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33 Letters of Qibla Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi
Introduction
Praise be to Allah for what has transpired and what
remains. Last year 2013 a collection of 40 Letters of Hadrat
Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi
were published. This year (2014) I have
chosen 33 Letters of Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi for the next
Urs ceremony that shall take place at Darsgah Sharif on 31 st
December 2014, In sha Allah . The 33 Letters are compiled
from four sources: a) Makatib al- Firdous Volume One 2000,
b) Makatib al-Firdous Volume Two 2006, c) Matakib waTahirirat , 2006 d) A Personal Letter. Any benefit derived from
these letters is due to Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi and any
mistakes and shortcomings are from the translator.
Muzamil
17 th February 2014
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1) Frustration
A young man wrote to complain about his abjectpoverty and asked why his situation had not improved.
Hadrat Sahib s Reply 8th September 1995
Peace be upon you. I received your letter in which you
expressed a great deal of anxiety. Without a doubt, not
everyone can deal with hardship. It is the complete faith inAllah that gives a person support and comfort during times of
hardship. You have complained that my only reply to your
letters has been that Allah shall improve matters and advise you
to supplicate to Him. I do not have any better remedy than this
because who else but Allah can truly provide for you. It is onlyby turning to Allah that one can find a solution to ones
problems. No one is free from trials and tribulations. Indeed,
Allah states, And We will surely test you with something of
fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but
give good tidings to the patient. Who, when disaster strikesthem, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we
will return (2:155-156). Therefore, this humble servant
reiterates: have complete faith and firmly cling to Allah. In
times of despair hope for the best from Him. The time for pain
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and comfort is appointed by Allah and after hardship comes
ease. Peace be upon you.
2) Request for Prayer
A person wrote and requested prayers for his uncle who
was paralysed.
Hadrat Sahib s Reply 8th September 1995
Peace be upon you. I was saddened to hear about your
problems. You wrote a letter earlier and I have not neglected
your matter, indeed, I pray for everyone, especially those
people who seek prayers but ultimately the result lies in Allahs
hands. Allah is nothing but beauty and kindness. Sometimes
things which we find unpleasant are in Allahs vie w better for
us. Only He knows the wisdom behind His actions. Make
abundant supplications to Him. Allah has given this message
via Rasul Allah that When someone calls Me, I hear and
answer him. Indeed, Rasul Allah has stated that A persons
prayer is accepted unless he asks for a sinful thing or to break
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ties of kinship and is not impatient. It was enquired, O h
Messenger of Allah , what is Being impatient? He said, A
person says that I have prayed but without success. Hence he
despairs and gives up. 1 Rasul Allah has also stated, Your
Lord is the epitome of modesty, He grants without asking, He
feels ashamed that a person who raises his/her hands in prayer
should return empty handed. 2 Keep praying and this humble
servant shall also supplicate and expect the best from Allah as
He is the source of all goodness. Peace be upon you.
3) Financial Woes
A lady from the UK wrote about her familys financial
woes.
1 Narrated by Muslim2 Narrated by Tirmidhi
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Hadrat Sahibs Reply 18 th June 1994
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and became
aware of your circumstances. The world is a place of deception.
Outwardly it appears beautiful but inwardly it is poisonous. A
person is seduced by its outward appearance and wastes all
his/her energies upon it. When a person becomes fully
entangled in it, then despite all of ones efforts it is difficult to
move away from it. The only cure for all of your problems is to
turn towards Allah. Try this remedy with sincerity. On one
hand, the bitterness of your dealings is reduced and on the other
hand the person obtains the willpower to face adversity. In
addition, Allah provides a solution from the unseen. The
condition is that you have firm belief in Allah, do not neglect
prayer and offer Salah regularly. As Salah is a direct
connection between a person and Allah. Through Salah a
person becomes close to Allah. Ayat karima should be read not
less than 1250 times daily and read durud sharif 11 times at the
start and at the end and keep your problems in mind. This
humble servant shall also pray to Allah. Some devotee has
exaggerated concerning this humble servant; I am nothing like
that and constantly worried about my own salvation. Peace be
upon you.
