Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM Tableeghi Jamaat: Teachings of Shirk in the Book “Fadhaa’il ‘A’maal” Compiled by Abu Muawiya as-Salafi. Edited and amended by SP Eds. Part 1: Readings in “Fadhaa’il Durood” All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help and forgiveness. And we seek refure in Allah the Most High from the evils of our ownselves and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides none can misguide him and whomsoever Allah misguides there is none to guide such an individual. I bear witness that there is no true god worthy of being worshipped except Allah alone, without partner or associate. I further bear witness that Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) is His slave and Messenger. May Allah the Exalted bestow his peace and blessings on the final messenger Muhammad, upon his family, his noble companions and all those who follow them. To Proceed: That the most truthful speech is the Qur’an, the word of Allah and the best of guidance is that of Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam). And the worst of affairs in this religion of ours are the innovations and every innovation is a Bid’ah and every Bid’ah is misguidance and every misguidance is in the hell fire. This paper which is the first in its series is being compiled in order to inform the Muslim who yearns and strives to know Islam. The Islam as revealed by Allah (subhaanahu wata’aalaa) on His final Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam); free from any alterations, deletions and additions. But today a dark shadow has been cast over the truth. Shirk and Bid’ah have a firm grip on the Muslims. Falsehood has worn the garb of righteousness and the ignorant ones the robes of the scholar. Illegitimate partisanship to one’s group, party and organisation has divided the hearts of the Muslims. The rules of the party and groups transcend the laws of the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah. False interpretation of the verses of the Noble Qur’an and incidents of Seerah to suit the agenda of the party are rampant today. One such group is the “Jamaa’at at-Tableegh” or the “Tableeghi Jamaat.” This party came into existence in the 1920s. Many Muslims claim it to be a creation of the colonial British in order to divide the hearts of the Muslims with false ‘aqeedah and suppress the spirit of Jihad but the adherents to the Qur’an, Sunnah and of the Manhaj of the Salaf as-Salih do not indulge in conspiracy theories and only concern themselves with what is real and apparent. The Tableeghi Jamaat takes its teaching from the book “Fadhail ‘Amaal” (Virtues of the deeds) authored by Muhammad Zakaria Kandalvi on the suggestions put forward by Ashraf Ali Thanvi, the two so called greats of the school of Deobandh in India. GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 1 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood Today, the Tableeghi Jamaat is considered to be the largest “evangelical group” calling Muslims to prayer, fasting, Hajj etc. Those who ascribe themselves to this Jamaat CLAIM that the book “Fadhail A‘ maal” (also known as Tableeghi Nisaab) is the collection of various verses from the Qur’an and ahadith decribing the virtues and great rewards of Hajj, Zakat, Salat, Dhikr etc. BUT a close examination of this book in the light of Qur’an and authentic Sunnah reveals horrendous teachings of Shirk, innovations, lies on the Messenger of Allah, belittling the pious generation of the noble companions and the scholars. Indeed, in the name of loving the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) and the Righteous People, Satan has seduced this firqah and enticed them into Shirk and Kufr – to which they appear to be so blind. This paper and further studies into the book will provide irrefutable arguments along with accurate references to prove, inshallah, that the ideology propagated in this book is nothing but grave worship, supplication to other than Allah and to prove that the ‘aqeedah (beliefs) propagated in this book has nothing to do with Islam but with Paganism and may Allah (subhaanahu wata’aalaa) protect us from it. Note: The version of Fadhail ‘Amaal (Urdu Version) that is going to be used is printed from: Idara Irshaad-e-Diniaat Pvt. Ltd. Nizamuddin, No-13 Delhi, India In case you do not have the above mentioned version, the copy in your home should differ by only a few pages back or ahead. Also the Hikayat mentioned after Fadhaa’il Durood in Fadhaa’il ‘A’maal have the same number in all versions. The word Hikayat has been translated