed (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“I was standing behind the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and I saw the seal of Prophet-hood between both his shoulders like the partridge button.”
(Bukhaari, Muslim: 6087, Tirmizee: 3643, Tibraani Kabeer: 6680, Subulal Hudaa, vol[1]2, pg. 45)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Seeing The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) In the Dream
That is why the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said:
“Meaning, the one who has seen me in dreams, so undoubtedly he has only seen me, because the Satan [Shaietaan] cannot formulate in my looks.”
(Bukhaari Shareef: 110)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Shadow Of Clouds on The Sacred Hair
Once three non -believers demanded a test. I was not ready on this disrespect.
When the debate extended, so those friends (for test) took these two hair in the sunlight, immediately a piece of cloud appeared and over – shadowed these hair.
Even though the sun was very hot, and it was not a cloudy weather at all.
One of them repented but other one said, that it is just a coincidence.
Again, those hair were taken out and again the cloud appeared, the second one also repented. The third one said, this is a mere coincidence.
The third time they were again taken out in the sunlight, the cloud again appeared.
The third one also connected to the string of the followers.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) Came to Meet Ill
Hazrat Shaah Waliyyul Laah Muhaddis Dehlvi (Allaah have mercy on him) wrote about the biography of his father Hazrat Shaah Abdur Raheem Saahib (Allaah have mercy on him) that,
The Highly respected father says, that once he had fever and the illness prolonged such that no hope was left for the survival.
During that time, he had a slight sleepiness.
Hazrat Shaiekh Abdul Azeez manifested and said, O son, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is coming to inquire about your health, and maybe he will enter from this side, and your feet are in this direction.
The bed should be placed in such a way that your feet are not on that side.
I woke up, but did not have the energy to speak, I signaled the visitors to turn my bed on that direction.
The same moment, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) entered and said, O son, how are you feeling?
The melodious sweetness of his voice had such spiritual effects on me that a strange kind of ecstasy, elation and restlessness engulfed on me.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) embraced me in such a way, that the sacred beard of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was on my head.
The sacred shirt of the Holy Prophet (SallalLaahu‘AlaiehiWaSallam)became wet with my tears and slowly with this ecstasy I received peacefulness.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Hair Became Black Again
Hazrat Qataadah (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates:
“A Jew milked a female camel for the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam). The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) prayed in his favour, O Allaah, bless him with beauty and elegance. The narrators say, that the hair of his beard again became very black and he remain alive for ninety years, but his beard never turned white.”
(Khasaais – e -Kubraa, vol -2, pg. 83, Subulal Hudaa, vol -10, pg.33, Al Musannaf: 19462)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) Did Not Use Hair Dye
Hazrat Ibne Seereen Taabi’ee asked from Hazrat Anas bin Maalik (Allaah be pleased with him) that:
“Did the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) use any hair colour? He said, he never needed to put hair colour because the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) had (more or less) ten white hair in his beard.
(Muslim Shareef: 6074)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Sacred Beard of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Sacred Beard
(Reesh Mubaarak)
Reesh-e-Khush Mu’tadil Marham-e-Raysh-e-Dil
Haalah-e-Maah-e-Nudrat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
Beautifully proportionate beard is a cure for the wounds of the heart
Multitudinous salutations be on the encircling of the exceptional Moon
Khat Kee Gird-e-Dahan Woh Dil Aaraa Phaban
Sabzah-e-Nehr-e-Rahmat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
(A’laa Hazrat)
Beard line around the mouth that charismatically loveable adornment
Multitudinous salutations be on the foliage of the canal of mercy
Sucking Tongue by Gracious Hasnaien [Salutation On Them]
Hazrat Abu Huraierah (Allaah be pleased with him) says, that we were along with the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) on a journey.
At the time of departing, he heard the voice of crying from Hazrat Hasan and Hazrat Husaien (Allaah be pleased with them), hence he asked Saiyyidah Faatimah why are they crying?
Hazrat Faatimah (Allaah be pleased with her) replied, due to thirst.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) called out loudly to everyone and said, does anyone have water? But no one had water.
He said to Saiyyidah, give one to me.
She gave to him.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) took him and placed him against his chest, they were crying a lot at that time, so he, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) placed his tongue in his mouth.
He started sucking it until he was satisfied, after that he did not cry and the other one was still crying. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, give him also to me?
So, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) also did the same with him, therefore; both of them became satisfied and became quiet. After this, the voice of their crying was not heard.
(Tibraani: 2656, Ibne Asaakir, vol-13, pg. 222, Khasaais-e-Kubraa vol-1, pg. 62, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 42)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh].
The Friends of Allaah are Bestowed Kun
Saiyyidinaa Ghaus e A’zam (Allaah be pleased with him) says, that when the Auliyaa and Abdaal [Friends of Allaah and the Designated Saints] after attaining excellence of annihilation [fanaaiyat] become [Faani Fil Laah Baaqi Bil Laah] then, “Kun” is bestowed to them.
Therefore, he says, And this is the condition of Fanaa, which is the extreme of the condition of Auliyaa and Abdaal.
Then they are bestowed “Takween” (to say Kun), so then whatever they want, all that happens with the Order of Allaah, therefore; it is the saying of Almighty Allaah, it is stated in His Book that,
“O son of Aa’dam, I am Allaah, there is no one Worthy of Worship [Deity] beside Me. I am that, if I say to anything that Be, then it happens. You also obey Me, I will also make you such, that you will also say to something, to be, it will happen.”
(Futuuhul Ghaieb Alaa Bahjatul Asraar, pg. 109)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh].
The Key of “Kun” [Be]
Therefore, Hazrat Abdur Rahmaan Bin Abee Bakr Siddeeq (Allaah be pleased with them) says that Hakam Bin Aas comes in the gathering of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and when the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) would speak he would make faces, and use to mimic him.
One day the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said to him, be like this! (Hence, the word Kun just had to come out of his sacred mouth and he became like this) and until his death kept making faces.
(Tibraani: 3167, Mustadrik: 4241, Baiehaqee, vol-6, pg. 239, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg.79, Subulal Hudaa, vol[1]10, pg. 221)
It is a fact that those things for which the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) stated clearly they were presented [happened] immediately.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh].