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4) Ungrateful
A person wrote and complained about his father.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 18 th June 1994
Peace be upon you. I have received your letter in which
you complained about your kith and kin. This is the way of the
world. There is a shortage of loyalty in this world, so do not get
upset. There is much wisdom hidden in this. The main point
being that, only the relationship with Allah is genuine and of
benefit in both worlds. We forget this relationship for small
worl dly gains. Dont ponder over their disloyalty and ins tead
focus on Allah. This focus shall not only increase your spiritual
ranks but also lead to a change of heart on their part. Your
independence and integrity shall force them to review their
attitude towards you. Indeed, Allah is the Changer of hearts.
When a person is connected with Allah then he is free from the
needs of others.
The time and energy you dedicated to their care, these
matters come under dealings and are part of the rights of
people. Allah shall grant you reward for this service, therefore
do not stain your sincerity and waste your good deeds by
expecting the reward from people. This humble servant prays
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for you. Your pleas should be directed towards your Lord who
is the Protector and Custodian of His creation. Offer five
prayers in congregation and read the khatam of Hadrat Pir
Shaykh Abd al-Qadir Jilani Rahmatullah Alayhi in the following
manner:
100 times durud sharif at the start and at the end and
500 times Hasbunallah wa nimalwakil and after every 100 say
nimal mawla wa nimal nasir once. Read with focus and pin
your hopes on Allah. Peace be upon you. Note: Keep this letter
safe and read it often.
5) Guidelines
This is a personal letter. In 1975 at the age of nineteen
I asked a Sangi to write a letter to Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi
whom I had not met. This was my first letter to Hadrat Sahib
Rahmatullah Alayhiin which I sought his blessings and guidance.
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Hadrat Sahibs Reply 22nd November 1975
786-92,
Dearest Muhammad Muzamil Sahib, May your Lord
Almighty protect you. Written by the permission of his
eminence Qibla and Kabah Janab Hadrat Sahib (May Allah
increase his shadow). Peace be upon you. We wish well for
both parties. Your letter arrived and shed light on your
situation. I pray that Allah Almighty grants you the best of both
worlds and makes you steadfast upon the Shariah. May Allah
grant you knowledge that is supported by action and the
company of the righteous people. I hereby give you permission
to recite the litanies that you have mentioned in your letter. All
of this is remembrance of Allah and it is these things that shallbenefit you in the everlasting life. A person gains contentment
by remembering Allah. This life is temporary and life in the
hereafter is everlasting. He who performs good deeds and
avoids sins in this life shall achieve success in the next life.
We express our gratitude to Allah Almighty that despite
being in a faithless country you have love for the din , passion
for Islam, observe Salah and have kept a beard. This is a special
grace from Allah. Stay focused on your true Lord and if
possible then associate with the pious people; the pious are
those people that when you see them they remind you of Allah;
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your heart turns cold towards the world and concern for the
hereafter increases.
Greetings to all your Sangis , I pray for all of them that
Allah makes them observe the din . Peace and best regards. All
is well here, the lowly servants of Darbar Sharif adjoining
Kaladeo, Jhelum.
6) Spiritual Instructions for a Novice
In 1941 a young Sangi who was instructed by Hadrat
Sahib to go into a spiritual retreat sought his guidance.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 12 th August 1941
Dear companion and brother on the spiritual path, May
Allah grant you a long life. Peace and blessings be upon you.
All is well here (Checheyan Sharif). I pray to Allah for your
welfare. I have received your letter and became aware of your
situation and have sent a tawidh that you requested, put it into
something and hang it around your neck. In addition, after you
have recited surah Fatiha 41 times in the morning, blow it upon
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the water and drink at sehri or Iftari time. Do not despair and
complete the durud sharif that you are instructed to recite.
Avoid drinking too much water. Try to establish dhikr and read
the khatams with utmost devotion and Allah Almighty shall
have mercy upon you.
Conversation without purpose is futile and you have
been told on numerous occasions to avoid such vain talk but to
no avail. Keep your goal in mind and keep yourself busy with
the remembrance of Allah Almighty and dont be negl igent
even for a moment. Every action should be sincere and without
any display of piety. Keep yourself connected with your master
at all times. Pray for me at the shrine. Everything is fine at your
home, Maulvi Muhammad Zaman, both Baba Faqir
Muhammad and Miyan Fadal Ilahi sends their regards and Mai
Sahiba also sends her greetings. Give my regards to the Hafiz
Sahiban and in particular Hafiz Zia al-Din. When you reply,
write about him. Write about Mehdi Khan also, has he begun
the Qasida Burda Sharif ? You must keep death foremost in
your thoughts. Anyone who indulges in pleasures of the world
shall not enjoy the pleasures of the afterlife. One should love
Allah to such an extent that one forgets all else and becomes
immersed in the remembrance of Allah as Hadrat Khaqani
Rahmatullah Alayhi writes,
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After thirty years of research it became
apparent to Khaqani,
One breath with Allah is better than the
kingdom of Solomon.
