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The Masha'ikh of Chisht
INTRODUCTION
This book which is presented to readers, contains the names and life-episodes of such noble Auliya and Masha-ikh whose existence constitutes a ni’mat (divine favour) and whose very mention is a rahmat (divine mercy) for the world. They have reached Allah and they deliver others to Allah (i.e. they are both Waasil ilallaah and Mْsil ilallaah). Most aptly does the following gracious Qur’aanic aayat apply to these illustrious Souls: “Those first ones who have taken the lead among the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar and those who have followed them with the firmest conviction of Imaan (Ihsaan), Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Him.” They were the true and perfect Mu’mins. They were excellent Muslims. In reality they were the slaves of Allah. They fully fulfilled the design declared in the aayat: “I have not created jinn and man except that they worship Me.”
However, in view of these pages emerging from the pen of a non-entity of deficient righteousness, they (these pages) do not deserve presentation to friends. Hence, the written manuscript had laid around for a considerable period of time.
I shall briefly explain the circumstances which constrained me to engage in writing this book. Although I had acquired the greater part of my academic knowledge studying under my father (May Allah brighten his abode of rest), a substantial segment of academic knowledge was acquired in the Madrasah under the blessed shadow of the Masha-ikh of the Madrasah. When my studies neared completion, a natural desire to aid the Madrasah developed in me. I thought that if I cannot financially assist on account of the lack of monetary means, I could at least aid by presenting a written treatise on the conditions and progress of the Madrasah. In making such a presentation to the people of goodwill, I shall at least become one who directs towards goodness.
Since I had not as yet written a book, I initiated my program of writing for the sake of barkat, with the Chishti Masha-ikh. Every link in this illustrious Chain of Masha-ikh is a source of virtue and blessing. From them generate anwaar (divine illumination) and spiritual effects. The writing of this treatise was interrupted with the commencement of another book, Taarikh-e-Mazaahir (The History of the Madrasah Mazaaharal Uloom). Thereafter (i.e. even before completing the second book) I engaged in writing Bazlul Majhood and Aujazul Masalik. Involvement with the latter two writings did not permit me to complete the former two. The considerable time lapse dissipated my hope and enthusiasm for the accomplishment of the former two writings. However, no one can estimate the limitless bounties of Allah Ta’ala. The grace and kindness of Allah Ta’ala are not dependent on anyone’s qualification and ability.
In submission to the instruction of one of my seniors I had to prepare a brief compilation of 40 Ahadith. The wide and intensive acceptance of this compilation encouraged my friends to insist on the publication of the incomplete manuscript (i.e. Masha-ikh-e-Chisht). I no longer cherished the hope of completing the book due to the inavailability of time. The deficiency in the manuscript was only that many accounts had not yet been written. To accomplish this, it was necessary to refer to certain books of history. However, this was not such a deficiency which would render the book futile. Hence, I did not oppose the idea of its publication in its existing form. I, therefore, handed for publication the manuscript after adding this brief introduction.
In the initial writing, the introduction was very lengthy. It consisted of the purpose of the book and the literary services of the Akaabireen (Senior Ulama). For the sake of brevity, these were deleted.
Before presenting the actual subject, I wish to make a necessary request to readers. Firstly, historical narration and facts are not entirely as authentic and reliable as the narratives of Knowledge. Secondly, the life-stories of the Masha-ikh are caught between two groups of extremists – their devotees and their enemies. It is for this reason that often the reality of events pertaining to the Masha-ikh becomes blurred. Therefore, if any anecdote of the Masha-ikh is found to be in conflict with the Shariah, then to follow will not be permissible nor is it permissible to speak or think ill of the august person to whom the incident is related.
و ما توفيقى الا بالله عليه توكلت واليه انيب
My taufeeq is with only Allah. I trust on Him and towards Him do I turn (in repentance).
Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhalwi *
24th Rabiuth Thaani 1349 Hijri
The aforegoing introduction was written 43 years ago in the year 1349 in the hope of publishing this book. Fate, however, did not permit publication at that time. Now my grandson (daughter’s son), Molvi Shahid (May Allah preserve him in safety) is publishing it. May Allah Ta’ala grant it wide and intensive acceptance. May He make it beneficial and may Allah Ta’ala grant in full measure the barkat of these illustrious Masha-ikh (May Allah have mercy on them).
