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Moulana Abdul Baari Nadwi (rahmatullahi alayh) was once seated in the gathering of Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi alayh). The gathering was such that on Moulana Thanwi's (rahmatullahi alayh) right the Ulama were seated, on his left were the mashaaikh and in the front of him was the general public. On that occasion Moulana Thanwi (rahmatullahi alayh) spoke on a topic that was very deep and delicate, due to which the entire gathering was struck motionless in astonishment. Moulana Nadwi (rahmatullahi alayh) noticed tears flowing from the eyes of the general public who were common laymen and it could be gauged from their faces that they were not literate.
Thus Moulana Nadwi (rahmatullahi alayh) asked the question: "Hazrat! We have failed to understand this that the topic you discussed was so deep that the Ulama with great difficulty understood it, but these laymen were so affected that tears flowed from their eyes. Today you have eliminated an incorrect perception that I harboured."
Moulana Thanwi (rahmatullahi alayh) replied: "Man is affected by companionship and friendship. These people have love and faith in me. Thus in my gathering, such effects take place in their hearts that tears begin to flow from their eyes."
Lesson: Companionship is an outer bond of bodies coming closer, while friendship is an inner bond of hearts coming closer. This generates love and faith in a person. We need to adopt the company of the Ulama and the pious elders. We need to befriend them. Insha-Allah this will generate our love and faith in them. Thereafter their words will insha-Allah move our hearts and bring beautiful changes in our lives. Our lives will be graced with the beautiful commands of Allah Ta'ala and the beautiful Sunnat of Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Disrespecting the Ulama due to their Differences is to one's own Detriment
Hadhrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya rahmatullahi alaih says: "A very important issue is that the differences of thefuqahaa and muhadditheen are in its place. However, because of this we should never entertain evil thoughts regarding them or display any type of disrespect. This is extremely detrimental. I emphasise and stress on this point in my lessons of hadeeth.
Once, during the lessons of hadeeth of Hadhrat Moulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi rahmatullahi alaih, a hadeeth which apparently opposed the Hanafi view was discussed. Upon hearing the brilliant explanation delivered by Hadhrat Moulana Gangohi rahmatullahi alaih, one of the students exclaimed: 'If Imaam Shaafi`ee rahmatullahi alaih had heard this explanation, he would have retracted from his view.' Hadhrat rahmatullahi alaih responded: 'Toubah, toubah, astaghfirullah! If Imaam Shaafi`ee rahmatullahi alaih had been present then my explanation would not have been anything more than a simple doubt which Imaam Shaafi`ee rahmatullahi alaih would have answered. Since the a'immah-e-mujtahideen are not present, it is only their statements that are before us and we find the statements of Imaam Abu Hanifah rahmatullahi alaih to be closest to the Qur'aan and Hadeeth. Therefore, we support it. Otherwise, if supposing any of the a'immah-e-mujtahideen were present now, there would have been no other option but to follow him.'
Let alone showing disrespect and having ill-feelings for the Ulama and a'immah-e-mujtahideen, even disrespecting a normal person or Muslim and having ill-feelings for him is not permissible under any circumstances. Allah Ta`ala forbid, if one disrespects any of these seniors then remember that one will lose everything.
In the time of Hadhrat Moulana Madani rahmatullahi alaih and Hadhrat Moulana Thanwi rahmatullahi alaih many people made lot of noise. Juniors generally have the tendency of objecting and declaring others as kaafir. Refrain from all these aspects and focus on your own work. There are many incidents regarding the differences of the pious which I cannot recall now.
We have heard regarding our elders that people would accept Islam merely by seeing their appearances and ways. On the other hand, if people have to look at our conduct where will they go?" (Malfoozaat Hadhrat Shaikh rahmatullahi alaih, p. 62)
Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Shafee` Sahib (rahmatullahi alaih) and the Darul Uloom property
The Darul Uloom (Darul Uloom Karachi) was originally situated in Nanak Warah housed in a small building. When the workload increased and the place became constrained a dire need arose for a larger place. Hence, Allah Ta`ala provided the means and a large tract of land was allotted by the government for the madrasah. Presently the Islamia College is situated on that land. Apart from the land being situated on a very prime location the grave of Allamah Shabbeer Ahmad Uthmani (rahmatullahi alaih) is also adjacent to the property. Hence, it was an ideal spot for the Darul Uloom.
