Urs of Sadr us Shari'ah 1435 AH
The 2nd of Dhul Qa'da marks the Urs of the Great Islamic Jurist, Khalifa e Ala Hazrat, Sadr us Shari'ah Allamah Mufti Amjad Ali Azmi (Allah is pleased with him). Sadr us Shari'ah is renowned for his famous Encyclopaedia on Hanafi Fiqh which today is used by Muslims around the world, scholars and laymen alike, to find answers to their daily Islamic questions. Sadr us Shari'ah is one of the closest students of Sayyidi Ala Hazrat, to find out more about this Great Saint see our new releases below:
Release 1: The Chief of Shari'ah - By Hafiz e Millat Allamah Abdul Azeez Mubarakpuri (Founder of Jami'ah Ashrafiyyah Mubarakpur)
Excerpt:
Ajmer Sharīf is a well-known academic city of India. It is the centre of the people of marvels. Dārul-Ulūm Muʿeeniyyah ʿUthmāniyyah was situated inside the mausoleum [of Khwājā Gharīb Nawāz]. At the time of lessons, many eminent scholars would present themselves to listen to the lessons of Sadr al-Sharīʿah, to which they were very content. They would praise Sadr al-Sharīʿah on his vast knowledge. Amongst his students were the likes of; Mawlānā Sayyid Ghulām Jilani, the commentator of Bukhārī (Mufti Sharīful Haq) and Mawlānā Sardār Ahmed – such stars of knowledge and virtue serve as a clear proof of the vast knowledge of Sadr al-Sharīʿah, as a plant is recognised by its flowers, and so a teacher is recognised by his students. His expertise in the field of teaching was such that he began teaching whilst he was still a student, and he continued this until his last breath. Those who know, state that his students – direct and indirect – total approximately 4,000. In addition to being a reputable teacher, Sadr al-Sharīʿah was a great writer and a speaker. From his literatures, Bahār-e-Sharīʿah and Fatāwā Amjadiyyah hold a unique place. Also, his speeches were so comprehensive that the scholars would praise him.
Translated by Muhammad Kalim (Preston) - Download Full Article
Release 2: Will be released within the next 24 hours, watch this space!
Excerpt:
There are eight from the many contributions of Ṣadr al-Sharīʿah ‘Alayhir Rahmah that can be written extensively about. Theses can be written upon the eight great contributions:
- The encyclopaedia of Ḥanafī Fiqh, Bahār e Sharīʿat.
- al-Fatāwā al-Amjadiyyah, in two large volumes.
- Annotation of the Commentary on (Ḥāshiyah Sharḥ) Maʿānī al-Āthār in the Arabic language.
- The dictation of the translation of the Holy Qur’ān, Kanz al-Īmān.
- The great legacy of his students.
- A publisher of Ahlus Sunnah.
- His noble children being scholars.
- A library that has works of 20 sciences.
Translated by Neesarahmed Amjadi - Download Full Article
Incidents from the Life of the Teacher of Teachers
The Teacher of Teachers - Hafiz e Millat Hazrat Allama Abdul Azeez Muhaddith e Muradabadi
Steadfastness on Shari'at
Hafiz e Millat was very firm upon the Shari’at throughout his entire life.
Once a dog bit Hafiz e Millat on his toe. Regardless of the pain, Hafiz e Millat did not seek any treatment nor did he take an injection to prevent further ailment. His close ones regularly persisted him to obtain treatment, however he said;
“The infection from the dog will not affect me. You know well that I do not take injections due to the presence of spirit (alcohol) (certain injections contained alcohol, which were widely used in the subcontinent) within them. Allah will cure me.”
Due to the Du’a of Hafiz e Millat and his trust in Allah, he was cured without receiving an injection. Even though the dog had dug three of its teeth within the toe of Hafiz e Millat and the effects were clearly visible, he still never received an injection due to the presence of alcohol.
Debate with a Najdi
Hafiz e Millat had mastered the skill of debating from a very tender age.
