RasoolALLAH(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is Hazir-o-Nazir

RasoolALLAH(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is Hazir-o-Nazir

Introduction Before we proceed further into this topic, it is important to understand the meaning of the terms Hazir and Nazir. Hazir means to be present, either physically or spiritually.Nazir means to see or witness with one’s own eyes. Now it is clear that one cannot be Nazir without being Hazir, as you cannot witness something if you are not there. What does the Holy Qur’an say? The Holy Qur’an says about Rasulallah : ‘O Prophet! The Communicator of Unseen news, no doubt, We have sent you as a present beholder and bearer of glad tiding and a warner.’ (Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayat 45) "Then how shall it be, when We bring up a witness from every nation, and O Beloved Muhammad! We will bring you as a witness and a guardian against all those." (Surah An-Nisaa, Ayat 41) Notice that the Holy Qur’an addresses Rasulallah as a witness in these verses. Additionally, the second verse addresses our Beloved Prophet as a witness to all the nations on earth. From this, it is clear to us that Rasulallah was present before his physical birth, so was able to witness the actions of every nation before and after. After all, witness can only be someone who is Hazir & Nazir. Refutation   The following verses from the Holy Qur’an are often wrongly quoted in an effort to prove that Rasulallah was not Hazir and Nazir before his physical birth: "These are the tidings of unseen that We reveal to you in secret. And you were not with them when they drew lots with their pen that under whose guardianship Mary should be given, and you were not with them when they were disputing." (Surah Al-i'Imran, Ayat 44) "And nor you were at the side of Tur, when We called, yes it is the mercy from your Lord (He gave you the knowledge of the Unseen) that you may warn a people to whom no warner came before you, haply they may be admonished." (S28 V46) Indeed, Rasulallah was not present physically at these events, but this is not to say that he was not Nazir (witnessing) these events. On the contrary, he would definitely have been witnessing these events; otherwise this would contradict the previous Quranic Verses, which address Rasulallah as a witness to all nations. And as he was Nazir, (witnessing) he must have been Hazir (present) spiritually. Further proof from the Holy Qur’an: ‘O beloved! Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the men of the Elephant?’ (Surah Al-Pheel, Ayat 1) This event took place many days before the birth of Rasulallah . 'Have you not seen what did your Lord with Aad?' (Surah Al-Fajr, Ayat 6) The tribe of Aad lived many centuries before the advent of Rasulallah on this earth. It is clear from these verses of the Holy Qur’an, that Rasulallah did in fact see these events, and so one must admit that our Beloved Rasulallah was therefore present and seeing these events i.e. he was Hazir and Nazir. In addition to this, the Holy Prophet witnessed these events before his earthly advent. Notice that the words of the Holy Qur’an do not say ‘do you not know’ or ‘did you not hear’ or ‘were you not told’. Instead, it says to our beloved Rasulallah , ‘have you not seen?’ Common sense tells us that there is a major difference between seeing an event and being told about an event. Rasulallah ’s divine knowledge Sayyidina Umar states "In one Friday sermon, Rasulallah informed us about everything which has happened or will happen from the very beginning of time until the Hereafter when some will inhabit Paradise while the others Hell." (Bukhari Sharif) This Hadith Sharif makes it clear that Rasulallah has witnessed everything in the past, present and future. Hazrat Ibn Abbas reports that Rasulallah said, "I know everything which is in the Heavens and the Earth, from the East to the West." (Tirmidhi Sharif) This Hadith Sharif raises the question that, how can Rasulallah know everything about the Heavens and Earth as they continuously change - unless Rasulallah constantly observes the conditions of the Heavens and the Earth? Therefore, Rasulallah was, is and always will be Hazir and Nazir. Rasulallah had elevated some of his companions to such a state, that even those Companions were ever seeing the Heavens and the Earth. Imam e Azam, Imam Abu Hanifa writes that Hazrat Haaris Ibn La'man and Hazrat Haarisa bin Na'man stated, "Once I went to Rasulallah . Rasulallah asked me a question, 'O Haaris, in what state did you pass the day?' I replied 'as a true Muslim'. Then Rasulallah asked me the state of my faith. I replied 'I see the Throne of Allah and the people of Paradise helping each other and the people of Hell lamenting in Hell. I see in front of me eight Heavens and seven Hells as clear as idol worshippers see their idols. I can recognise each individual just like a miller can recognise wheat from barley, even who is to go to Paradise and who is to be found in Hell. In front of me, people are like fish and ants. Shall I stay silent or continue to speak?' Rasulallah then told him to stop and say no more.” (Fiqah-Al-Akbar) Now the question arises, wasn't this Companion Hazir and Nazir when he witnessed the inmates of Paradise and Hell? Of course! So if a companion of Rasulallah can be present and witnessing in such a manner, then what of the vision of Sayyidina Rasulallah ? Words of the Pious Allamah Ahmed Qastalani , commentator of Bukhari Sharif, writes in his book Mawahib Ladunya and Imam Muhammad Ibni Hajar Makki writes in his book Madkhal, "There is no difference between the states of life and death of Rasulallah , in his seeing his entire Ummah and his recognising of their states, their intentions and their minds, and all this is clear to him; there is no secret thereof to him." (Mawahib Ladunya p.32, Madkhal p.21) Hazrat Qadi Ayyaz , the well-known author