as Incident in this paper. GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 2 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood Shirk in the Section “Fadhaa’il Durood” (Virtues on sending salutations on the Prophet)1 1) The ‘Aqeedah of grave worship in “Fadhaa’il Durood”. It is the belief of every Muslim that invoking and supplication to other than Allah (subhaanahu wata’aalaa) (ex: angels, saints, dead prophets, scholars) in times of distress or ease with the anticipation that that being has the ability to cause the removal of distress and suffering, or that by that being’s intermediation, distress and suffering is removed, is an act of Shirk. Allah(subhaanahu wata’aalaa) has said in the Noble Qur’an (meaning of which): “And invoke not besides Allah any such that will neither profit you nor hurt you, but if (in case) you did so, you shall certainly be one of the Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoers).” (Surah Yunus. V:106) Also from the authentic ahadith. Reported ‘Aisha (radiallahu anhaa): “Umm Salamah mentioned to Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) that in Abyssinia she saw a church full of pictures and statues. He (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said, “When a righteous man or pious worshipper among them dies they build a place of worship over his grave and set up all kinds of pictures and statues. They are the worst of all creatures before Allah. They combine two evils; worshipping at the graves and making graven images and statues.” (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim). Also in Al-Bukhari and Muslim it is reported that A‘ ishah (radiallahu anhaa) narrated: When the death approached Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) he began to draw a piece of cloth (bed sheet) over his face, (sometimes covering and sometimes removing because of distress), he (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said in this state: “Allah’s curse be upon the Jews and Christians for taking the graves of their Prophets as places of worship.” Thus he (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) warned the people about their actions. Muslim reported from Jundub bin Abdullah (radiallahu anhu) who narrated: I heard the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) say only five days before his death: “I am free and clear towards Allah of having any of you as my Khalil (specially close friend). Verily, Allah has taken me as His Khalil just as He had taken Ibrahim (alaihis-salaam) as a Khalil. If I would have taken anyone from my Ummah as a Khalil, I would have taken Abu Bakr (radiallahu anhu) as a Khalil. Beware! those who preceded before you, used to make their 1 As for sending salaat and salaam upon the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam), then it is indeed one of the greatest of virtues and most praiseworthy acts. And the manner of sending salaat and salaam has been indicated in the Authentic Sunnah, and is far removed from the lies and fabrications you will soon read in this paper, from the books of Jamaa’at ut-Tabligh. What is important to note is the great fabrications and exaggerations that have been made, around the subject of sending salaat and salaam upon the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) and which are known to be such in the most evident and clearest of ways. GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 3 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood Prophet’s graves into places of worship. Beware! Don’t take (any) graves as places of worship. I forbid you to do so.” He (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) forbade this at the end of his life. After this (forbidding of taking graves as place of worship), he cursed anyone who did such deed within this context. Imaam Abu Haneefah said, “It is not befitting for anyone to call upon Him, except by Him, and with the supplication that He has permitted and commanded, that which is instructed in His statement: “And Allaah has Beautiful Names, so call upon Him by them, and leave the company of those who deviate concerning His Names. They will be recompensed for what they used to do.” [Sooratul-A’raaf 7:180]” [ad-Durrul-Mukhtaar ma’a Haashiyah Raddul-Muhtaar (6/396-397)] Abu Haneefah said, ‘It is detested for the supplicator to say, ‘I ask You by the right of so and so,’ or, ‘By the right of Your Prophets and Messengers, and by the right of the Sacred House and the Sacred Sanctuary.” [Sharhul-’Aqeedatut-Tahaawiyyah (p. 234) and Ithaafus-Saadaatul-Mustaqeem (2/285) and