In reality, compared to a king a Dervish is richer, as
long as it is the real thing and not something superficial.
Ibrahim ibn Adham left his kingdom and became a Dervish;
one must reflect on this as there must be a secret behind it.
Indeed, the ego and the devil are enemies of the person but they
do not have control over the person who is sincere. The devil
has promised to stay with the person to his dying breath and
Allah Almighty also took an oath on His honour that He would
accept the repentance of His servants until death; a person
needs to turn to Allah. May Allah grant you and this humble
servant the ability to follow the noble practice of the Holy
Prophet , grant us iman at the time of death and include us
amongst the family of the Naqshbandiyya Mujaddidiyya
masters by the honour of the Mujaddid Rahmatullah Alayhi and the
leader and master of all creation .Oh Allah accept our
prayers. Let me know which chapter of the Holy Quran you
have started and how many days it has been since you began
reading durud sharif ? You are instructed to keep us informed
of your inner state. Peace be upon you.
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Note: If you can find any books on Sufism from Hafiz
Sahib then time permitting you should read them. Maktubat
Sharif , Jawair-e Alawiyya and Maqasaid al-Salikin (highly
recommended). If you can obtain any of these books then by
all means study them. If you can find any other books on the
lives of the pious people then study them. If you are able to
obtain the book on the lives of the Mujaddidiyya Masters by
Muhammad Hasan from Lillah Sharif then do so and observe
how the pious people lived their lives and what hardship they
faced and what they witnessed. Peace be upon you.
7) Suicidal
A person wrote and complained that he had visited
numerous shrines to remove his debt but without any success
and now felt suicidal and blamed the saints for his despair.
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8) Missed Prayers and Litanies
A person from the UK enquired if he missed his prayers
then what could he do about the awrad that he missed?
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 2nd July 1991
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and became
aware of your situation. It is an obligation to make up the
missed prayers. However, with regards to missed awrads one
has the option of reading it with the missed prayers or at some
other convenient time, but one must read them. During the
awrad keep your needs in mind. Just as you are busy improving
the welfare of your children in this life similarly worry about
their welfare in the hereafter. Allah Almighty states: Save
yourself and your family from the Fire (66:2). During the
khatamat remember the saints in whose honour you are reading
the khatam so that you can obtain more blessings. Thank you
for remembering us, give our regards to all the family.
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9) Problems
A person from Lahore wrote about his problems.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 2nd July 1991
Peace be upon you. May Allah keep you safe and
remove your difficulties. Indeed, He is the one who is in charge
of everything. We humble servants of Allah pray for you. May
Allah reward you and make matters easy for you for having a
good opinion of us. If possible then pray tahajjud and read
khatam al-khawajgan once a week, it is very beneficial in times
of turmoil. Make yourself and your family observe the daily
prayers. Ask a Sangi the method of khatam al-khawajgan or
write to us and we shall provide the details. Once again, I
remind you not to be heedless.
10) Condolence
This letter was addressed to Hadrat Abu al-Hasan Zaid
Faruqi Rahmatullah Alayhi (d.1993) of Delhi Khanqah Sharif on
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the death of his relative Sahibzada Aga Abd al-Rahman in
Quetta.
Hadrat Sahib s Reply 29 th January 1991
In the name of Allah the most Kind, the most Merciful
Dear esteemed Pir Sahib, may Allah grant you a long
life, our humblest greetings. I have received a letter fromsolicitor Rahmat Allah Sahib informing me of the sad demise
of Sahibzada Hadrat Aga Abd al-Rahman. Indeed we belong
to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. (2:156). We are
deeply saddened by this news. Undoubtedly the time for death
is appointed and it cannot be postponed or moved forward. Inorder to reach his ultimate destination, a believer has to pass
through this path. A human being is comprised of emotions and
sadness is a natural outcome. Without a doubt one is affected
by these events. In the spiritual path we are the beneficiaries
of this noble family and as such every member of thishousehold is a beacon of light for us. With his death another
lamp has been extinguished. We pray that Allah grants him a
place in His nearness. May Allah choose his descendants to
serve the din and guide people. We all share your grief.