of Shifa, writes "Whenever there is nobody present in the home and you enter the home, recite "Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi Warahmatullah Wa Barakatuh" - meaning "Peace be upon you, O Messenger of Allah, and Allah's blessings be upon you." (Shifa Sharif) Mullah Ali Qari , the great Islamic scholar, substantiates on the above, by writing in his Shareh Shifa, "The reason for saluting Rasulallah (in the present tense) is that the Holy Prophet ’s soul is Hazir (present) in every Muslim home." (Shareh Shifa) There are over a billion Muslim homes throughout the world, and according to these great Islamic scholars, Rasulallah is present in every Muslim home. Does this not prove that Rasulallah is Haazir in many places at the same time as well as Naazir? Imam Ghazali , the seal of Islam, a great scholar and a Sufi master writes, "When you go into a mosque, say salaam to Rasulallah because Rasulallah is present (Hazir) in mosques." (Mirqat - Shareh Miskat) Again, there are thousands, if not millions, of Mosques situated around the world and in all mosques Rasulallah is present spiritually. When the Holy Prophet is Hazir then he is also witnessing and therefore he is Nazir as well. It has been reported in the famous book, Tafseer-e-Roohul Bayan, that Imam Ghazali stated, "Rasulallah and his Companions' souls have been given the right to travel the world and many Awliya Allah have seen Rasulallah ." (Tafseer-e-Roohul Bayaan - Surah Malak) Again Imam Ghazali , regarding the position of Tashahud (sitting during Salat and reciting 'At-Tahiyyat '), says that on reciting the words 'Ayyuhan Nabi' (meaning ‘O Messenger’), the reciter must behold Rasulallah as Hazir. Imam Ghazali says, “And believe in your hearts that Rasulallah is present (Hazir) and then say Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi.'' (Ihya'ul-Uloom Vol. 1 Section 3) The significance of saying ‘Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi’ Scholars from deviant sects will often say that the words ‘Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi’ have no significance and that it is only recited because it is stated in the Hadith Sharif. However, these claims are completely untrue as Islam never instructs us to do something without proper reason. Below is a list of quotes from great Islamic scholars explaining the significance of the words ‘Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi’. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlvi , the 30th in line of the Golden Naqshbandi Sufi Order says, ''In Attahiyat, the reason for reciting ‘Ayyuhan Nabi’ is that Haqqiqat-e-Muhammadi (Reality of Rasulallah ) is present in every little thing. Therefore, it is present in the people praying Salat, and those performing the Salat should be fully aware of this fact and should not pay attention to anything except for Rasulallah ’s presence.'' (Madarijun Nabuwat Vol. 1 part 4 - Zikre Fazaalileh Nabi ) Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti says, "To keep watch of his own followers' work and to pray for their forgiveness; to pray for their abstention from bad deeds; to come and go in all parts of the world; to give auspiciousness; if one pious person from his Ummah dies, to attend his Janaza (funeral), all this is done by Rasulallah ." (Intibahul Azkiyya) Imam Suyuti further states, ''If someone believes, that, while performing Milad Sharif, or at the end of Ramadan or while reciting Qasida (Naat Sharif), that Rasulallah ’s soul is present on these occasions, this is perfectly acceptable." (Shareh Sudoor) Now it has been made clear that Rasulallah can be present spiritually, and even be Hazir at more than one place at a time. After the previous insight into this topic, any Muslim with logic and a heart open to truth can understand this with no difficulty. The Holy Prophet ’s physical presence Furthermore, the Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat (the rightly guided group) also believe that Rasulallah can even present himself physically. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlvi states, ‘Allah Ta'ala has given Rasulallah the strength and power to go anywhere he wishes, he can go with his own body or only in soul.’ (Madarigun Nabuwat Vol.2 Part 4 Wasle Hayaate Ambiya) Hazrat Abdul Karim Ibn Ibrahim Al Jili is a descendant of the great Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani . Sheikh Jili provides us with a mind-blowing insight into the reality of Rasulallah in his book, The Perfect Man. Here we shall quote Sheikh Jili on this subject alone. He writes "His original name is Muhammad , his name of honour is Abu'l Qasim, his description Abdullah, and his title Shamsuddin. In every age, he bears a name suitable to his guise in that age. I once met him in the form of my Sheikh". He further writes, "The truth of the matter is that Rasulallah has the power of assuming every form (in every age)." (Al Insanul Kamil) Finally, take heed of what the King of Saints has said on this subject. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani , writing about Rasulallah , says, "He is called the Total Intellect, because he saw and understood everything." (Sirr al-asrar) Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani further writes, "The soul of Rasulallah is watching you. He is pained, at seeing your state." (Sirral-asrar) Inshallah we believe this provides more than enough proof that our beloved Aaqa is Hazir and Nazir, and subhanallah they are present and watching over us at all times. The quotes given here are from authentic sources and references have also been provided. Only one who is serious about finding the Siraatul Mustaqeem (the Right Path) will comprehend and accept, as ignorant people will continuously struggle against righteousness. One should always bear in mind that those who deny something when irrefutable proofs are presented are of the foolish people.