Muhammad Zakariyya
5th Shabaan 1392 (Friday)
[* Hadhrat Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya – rahmatullah alayh – of Mazaaharal Uloom, Sahaaranpur, India. – Translator.]
from: The Majlis Books Domain (http://books.themajlis.net/)
INTRODUCTION
This book which is presented to readers, contains the names and life-episodes of such noble Auliya and Masha-ikh whose existence constitutes a ni’mat (divine favour) and whose very mention is a rahmat (divine mercy) for the world. They have reached Allah and they deliver others to Allah (i.e. they are both Waasil ilallaah and Mْsil ilallaah). Most aptly does the following gracious Qur’aanic aayat apply to these illustrious Souls: “Those first ones who have taken the lead among the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar and those who have followed them with the firmest conviction of Imaan (Ihsaan), Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Him.” They were the true and perfect Mu’mins. They were excellent Muslims. In reality they were the slaves of Allah. They fully fulfilled the design declared in the aayat: “I have not created jinn and man except that they worship Me.”
However, in view of these pages emerging from the pen of a non-entity of deficient righteousness, they (these pages) do not deserve presentation to friends. Hence, the written manuscript had laid around for a considerable period of time.
I shall briefly explain the circumstances which constrained me to engage in writing this book. Although I had acquired the greater part of my academic knowledge studying under my father (May Allah brighten his abode of rest), a substantial segment of academic knowledge was acquired in the Madrasah under the blessed shadow of the Masha-ikh of the Madrasah. When my studies neared completion, a natural desire to aid the Madrasah developed in me. I thought that if I cannot financially assist on account of the lack of monetary means, I could at least aid by presenting a written treatise on the conditions and progress of the Madrasah. In making such a presentation to the people of goodwill, I shall at least become one who directs towards goodness.
Since I had not as yet written a book, I initiated my program of writing for the sake of barkat, with the Chishti Masha-ikh. Every link in this illustrious Chain of Masha-ikh is a source of virtue and blessing. From them generate anwaar (divine illumination) and spiritual effects. The writing of this treatise was interrupted with the commencement of another book, Taarikh-e-Mazaahir (The History of the Madrasah Mazaaharal Uloom). Thereafter (i.e. even before completing the second book) I engaged in writing Bazlul Majhood and Aujazul Masalik. Involvement with the latter two writings did not permit me to complete the former two. The considerable time lapse dissipated my hope and enthusiasm for the accomplishment of the former two writings. However, no one can estimate the limitless bounties of Allah Ta’ala. The grace and kindness of Allah Ta’ala are not dependent on anyone’s qualification and ability.
In submission to the instruction of one of my seniors I had to prepare a brief compilation of 40 Ahadith. The wide and intensive acceptance of this compilation encouraged my friends to insist on the publication of the incomplete manuscript (i.e. Masha-ikh-e-Chisht). I no longer cherished the hope of completing the book due to the inavailability of time. The deficiency in the manuscript was only that many accounts had not yet been written. To accomplish this, it was necessary to refer to certain books of history. However, this was not such a deficiency which would render the book futile. Hence, I did not oppose the idea of its publication in its existing form. I, therefore, handed for publication the manuscript after adding this brief introduction.
In the initial writing, the introduction was very lengthy. It consisted of the purpose of the book and the literary services of the Akaabireen (Senior Ulama). For the sake of brevity, these were deleted.
Before presenting the actual subject, I wish to make a necessary request to readers. Firstly, historical narration and facts are not entirely as authentic and reliable as the narratives of Knowledge. Secondly, the life-stories of the Masha-ikh are caught between two groups of extremists – their devotees and their enemies. It is for this reason that often the reality of events pertaining to the Masha-ikh becomes blurred. Therefore, if any anecdote of the Masha-ikh is found to be in conflict with the Shariah, then to follow will not be permissible nor is it permissible to speak or think ill of the august person to whom the incident is related.
و ما توفيقى الا بالله عليه توكلت واليه انيب
My taufeeq is with only Allah. I trust on Him and towards Him do I turn (in repentance).
Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhalwi *
24th Rabiuth Thaani 1349 Hijri
The aforegoing introduction was written 43 years ago in the year 1349 in the hope of publishing this book. Fate, however, did not permit publication at that time. Now my grandson (daughter’s son), Molvi Shahid (May Allah preserve him in safety) is publishing it. May Allah Ta’ala grant it wide and intensive acceptance. May He make it beneficial and may Allah Ta’ala grant in full measure the barkat of these illustrious Masha-ikh (May Allah have mercy on them).
Muhammad Zakariyya
5th Shabaan 1392 (Friday)
[* Hadhrat Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya – rahmatullah alayh – of Mazaaharal Uloom, Sahaaranpur, India. – Translator.]
from: The Majlis Books Domain (http://books.themajlis.net/)