The legal procedures were followed and papers for the land were procured. Control was gained and a room was built on the land which had a telephone line. An official foundation laying jalsah was announced and leading ulama from various parts of Pakistan graced the occasion. It was on this occasion that some individuals laid claim to the land stating that the land did not belong to the Darul Uloom. Coincidentally the claimants had engaged certain reputable personalities who were also revered by Mufti Shafee` Sahib (the respected widow of Allamah Shabbeer Ahmad Uthmani [rahmatullahi alaih]). Initially, he attempted to defuse the dispute but to no avail. Hence, he thought to himself that what kind ofbarkat will there be in a Madrasah whose foundation is laid on a dispute. Subsequently, he announced that he was relinquishing his right and abandoning the property.
Upon hearing this decision, the madrasah's administrative committee objected by saying, "How can you pass such a decision? Such a large property in the middle of the city! It is extremely difficult to find such a property. How can you leave such a property which we have already gained control over?"
Mufti Shafee` Sahib replied, "I am not compelling the committee to abandon the property, because the committee has already gained control and ownership of the land. If you wish to still go ahead and construct the Madrasah then you may do so. However, I will not be part of it, since I do not see any barkat in a Madrasah whose foundation is laid upon a dispute. He then cited the Hadeeth of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), "I guarantee a home in the middle of Jannah for that person who leaves out quarrelling despite being correct."
He further added: "You are complaining that to get such a land is difficult whereas Nabi(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) is saying that he guarantees a home in the middle of Jannah. Constructing a Darul Uloom is fardh-e-kifaayah and saving Muslims from quarrels and disputes is fardh-e-`ayn. It will be a disservice to Deen if a fardh-e-`ayn is left out in order to discharge afardh-e-kifaayah. I will not construct a Darul Uloom whilst engaging in a dispute." Saying this he abandoned the property.
Subsequently, Allah Ta`ala blessed Hadhrat Mufti Sahib with a very much bigger and better property upon which the Darul Uloom is currently built. (Islaahi Khutubaat, vol. 6, p. 153/ Al Balaagh Mufti A`zam Number, vol. 1, p. 44 & 212)
Hadhrat Moulana Husain Ahmad Madani (Rahmatullahi Alayh) Honouring his Guest
Moulana Shamsul Haq Afghani (Rahmatullahi Alayh) once mentioned while addressing the Ulama: "I had once travelled to Deoband where I stayed as a guest of Moulana Husain Ahmad Madani (Rahmatullahi Alayh). At the time of my arrival Hadhrat was not present; hence I went to bed before he returned. In the middle of the night, my eyes opened to find that Moulana Madani was lying beside my bed on a straw mat with a brick under his head. I was totally ashamed and asked, 'Hadhrat! What is the matter? Why are you sleeping on the floor? Couldn't you get me up?' Moulana Madani replied, 'This is a gesture of ikraam-ud-dhayf (honouring the guest). Haven't you read the hadeeth:
" Whoever believes in Allah and the hereafter should honour his guest."
On this journey, I had also brought along a large quantity of grapes from Quetta. On receiving it, Hadhrat Madani distributed it to all those present. The attendant had then come from inside his home and asked him, 'Moulana Afghani has brought along some grapes. Pass over some for the house.' Hadhrat replied, 'You have only come now. It has all been distributed.'
When it was time for meals, Hadhrat lifted the water jug to wash the hands of those present. I told him, 'Hadhrat! What are you doing? I can wash my hands by myself.' However, Hadhrat Madani insisted on pouring the water. 'I then told him, 'What is the benefit in this argument? My heart has now been burdened. Is this ikraam-ud-dhayf (honouring the guest)? Ikraam-ud-dhayf means that the guest should not undergo any type of difficulty.' Hadhrat Madani replied, 'You may experience some difficulty in fulfilling the injunction of Shari`ah but ikraam-ud-dhayf is also a command of Shari`ah which I will fulfill.'" (Khutubaat-e-Akaabir, vol. 2, p. 245)
Abbas bin Abdul Azeem al-Ambari reports: "I was seated in the company of Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahmatullahi alaih) when Ali bin Madeeni (rahmatullahi alaih) came mounted on a conveyance. They debated regarding a certain issue until their voices raised and I feared that this will cause ill-feelings between them two. When Ali (rahmatullahi alaih) intended to leave, Imaam Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaih) stood up and held the stirrup of his conveyance."
