Rasulallah (s.a.w) is Alive

Rasulallah (s.a.w) is Alive

Jo murda kahe tujko, Woh murda hai wallah, Tu zinda hai wallah, tu zinda hai wallah.   - He who says you are dead, By Allah, he is dead himself, You are alive, by Allah. You are alive, by Allah.   The Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaat believes that Rasulallah is Hayaatun Nabi, that is, he is alive both physically and spiritually.   Allah says in the Holy Qur’an regarding the Martyrs:   And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah: "They are dead." Nay, they are living, though ye perceive it not. – Holy Qur’an 02:154   Since it is evident from the above verse of the Holy Qur’an that the Martyrs are alive, then it is common sense to believe that the Prophets of Allah (A.S), whose status' are much greater than that of the Martyrs, are also alive. (Fathul Baari Sharah Bukhari)   This verse was revealed after the Battle of Badr, when the Sahaba e Kiram used to pity those who lost their lives in the battlefield. Allah then revealed this verse clarifying that the Martyrs are not dead, but have simply been transferred from this world to a better one where they live and are fed by the Bounteous Lord who is not deficient of anything. If the Martyrs are not dead, how can we say that the greatest of Prophets, Sayyiduna Rasulallah is?   Referring to the Messengers, Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: And ask those of Our messengers whom We sent before thee: Did We ever appoint gods to be worshipped beside the Beneficent? - Holy Qur’an 43:45   This verse proves that the past Prophets are alive because Allah commands us to ask the Prophets about His message. If they are not alive in the grave, surely we would not be told to ask them. (Tafseer Dur Manthur; Tafseer Roohul Muaani)   Another proof supporting that the fact that the Prophets are alive is that on the night of Me'raj, Rasulallah passed by Hazrat Musa (A.S) who was standing in his presence and reading his Salaah.   HADITH SHARIF: Rasulallah said, "Recite Durood upon me in abundance on a Friday as it is a respected day. On that day, the Angels are present and whosoever sends Durood upon me that day, his Durood is placed before me until they have completed sending Durood and Salaam". Hazrat Abu Dardah says, "I asked, 'Huzoor, will you even hear the Salaam after your demise?'" Rasulallah replied, "Verily Almighty Allah has made it Haraam upon the earth to devour the bodies of the Prophets (A.S). Thus, all the Prophets of Allah are alive and they are given sustenance." (Ibn Majah; Jame Sahgeer; Mishkaat Shareef)   What more needs to be said in proof of this fact?  We learn from this Hadith Shareef that the Prophets are alive and they have simply been hidden from us. We cannot understand their position; like the position of the Angels who are alive and present but we cannot obtain (see) them. This Hadith is strong confirmation that not only is Rasulallah alive, but all other Prophets too. (Umdatul Qaari Shara Bukhari)   Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith Dehlwi wrote: "There is no death for the Prophets. They are alive and existing. For them is only that one death that has come only once. After this, their souls are put back into their bodies and the life that they had on earth is given back to them." (Takmeelul Imaan)   Not only are the Prophets alive in their graves, but they also perform their Salaah and are well provided for with food and drink. Like the Angels who are alive, but do not eat and drink. (Mirkaat Shar Mishkaat) Allah states in the Holy Qur’an:    And how would ye deny Faith while unto you are rehearsed the Signs of Allah, and among you lives the Messenger? Whoever holds firmly to Allah will be shown a way that is straight. - Qur’an 03:101   This is a great verse proving Hayatun Nabi. The word "lives" clears all doubts; it is not "lived" or anything to do with the past tense. The words "among you" has been generalised, meaning with every individual, wherever he or she may be, regardless of time or place. Rasulallah is alive, and with us! Man's vision and power of hearing is restricted, but it is not so in the case of Rasulallah . His powers are far beyond imagination. Let us imagine that somebody says, "Where is the Rasulallah ? I cannot see him, so why must I stand and read Salaam?" Surely, this statement would be absurd because none of us has seen Allah or the Angels or Heaven or Hell etc. Can we deny their existence merely because we are unable to see them?   Thus, Rasulallah is alive both physically and spiritually.

