Defending Shah Ismail Shaheed against lies

[Saad]

Al-kakazai, I've came across lies that you have mentioned on your blog regarding Mawlana Shah Ismail Shahid (may Allah have mercy on him) and Taqwiat al-Iman. You have quoted a [fabricated] letter that was written to Fazl Rasul Bayaduni. It should be kept in mind that Fazl Rasul Bayaduni was a British agent whose task was to link the movement of Imam Syed Ahmed shaheed (may Allah have mercy on him), and the Muhadditheen of Dehli to Najd. Ahle biddah should not forget that Imam Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlwi (may Allah have mercy on him) held same beliefs as that of Shah Ismail shaheed and after Imam Shah Abdul Aziz gave fatwa that India is Dar al-Harb, it was Syed Ahmed shaheed and Shah Ismail shaheed who waged Jihad against the British.

A murid of Fazl Rasul Bayduni writes in his biography, Akmal al-Tarikh that he would get paid 260 monthly for his services to the government. Fazl Rasul Bayaduni was also the head of department of Ifta for some period of time, which was run under the supervision of the British government.

Dr. Allamah Khalid Mahmud writes:

"Fazl-e-Rasūl Badāyūnī worked for the British and his plan against the Hadīth scholars of Delhi remained unsuccessful. Hadhrat Shāh Walī Allāh was not alone in propagating tawhīd (monotheism) and the sunnat, and opposing shirk and bidat. Among his students were famous pious people such as..."

Fazl Rasul Badayuni also spread his venom against Imam Shah Waliullah Delhwi (may Allah have mercy on him) as he says:

"The conclusion of everything that Shāh Walī Allāh has written shows that he is against the Ahl al-Sunnat wa al-Jamāat. Shāh Walī Allāh’s pious children [he is being sarcastic here] have not published and distributed these types of books (by Shāh Walī Allāh), and have kept (these books) hidden. It is as if they have veiled those words of their father that were unveiled."

Fazl Rasool Bayaduni didn't even spare Imam Rabbani Mujaddid Alf-e-Sani (may Allah have mercy on him) and wrote alot of filth against the great Imam.

Not just Fazl Rasul Badayuni, but most of the scholars of Badayun were working for the British. Famous British historian Peter Hardi in his book The Muslims of the British India writes about Abdul Hamid Badayuni and Abdul Majid Badayuni:

“For their activates the brothers Abdul Hamid and Abdul Majid were well rewarded by the government. Medals denotation the title of Shams-ul-Ulama dangled from their turbans, while for his anti-Khilafat work Abdul Majid was one of the most rewarded men in the province. At a provisional durbar in 1922, he received from the Harcourt Butler both a robe and a sword of honor.”

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...FPeter%2DHardy

Ofcourse, Ahmed Raza Khan could not be invited since he had already passed away in 1921. It wouldn't be wrong to say that Ahmed Raza Khan was a true successor of Fazl Rasul Badayuni.

Lastly, to read the views of Ulama of that time regarding Taqwiat al-Imam and the author, refer to the link provided below.

http://zakariyya.wordpress.com/2007/...tute-in-delhi/

[al-kakazai]

Salam

Inshallah I'm not going to waste my time further by involving myself in these polemics. I originally posted with regards to Mawlana Samiris excellent commentary and others seem set on discussing other issues which they can easily and logically do by contacting the blog/author directly.

But suffice to say your posts here and elsewhere unfortunately consist of a number of inaccuracies and misunderstandings.

We have a number of projects we are dealing with at the moment which we need to finish.

This is the last I am contributing to this particular thread.

Ws

[Saad]

Some more information to clear the lies and misconceptions regarding Mawlana Shah Ismail Shahid (may Allah have mercy on him) and Taqwiat al-Iman.

There is a book called Hakayat al-Awliya, written under the supervision of Hakim al-Ummah Mawlana Thaniwi (may Allah have mercy on him), which contains the anecdotes narrated by Amir Shah Khan Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him) with proper chain regarding Imam Shah Waliullah Dehlawi's (may Allah have mercy on him) family.

1. Amir Shah Khan Sahib mentions on page 76 of Hakayat al-Awliya that Qasim al-Ulum Mawlana Nanotwi (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated that there was a very senior alim in Lukhnow [Khan Sahib forgot the name] and a teacher in one of the masjid. One day Fazl Rasul Badayuni came to him before Dhur or Asr salat and read to him his work against Mawlana Shah Ismail Shahid (may Allah have mercy on him), asked for his eddoresement of takfir of Mawlana Shahid. In the mean time it was time for salat. That senior alim of Lukhnow told Fazl Rasool Badayuni that we will discuss this matter after jamah. There was one individual who came along with Fazl Rasul Badayuni who didn't join the jamah but continued smoking hukah. When that senior alim came back from jamah and saw the companion of Fazl Rasul Badayuni still smoking hukah, he asked Fazl Rasool regarding ths individual.