Salted Water Became Sweet
Hazrat Zubaier Bin Bakkaar (Allaah have mercy on him) narrates from Hazrat Ibraaheem Bin Haaris (Allaah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) descended to a fountain during the Holy-war of Zee Qarad, 7 AH.
The companions said, Your Majesty, the name of this fountain is Baiesaan and its water is salty, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, (No) instead its name is Nu’maan and its water is sweet, so it became sweet.
(Shifaa Shareef, vol-1, pg. 218, Subulal Hudaa, vol-5, pg. 103)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Prophet’s (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) Sayings Are Like Treasures of The Ocean
Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates, that my brother Anees said to me, I have some work in Makkah Mukarramah. You can take care of the goats, he said this and went away.
After sometimes he came back, then he proclaimed, I have met a person in Makkah who says that, he is the Prophet of Allaah.
I inquired what do the people say about him? Anees replied, that the people say, he is a poet, is a soothsayer [Kaahin], is a magician, then he started saying, Allaah’s oath!
I have heard the words of the soothsayer [Kaahin], his speech is not the speech of soothsayer. Allaah’s oath I have compared his speech with all forms of poetry, but no one will say this even after me that his speech is poetry. Allaah’s oath, he is truthful and those people who call him a poet etc., they are liars.
(Muslim Shareef, Kitaab ul Fazaail: 6359, Dalaailun Nubuwwat, pg. 208, Subulal Hudaa, vol-2, pg. 314)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Learnt Different Languages
Imaam Siyootee and Imaam Qaazi Aiyaaz (Allaah have mercy on them) quotes,
That the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) sent his six companions, in one day to six different countries to different Kings, and each of them started speaking the language of that country [without learning or studying] towards the country to which they were sent.
(Shifaa Shareef, vol-1, pg. 208, Khasaais -e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 2, Subulal Hudaa, vol[1]11, pg. 344, Tabqaat Ibne Sa’ad, vol-1, pg. 198)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Knew The Languages of Animals
A camel complained, to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) that my owner does not give me enough to eat and make me do more work
(Abu Daawood: 2549)
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, I recognise that stone which would say Salaam to me, before I announced my Prophet-hood.
(MishkaatShareef:5853)
Sutoon-e-Hannaanah started crying due to the agony of separation from him thus, he embraced it to his chest and said, if I had not embraced it to my chest, it would have cried until the Day of Judgement.
(Shifaa Shareef, vol-1, pg. 583, Subulal Hudaa, vol-8, pg. 214)
Imaam Abu Haneefah (Allaah be pleased with him) says, And the wolf came to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) to acknowledge him [as the Prophet of Allaah], And the deer asked for his protection in a state of captivation, and would express its happiness
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Call of the Deer
Hazrat Zaied Bin Arqam and Hazrat Anas (Allaah be pleased with them) narrates that we passed through a path of sacred Madinah along with the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam).
There a tent was placed of an A’raabee [Bedouin] and a female deer was tied up outside the tent.
And nearby, in the sunlight that Bedouin was sleeping on the ground.
The female deer called three times the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) by saying, “O Prophet of Allaah” [Yaa Rasoolal Laah] [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam].
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) inquired, what difficulty are you facing?
The [female] deer said, this Bedouin has caught me and tied me and my two little fawns [kids] are in that certain mountain of this forest, please you set me free so, that I may feed them milk and come back.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, will you really come back?
The deer said, if I do not return then may Allaah give me a grievous punishment.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) set her free. Hence, she went and fed her fawns and came back.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) tied her the same way.
In the meanwhile, that Bedouin woke up, when he saw the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) he inquired, in what state of affairs did you come?
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, set this deer free.
He immediately set her free.
As soon as the deer became free, in a state of happiness, she ran very fast, while skipping and jumping saying loudly, [I bear witness that there is no Deity except Allaah and You undoubtedly are the Prophet of Allaah]”.
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol-5, pg. 150, Dalaailun Nubuwwat Abu Nu’aiem pg. 320, Subulal Hudaa, vol-9, pg. 519)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
How Hazrat Salmaan (Salutation on him) Learnt Arabic
After this the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) asked Hazrat Jibraa’eel-e-Ameen [Jibraa’eel, the trustworthy] (Salutations on him) to teach Arabic to Salmaan,
Therefore, Jibraa’eel replied, you may say to Salmaan to close his eyes and open his mouth.
He did like this, then Jibraa’eel spitted in his mouth.
Thus, Hazrat Salmaan, started speaking Arabic proficiently.
(SeeratulHalabiyah, vol-1,pg.182,Hujjatul Laahi Alal Aalameen, pg.112)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Sacred Tongue of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Sacred Tongue
(Mubaarak Zabaan)
Woh Zabaañ Jis Ko Sab Kun Ki Kunjee Kahayñ
Uss Ki Naafiz Hukuumat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
That tongue which everyone calls, the key of Kun [To Be]
Multitudinous salutations be on its eternal operative jurisdiction
Uss Ki Piyaari Fasaahat Peh Bayhadd Durood Uss Ki
Dilkash Balaaghat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
Countless blessings on his fascinating chasteness
Multitudinous blessings be on his heart-enticing eloquence
Uss Ki Baatoñ Kee Lazzat Peh Laakhoñ Durood Uss Kay
Khutbay Kee Haiebat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
(A’laa Hazrat)
Countless blessings on the delighted relish of his sayings
Multitudinous blessings be on the grandeur of his discourse
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Prayer of Hazrat Mujaddid Saahib (Allaah have mercy on them)
Hazrat Mujaddid Saahib said, I glanced at the Lauh-e-Mahfooz [the sacred Tablet] there also it was written Shaqee too and this is Qazaa-e-Mubram.
It is not possible to change but the sons very immensely requested for supplication.
Hazrat Mujaddid Saahib says, by recalling the saying of Hazrat Ghaus-us-Saqalaien, As Saiyyidus Sanad, Muhaiyy-ud-deen Abdul Qaadir Jeelaani (Allaah be pleased with him) that undoubtedly with my supplication the Qazaa-e-Mubram can also dispel.