One day, whilst Hafiz e Millat was in front of the blessed abode of the Prophet (countless peace and salutations be upon Him) in Madinatul Munawwara, his hands were raised to make du’a. A Najdi police officer ordered him to turn his direction and face towards the Qibla, exclaiming that to face the shrine of the Prophet (countless peace and salutations be upon Him) is Shirk (polytheism). Due to the respect of the blessed abode, Hafiz e Millat did not discuss further with the Najdi. However the Najdi continued moving Hafiz e Millat back and back away from the sacred shrine.
The Najdi officer then said: “You should face the Ka’ba whilst making Du'a as to face the shrine is Shirk”
Hafiz e Millat: “The Prophet is my intermediary to Allah. The Quran states “And seek a Waseela to him”
Najdi Officer: “The intermediaries are good deeds; Namaz, fasting etc.”
Hafiz e Millat: “Are the good deeds of a Muslim always accepted?”
Najdi officer: (stood in silence)
Hafiz e Millat: “No individual is aware if their good deeds are accepted. An individual continues to do good deeds hoping they will be accepted. However, the Prophet (countless peace and salutations be upon Him) is undoubtedly accepted in the court of Allah, and there is no room for doubt in this. Therefore, only that which is accepted can be used as a Waseela. Hence, the Prophet is the best Waseela.”
Hafiz e Millat mentions that the officer left without uttering a word. Thereafter, no individual ever bothered him during his stay.
His Noble Teacher & Students
Hafiz e Milat had many teachers at the early stages of his studying, however his main teacher was Huzoor Sadrush Shariah Allama Qadi Amjad Ali Azmi. He guided him throughout his life and taught him numerous sciences as well as conduct of life.
Some famous students of Hafiz e Millat:
- Hazrat Allama Qari Musleehuddin Siddqui (Allah is pleased with him)
- Hazrat Allama Mufti Shareeful Haq Amjadi (Allah is pleased with him)
- Hazrat Allama Arshadul Qadri (Allah is pleased with him)
- Hazrat Allama Abdul Mannan Azmi (Bahrul Uloom) (Allah is pleased with him)
- Hazrat Allama Mufti Zia ul Mustafa Qadri (Muhaddith e Kabeer) (Allah protect him)
Hafiz e Millat and Muhaddith e Kabeer:
Once Muhaddith e Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa journeyed with Hafiz e Millat to a programme in Balrampur. Before returning, Hafiz Muhammad Haneef Saheb came to ask Hafiz e Millat whether to buy one or two tickets. He asked Hafiz e Millat; Huzoor! Will Mawlana Zia ul Mustafa accompany you? Hafiz e Millat replied; Hafiz sahib! What have you asked, Mawlana Zia ul Mustafa is my teacher’s son (Sadrush Shariah). I will accompany him not that he will accompany me.
Pearls of Wisdom
“The life of the heart is remembrance [Zikr] and contemplation”
“Love of the Prophet is indeed the love of Allah”
“A Muslim never gets old”
“Intelligent are those students who, along with knowledge acquire good actions from their teacher”
“Besides Islamic knowledge, respect can also be gained from worldly knowledge”
“To rest more than needed is destroying valuable lifetime”
“Life is doing work; idleness is death”
“Man is created for work. The one who is idle is as if he is dead. Be a man of work, work is what makes a man highly regarded”
“Above the ground is for work, beneath it is for rest”
“Unity is life, division is death”
“The one who foresees his purpose, will have sincerity in his actions and success will kiss his feet”
“The individual who wears good garments but is deprived of knowledge and character is not worthy of respect. Worthy of respect is he, whose clothes are simple but heart is filled with knowledge”
“The one whose company affects your character, leave his side immediately”
“Lecturing is the easiest, teaching is slightly harder, and the most difficult is writing”
“An individual should work without anticipating fame and publicity”
“Immaculate and tall buildings with no education is useless”
“Be executed for the religion if you must, but never move back”
“Muslims who stop fearing Allah, fear the world”
“The one who fears Allah never fears anyone”
(From Hayat e Hafiz e Millat)
Translated by Muhammad Kalim (Preston)
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