Yunus bin Abdul A`laa as-Sadafi (rahmatullahi alaih) - one of the special students of Imaam Shaafi`ee (rahmatullahi alaih) says: "I never saw anyone more intelligent than Imaam Shaafi`ee (rahmatullahi alaih). One day we debated regarding a certain mas'alah and then separated. Thereafter, Imaam Shaafi`ee (rahmatullahi alaih) met me, held my hand and said, 'O Abu Moosa! Can't we remain as brothers although we do not agree in even one mas'alah?"
Shaikh Muhammad Awwamah (hafizahullah) comments: "Consider his statement, 'Although we do not agree in even one mas'alah.' This means that our disagreeing in every issue should not affect the cordiality of our brotherhood." (Adab-ul-Ikhtilaaf, p. 81, 82)
Hadhrat Moulana Madani (rahmatullahi alaih) and his devotion to Ramadhaan
In my knowledge, the person to liven and revive the method of our pious predecessors in this era was Moulana Husain Ahmad Madani (rahmatullahi alaih). Upon the request of his close associates and students he made it a standard habit of spending the entire month of Ramadhaan in one place where many people from surrounding and far-off areas of the country would gather. For many years Hadhrat would spend the entire month of Ramadhaan in Silhat. Thereafter, Hadhrat spent Ramadhaan for several years in Baaskandi (Bengal). For a few years he spent the month of Ramadhaan in his hometown, Ilaah-daad Poorah. At all these venues, his mureeds and associates would gather in large numbers and they would all be treated as his guests. Hadhrat himself would lead the Taraaweeh Salaah. Those present would engage in zikr, tilaawat etc. with extreme enthusiasm and vigour. His associates would experience great spiritual conditions and realise immense progress. For long periods thereafter they would remember and discuss the eventful moments that they had experienced. If Allah had willed and granted Moulana a longer life, this system would have continued in Ilaah-daad Poorah for many years later and Allah Ta`ala alone knows how many servants would have reached their goal (of proximity to Allah). However, this system discontinued with the demise of Hadhrat Moulana in 1377 A.H. - 1957 leaving many in utter grief and distress.
(Sawaanih Hadhrat Shaikh-ul-Hadeeth Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya - Ml Abul Hasan Nadwi , p. 122/123)
Importance of Takbeer-e-Ula in the lives of our Akaabir
Hadhrat Moulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (rahmatullahi alaih) had once gone for the dastaarbandi jalsah in Deoband. On account of the large crowd and the multitudes of people greeting Hadhrat, there was a slight delay in Hadhrat coming to the musjid. When Moulana had reached the musjid, the qiraat had already commenced. After the salaah was over it was noticed that Moulana was overcome by extreme grief and remorse. With intense anguish he said: "How sad it is, that today I have missed my takbeer-e-ula after twenty-two years."(Tazkirat-ur-Rasheed, vol. 2, p. 16)
Moulana Zafar Ahmad Uthmani (rahmatullahi alaih) relates: "I remained for six years in the khidmat of Hadhrat Moulana Khaleel Ahmad Saharanpuri (rahmatullahi alaih). Never did I witness Hadhrat missing his takbeer-e-ula. However, there was one occasion when Hadhrat's mouth began to bleed continuously whilst making wudhu for Fajr salaah. Hadhrat then sent a message with one of his attendants to the musjid that the jamaat should not be delayed on account of him. This was the only time that I had witnessed Hadhrat missing the takbeer-e-ula, though he managed to get the first rakaat." (Tazkirat-ul-Khaleel, p. 345)
Importance of Takbeer-e-Ula in the lives of our Akaabir
Hadhrat Qaari Siddeeq Baandwi (rahmatullahi alaih) mentioned an incident that had taken place in his days of khidmah of his shaikh Hadhrat Moulana As`adullah Sahib (rahmatullahi alaih). He says, "I used to help Hadhrat Naazim Sahib (rahmatullahi alaih) to make wudhu. Hadhrat was very particular about performing every salaah with jamaat. Throughout my student days I did not see Hadhrat ever missing out one salaah with takbeer-e-Ula. He always went to the Musjid immediately after the azaan was given. After Maghrib Salaah he would remain standing in Awwaabeen Salaah for long periods. I would sit behind him. Sometimes, he would ask for water to drink in between but would only have one sip. I imagined that he was just checking to see if I was there or not."