I pray to Almighty Allaah and pleaded, O Allaah, your Mercy is vast and your Graciousness is not limited to only just one.
I am hopeful and request from You for your immense Graciousness.
That accept my supplication and erase Shaqee [ill-fated] from the forehead of Mullaa Taahir.
Therefore, AlhamdulilLaah the word Shaqee was erased and Sa’eed [good fortune] was written.
And nothing is difficult for Almighty Allaah.
(Tafseer-e-Mazharee, vol-5, pg. 200)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Types Of Fate
Some people have described Qazaa [fate] of three kinds, Mu’allaq, Mubram and Mu’allaq Shabeeh bil Mubram.
The meaning of the third kind is this, that it is written as Mubram on the Lauh e Mahfooz [the Sacred Tablet] but near Almighty Allaah it is Mu’allaq.
It can be changed by the prayers of some Specially Chosen Ones of Allaah.
So, the saying of the Redresser of the seekers of the Spiritual Path [Ghaus us Saqalaien], the Beloved of Allaah [Mahboob-e-Subhaani] Hazrat Shaiekh Abdul Qaadir Jeelaani (Allaah have mercy on him) that with my prayer even the Qazaa-e-Mubram is also dispelled.
By that it means this third type.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Divine Fate
Hazrat Maulana Ruum (Allaah have mercy on him) says:
Chuuñ Qazaa Aayad Tabeeb Ablah Shawad
Waañ Dawaa Dar Naf’a Khud Gumrah Shawad
When the time of death of the sick person comes, the senses of the healer devoid, he advices the prescription somewhat else for something, Even if the prescription is correct and beneficial then that medicine instead of its confirmed benefit gives adverse effects
Az Haleelah Qabz Shud Itlaaq Raft
Aab Aatish Raa Madad Shud Hamchuu Naft
Haleelah [herbal medicine] which is for removing constipation, it causes constipation and fluent movement of bowel fades away, Similarly water which is a cool thing like Kerosene oil became the fuel for fever
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Cut Organs Were Cured
On the day of the holy-war of Khaieber, Hazrat Salamah Bin Al Akwa was inflicted with such a severe cut on his shin that the people thought he is martyred. He says:
“I came in the honourable presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) he blew on it three times, then this shin never had any pain.”
(Bukhaari Shareef: 4206)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Deep Wounds Recovered
Hazrat Rifaa’ah (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates:
“On the day of Badr, an arrow struck in my eye, so it ruptured. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) poured his sacred saliva on it and prayed. Hence, I did not have [even] a slightest pain of the strike of this arrow and my eye was fully recovered.”
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 205, Subulal Hudaa War Rashaad, vol-4, pg. 53)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Diseases Were Cured
Mulaa’ibul Asinnah narrates, I often had severe pain in my stomach, I sent a person to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) for the reason of cure.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) took a clod of earth from the ground, and spat on it and said dissolve this in water and let him [Mulaa’ibul Asinnah] drink it.
When he was given to drink it he immediately became better.
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 71, Subulal Hudaa War Rashaad, vol-10, pg. 21)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Blind Was Sighted
The father of Hazrat Habeeb (Allaah be pleased with him) namely Hazrat Fudaiek or Furaiek his eyes became white for the reason of placing feet on the eggs of the snake.
And he could not see anything from his two eyes.
Hence, the Holy Prophet (SallalLaahu‘AlaiehiWaSallam) spitted in his eyes, he got clear sighted and could see everything.
The narrators say, that I saw him, at the age of eighty [80] years he was able to put a thread in the needle.
(Tibraani: 3546, Shifaa Shareef, vol-1, pg. 213, Baiehaqee: vol-6, pg. 173, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 69, Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib,vol-5,pg.188,UsudulGhaabah, vol-1, pg. 448, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg.17, Al Bidaayah wan Nihaayah, vol-6, pg. 327)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Blessing in the meal
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) came [to their house].
So, I brought the kneaded flour infront of him, he put his sacred saliva in it and prayed for abundant blessings.
Then he reached for the pot, and also put his sacred saliva of mouth in it and did prayed for abundant blessings.
When the food got ready they started distributing it.
Hazrat Jaabir (Allaah be pleased with him) says on oath, there were one thousand [1000] companions, all of them ate till full, but even then the food remained as it was.
As if, no one has eaten it.
(Bukhaari:4102,Muslim:5315,Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 227, Subulal Hudaa, vol-4, pg. 369)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Body Became Perfumed
And when he [Utbah] sat amid the people, they would say we have not smelled such perfume which is better than Utbah.
One day we asked him about it, so he said that during the sacred time of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) sores [blisters] appeared on his body.
He complained about this sickness in his honour, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam), ordered me to take off my clothes [shirt].
I took off my cloth [shirt], and by hiding my face sat infront of him.
The Holy Prophet (SallalLaahu‘AlaiehiWaSallam) placed the sacred saliva from his mouth over his hand and rubbed it on my back and my stomach with his blessed hands.
From that day, this scent is produced in my body and my illness kept disappearing.
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol- 2, pg. 84, Subulal Hudaa War Rashaad, vol-10, pg. 36, Tibraani: 329, Usudul Ghaabah, vol-3, pg. 464)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Demons Went Away
A woman came with a boy, who was under some spell of evil [demonized] and requested Yaa Rasoolal Laah, [O Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam)] that some evil has empowered my son, he does not talk.
So, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) asked this woman to bring some water, she brought water in a pot. He took water from her, rinsed in it and prayed.
Then the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) gave this water to her and said, let the boy drink this water. Bathe him with it.
Umme Jundab (Allaah be pleased with her) says, that when she left, I also followed her and requested to give some water from it to me.
She said take it. I took that water and made my son Abdul Laah drink it, so he Maa Shaa Allaah, stayed alive and became very fortunate.
Later, I [Umme Jundab] met that woman, so I found out her son had cured and become such amidst the boys of his age that no other boy was better than him and he was also more intelligent than other boys.