Although your advanced age restricts your travel however
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when the weather improves and if you visit Quetta to express
your concordance to his family then please grant us humble
people some time in your schedule. We dare not impose this
matter upon you but humbly request your presence.
11) Business Problems
A person wrote and mentioned he had made losses in
his business and sought prayers.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 10 th July 1991
Peace be upon you. Thank you for remembering us.
May Allah Almighty protect you. Fix a time and read
times with 786 durud sharif 11 timesin the beginning and at the end. Success and failure are part of
life, do not worry. Allah Almighty shall improve matters.
Read the daily prayers regularly with congregation. Allahs
remembrance is the cure for all hardship. Peace be upon you.
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12) An Old Sangi
Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhiwas informed that an
old Sangi was on his death bed.
Hadrat Sahib Reply Saturday 26 th June 1971
786-92,
Dear Ustad Sahib, may your Lord Almighty keepyou safe by the honour of His beloved . Please accept our
greetings. I was saddened to hear about your fathers
critical condition. He was a dear companion of Qibla Alam
Rahmatullah Alayhi and a source of comfort for us as he
reminded us of him. Everyone shall taste death (3:185), thus this process continues. Everyone should prepare for
death and make provisions for the hereafter. If you want
to make his grave near the mosque then consult Hajji Sayd
Muhammad. 3 If there is appropriate space near your house
then make his grave next to brother Din Muhammad Sahib,all of this depends upon you. Give our regards to the family
and other Sangis. Peace and best regards.
3 Sayalian
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13) Foot and Mouth Disease
Someone wrote seeking protection for Foot and
Mouth disease amongst the local animals.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply Wednesday 25 th Shaban al Muazam,
between Dhur and Asr.
786-92,
Dearest, may your Lord Almighty keep you safe
by the honour of His beloved . For the animals that are
affected by foot and mouth disease, recite sura Taghabun
(64) 7 times with durud sharif 11 times in the beginning
and at the end, call the adhan and then upon every recitalblow upon water. Peace and best regards.
14) Interest Free Loan
A person requested a loan.
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Hadrat Sahibs Reply 30 th September 1979
786-92,
Dearest, peace be upon you. Someone has twice
expressed his predicament and needs two thousand rupees.
You are well aware of thi s humble servants financial
circumstances. Therefore I am sending the bearer of this
letter to you. Borrow the required amount from someone
and give it to him in his hour of need and I shall pay you
back. Peace and best regards.
15) Runaway Student
Hadrat Sahib was informed of a runaway student.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
786-92
Peace be upon you. If the aforementioned student
has run away on numerous occasions then it is better to
expel him as it affects other students. Make supplications
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and return all his belongings to his father and bid them fare
well. Peace and best regards.
16) Deeds for the Hereafter
A Sangi wrote two letters with details of his activities.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply Saturday 3 rd January 1978
Dear Brother on the spiritual path, May Allah Almighty
increase His love and passion in your heart by the honour of
His beloved . I have received two letters from you and
became aware of your situation. I have been busy and therefore
unable to reply to your letter earlier. I am happy to know that
you are preoccupied with useful matters. Anyone who prefers
matters of the hereafter to the affairs of the world is indeed
fortunate. It is narrated in a Hadith that seven people shall be
under the shade of Allahs throne on the day when there be will
no other shade. One such person is a young man who grew up
in Allahs worship . I totally agree with your sentiments. Peace
and best wishes.
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17) Dont Waste Time
A scholar wrote that he carried out the task that was
entrusted to him.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I have received your letter. Thank
you for your co-operation in this matter. I am pleased to know
that the learned scholar is well. People are in need of such rare
personalities. May Allah grant him greater ability to reform
people. Mawlana Sahib, time is passing by and the moment that
has passed shall never return. Therefore the mystics state that
one should not spend a moment without remembering Allah.