Fazl Rasul Badayuni: He is a relative of mine.

Senior alim of Lukhnow : How long has he been with you for?

Fazl Rasul Badayuni: [Mentioned some period of time].

Senior alim of Lukhnow: It was never my attention to go along with the takir of Mawlana Shahid but I was going to write something in your favor. Alhamdullilah, now with the barakah of salat it has been unveiled to me that this individual who is your relative and in your company for so long but you were not even able to make him a Muslim [namazi, as he doesn't even read salat]. On the other hand, where ever Mawlana Ismail went, he corrected thousands. Infact, you [Fazl Rasul Badayuni] are worthy of being declared a kafir and not Molwi Ismail. That senior alim told Fazl Rasul Badayuni to leave at once.

Amir Shah Khan sahib mentions that I met this indivdual who came along with Fazl Rasul Badayuni, and he would still not read salat in his last years. This individual was fond of birds, pigeons, cock-fighting, etc.

This is the status of Fazl Rasul Badayuni in the eyes of Ulama of his time, who is considered authority by Ahle Biddah against Mawlana Shahid and Muhadditheen of Delhi. Even the likes of Mujaddid Alf-i-Sani (may Allah have mercy on him) were not safe from the pen and tongue of Fazl Rasul Badayuni.

2. It says on page 74 of Hakayat al-Awliya that when Mawlana Shah Ismail shaheed wrote Taqwiat al-Iman, he gathered senior scholars such as Imam Sayyid Ahmed Shahid (may Allah have mercy on him), Muhaddith Shah Ishaq Dehlawi (may Allah have mercy on him), Mawlana Abdul Hay (may Allah have mercy on him), Mawlana Abdulllah Khan Alwi (may Allah have mercy on him), Mawlana Muhammad Yacub Dehlawi (may Allah have mercy on him), Hakim Maumin Khan (may Allah have mercy on him) and presented this book to them. Mawlana shaheed told them that this book contains some harsh words in certain places. Mawlana Thanwi mentions that the reason for this severity in treatment was the severity of the desease. Mawlana shaheed mentioned that if I was to stay in Dehli, I would preach these things over the span of 8-10 years but now that we are leaving for Hajj and after my return from Hajj, our intention is of Jihad [against the British]. Now I had no choice to write this book because I won't be able to stay back in Dehli for long.

What is the opinion of you people regarding this book? Should this be published or not?

A certain individual suggested that it should be published with certain amendments. Muhaddith Shah Ishaq Dehlawi, Mawlana Abdul Hay, Mawlana Abdulllah Khan Alwi, Hakim Maumin Khan were all opposed to this notion of any ammendment. So it was decided by agreement that there is no need for ammendment in this book and it was published as it is.

(Hayat Ismail Shahid, p.179-180)

3. It says on page 75 of Hakayat al-Awliya that Imam Rashid Ahmed Gangohi (may Allah have mercy on him) used to say that people have benefitted alot from this book. Just during the life of Mawlana Shahid 200000+ people repented after reading this book. Mawlana Ubaidullah Sindhi belonged to a Sikh family and after reading Taqwiat al-Iman, he accepted Islam.

4. Amir Shah Khan Sahib mentions on page 75 of Hakayat al-Awliya that Mawlana Tabarakullah Khan Sahib [(may Allah have mercy on him) was from Uldhan and a famous student of Imam Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlwi (may Allah have mercy on him). When asked about his views on Taqwiat al-Iman, he narrated an incident. Mawlana Tabarrakullah Khan Sahib mentioned that when Taqwiat al-Imam was first published and reached Uldhan, there was alot of talk about this book in town. This book was topic of every meeting. At that time my uncle was alive but due to his senior age was not able to read properly. He asked us what is this fuss about? We told him that there is a new book published called Taqwiat al-Iman. My uncle told us to read this book to him. We read the book to him from cover to cover. After he heard the whole book, he told us to gather the people of Uldan so I can give my verdict about this book. When people gathered, my uncle said that I thought whole world is in darkness; the well is contaminated with marijuana [bhang]. Thanks to Mawlana Ismail, he has separated the marijuana from water and showed people the straight path. Now it is up to you people, accept it or don't accept it and continue using marijuana.

On this Mawlana Thanwi said: Kia Acha Faisla Hai : What a good decision!