(Baiehaqee:57,Ahmad:27131,Khasaais-e[1]Kubraa, vol-2, pg. 38, Subulal Hudaa, vol 10, pg. 28)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Well Water Became Fragrant
Hazrat Waail Bin Hujr (Allaah be pleased with her) narrates:
“A bucket of water was brought to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam). He drank from it and rinsed in it and had the remainder poured into the well. So, the fragrance like Musk started coming out of this [well].”
(Ibne Maajah: 659, Ahmad: 18838, Baiehaqee: pg. 635, Abuu Nu’aiem, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 61, Zarqaani, vol-4, pg. 96)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Dried Wells were Full
Hazrat Anas (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates, that once the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) went towards Qubaa [city area] and reached a well, by which the fields were watered. The condition of this well was such that everyday its water would finish within a short while and then it would remain dry the whole day.
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) rinsed the water from his sacred mouth in the bucket and poured this in to the well. Therefore, its state was such that the whole land would flourish by it and there would be alot of harvest.
(Tabqaat Ibne Sa’ad, vol-1, pg. 391, Khasaais[1]e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 41, Subulal Hudaa War Rashaad, vol-9, pg. 460)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Make a link with the Virtuous Guide
Peer Raa Bu Guzeeñ Keh Bay Peer Ieeñ Safar
Hast Bas Pur Aafat o Khauf o Khatar
Acquire the intercession of the Guide because without the Murshid
[guide] the spiritual journey [Sulook] and spiritual doctrine [Tareeqat]
is on evil, ego and big devastation of Satan [Shaietaan] and on fear
and danger
Chuun Giraftee Peerheen Tasleem Shau
Ham Chuu Muusaa Zeer-e-Hukm-e-Khizr Rau
When you become the disciple of some perfect Guide then be aware,
become acceptance from head to toe. Like Moosaa followed the order
of the Hazrat Khizr rationally
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The blessings of the Blessed Saliva of Mouth
Hazrat Umaieraah Binte Mas’ood Ansaariyah (Allaah be pleased with her) narrates, that I along with my five sisters respectfully came in the presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam). The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was eating Qadeed (dried meat) at that time. He chewed a piece of Qadeed [meat] made it soft and gave it to them, so they ate little by little, by dividing amidst each other. (Due to the blessing of Holy Prophet’s (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) sacred mouth) until the time of death bad smell did not come out of their mouth it remained fragrant.
(Tibraani: 852, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol- 1, pg. 62, Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol- 4, pg. 97, Subulal Hudaa, vol-2, pg. 31)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Everything said by the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is the Truth [Haqq]
Hazrat Abdul Laah (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
Thus, I stopped from writing and I mentioned this in the sacred presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam). The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, that certainly write, and pointed out towards his mouth with the finger and said, Allaah’s oath in whose Divine Power is my life, from this mouth in every condition nothing comes out except the Haqq (Truth).
(Aboo Daawood Kitaab ul Ilm: 3646)
Sacred Voice of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
The revered mouth of the Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was wide, the blessed cheeks were even, he was the most beautiful and pleasant sounding.
Besides having melodic voice he had such loud voice that to the place his voice would spread no one else’s voice would reach that extent.
Especially during speeches his voice would reach, even the veiled women in the houses.
And amidst the gathering of thousands of people, the way his sacred voice was heard by that man who was in the fore front, the same way that person could also hear who would be behind everyone.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Sacred Mouth of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Sacred Mouth
(Dahan Mubaarak)
Woh Dahan Jis Kee Har Baat Wahy-e-Khudaa
Chashmah-e-Ilm o Hikmat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
That sanctified mouth whose every word is a revelation from
Allaah Multitudinous salutations be on that source of knowledge and
wisdom
Jis Kay Paani Say Shaadaab Jaan o Jinaañ
Uss Dahan Kee Taraawat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
By the water of which, the spirits and paradise freshens
Multitudinous salutations be on the moistness of that blessed mouth
Jis Say Khaaray Kuñwayñ Sheerah-e-Jaañ Banay
Uss Zulaal-e-Halaawat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
(A’laa Hazrat)
By which the bitterly salty wells became sweet syrup of life
Multitudinous salutations be on that sacred cold and sweet liquid
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Condition of the Saints After Death
Hazrat Sulaiemaan Bin Yasaar Al-Hazrami (Allaah have mercy on him) narrates that one day some riders were passing through a graveyard so suddenly they heard some speaker say from the grave:
O riders, move before this, that you would not be able to walk,
This home is Haqq [Truth] in which you have to also return like us
How many blessed ones were in rewards, but the misfortunes of
time have by force seized all those blessings from them
And in the end they are in torment, how bad is this end, sometimes, we
were also like you
But the catastrophes of time has changed us and
soon you will also be like us
(Sharhus Sudoor, pg. 91)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Forgiveness of the Shroud Stealer
Imaam Qushaieree (Allaah be pleased with him) has narrated from a pious person who was a shroud stealer in the past. He says:
A woman died hence the people offered her funeral prayers, this shroud stealer also read and stayed with them too at the time of burial, so that he can identify the grave. When the silence of the night approached, then he dug the grave of this woman. And so, this woman said from inside the grave,
Subhaanal Laah, a forgiven man takes the shroud of a forgiven woman. The man said, I accept that you have been forgiven by Allaah but how have I been forgiven! Therefore, this woman replied, that undoubtedly Almighty Allaah has forgiven me and all those people who participated in my funeral prayers. And certainly, you have also read my [funeral] Salaah, so he left it and levelled the mud. Then he repented, and his repentance was done very well.
(Sharhus Sudoor, pg. 86, Ar Risaalat ul Qus haieriyah vol-2, pg. 556)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Speaking After Death
Hazrat Fazl Bin Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with them) narrated that when the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was laid in the sacred grave, then I saw his sacred face for the last gaze.
“When I saw His [(Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)] sacredly blessed lips were moving, I moved my ears closer and heard, the Holy Prophet [(Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)] was saying, O Allaah, forgive my Ummah. I told all the people who were present there this thing, all of them were astonished at this thoughtfulness of his for the Ummah.”