Remembrance of Allah shall benefit you in the hereafter. You
have a double responsibility, apart from worship and obedience
you also guide people. The more responsibilities you have the
greater the reward. Keeping these responsibilities in mind,
continue your work and seek support from Allah. Peace beupon you.
Note: You must have attended the urs ceremony at
Golra Sharif. If you have a recording of Mufti Abd al-Shakur
Sahibs speech or if you can remember any of the key points
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then send them. What were Sahibzada Naseer al-Din Sahibs
impressions of Mufti Sahib s speech?
18) Demise of Hadrat Mai Sahiba Rahmatullah Alayha
A lady wrote about a dream that she had about Hadrat
Mai Sahiba Rahmatullah Alayha and requested some of her relics.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 28 th February 1993
Peace be upon you. I received your letter of condolence.
This was Allah s will. We have to accept His every decision
gladly and pray that He includes us amongst His grateful
servants and save us from trials and tribulations. You knew her
therefore act upon her teachings. There is great benefit in
following her teachings. Her spirit shall be pleased. You
requested a book and other relics, when you come next time we
shall discuss this matter. This humble servant prays for you and
your children, may Allah Almighty fulfil your pious wishes.
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Note: the dream you had is very blessed as Mai Sahiba
was connected to Hadrat Abu Bakr through both physical and
spiritual lineage. This dream is a product of your devotion to
her. Peace be upon you.
19) Beard
A thirty year old man wrote that no one was willing to
give their daughter to him as he has kept a beard.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 21 st August 1993
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and became
aware of your problem. Be steadfast as it is a test of your
resolve and determination. Perhaps you shall face some further
rejections. You should have firm faith the blessed master
whose Sunnah caused you so much problems will not let you
down. Indeed, the whole creation came into existence due to
him. Rasul Allah had prophesised that to follow his Sunnah
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in the last days would be made difficult. If possible then fix a
time daily and recite durud sharif 11 times in the beginning and
at the end and read Ya Wadudu 1000 times with utmost
devotion and dedication. Peace be upon you.
20) Evil Person
Someone wrote about an evil person who had made life
difficult for the local villagers.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter. May Allah
Almighty keep you in His protection. His remembrance is the
best protection for every evil and the greatest source of
contentment. I hope you are reading your award on a regular
basis. In particular pray tahajjud and stay focused on Allah. If
you missed any of your awrads then make them up later and in
the future be careful. If possible then appoint a time and read
ayat karima 500 times. Read it with focus an attention and keep
your problems in mind, read durud 100 times before and after.
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We humble servants only have the remembrance of Allah as
our aid against evil and discord. This is what our masters have
taught us and this is what we teach the seekers. Allah is the
Forgiving, the Merciful, the all Hearing and all Seeing. He does
not desert those that remember Him. However, sincerity and
focus are pre-conditions. Peace be upon you.
21) Obesity
A person wrote about his obese wife.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Take her for a check up with some qualified doctor.
This humble servant shall also pray for her and I am sending a
tawidh as well. We suggest a mixture called Kamuni from
the Hamdard brand, the instructions are written on the bottle.
May Allah heal her. Keep your focus on your Lord and with
His grace the medicine shall be effective as well. That is all.
Peace be upon you.
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22) Invitation
Hadrat Pir Badshah Sahib from Mohra Sharif invited
Hadrat Sahib to attend the 40 th ceremony of Pir Aftab Ahmad.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 25 th June 1992
His eminence Janab Pir-e Tariqat Hadrat Pir Badshah
Sahib, May Allah prolong your life. Peace be upon you. Thank
you for the invitation for the 40 th. My nephew Muhammad
Masum, who attended the funeral, informed me about the
demise of Pir Aftab Sahib. The death of a believer is indeed
wonderful. As long as he was alive, he was caught between
separation and longing and considered the world as a prison.
But his very existence was a source of benefit for the world and
a protection from calamities. Pir Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi has
moved from separation to union but he has deprived many
people of his pre-dawn supplications. The real loss is that the
world has lost the prayers and focus of a man of Allah.
However, his followers can still benefit from his blessed spirit
as long as they follow his teachings. This humble servant was
already weak and recently hiccups have made my condition
worse. I am unable to meet the Sangis and as for travel it is a
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thing of the past. In light of my circumstances I hope you will
excuse my failure to attend the gathering. This humble servant
shares your feelings, emotions and turmoil on this great loss.
