Rasoolullaah(Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is Haazir and Naazir – Proof from the Ahadeeth and Awliya Allah
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Following the article concerning the undisputable proof from the Holy Qur’an, the proof presented here from the Ahadith and the Awliya Allaah, would Insha Allaah further reinforce the belief that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is indeed Haazir and Naazir.
Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) has stated, “I see the entire world just as how I see the palm of my hand.” [Jaa’al Haqqu Wazahaqal Baathil]
It is stated in the Hadith that Munkar and Nakeer ask the deceased in the grave, “What did you used to say about this man (Muhammad Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam)?” [Mishkaat Shareef ]
The marginal notes of Mishkaat state regarding this Hadith, “It has been said that the veils are lifted for the deceased until he sees the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). This is indeed a grand glad-tiding.”
Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlwi (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) writes in its annotation, “By ‘haazar rajul’ it is meant the praised being of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). [Ashiatul Lam’aat]
Some people are of the opinion that ‘haazar rajul’ (this man) points to the person in the deceased person’s mind i.e. “What did you used to say about the person who is present in your mind?” However, this is incorrect because if that truly was the case, a deceased kaafir would not be asked this question because his mind is free from Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). Also, a kaafir would not reply “I don’t know” to this question, but ask, “Who are you referring to?” By him saying “Laa adri” (I don’t know) proves that he sees Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) with his eyes but does not recognize him.
This proves that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is present in the grave during the questioning by Munkar and Nakeer. That is why the Awliya Allaah and lovers of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) cherish death, so that they may see their beloved.
Thousands of deceased people are buried at one time throughout the world. So if Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is not Haazir and Naazir, how can he be present in all of these places? It is now proven that there are veils on our vision which will be removed when we leave this mundane world.
Once, Hazrat Umar Farooq (RadiyAllaahu 'Anh) sent Hazrat Saariya (RadiyAllaahu 'Anh) to Nawaahind as the commander of an army. While performing a Khutba in Madina Shareef, he began to proclaim, “Saariya! Take the mountain!” After some time, a messenger from that army arrived and said, “The enemies were just about to defeat us when we heard a voice say, “Saariya! Take the mountain!” So we put our backs towards the mountain and Allaah Ta’ala gave them defeat.” [Mishkaat Shareef]
If that is the state of the blessed companion of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) that he can be at Madinatul Munawwarah and help Hazrat Saariya (RadiAllaahu Ta’ala Anh) and his army in Nawaahind, is it so difficult to accept that our Master Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) can be at several places at once, assisting his Ummah in times of need and difficulty?
Imam Ahmad Qastalaani (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “There is no difference between the life and demise of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). He sees his Ummah and knows their conditions, intentions and secrets at heart. All this is manifest for him with no obscurity.” [Mawaahibul Laduniya]
Hazrat Qaazi Ayaaz (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) writes, “Whenever there is nobody in the house to make Salaam to, say, “Salaam be upon you, Ya Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Mercy and Blessings of Allaahu Tha’ala.” [Shifa Shareef ]
In the explanation of this extract, Mulla Ali Qaari (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “This is because the soul (rooh) of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is Haazir in the homes of Muslims.” [Sharha Shifa]
Hujjatul Islam Hazrat Imam Ghazzali (Rahmatullahi 'Alaih) writes, “When you go into a mosque then send Salaam to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) because Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is present (Haazir) in the mosques.” [Mirqaat]
Discussing the internal conditions of Namaaz, during Tashahud, Hazrat Imam Ghazzali (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “Deem the Noble Messenger (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) present and his being Haazir in your heart and say, “As-Salaamu Alaika Ayuhan Nabiyu wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh.”[Ihya-ul-Uloom, Vol. 1]
Hazrat Imam Jalaaluddin Suyuti (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) writes, “It is proven from the Ahadith and traditions that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) keeps an eye on his Ummah’s actions throughout the earth, makes Istighfaar for their sins, and Dua for their afflictions to be removed. He grants them Barkat and attends the Janaazah of a virtuous person who dies from his Ummah.” [Intibaahul Azkiya]
Imam-e-Azam Imam Abu Hanifa (Radiallaahu 'Anh) states, “Ya Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam), whenever I listen, I hear only your remembrance, and when I look, I am able to see nothing besides you.” [Qaseeda Nu’maan] SubhaanAllaah! While living in Kufa Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa (RadiAllaahu Ta’ala Anh) sees Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) everywhere.
Commenting on the Verse, And He has dominance over His servants, and He sends to you (angels as) guardians until when death approaches any of you, (then the angels) We send take his soul and they do not err (or default). [Al-Qur'an Surah Al-An‘ām , Verse 61],” Allama Ismail Haqqi (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “Extracting souls is not difficult for the Angel of Death, even if there is an extensive amount of souls which are spread over several places.” [Tafseer Roohul Bayaan]
Tafseer Khaazin further states, “There is no person in a home or tent not visited by the Malakal Maut twice everyday.” If this is the condition of Malakal Maut, that he can be present at so many places at the same time, then what can be said about our Master Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam), who is the highest creation of Allaah Ta’ala?
Huzoor Ghous-e-Azam Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Qadir Jilani (RadiyAllaahu 'Anh) states, “The soul of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam), is watching you. He is pained, at seeing your state.” [Sirral Asraar wa Mazharal Anwaar]
With proof from the Glorious Qur’an, Ahadith as well as consensus of the AwliyaaAllaah(Radhiyallaahu Anhum), only a person who is heedless of the truth could deny the fact that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is Haazir and Naazir. If one still does not believe, then it is one’s responsibility to search for the truth, because after one dies and realizes in the grave, when Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) will be visibly present in front of you, then it will be too late.