(Hujjatul Laahi Alal Aalameen, Madaarijun[1]Nubuwwat, vol-2, pg. 442, Durratun Naasiheen, pg.70, Beirut,FataawaaRizviyyah, vol-30, pg. 712, Kanzul Ummaal: 39114)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The condition of the smile of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu
‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Hazrat Abu Huraierah (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates:
“When the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) would smile cheerfully [smile full blown], [the rays of Noor [luminance] would come out of the teeth] by which the walls would shine.”
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 84, Jam’ ul Wasaail, vol-2,pg.15,SubulalHudaa,vol-7, pg. 121)
Hazrat Abdul Laah Bin Haaris (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates:
“The Holy Prophet’s (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) laughing was not but a smile blown.”
(TirmizeeKitaabulManaaqib:3642, Subulal Hudaa, vol-7, pg. 121)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Cleansing of Teeth
It has been narrated in various Ahaadees that
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) would never go for any prayer until, he would use the Miswaak [A special soft stem of a tree used for cleaning teeth].
And whenever he would return home from somewhere, the first thing he would do was to clean his teeth with Miswaak. All this was to teach the Ummah [Followers].
Therefore, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said,
Always use Miswaak because it is a cause of cleaning the mouth and the pleasure of Almighty Allaah.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Sweet Lips and The Sacred Teeth
Sacred Sweet Lips and the Sacred Teeth
(Labb-e-Sheereen Wa Dandaan-e-Mubaarak)
Patlee Patlee Gul-e-Quds Kee Pattiyaañ
Unn Laboñ Kee Nazaakat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
Thin and delicate petals of the holy flower
Infinite salutations be on the tenderness of those elegant lips
Jin Kay Guchchhay Say Lachchhay Jharayñ Noor Kay
Unn Sitaaroñ Kee Nuzhat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
(A’laa Hazrat)
Whose clusters of pearls continuously radiate Luminance [Noor]
Multitudinous salutations be on the spotless radiance of those stars [blessed teeth]
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Respect of Durood Shareef
Therefore, the Chief of the Narrators [Shaiekh-ul-Muhaddiseen] Hazrat Shaah Abdul Haqq Muhaddis Dehlvi (Allaah have mercy on him) says:
“That whenever you mention the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) send Durood to the Prophet, and remain as if the Prophet is present infront of you in a living condition, and you see him, stay with respect, honour,reverence,fearandmodesty. And believe that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) sees you and listens to your words. Because the Holy Prophet [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam] possesses the Attributes of Allaah. And one Attribute of Allaah is this, He is present with the one who Glorifies Him [Zaakir].”
(Madaarijun-Nubuwwat, vol-2, pg. 621)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Listening Power of an Angel
The Peer of the realm of the Universe [Huzoor Saiyyid -e-Aalam] Beloved Holy Prophet’s (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) grandeur is very elevated, the condition of his [Holy Prophet’s Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam] courtiers is such that the Holy Prophet [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam] himself says:
“That undoubtedly there is an angel of Almighty Allaah who has been given the hearing power of all the creatures. And he will remain positioned at my blessed grave from my demise until the Day of Judgement, which ever amidst my Ummatee will recite Durood upon me. That Angel will take his name and the name of his father and will say, O Muhammad [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam] so and so, son of so and so has sent Durood on you, this way in these words.”
(BukhaariinTaareekh:2831,JilaaulAfhaam Ibne Qaieyyim pg. 62, Al Khasaais-e- Kubraa, vol-2,andpg.280,SubulalHudaa,vol-12,pg. 358)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Hearing the sound of the pen writing on the Sacred Tablet [Lauh – e -Mahfooz]
Muftee Abdul Haiey Saahib Lakhnavi says, that
Hazrat Abbaas inquired,
Yaa Rasoolal Laah [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam] what did the moon do with you when you were at the age of forty [40] days?
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, that
the loving mother had tied up my hands strongly and due to this unease, I wanted to cry but the moon would stop me.
Hazrat Abbaas asked,
you were in those days of only forty days, how did you find this condition?
He [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam] replied,
the pen would write on the Preserved Tablet [Lauh-e-Mahfooz] I would hear its voice, even though I was in the blessed belly of the mother and the Angels would Glorify [read Tasbeeh] of the Creator under the Throne of Allaah [Arsh] and I would hear the voice of their Glorification even though I was in the blessed belly of the mother. [As stated].
(Majmuu’a tul Fataawaa, vol-2, pg. 97, printed Yuusufee Press in Lucknow)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Power of Listening
Hazrat Anas (Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said to Hazrat Bilaal (Allaah be pleased with him):
O Bilaal, do you hear what I hear? He replied, Yaa Rasoolal Laah (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam), I do not hear what you hear. He [the Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)] said, “Do you not hear that the dwellers of graves (Jews) are being anguished (and they are bewailing, Alas Ah!).
(Al Mustadrik Lil Haakim: 118)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Voice of Every Reciter of Durood Shareef Reaches
Hazrat Abu Dardaa (Allaah be pleased with him) narrates that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said:
“There is not a single person who recites Durood upon me, but his voice reaches me. (Meaning, I hear his voice). No matter wherever he may be. The companions inquired, YaaRasoolalLaah (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaieka Wa Sallam), (you will also hear) after departing? He (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, and also after departing because Allaah has made forbidden [Haraam] on the earth to eat the bodies of Prophets.”
(Jialaa ul Afhaam, Ibne Qaieyyim, pg. 73, Tibraani:589, SubulalHudaaWarRashaad, vol-12, pg. 358)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Sacred Ears of the Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Sacred Ears
(Gosh (Kaan) Mubaarak)
Duur o Nazdeek Kay Sunnay Waalay Woh Kaan Kaan-
e-La’al-e-Karaamat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
(A’laa Hazrat)
Those ears which hear from far and near Multitude Salutations be on
the mine of the remarkable jewels of miracles
Both the sacred ears of the Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) were perfect and immaculate. Like the power of vision, Almighty Allaah had bestowed him the miraculous power of hearing of superlative status. And he would hear far and near alike.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Masnavi Explaining the Blessed Vision of The Blessed Companion
In the first chapter of Masnavi Shareef, that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said one day to his Companion Hazrat Zaied (Allaah be pleased with him):
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said one day at the time of morning to Zaied, O sincere companion, in which condition you started your morning.