Peace be upon you.
23) Complaints
A person wrote to complain about his daughter- in- law
and his son.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 29 th June 1992
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and was
astonished by your agitation and anxiety. I did not expect this
from such a person who is both learned and a physician. You
should have greater willpower. This type of anxiety and
restlessness is characteristic of ignorant and weak people. The
people who are aware of the Quranic teachings do not let these
kinds of incidents overpower them. They remain focused on
their spiritual realm. These are temporary setbacks that are
bound to take place in an extended family. The elders use their
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24) A Wakeup Call
A lady from the UK wrote about her family problems.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 15 th June 1992
Peace be upon you. I received your letter. These small
tests are there to awaken one from heedlessness. The people
whom are awoken by these incidents and turn to the right path,
Allah Almighty guides them and grants them the ability to
perform good deeds. By contrast, for those people who do not
take heed from these warnings, than Allah Almighty leaves
them to their life of sin. Consider these problems as a wakeup
call and turn to Allah. Pray regularly and follow the commands
of the Shariah . Everyday appoint a time and read Ya Salamu
1000 times with durud sharif 11 times at the start and at the
end. Make sure you read it properly and recite the correct
amount and also focus on the meaning. When you finish
reading then supplicate to Allah Almighty and keep yourproblems in your thoughts and blow upon the water and give it
to the sick person. May Allah grant them a cure by the sake of
His blessed name. Peace be upon you.
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25) Heaven Within
A person wrote about his visit to Hadrat Sahib.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter, it is good that
you informed us of your safe arrival. May Allah Almighty grant
more passion and devotion. Some saint has stated that, Heaven
is within me. Wherever I go it is with me. Prison is my
seclusion, death my martyrdom, migration my travel. Who can
harm me? What he meant was that he was in continua l dhikr .
He continued, Whatever situation I am in, my source of
comfort is with me. You should also keep this view in mind.
Peace be upon you.
26) Sounds of Silence
A person wrote an emotional letter seeking a direct link
with Rasul Allah and so forth.
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Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter, the same
unrest and agitation. Alas, you have not understood that in the
spiritual path, silence is speech. Speech is not very useful in the
spiritual path. Indeed, anyone who claims to be on the path
must refrain from talking and instead use his focus. Let alone
seek an audience, he (a sincere Sangi ) would not even seek out
litanies and leave all matters on the behest of his guide. You
know hundreds and thousands of people like you request
meetings but these people (sincere Sangis ) are content on
seeing this humble servant during the five daily prayers and on
Friday because they do not want to impose their will on their
master. When you have stated your feelings in a letter then
what need is there for you to spend a few minutes with me.
This humble servant considers everyones p roblems equally
and prays for them. Hence you should stop making these
foolish requests. The spiritual path has its own procedure, try
to understand its spirit. Peace be upon you.
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27) Value of Remembrance
A person from Bafa Sharif wrote that he safely arrived
home.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and became
aware of your welfare. May Allah protect you and your family
and grant you more passion and dedication. The greatest gift is
remembrance of Allah. What the people of the world consider
valuable such as gold and silver is nothing compared to the
remembrance of A llah. Hadrat Abd Allah ibn Masud said,
I prefer to utter Subhan Allah, rather than give gold jewellery
in charity. Similarly Abd Allah ibn Umar said, To utter
Allahu Akbar a few times on the journey is more beloved to me
than to give a horse for the sake of Jihad. Wise is he who does
not let go of this wealth at anytime. There is no guarantee about
one s lifespan. Try to pray inside the mosque with congregationand spend most of your time there. Best regards to all the other
companions. Peace be upon you.
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28) The Light
A person from Makkah Sharif wrote that he saw Rasul
Allah in a dream. In addition, he had been instructed to read
litanies by a young Naqshbandi person and asked whether he
should continue reading them.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and became
aware of your situation. The spiritual matters that you have
mentioned are indeed blessed, may Allah continue His
favours and grace upon you and grant you salvation. The
young Naqshbandi person you have mentioned, if you have
the time and the willpower then continue his awrads . The gift
we have inherited from our masters is continual dhikr upon
which they were steadfast all their lives. They have said much
about its virtues and encouraged us not to waste a breath.
