White & Black- Book excerpt by Hazrat Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi

INTRODUCTION

Continued….from the Post…White & Black

I have been selected for standing in the ranks of those defending the honor of the Prophet Muhammad [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]is a matter of such privilege for me that transcendent s even sovereignty over several kingdoms. I feel it is only through selection that the Originator of Grace has chosen me for praising the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] It is an honor for which, howsoever much one might feel elated, he would still be inadequate in giving thanks. Praising the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] is the habit of my Merciful Rabb [Allaah Kareem].

The tongue of the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] prays thus for his eulogist Hazrat Hasaan [Radiyal Laahu Ta’aa’laa Anhu]: “O Allaah! Help him with the Holy Spirit [with Jibra’eel], the trustworthy'” There is countless evidence that  Hazrat Jibra’eel [Alaiehis Salaam], the trustworthy, has been created for adoring the Prophet [Peace be upon Him]. That Holy Spirit [Hazrat Jibra’eel-Alaiehis Salaam] even today helps the defenders of the – Prophet. We have been told that Allaah Almighty’s pleasure is gained by doing good deeds and the Angels guard over those engaged in “good” acts.

This humble self is grounded on the earth and yet, Allaah be praised, he is heavenly by virtue of his beliefs, and holds the same belief, as do resplendent and holy beings. Ask those who are all the time engrossed in remembering and praising the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] how tranquil they feel at heart and how altogether happy they are. They are convinced that this very love will be the cause of their redemption and this one fact will intercede on their behalf with the eternal Being. This dust from under the feet of the Prophet’s progeny has only one wish: he may be able to spend every moment of his life in remembering the king of Madinah, the true master [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]and thus find a place in Paradise beside one of his slaves. I wish for nothing else….

To be continued In Shaa Allaah.