Once, a meeting was held with the shurah members of the Madrasah. Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) was also a member of the shurah. During the meeting, the azaan was called out and the time for jamaat commenced. Hadhrat could not leave the meeting immediately for some reason. The meeting terminated exactly at the time of the salaah. Hadhrat's office was some distance away from the Musjid. Hence, I became very perplexed and did not know what to do. I filled the water jug and waited for Hadhrat. The jamaat had already commenced when I saw Hadhrat walking very fast towards me. Immediately I began pouring water for him to make wudhu. The salaah was almost over when Hadhrat asked me, "Is there any Musjid where we can perform our salaah with takbeer-e-ula? Someone mentioned that perhaps we may get the takbeer-e-ula at a Musjid near the Madrasah. We immediately set off for that Musjid but found that, unfortunately, the salaah there was completed as well. Hadhrat was extremely grieved. Another person told him that perhaps there was hope of getting the jamaat in another Musjid. We immediately rushed off to that Musjid but unfortunately, here too, the salaah was over. Hadhrat was even more grieved. Eventually, someone told him that in a certain orchard there is a Musjid where salaah is performed very late. Very few people gather there for salaah.
Hadhrat heard this and it was as though a new life had come into him. That orchard was approximately 200 meters away. On that day we witnessed how fast Hadhrat could walk. He walked so swiftly that I had to literally run behind him to keep up. As we approached the orchard, we saw some people standing up. From a distance he indicated to them to wait a while. When Hadhrat reached the Musjid, the people told him that they were waiting for a servant of Allah to arrive and lead the salaah. Hadhrat performed his salaah with jamaat, with the takbeer-e-ula and returned to the Madrasah. (Hayaat-e-Siddeeq - English, p. 102)
Hadhrat Mufti Taqi Uthmani (Daamat Barakaatuhum) writes regarding their father Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Shafee` Sahib (Rahmatullahi Alayh):
"Our honourable father had an inherent aversion for quarrels and disputes. As long as there was no genuine Shar`ee need he never engaged himself in any type of dispute in order to secure a personal right. I cannot recall the innumerable occasions when he forfeited his personal valuable rights merely for the sake of avoiding a dispute. He would very often quote the Hadeeth of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) in relation to this:
أنا زعيم ببيت في وسط الجنة لمن ترك المراء و هو محق
I guarantee a home in the middle of Jannah for that person who leaves out disputing despite being correct.
In the light of his practice on the above mentioned hadeeth a very amazing incident had transpired (in connection to a land that was allotted for Darul Uloom Karachi - to be mentioned in the next issue).
Besides this, it is unknown as to how many people deceived him in his personal dealings. Many had tried to bring up cases against him. There were those who attempted to defame him through newspapers and the media. However, in the face of all these incidents he never resorted to the tactics that are nowadays adopted when replying to such propaganda. Instead, in most cases he relinquished his right and came out of the predicament. He always avoided any type of confrontation and dispute irrespective of whether it related to academic issues or a discussion with people of opposing ideologies. He would quote the statement of one of the pious (perhaps it was Imaam Zuhri Rahmatullahi Alayh):
المراء يذهب بنور العلم
Disputes eliminate the noor (light) of knowledge.
The daughter of Hadhrat Mufti Shafee` Sahib (Rahmatullahi Alayh) writes:
"Once whilst still in Deoband, he purchased a plot to build a home. After the commencement of the construction some of the neighbours approached him and said that a portion of the land belonged to them since their drainage went through it. However, according to the municipal title deeds and the various records they had no right to the land and the land entirely belonged to my father. However, in order to avoid any type of quarrel he handed over to them that part of the land which they had laid a claim to which resulted in the building that was being constructed to be restricted in size. However, he preferred having a restricted home instead of quarrelling. Nevertheless, after some time these neighbours came back to him and offered to sell that part of the land to him. He accepted the offer, paid them for that land and then extended the home." (Al Balaagh - Mufti A`zam Number, vol. 1, p. 466/ vol. 2, p. 1068)
Mufti Zaheerul Islaam (rahmatullahi alaih) described Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi Sahib's (rahmatullahi alaih) punctuality.
He says, "I joined Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) in September 1956 and remained with him until April 1960. Thereafter, I began teaching at several institutions but in all those years, I never saw Hadhrat change his routine in any way."
Madrasah commenced at 6:30 a.m. daily. Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) would enter the classroom promptly at 6:00 a.m. Never did the changing of the seasons or even any valid excuse affect his routine in any way.