Sharhul-Fiqhil-Akbar (p. 198) of al-Qaaree] And Abu Haneefah said, ‘It is not befitting for anyone to call upon Allaah, except by Him, and it is even more detestable for him to say: By the junctures of Honour from your Throne, or ‘By the Right of Your Creation.” [al-Fiqhul-Absat (p. 56)] This is what we know of worshipping or supplicating near graves and invoking others besides Allaah. We have learnt this from the Qur’aan, the Authentic Sunnah but let us read what Muhammad Zakaria Kandalvi writes in Fadhail ‘Amaal In Fadhail Durood, p.97, Incident no (Hikayat) 35: The Messenger of Allah (allegedly) said: “Whoever wants something from anyone should go to his grave and supplicate to Allah for it.” Again on page 109, Incident number (Hikayat) - 48, Fadhail Durood (The last chapter in Fadhail ‘Amaal, Vol.I): “Sh. Abu Khair Qattah said that: I went to Madinah and stayed there for five days but did not achieve the pleasure and satisfaction. I went to the graves of the Prophet, Hadhrat Abu Bakr and Hadhrat Umar and said, “O Messenger of Allah I am your guest tonight.” Then I left the place and slept behind the minbar. I saw in my dream that the Prophet of Allah with Abu Bakr on his right, Umar on his left and Ali was in front of them all. Hadhrat Ali then shook me and said that the Messenger of Allah has come to visit me. I got up and kissed the Prophet between his eyes. The Messenger of Allah then gave me a piece of bread which I ate half and when I woke up the other half was in my hand.” What does Zakaria Kandalvi wants to prove through these evil fabrications. That making a supplication near the graves pays off by a visit by the Prophet himself and being awarded a GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 4 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood piece of bread. And do things in dream last after the dream is over. No! but Zakaria Kandalvi wants to put the idea to his readers that the Messenger of Allah and those illustrious Companions visited Sh.Qattah in real life and not just a dream. These two incidents are enough to prove the teachings of grave worship in Fadhail ‘Amaal. “Shaikh al-Hadith” Muhammad Zakaria Kandalvi firsts fabricates a hadith and then an entire story. But this is not an end to the Shirk and lies in Fadhail ‘Amaal. This is just the beginning. Indeed, the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) came to forbid Shirk in the most severe of manners, and not only that, he also closed the door shut on all possible avenues that lead to Shirk – so he forbade prayer towards a grave, he forbade the unnecessary exaggeration of individuals above and beyond their true status, he forbade the wearing of talismans, he forbade making oaths by other than Allaah, he forbade the building of mosques and tombs over graves, he ordered the destruction of pictures, statues and the levelling of graves that were raised and much much more. Then comes the likes of Muhammad Zakaria Kandalvi, fabricates beyond belief, utters enormous lies against this religion and against the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam), without any proof or isnaad (chain of narration) or reference, and OPENS UP the very same avenues to Shirk that the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) closed!! And this indeed the characteristic hallmark of Fadhaa’il A’maal and other books of innovation and heresy – which are used by Jamaa’at ut-Tableegh. 2) The ‘Aqeedah of the Messenger of Allah being Haadhir wa Naadhir (Omnipresent) taught in Fadhaa’il ‘A’maal. Another false ‘aqeedah (belief) that has crept into the minds of many Muslims and which is being actively propagated by the Tableeghi Jamaat through Fadhail ‘Amaal is that the Messenger of Allah is “Haadhir wa Naadhir” i.e. he is present everywhere and helps his loved ones during times of distress. This ‘aqeedah is false in the light of the Noble Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. Verily, Allah the Exalted and to Whom belongs all praise says in the Holy Qur’an (meaning of which): “This is of the news of the Ghaib (unseen) which We reveal to you (O Muhammad). You were not present with them when they arranged their plan together, and (while) they were plotting.” (Surah Yusuf. V:102) Also if we were to believe that the Prophet is present everywhere then what is the point of making Hijrah to Madinah from Makkah, leaving Madinah and going to Badr. When he (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) is in Makkah he is not in Taif and when he is in Taif he is not in Tabuk. Those who claim that the Prophet is Haadhir wa