May Allaahu Tha’alaa grant us the Taufeeq to recognise the truth and to keep away from falsehood and those who spread falsehood, Ameen.
Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) has stated, “I see the entire world just as how I see the palm of my hand.” [Jaa’al Haqqu Wazahaqal Baathil]
It is stated in the Hadith that Munkar and Nakeer ask the deceased in the grave, “What did you used to say about this man (Muhammad Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam)?” [Mishkaat Shareef ]
The marginal notes of Mishkaat state regarding this Hadith, “It has been said that the veils are lifted for the deceased until he sees the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). This is indeed a grand glad-tiding.”
Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlwi (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) writes in its annotation, “By ‘haazar rajul’ it is meant the praised being of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). [Ashiatul Lam’aat]
Some people are of the opinion that ‘haazar rajul’ (this man) points to the person in the deceased person’s mind i.e. “What did you used to say about the person who is present in your mind?” However, this is incorrect because if that truly was the case, a deceased kaafir would not be asked this question because his mind is free from Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). Also, a kaafir would not reply “I don’t know” to this question, but ask, “Who are you referring to?” By him saying “Laa adri” (I don’t know) proves that he sees Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) with his eyes but does not recognize him.
This proves that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is present in the grave during the questioning by Munkar and Nakeer. That is why the Awliya Allaah and lovers of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) cherish death, so that they may see their beloved.
Thousands of deceased people are buried at one time throughout the world. So if Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is not Haazir and Naazir, how can he be present in all of these places? It is now proven that there are veils on our vision which will be removed when we leave this mundane world.
Once, Hazrat Umar Farooq (RadiyAllaahu 'Anh) sent Hazrat Saariya (RadiyAllaahu 'Anh) to Nawaahind as the commander of an army. While performing a Khutba in Madina Shareef, he began to proclaim, “Saariya! Take the mountain!” After some time, a messenger from that army arrived and said, “The enemies were just about to defeat us when we heard a voice say, “Saariya! Take the mountain!” So we put our backs towards the mountain and Allaah Ta’ala gave them defeat.” [Mishkaat Shareef]
If that is the state of the blessed companion of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) that he can be at Madinatul Munawwarah and help Hazrat Saariya (RadiAllaahu Ta’ala Anh) and his army in Nawaahind, is it so difficult to accept that our Master Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) can be at several places at once, assisting his Ummah in times of need and difficulty?
Imam Ahmad Qastalaani (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “There is no difference between the life and demise of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). He sees his Ummah and knows their conditions, intentions and secrets at heart. All this is manifest for him with no obscurity.” [Mawaahibul Laduniya]
Hazrat Qaazi Ayaaz (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) writes, “Whenever there is nobody in the house to make Salaam to, say, “Salaam be upon you, Ya Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Mercy and Blessings of Allaahu Tha’ala.” [Shifa Shareef ]
In the explanation of this extract, Mulla Ali Qaari (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “This is because the soul (rooh) of Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is Haazir in the homes of Muslims.” [Sharha Shifa]
Hujjatul Islam Hazrat Imam Ghazzali (Rahmatullahi 'Alaih) writes, “When you go into a mosque then send Salaam to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) because Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is present (Haazir) in the mosques.” [Mirqaat]
Discussing the internal conditions of Namaaz, during Tashahud, Hazrat Imam Ghazzali (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “Deem the Noble Messenger (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) present and his being Haazir in your heart and say, “As-Salaamu Alaika Ayuhan Nabiyu wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh.”[Ihya-ul-Uloom, Vol. 1]
Hazrat Imam Jalaaluddin Suyuti (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) writes, “It is proven from the Ahadith and traditions that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) keeps an eye on his Ummah’s actions throughout the earth, makes Istighfaar for their sins, and Dua for their afflictions to be removed. He grants them Barkat and attends the Janaazah of a virtuous person who dies from his Ummah.” [Intibaahul Azkiya]
Imam-e-Azam Imam Abu Hanifa (Radiallaahu 'Anh) states, “Ya Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam), whenever I listen, I hear only your remembrance, and when I look, I am able to see nothing besides you.” [Qaseeda Nu’maan] SubhaanAllaah! While living in Kufa Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa (RadiAllaahu Ta’ala Anh) sees Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) everywhere.
Commenting on the Verse, And He has dominance over His servants, and He sends to you (angels as) guardians until when death approaches any of you, (then the angels) We send take his soul and they do not err (or default). [Al-Qur'an Surah Al-An‘ām , Verse 61],” Allama Ismail Haqqi (Rahmathullaahi 'Alaih) states, “Extracting souls is not difficult for the Angel of Death, even if there is an extensive amount of souls which are spread over several places.” [Tafseer Roohul Bayaan]
Tafseer Khaazin further states, “There is no person in a home or tent not visited by the Malakal Maut twice everyday.” If this is the condition of Malakal Maut, that he can be present at so many places at the same time, then what can be said about our Master Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam), who is the highest creation of Allaah Ta’ala?
Huzoor Ghous-e-Azam Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Qadir Jilani (RadiyAllaahu 'Anh) states, “The soul of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam), is watching you. He is pained, at seeing your state.” [Sirral Asraar wa Mazharal Anwaar]
With proof from the Glorious Qur’an, Ahadith as well as consensus of the AwliyaaAllaah(Radhiyallaahu Anhum), only a person who is heedless of the truth could deny the fact that Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is Haazir and Naazir. If one still does not believe, then it is one’s responsibility to search for the truth, because after one dies and realizes in the grave, when Rasoolullaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) will be visibly present in front of you, then it will be too late.
May Allaahu Tha’alaa grant us the Taufeeq to recognise the truth and to keep away from falsehood and those who spread falsehood, Ameen.