Permissibility of Saying “Ya Rasulallah”

Permissibility of Saying “Ya Rasulallah”

This is an article dedicated to clearing up the misconceptions about whether or not it is permissible to proclaim ‘Ya Rasulallah’, ‘Ya Nabi’ etc. Amongst those who oppose this act, some even claim it to be Kufr & Shirk and they also oppose the use of the word ‘Ya’ for calling upon someone who is no longer physically present with us. However, the Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat permits us to say Ya Rasulallah and clarifies its permissibility in light of great evidence from the Hadith Sharif & examples from the lives of blessed Sahaba, Tabi’een, Tab-e-Tabi’een and righteous scholars of Islam, some which will be presented here. Examples of Proclaiming Ya Rasulallah - Hazrat Imam Bukhari in his Kitaabu Adaabul Mufrad has written that Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar once suffered from cramps. Someone advised him to remember the person whom he loved most. The great Companion then proclaimed loudly, "Ya Muhammad", and it is recorded that he was immediately relieved of the cramps. - Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Umar once suffered from cramps. Someone advised him to remember the person whom he loved the most. The great Companion then proclaimed loudly, "Ya Muhammad". It is recorded that he was immediately relieved. [Kitaabul Adaabul Mufrad] - Imaan ibn Jozi , in his book, "Oyunil Hikaayat", narrates a strange and amazing incident of three brothers who were constantly engaged in Jihad (Holy Islamic War). He narrates: Once, while engaged in Jihad with the Christians of Rome, they were captured and tortured. The King informed them that if they adopted the religion of Christianity he would set them free. The brothers refused to do so. Instead they all proclaimed aloud, "Ya Muhammada." The King became furious and ordered two of the brothers to be thrown into boiling oil. After a while, the youngest escaped from the clutches of his capturers accompanied by the daughter of the King, who was amazed at the piety of the young Muslim. Six months later when they were about to be married, the two martyred brothers amazingly appeared accompanied by a group of Angels. When it was inquired as to how they had survived they replied: "When you saw us being thrown into the boiling oil, you indeed saw the truth, yet as we entered the pot, we entered into the high stages of Jannah." Imam ibn Jozi states that the brothers lived in Syria and were extremely famous. Many couplets have been written in their praise. This incident has been shortened. - Hazrat Abdur Rahman Huzaili Kufi Masoodi was the grandson of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Masood . He was also a very great Jurist and a Taabi'in of high rank. It is stated that he used to wear a long hat with the inscribed words, "Ya Muhammad, Ya Mansoor" written on it. - It is an established practice of the people of Madinah Sharif to proclaim "Ya Muhammada" in times of difficulty and anxiety. (Naseem-ur Riyaaz) - Hazrat Shah Wali'ullah Dehlvi states: "I cannot perceive anyone besides the Holy Prophet who, for the depressed person at times of calamities, will forward a helping hand." (Ateebul Ghanum fi Madh-e-Sayyadal Arabi Wal Ajam) - Hazrat Shah Wali'ullah Dehlvi explains, “In the august court of the Holy Prophet , one should consider oneself insignificant and inferior. With a broken heart and with total sincerity, one should call to the Prophet in Du'a. The person will indeed attain salvation if he states: "O Messenger of Allah! O Unique among the Creation! I seek your favour on the Day of Justice. On that Day when there will be a great test, only You, O Prophet of Allah, would give security from all calamities! I have turned to You for salvation and have my trust in You." (Madhiyaa Hamziya) The Issue of ‘Ya’ and Calling those Who are not Physically Present Hadith narrated by Hazrat Usman Ibn Hunayf who was in a gathering with the Prophet at the time when a blind man came to talk to the Holy Prophet : The blind man addressed the Prophet by saying, "O Messenger of Allah, ask Allah for me to cure my blindness." The Prophet replied by saying, "If you wish, you would be patient with your calamity, and if you wish, I will ask Allah to cure your blindness." However, the blind man told the Prophet , "The loss of my sight is a great hardship for me, and there is no one near to guide me around." At this moment, the Prophet ordered the man to go to the place of wudu, perform wudu, pray two rakah, end his salat by saying as-salamu ‘alaykum, and then say the following words: “O Allah, I ask You, and I direct myself to You in supplication by our Prophet Muhammad, the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad, I direct myself to Allah by you, so my need [here the specific need is mentioned] would be fulfilled.” The blind man went and did as the Prophet ordered. Shortly thereafter, he returned to the Prophet's session with his blindness cured. This Hadith has been recorded by Imam Bukhari, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Imam Tabrani, amongst many others. It is accepted unanimously as a Sahih (authentic) Hadith.