He said in the condition of a Mu’min worshipper then the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, if the garden of faith is open then what is it’s sign.
He said, creation only sees the sky, I see the Throne [Arsh] along with the dwellers of Arsh
The eight paradise and the seven hell are presented like this in front of me as the statues are in front of the worshipper of statue
I recognise the creation one by one, like in the factory of grinding [mill] you can differentiate between wheat and barley.
Who is the dweller of paradise and who is the cursed one. They are separate in front of me like the snake and the fish.
The dwellers of Paradise in front of my eyes are embracing each other with fondness.
My these ears have become deaf by the voice of the sigh [haa’ay], sigh [haa’ay], by the dwellers of hell and by screaming and crying and the slogans of exhalation [sign regrets]
O Prophet of Allaah, should I say the secret of the Day of Resurrection, only today should I exhibit all the secrets in the world
Yes, please say, should I say everything, or should I stay quiet, the respected Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) in reply, pressed his lips between his teeth, by which it meant, stay quiet
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The vision of the Friends of Allaah
Well, the Prophet, Full of light [Huzoor Pur Noor] (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is the Leader of all the Prophets and the Messengers [Saiyyidul Añmbiyaa Wal Mursaleen] the greatness of his humble slaves is this, that Hazrat Ghaus-us Saqalaien [the Redressers of the Seekers] (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“I oath on the Honoured Creator, undoubtedly fortunate [Su’adaa] and unfortunate [Ashqiyaa] are presented to me and my eyes see in the Preserved Tablet [Lauh-e-Mahfooz]. I am diving in the ocean of the Knowledge of Allaah.”
(Zubdatul Aasaar, Bahjatul Asraar, pg. 22)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Seeing Almighty Allaah
Hazrat Abdur Rahmaan Bin Aash (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said that I have seen my Almighty Allaah in Extremely beautiful Appearance.”
(Mishkaat: 725, Kanzul Ummaal: 1151)
Hazrat Abdul Laah Bin Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“Undoubtedly the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has seen His Rabb [The Creator] twice, once from the eyes of the head and once from the eyes of heart.”
(Tibraani: 12564, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 161)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Nothing Is Hidden from The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Thus, it is proven that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is witnessing everyone with his sacred eyes [Basr] or insight [Baseerat].
Therefore, Hazrat Saubaan (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“That the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, Without a doubt Allaah has amass [compressed] together (meaning by connecting made it like a palm of hand). To the extend, that I have seen the whole world and its easts and the wests.”
(Muslim Shareef: 7259)
Hazrat Abdul Laah Bin Umar-e-Faarooq (Allaah be pleased with them) says:
That the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said, Undoubtedly Allaah has lifted the veils of the world for me, so the world and whatever is going to happen in it until the Day of Judgement, I am witnessing all of this as I am seeing my this palm of hand.
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib: vol-7, pg. 204, Muslim Shareef: 7259, Kanzul Ummaal: 31810)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu‘ Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is Omnipresent and Omniscient Haazir o Naazir
Almighty Allaah says:
“O My Beloved Prophet Certainly, we have sent you as a Shaahid [Omnipresent and Omniscient] and Mubashshir [the bearer of glad tidings] and Nazeer [a warner]. And an inviter towards Allaah by His Commands and [as] a sun that brightens.”
(Al Qur’aan, chapter Al Ahzaab, verse 45,46)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Darkness Is Not Veil
Hazrat Ibne Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) could also see the same way in the darkness of the night as in the light of the day.”
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol-1, pg. 61, Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol- 4, pg. 82, Subulal Hudaa,vol-2, pg. 24)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) Saw In front and Behind Alike
Ae Farooghat Suhb-e-Aasaar-o-Duhoor
Chashm-e-Tou Beenindah-e-Maa Fis Sudoor
(Doctor Iqbaal)
O you, your shine and brightness is the dawn of every coming era and epoch
And your vision is on that which is hidden in the hearts
Hazrat Abu Huraierah (Allaah be pleased with him) says that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said:
“Undoubtedly, I also see the same way from my back as I see from my front.”
(Dalaa’ilun Nubuwwat Abu Nu’aiem, pg.277, Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol- 1, pg. 61, Zarqaani AlalMawaahib, vol 4pg.82,SubulalHudaa,vol-10, pg. 450)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Kohl of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Surmageeñ Aañkhayñ Hareem-e-Haqq Kay Woh Mushkeeñ Ghazaal
Hai Fizaa-e-Laa Makaañ Tak Jin Kaa Ramnaa Noor Kaa
(A’laa Hazrat)
Those divinely collyrium eyes, musky deer of the Heavenly safe sanctuary
Whose luminous resplendent chase is until the space Beyond the Bode [Laa Makaan]
Hazrat Abdul Laah Bin Abbaas (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“Before sleeping the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) would put three strokes of surmah Ismad in each eye.”
(Jam’ul Wasaa’il, vol-1, pg. 104)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Sacred Eyes of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Sacred Eyes
(Chashmaan-e-Mubaarak)
Jis Taraf Uthh Gaee Damm Mayñ Damm Aagayaa
Uss Nigaah-e-Inaayat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
Whichsoever direction it raised life breathed into life’s itself
Multitudinous Salutations be on those bequeathing beholding eyes
Kis Ku Daykhaa Yeh Moosaa Say Puuchhay Koee
Aañkhoñ Waaloñ Ki Himmat Peh Laakhoñ Salaam
(A’laa Hazrat)
Whom did you see, someone may ask this from Moosaa
Multitudinous salutations on the courage of the ones with such eyes
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Beauty of Mustafaa (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) Is Veiled
Allaamah Qurtaabi (Allaah have mercy on him) says:
“The complete beauty and magnificence of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) has not been manifested on us. If his complete beauty and magnificence was made visible, then our eyes did not have the power of viewing him.”