In 1365 A.H., Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) moved to Deoband. He ensured that even on his last day at the Madrasah he completed his time. If Hadhrat was delayed from class for a legitimate reason, or he had to speak to someone during class hours, or someone came to ask amas'alah, or someone arrived requesting du`aas, or if someone came to make mashwarahwith him, he would calculate the number of minutes utilised in this way and would record it in his diary. It was his habit that whenever he went to receive his salary he would take this diary with him. He would calculate the time in hours and days not used for the madrasah. Thereafter, Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) would repay that amount of his salary back to the madrasah although this directive did not come from the authorities.
Madrasah classes ended at 11:00 a.m. All the asaatizah would leave their classrooms at this time but Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) would remain in class until 1:00 p.m. Thereafter, he would have meals and rest for a while. Zuhr Salaah was at 3:00 p.m. and classes commenced again at 3:15 p.m.
Hadhrat (rahmatullahi alaih) would complete his Zuhr sunnats and proceed straight to the classroom. He continued with lessons until someone informed him that salaah was about to commence. Asr was at 5:30 p.m. He would only stop teaching just before this time and join the salaah. He would never leave the classroom to relieve himself during lessons but would make all the necessary preparations beforehand. He would also never leave the class to fulfil any of his personal obligations during the madrasah time.
He always advised those asaatizah who were close to him to adhere strictly to the madrasah times and regard every minute as an amaanah.
(Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi (rahmatullahi alaih), his life and works p. 55)
Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Sahib (Rahmatullahi Alayh) mentioned:
"During his final illness, Hadhrat Moulana Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) suffered from severe bouts of diarrhoea, extreme weakness and thus had to remain in bed. Once, at night Hadhrat had the urge to relieve himself whilst the rest of the household was asleep. Hadhrat could not tolerate affecting the comfort of others, though they would have never minded being disturbed out of their love and affection for Hadhrat especially during his sickness. However, Hadhrat exercised great caution so as not to disturb any person. Hence with great difficulty he proceeded to the toilet by himself. When returning, the weakness increased. Hadhrat barely took a few steps and fell in the courtyard of the house due to dizziness. After regaining consciousness he walked back to his bed and lay down. By now, Hadhrat was feeling extremely weak. He then suddenly realised that when he fell the toilet jug had fallen in the courtyard and was still lying there. If anyone else needed to visit the toilet later during the night they will not find it in its normal place, thus inconveniencing them. This thought left him restless forcing him out of his bed. Notwithstanding his illness and weakness he went back to the courtyard, found the jug in the darkness and returned it to its place." (Fadhl-ul-Baari, p. 97)
Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) states:
"Haji Abdur Raheem used to work for my late brother. Once, my first wife complained about him. I immediately summoned him and asked him to stand at the entrance. Thereafter, in her presence I addressed him: 'She has complained about you.' I then said to her: 'You have made a claim. Now prove it. To furnish evidence is your responsibility.'
However, she didn't have any proof and began saying: 'In such a short time you have made fazeehat of me (disgraced me).' I replied: 'I do not make fazeehat, rather I give naseehat (advice).'
This practice of complaining about others is evil. It creates enmity within the hearts of people. It then leads to one having doubts as to whether the next person has said something regarding him or not.
All our elders were extremely wise. However, from amongst them, two had reached perfection as far as being uninfluenced by the complaints of others. One was Haji (Imdaadullah) Sahib (Rahmatullahi Alayh) and the other was Hadhrat Moulana Qasim Nanotwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh). The latter would not even entertain any person who wished to complain about anyone. He would promptly stop such a person. Hadhrat Haji Sahib's (Rahmatullahi Alayh) way was unique. He would listen to the entire complaint giving the impression that he was affected by the complaint. Once the complainant would finish he would then simply say: 'All that you have said is incorrect since this person is not like that.' The reason for such a statement was that even though the complaint may have been true but, due to the lack of shar'ee evidence, such a statement will be treated as a lie. This is the purport of the Aayah:
فَإِذْ لَمْ يَأْتُوا بِالشُّهَدَاءِ فَأُولَئِكَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ هُمُ الْكَاذِبُونَ
If they do not bring forth the witnesses then they are liars according to Allah.
The words عِنْدَ اللَّهِ in the Aayah refer to Deen and the laws of Shari'ah. After this explanation, no doubt remains regarding Haji Sahib considering such a person to be liar despite the possibility of his complaint being true.