This humble servant also transmits this to the seekers of the
path. Indeed due to this dhikr, one s face and limbs become
filled with light and thus his whole being becomes light upon
light. It is this light that shall accompany a person in life,
death, in the grave and in the hereafter. Peace be upon you.
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29) Useless Sons
A person wrote about some litanies and to complain
about his two sons, one who was disrespectful, irreligious and
greedy and the second who was stupid.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter thank you for
remembering us. You have expressed your opinions about your
sons. As regards the litanies do not be superstitious. You have
permission to read litanies according to your situation. The
spirit of litanies is complete focus, sincerity and dedication.
You can appoint the time for litanies yourself. We shall prayfor your sons so that they that they may meet your expectations.
There is bound to be differences of opinion as both age and
temperament play a part. Use wisdom to nurture and guide
them so that they understand importance of the din . Inform
them that the one who is prisoner is not the one who is inside a jail but he whose heart is locked and a real prisoner is he who
is the prisoner of his desires. Dont be deluded by the world.
Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz the Caliph of the time once wrote in
a letter for our guidance, That person is safe who has piety and
fear of Allah in his heart. That he favours the little truth than a
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great deal of falsehood and he chooses the eternal instead of the
temporary and exchanges good fortune for misfortune. Do not
forget that your ancestors are dead. Another generation shall
become your successors. Do you not see that every day you
send somebody towards Allah, whose life has ended and all his
hopes have vanished? You have placed his body in a ditch in
which there are no cushions or beds. Indeed, all his means have
terminated and he is cut off from all wealth, friends, family and
companions and is now busy giving an account of his life.
Peace be upon you.
30) Lengthy Titles
A person wrote a letter and addressed Hadrat Sahib with
many honorific titles.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter. Lengthy titles
are unnecessary. You should know that all goodness belongs to
Allah. By contrast creation is composed of weakness and vice.
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It is Allah s grace and one should be grateful. When this
humble servant looks at his actions then he feels embarrassed.
If I have any hope of salvation then it is from His endless
mercy. Therefore in the future do not address this humble
servant with these titles. If possible then be brief in your letter,
as time is limited. This humble servant prays for your progress.
Peace be upon you.
31) Snakes in the House
A person wrote that snakes appear in his house.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter. This is a
common occurrence in mud houses, dont worry about it. You
have memorised 25 paras that is a great blessing. Recite the
Holy Quran in the house and blow on water and the n sprinkle
it in the house, Allah will protect you from the creatures of the
earth. Your father works in Haram Sharif. Ask him to pray for
us all. Which place is better than Haram Sharif for acceptance
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of prayers? You lack confidence in your speech and that is a
result of insecurity. Just build up confidence and your
insecurity shall diminish. This humble servant prays that your
brother finds a job. Peace be upon you.
32) Lack of Passion for Knowledge
A young lady wrote that she could not focus on her
studies.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply
Peace be upon you. I received your letter. I pray that
Allah Almighty grants you passion for knowledge and bestows
greater capacity of knowledge. You should also offer your
daily prayers and supplicate from Allah. After Fajr read
.times and blow upon your hands and rub on your chest 21
After Fajr and Asr read Ya Qawiyyu 11 times and place on your
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forehead. May Allah have mercy upon you by the sake His
grace. Peace be upon you.
33) Purchase of Land
A person wrote that he intended to purchase some land.
Hadrat Sahibs Reply 27 th June 1992
Peace be upon you. I received your letter and I became
aware of your predicament. This humble servant prays for youthat Allah grants you what is better for you. If there are
complications, then there is some wisdom in it. You know full
well that this world is temporary and many people have parted
from us. They also tried their best to remain here but ultimately
only Allah is everlasting. The purpose of our creation has beenforgotten. Tomorrow when our eyes open than it will be too
late and remorse will be useless. One should start making
preparations for that difficult day, now. Only good deeds,
charity and good conduct shall be of benefit. It is not forbidden
to earn livelihood but the main purpose is to always remember
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Allah Almighty. Rasul Allah has clearly stated that a person
says my wealth, but his real wealth is what he has spent in way
of charity or has worn or eaten. Indeed, what he leaves behind
is not his. Only Allah knows what his descendants shall do with
the wealth. We have sincerely written a few words of consul.
Peace be upon you. Note: keep this letter safe and read it from
time to time.
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