5. Mawlana Fazl Haqq Khairabadi (may Allah have mercy on him) had some disagreements with Mawlana Shahid. During his lecture he heard the news of Shahid of Mawlana Shahid and right away closed the book. He started to cry for hours and then said, "We didn't consider Ismail a molvi but in reality he was Hakim [doctor] of Ummat-i-Muhammadiya (Allah bless him and give him peace)..."

[(I]Bayan Hakim Jamil al-Din - Jamat Mujahidin[/I], p.126)

[Colonel_Hardstone]

Salam

Inshallah I'm not going to waste my time further by involving myself in these polemics. I originally posted with regards to Mawlana Samiris excellent commentary and others seem set on discussing other issues which they can easily and logically do by contacting the blog/author directly.

But suffice to say your posts here and elsewhere unfortunately consist of a number of inaccuracies and misunderstandings.

We have a number of projects we are dealing with at the moment which we need to finish.

This is the last I am contributing to this particular thread.

Ws

Asslamo Allaikum Dear Respected Brother,

This is outrageous behaviour!

You accuse a scholar of certain things and when you are provided with contrary information you neither comment on the information nor correct your statements on the blog?

Subhanullah…

[London786]

what did the brelvis ever do against the brits. Even to this day who supports musharaf and co. On the other hand which ulema sacrificed for the ummah. which ulema bled for kashmir and afghanistan.

Out of the current crop of brelvi ulema maulana shah noraani seemed a bit more clued on politically.

Maulana shah ismail was a giant. It's funny how brelvis critcize him. Anyway they can answer. keep up the posts about syed ahmed and shah ismail shaheed rahemmullah. Khanbaba it would be great if you could do more research on these giants and post their views on tasawuff, governance, life, death etc. We need to revive their spirit. They were involved in all efforts which is lacking today.

[Abu_Bilal]

what did the brelvis ever do against the brits. Even to this day who supports musharaf and co. On the other hand which ulema sacrificed for the ummah. which ulema bled for kashmir and afghanistan.

Out of the current crop of brelvi ulema maulana shah noraani seemed a bit more clued on politically.

Maulana shah ismail was a giant. It's funny how brelvis critcize him. Anyway they can answer. keep up the posts about syed ahmed and shah ismail shaheed rahemmullah. Khanbaba it would be great if you could do more research on these giants and post their views on tasawuff, governance, life, death etc. We need to revive their spirit. They were involved in all efforts which is lacking today.

Assalam Alaikum.

All of your questions/queries are answered in a book called "Ibaraat-e-Akaabir" by Maulana Sarfaraz Khan Safdar. Give it a read.

[hugga12]

salam

bro khanaba , is it possible if you can post biographies of these pious people.

[Insight]

what did the brelvis ever do against the brits. Even to this day who supports musharaf and co. On the other hand which ulema sacrificed for the ummah. which ulema bled for kashmir and afghanistan.

Out of the current crop of brelvi ulema maulana shah noraani seemed a bit more clued on politically.

Maulana shah ismail was a giant. It's funny how brelvis critcize him. Anyway they can answer. keep up the posts about syed ahmed and shah ismail shaheed rahemmullah. Khanbaba it would be great if you could do more research on these giants and post their views on tasawuff, governance, life, death etc. We need to revive their spirit. They were involved in all efforts which is lacking today.

"Sayid Ahmad Shahid, His Life and Mission" by Mohiuddin Ahmad is available in English and published by Academy of Islamic Research and Publications, Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama. The book comprehensively deals with the illustrious life and times of Syed Ahmed Shaheed and his successfors. Additionally, Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi also wrote a comprehensive biography on the life of Syed Ahmed Shaheed which is widely acclaimed. In fact, when Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi visited Hakimul Umma Ashraf Ali Thanvi he saw this book on his desk, much to his delight and satisfaction. See Karvani Zindaghi for more details.

[Baibars]

Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan wrote a book called Jaa al Haq in which he makes the absurd assertion that Shah Ismail Dehlwi could not have met his martyrdom fighting the Sikhs because Balakot, where the final battle took place, is located in the North West Frontier area which is a Pathan, not a Sikh area.
I'm not sure if it was his lack of historical knowledge that led him to say that or if he was being disingenuous. The Sikhs did, in fact, control not only the Frontier area but also Kabul during the time of Maharana Ranjit Singh and even up till the Anglo-Sikh Wars, when their power was finally broken.
Shows you why history is such an important subject. I can just imagine how many Barelvis have been mislead by that book into maligning Shah Ismail R.A and those who hold him in high esteem.

Assalam o alaykum,

Thanks for that info. These Wahhabis are a cancer on the face of the Ummah. May Allah protect us from their deviousness.