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib: vol-4, pg 71, Subulal Hudaa, vol-2, pg. 8)
Ik Jhalak Dayknay Kee Taab Naheeñ Aalam Ko
Woh Agar Jalwah Karayñ Kaun Tamaashaa’ee Hou
(Maulana Hasan Razaa)
The Universe does not even have the courage to view only one sight
If he reveals himself who will be the spectator
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Droplets of Pearls on the Sacred Forehead
Someone inquired from Hazrat Jaabir Bin Samarah (Allaah be pleased with him) did the face of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) shine like the sword. And so, he said,
“No! No! Rather the face of the Holy Prophet was like the Sun and the Moon.”
(Muslim: 6084, Bukhaari: 3552, Mishkaat: 5779)
Hazrat Anas (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“The colour of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was bright white the drop of sweat would seem like pearl on the blessed face of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam).”
(Muslim: 6054, Bukhaari: 3547, Mishkaat: 5787)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Exceptional Beauty and Glamour of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Husn Hai Bay Misl Suurat Laa Jawaab
Mayñ Fidaa Tum Aap Hou Apnaa Jawaab
[Your] Sublime beauty is incomparable face is Unique
For You I die, You are your own accolade
Hazrat Abu Nu’aiem says that Hazrat Yoosuf (Salutation on him) was given more beauty and elegance than all the Prophets and the noble people, rather was given more beauty and elegance than all the creation. But our Prophet the Beloved of Allaah (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was given that sublime beauty and dignified grace which was not given to any other creation. Yoosuf (Salutation on him) was given one portion of the superb beauty and dignified grace and the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) was given the Entire perfect Beauty [Husn-e-Kul].
(Khasaais-e-Kubraa, vol- 2, pg. 182, Subulal Hudaa, vol-10, pg. 269)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Everything Of the Universe Is Alive and With Intellect
To understand this matter, it is important to learn that everything in the world is alive with understanding and keeps perception.
Almighty Allaah says:
“And there is nothing, but which Glorifies Him with His praise, and but you do not understand their glorification.”
(Al Qur’aan, chapter Al Israa, verse 44)
It is learnt from this holy verse that everything reads the Praise [Tasbeeh] of Almighty Allaah. Moreover, the one who is doing the glorification, until he does not have the understanding of this action that he has One Creator. And all His attributes are His Qualities and He is Pure and Free from all defects. The one doing the Glorification is not sincere in doing this Glorification [Tasbeeh].
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Wife of Hazrat Khaalid Bin Waleed (Allaah Have Mercy on Him)
Hazrat Raafay Bin Amar who was with Hazrat Khaalid Bin Waleed says,
The condition was this, that we had become absolutely disappointed with our lives, and all of a sudden the voice of Takbeer [Allaahu Akbar, Allaah is the Greatest] was heard.
Hazrat Khaalid looked, from where did this voice came. When he looked towards the army of the Romans, then he saw that, some riders are following them, and they are running towards them senselessly, Khaalid reached close to a rider by racing the horse and inquired,
O you young man, who are you?
She replied,
I am your wife Umme Tameem, I have brought your sacred cap by the blessing of which you recieve victory on the enemies. You had forgotten this due to which this hardship had come on to you.
Anyhow, she gave that cap to him and Hazrat Khaalid wore it.
(Fatoohush-Shaam, pg.115, Dalaailun Nubuwwah Baiehaqee, vol-6, pg. 249)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Cap of Hazrat Khaalid Bin Waleed (Allaah Have Mercy On Him) And The Sacred Hair
Hazrat Khaalid Bin Waleed (Allaah be pleased with him) says,
“It was my good fortune that I had the hair of the sacred forehead of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) with me. I had them stitched in the front side of my cap. It was the blessing of these hair that all my life I kept receiving victory and success in every holywar (Jihaad).”
(Subulal Hudaa War Rashaad, vol-10, pg.39, AIIsaabah1399, ShifaaShareef,vol-1, pg. 331, Shamsut Tawaareekh, Midaarijun Nubuwwat, vol-2, pg. 542)
Condition Of Sacred Head and The Hair
The sacred hair of the holy head of the Praiseworthy Leader of the Messengers [Huzoor Saiyyid-ul-Mursaleen], the Merciful Blessing for all the Realms [Rahmatul-lil Aalameen] (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) were neither very curly nor very straight, rather they were in between. There are different traditions regarding the length of these hair, up till half of the ear, up till the lobe of the ear, near the sacred shoulders, and up until the shoulders.
Therefore, the Chief of the True Muslims [Ameer-ul Mu’mineen] Hazrat Alee (Allaah has blessed his face) says:
“The sacred hair of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) were neither completely curly nor completely straight rather they possessed a little twist.”
(Jam’ul Wasaa’il Fii Sharhish-Shamaail, vol-1, pg. 26)
Hazrat Anas (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
“The blessed hair of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) were up until the middle of the ears.”
(Jam’ul Wasaa’il, vol-1, pg. 74)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Sacred Hair of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Sacred Hair
(Moo’ay Mubaarak)
Sookhay Dhaanoñ Peh Hamaaray Bhee Karam Ho Jaa’ay Chhaa’ay
Rahmat Kee Ghattaa Bankay Tumhaaray Gaysoo
Dry fields of ours may also be benefitted Your blessed hair may
overcast by becoming the clouds of generosity
Hum Siyah-Kaaroñ Peh Yaa Rabb Tapish-e-Mahshar Mayñ
Saayah Afgan Hoñ Teray Piyaaray Kay Piyaaray Gaysoo
(A’laa Hazrat)
On us the immoral Yaa Rabb, in the heat of the Day of Judgement
Shades would spread of the superbly beautiful hair of Your Beloved
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Life Of The Prophets (Salutation On Them) Is More Elevated Than The Life Of The Martyrs
Allaamah Qaazi Sanaa-ul-Laah Saahib Paani Patti (Allaah have mercy on him) says:
Rather the life of the Prophets, is much stronger than the life of the Martyrs’ [Shuhadaa] and in manifestation it is much more elevated. Till here, that to marry [do Nikaah] with the sacred wives of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is not allowed after death [departing from the world]. In contrary to the Martyrs, marriage [Nikaah] is permitted with their wives. And also, the same way the Truthful [Siddeeqeen] in existence are in higher rank than the Martyrs [Shaheed] and the Friends of Allaah [Saaliheen] meaning the sacred Friends of Allaah [Auliyaa-e-Kiraam] are lower than the Martyrs but they are adjoining to them like the Order of the Saying of Almighty Allaah proves it. It’s said,
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Issue of The Existence of Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Existence of the Prophet
(Hayaatun-Nabee)
Tuu Zindah Hai Wal Laah Tuu Zindah Hai Wal Laah Meray
Chashm-e-Aalam Say Chhup Jaanay Waalay
A’laa Hazrat Barelvi
You are alive Oath by Allaah, You are alive Oath by Allaah
The One hidden away from my worldly eyes
Before reading about the sacred head to toe conditions, excellences, qualities and the miracles of the Master of the Worlds [Saiyyid-e-Aalam], the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) keep in mind that all the respected Prophets (Salutation on them) especially our adored Holy Prophet, the Mercy for the Worlds [Rahmatal lil Aalameen], Intercessor for the Sinner [Shafee-ul-Muznibeen] (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is alive with his real and physical existence.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Remembrance of The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) Is Worship
Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) says:
“The remembrance of the Prophets is worshipping, and the remembrance of the noble people is dispelling of evil deeds.”
