It was Shah Waliullah (R), whowas indeed a personality not to be described in few words. Allah Ta'la has acceptedhim and his dynasty for the service of Islam.
I however would tell you about oneof his grandsons - Shah Ismail Hossain Shahid (R). He was the son of Shah AbdulGhani Saheb (R), the youngest son of Shah Waliullah (R).
Shah Ismail Hossain Shahid (R) wasfighting against the Sikhs on May 09, 1831. A sikh - in front of Shah IsmailHossain Shahid (R) called names against our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alaiyhiwa Sallam. Instantly Shah Ismail Hossain Shahid (R) got vexed and uttered - "ByAllah! I would not die before I kill you!" Suddenly another kafir - standingright behind struck Hazrat with a sword and chopped his head off; Hazrat's headfell on the ground.....
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaiyhi waSallam informed in one Hadith, "There are some slaves of Allah Ta'la, if they uttersomething by the Name of Allah Ta'la - He fills the desire of those slaves".
This promise of Allah Ta'la gottrue in case of Shah Ismail Hossain Shahid (R). Allah Ta'la exposed the Spiritualpower of his friend.
Though beheaded, Hazrat threw hissword (which was in his hand) at the kafir who ran off just after calling namesagainst our Prophet; the kafir at that time was 220 yards far trying his bestto flee. However the desire of Allah Ta'la has resembled his friend's wish.....! Theculprit was killed by the sword of Shah Ismail Hossain Shahid (R), which chasedhim all the way and struck him brutally. And finally a Star of Islam, a GreatLover of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam got Martyred. O Allah....Blesshim with Your Greatest of Honors! Ameen.
Shah Ismail Hossain Shahid (R)does make us remember the Great Shuhada: Hazrat Hamza (Radi), Hazrat AbdullahIbne Zubayer (Radi) and Hazrat Khabbab (Radi).
O Martyr! You havesacrificed
I have only heard ofyou and cried.
This cry makes mejoyful today
When of you - I wouldsay.
This wretched heartwill fill in glory
Telling people yourbrilliant story.