Permissibility of Kissing the Thumbs

Permissibility of Kissing the Thumbs

It is said by some that at the time of Azaan, it is Haraam to kiss the nails of the thumbs when the name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad is uttered. However, the Ahle Sunnah Wal Jama'at believes that it is permissible to read the Durood Shareef and kiss the thumbs upon hearing the name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad during the Azaan. There is much proof in favour of this blessed action for those seeking the truth. 1. The Holy Prophet said, "Whosoever has touched the name Muhammad with his hands, then kissed his hand with his lips and rubbed it on his eyes, then he will see Allah Ta'ala just as the righteous ones see and my intercession will be close to him even though he is a sinner." (An Nawafi ul Atri'aa) 2. In Jannat, when Hazrat Adam (A.S) desired to meet the Holy Prophet , Allah Ta'ala sent Wahi (revelation) to him, "From your generation, he will become apparent in the later years". Then Hazrat Adam (A.S) desired from Allah Ta’ala to meet the Prophet . Allah Ta’ala showed him the Noor of the Holy Prophet on the Shahadat finger of his right hand. The Noor recited the Tasbeeh of Allah Ta'ala. It is for this reason that this finger is known as the Kalima finger. Allah Ta'ala showed the beauty of the Holy Prophet on both the thumbnails of Hazrat Adam (A.S) like a mirror. Then, Hazrat Adam (A.S)kissed both his thumbnails and turned them over his eyes. 3. Thus, this Sunnah of Hazrat Adam (A.S) became consistent in his descendants. When Hazrat Jibraeel Ameen (A.S) informed Rasoolullah of this, he said, "That person, who when hearing my name in Azaan, kisses his thumb nails and turns it over his eyes, he shall never go blind." (Tafseer Roohul Bayaan) 4. Once, the Holy Prophet entered the Masjid and sat down near a pillar. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique was seated beside him. Hazrat Bilal then stood up and commenced with the Azaan. When he said: "Ash hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolullah", Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique placed both the thumb nails on to his eyes and said "Qurratu Aini bika Ya Rasulallah" (Ya Rasulallah! You are the coolness of my eyes). When Hazrat Bilal completed the Azaan, the Holy Prophet said, "O Abu Bakr! Whosoever does like you have done, Almighty Allah will forgive all his sins." (Tafseer Roohul Bayaan) 5. Sayyiduna Imam Hassan said, "Whosoever hears the Mu'azzin say 'Ash Hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolullah' and says, 'Marhaba bi Habibi' and 'Quratu Aini Muhammad bin Abdullah' and then kisses both thumbs and keeps it on his eyes, then he will never become blind and his eyes will never be sore." (Maqaaside Husna) 6. It is desirable after (hearing) the first Shahaadah of Azaan, to say: "Sallal laahu alaika Ya Rasulallah" and after hearing the second Shahaadah, to say "Qur'ratu Aini bika Ya Rasulallah". You should then kiss the nails of your thumb and place them on the eyes and say: "Allahuma Mati'ni bis Sam'i Wal Basari" then the Holy Prophet will take such persons behind him into Jannah. (Shaami Shareef) 7. In another Kitaab it is stated that both the thumbs of the hands should be kissed and rubbed on the eyes and when the Mu’azzin says: "Ash hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolulah" then say, "Ash Hadu Ana Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasooluhu Raditu billahi Rabban Wa bi Islami Deenan wa Muhammadin Nabbiyan". (Tahtaawi Shareef) 8. It is the practice (Sunnah) of Hazrat Adam (A.S), Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq and others. The scholars of the Shari’ah (Fuqaha), Ahadith (Muhaddiseen) and the Knowledge of the Quran (Mufassireen) all are in agreement with this issue. 9. This practice carries multiple benefits, some of which are: - The man who acts upon this practices and maintains it as a regular habit shall not suffer any disease or pain in his eyes. - Insha Allah, he shall not become blind at any stage of his life. - For a person who suffers from any ailment in his eyes, he should adopt this practice as a cure of his ailment. It is hoped his eyes shall become normal and healthy once again. - The person who constantly adopts this act of goodness showing his deep regard and veneration for the Holy Prophet shall be blessed and honoured with his Shafa’at on the Day of Judgment and 10. Once, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) entered the Masjid and sat down near a pillar. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) was seated beside him. Sayyiduna Bilal (radi Allahu anhu) then stood up and commenced with the Azaan. When he said: "Ash hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolullah", Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) placed both the thumb nails on to his eyes and said "Qurratu Aini bika Ya Rasoolallah" (Ya Rasoolallah! You are the coolness of my eyes). When Sayyiduna Bilal (radi Allahu anhu) completed the Azaan, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "O Abu Bakr! Whosoever does like you have done, Almighty Allah will forgive all his sins." (Tafseer Roohul Bayaan) 11. Imam Ala Hazrat Ahmad Raza Khan wrote a book on kissing the thumbs entitled 'Muneer al-Ayn', which spreads over two hundred pages of scholarly rectification and correction of mistakes made by those who objected to the narrations on this issue.