Hakeem Muhammad Mustafa Sahib made a very wonderful deduction from this Aayah. He said: 'Good opinions of others do not require any proof but, ill opinions require evidence.' " (Malfoozaat Hakeem-ul-Ummat, vol. 1, p. 173)
Hafiz Ibnu Katheer (rahimahullah) has reported on the authority of Ibnu Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) that a strong and powerful person from Syria used to frequent the gathering of Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu). When he did not come for some time, Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) enquired about him. Those around replied: "O Ameer-ul-Mu'mineen! He is addicted to wine." Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) summoned his scribe and ordered him to write (the following letter):
From Umar bin Khattab to so and so. Peace be upon you. Before you do I praise Allah whom there is none worthy of worship besides Him, the One who forgives sins and accepts repentance, Who is severe in punishment, the All Mighty. There is none worthy of worship besides Him. To Him is the place of return.
Thereafter, Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) instructed those in his presence to collectively make du`aa for him that his heart accepts this message and that Allah Ta`ala accepts his repentance.
When the letter of Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) reached him he read it many times over and pondered over its contents. He then declared that in this I have been warned of punishment and at the same time promised of being forgiven. Thereafter he wept and quit drinking. He made such taubah that he never returned to drinking.
When Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) was informed of this he said to the people: "In such situations you all should adopt the same procedure. You should be concerned to reform him when he is involved in any vice. Make him hopeful of the mercy of Allah Ta`ala and make du`aa to Allah Ta`ala for the acceptance of his taubah. Do not assist Shaitaan against him (by ridiculing and enraging him, thereby causing him to go further away from Deen)." (Tafseer Ibn Katheer, vol. 4, p. 74)
Urs celebrations used to be held by some people in Gangoh at the Khanqah of Hadhrat Sheikh Abdul Quddoos Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) (long after his demise). Later on, this Khanqah became the residence of Moulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh). However, during the three days of Urs, Hadhrat used to leave the Khanqah and depart from Gangoh. He used to grant leave to his students and mureeds as well, saying: "Brothers, go away for three days." They would only return when the Urs was over.
It was the practice of Sheikh-ul-Hind Hadhrat Moulana Mahmood Hasan Deobandi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) that after teaching the sixth period on Thursdays, he would usually travel from Deoband to Gangoh to visit Hadhrat Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh). Once, Hadhrat Shaikh-ul-Hind (Rahmatullahi Alayh's) friend who was close to him during their student days and had later on become a government employee asked, "O Mahmood, tell me, what is there in Gangoh that makes you go there every Thursday?" Hadhrat replied, "O ignorant one! You haven't tasted anything. Come with me." He agreed to go along. Coincidentally the day that he accompanied Hadhrat to Gangoh turned out to be one of the days of Urs at the Mazaar of Shah Abdul Quddoos Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh).
Initially, Imaam-e-Rabbani, Hadhrat Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) used to leave Gangoh completely for the duration of these days but when he became blind he stopped travelling. However, he would not come to the Khanqah on these days. Yes, he used to come for all the Salaahs and lead the congregation himself. The organizers of the Urs were considerate to stop their qawwaali from the time of azaan until the musallees had completed their sunnats, etc., after namaaz.
Hadhrat would not allow anyone to visit him during the days of Urs. He would not even shake hands with anyone. Hadhrat Shaikh-ul-Hind (Rahmatullahi Alayh) reached Gangoh at night and proceeded directly to Hadhrat's house. As soon as Hadhrat saw him, he began reprimanding him. He also instructed him to return to Deoband immediately. Another friend of Shaikh-ul-Hind (Rahmatullahi Alayh), Shah Mazhar Husain Sahib Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh), was also present. (He was the brother of Moulana Fakhr-ul-Hasan Sahib Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alayh), who had written marginal notes on Abu Dawood.) He spoke up and said, "Hadhrat, they haven't come to attend the Urs. They have come to you." Hadhrat replied, "I also know that they haven't come to attend the Urs. Even I am not so gullible. They have come to me, but they have passed through the crowd attending the Urs. Thus, they have increased their numbers. And the Hadeeth says: 'Whoever increases the number of any group of people, he is from them.' On the Day of Qiyaamah, he may try to absolve himself."
Thereafter, Shah Mazhar Husain Sahib took them home and said, "At least eat something before you leave." Hadhrat Shaikh-ul-Hind (Rahmatullahi Alayh) broke into tears and said, "Hadhrat instructed me to leave immediately. With what face should I eat?" Hence he departed immediately from Gangoh. (Maslake Ulama-e-Deoband aur hubb-e-Rasul [Sallahu Alayhi Wasallam])
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