(Fathul Kabeer, vol-2, pg. 20, Kanzul Ummaal: 43438)
When the remembrance of the sacred Prophets and Friends of Allaah [Auliyaa] is worshipping and dispelling from evil deeds then the remembrance of the beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) will be worshipping of what status and will be a cause of how much blessings and mercy and dispelling of evil deeds. Undoubtedly his sacred remembrance is the wealth of Faith [Ieemaan] and the pleasure of the heart and soul.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
Reverence And Esteem of The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) After His Passing Away
Imaam Ajal Hazrat Imaam Qaazi Iyaaz (Allaah be pleased with him) says:
Accept this, undoubtedly the respect and honour of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) and his reverence and esteem, is mandatory and necessary after his departing also like it was mandatory and essential during his worldly life. And its expression should be done especially at the time of his sacred remembrance, at the time of recitation of his sacred Hadees [Narration], at the time of listening to his Sunnah [Tradition], his sacred name and his sacred life [Seerat-e-Taiyyibah].
(Shifaa Shareef, vol-2, pg. 32, Subulal Hudaa, vol-12, pg. 394)
It is proven the respect and honour of the beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is precisely the exact Ieemaan [Faith] rather it is the soul of Ieemaan. And in this era filled with evils [Fitnah] when the love and importance of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is being taken out from the hearts of the people it is very important and necessary that in the hearts of the Muslims his real love, devotion, respect and honour is enlightened.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Companions [Allaah Be Pleased with Them] And the Reverence Of The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
Az Khudaa Khawaaheim Taufeeq-e-Adab
Bay Adab Mahroom Maand Az Lutf-e-Rabb
Ask Allaah to give you the ability to respect
The disrespectful is excluded from the Pleasure of Allaah
After the treaty of Hudaiebiyah when Urwah Bin Mas’ood Saqafi came back to his nation he said to them:
“O people, Promise by God, I got the chance of visiting the courts of the Kings and I have seen the courts of Qaiesar [Caesar], Kisraa [Chosroes] and Najjaashee [Negus]. Promise to God I have not seen the companions of any King regarding them so much like the Companions of Muhammad respect Muhammad (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam). I sure upon Allaah, honestly he does not spit, but it is on the hands of one of them and they rub it on their faces and body. And when he gives any order they try to take lead on the other in fulfilling it. And when he does ablution [Wuzu] they draw on to the water of ablution as if that it seems they will fight and kill one another. And when he talks all of them lower their voices. And due to his respect and honour no one could look at him with sharp eyes. He has presented the Course of Truth and Guidance to you, so you should accept it.”
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol-2, pg.192, Bukhaari: 2731 , Subulal Hudaa, vol-5, pg. 45)
Only from this one narration it can be evaluated how much the sacred companions respected and honoured the beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam).
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Remembrance of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) is the Remembrance of Allaah
His Remembrance is the Remembrance of Allaah
It is Hadees-e-Qudsee, Almighty Allaah states:
“I have restricted the completion of faith [Ieemaan] on this (O’ beloved) your remembrance would also be mentioned with My remembrance and I have established your remembrance as My remembrance hence who remembered you he remembered Me.”
(Shifaa Shareef vol-1, pg. 12)
Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (Allaah be pleased with him) says that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) said:
“Jibraa’eel came to me and said, undoubtedly, your Rabb says that (O’ beloved) do you know how I have raised high your remembrance? I said, Allaah knows the Best. He said, “When I will be mentioned then along with My remembrance your remembrance will also be done.”
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib and Durr-e-Mansoor vol-6, pg. 364), Subulal Hudaa, vol-1, pg. 466, vol-10, pg. 321, Ibne Hibbaan: 3382, Abu Ya’alaa: 1375 )
Therefore, see the radiance of remembrance of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) with the remembrance of the Gracious Almighty Allaah in the Holy Qur’aan.
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]
The Signs of Love: The lover remembers his beloved
The Signs of Love
The Faith [Ieemaan] depends on the love of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam), and amidst the symbol of love one is this, the lover remembers his beloved abundantly, hence the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) says,
“The one who loves someone he often remembers only him.”
(Kanzul Ummaal: 1829, Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib, vol-6, pg. 314)
Thus, the more a person will love the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) the more he will also remember him profusely. It is learnt that to recall him abundantly is the necessity of love and Faith [Ieemaan].
Allamaah Muhaasabee (Allaah have mercy on him) says:
“The sign of a lovers is, they remember the beloved continuously, endlessly in such a way, that they are never separated from it, and neither do they leave it and nor they do deficiency in this and the wise men have consensus on this, that the lover remember their beloved continuously and the remembrance of the beloved inspires the heart in such a way that the lovers neither do they want it’s substitute and nor do they want to turn away from it. And if the remembrance of their beloved is detached from them then their life will destroy, and they do not find pleasantness and sweetness in anything as they find in the remembrance of the beloved.”
(Zarqaani Alal Mawaahib vol-6, pg. 314)
Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]