Naadhir support it from the fact that the Messenger of Allah met Moosa (alaihis-salaam) in the sixth heaven during Miraj and also saw him praying in his grave. To them we say: This is a miracle of Allah. He, out of his GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 5 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood infinite wisdom, demonstrated his signs to His Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam). Verily, Allah(subhaanahu wata’aalaa) says in the Qur’an: “...the neighbourhood whereof We have blessed, in order that We might show him {Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam)} of Our Ayat(signs, lessons, proofs, etc.)” (Surah Isra. V:1) A cut on anyone’s hand will make blood gush forth but twice Allah (subhaanahu wata’aalaa) made water flow from the fingers of His Messenger. But during the wounds he (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) received in Uhud, blood gushed out, not water or light. Miracles are for specific purposes and at certain times. They cannot be used as evidence, especially in matters of ‘aqeedah. So the ‘aqeedah of the Messenger of Allah being Haadhir wa Naadhir (present everywhere) is false. But the book Fadhail A‘ maal propagates this ‘aqeedah in no less than 10 places particularly in Fadhail Durood. Let us read for ourselves. Muhammad Zakaria Kandalvi reports on p. 84, Incident number (Hikayat) - 4, Fadhail Durood: “Minhaj as-Hasanat quotes the book ‘Fajr Munir’ by Ibn Fakhafi that one very pious “buzurg” (literally meaning elder but should be understood as Pir) by the name of Moosa Darir who narrated his incident that: I was once aboard a ship which began to sink. At the point slumber overtook me and the Messenger of Allah visited me in that state and taught me to instruct the people of the ship to recite durood (sending salutations on the Prophet) 1000 times. We had only recited it 300 times that the ship regained stability.” When a ship is sinking, do its passengers feel like sleepy or are in a state of panic. This story can be excused that its only a dream but the following narration will leave you in disgust; read what the scholars of Deobandh have in their filthy minds. Fadhail Durood, p.109, Incident no (Hikayat) - 46: “Hafidh Abu Na’im reports from Sufyan Thawree that: One day I (Sufyan) was going out when I saw a young man who recited the durood on every step. I asked him, “Is this deed of yours has any basis (or is it just his own action)?” He asked, “Who are you?” I replied, “I am Sufyan.” He then asked, “The Sufyan of Iraq?” I replied, “Yes.” He then asked, “What type of knowledge of Allah do you have?” I replied, “He takes the night out of the day and day out of the night and creates the face of the infant in the womb.” He replied, “Then you dont know anything.” I then asked, “How do you know Allah, What is this durood of yours?” He replied, “I went along with my mother for Haj and my mother died there, her face became black and her stomach swelled to which I realised that she had committed some very serious sin. I raised my hands to make dua to Allah when I saw that from the direction of Hijaz a cloud appeared from which emerged a man. He placed his hand on my mother’s face and it became enlightened and rubbed his hand over her stomach and the swelling disappeared. I asked him who he was who relieved my mother and I from our GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 6 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood difficulties. He replied, “I am your Prophet Muhammad. I then requested him to advice me. He instructed me to send durood (salutations) on him on every step.” What kind of a horrendous lie and insult is this to our beloved Prophet! Zakaria Kandalvi wants us to believe that the Messenger of Allah is alive and goes around helping people. And what shameless lie he fabricated! The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam), who mother ‘Aisha described as being more shy than a veiled virgin, massages the face and stomach of women?! Astaghfirullah. I ask the scholars of Deobandh and the entire Tableeghi Jamaat: Has the rescue missions of the Prophet stopped or do they continue to this day. Why does he not come to the rescue of the Muslims of Kashmir, Palestine and Chechnya? I ask the Tableeghis that where was the Prophet when Umar was martyred, when Uthman was martyred and when Ali was martyred? Alas! My Muslim brother, do you see the lies and insults that are being thrown at the Messenger of Allah in the name of love, in the name of service to Islam. To such liars we only say that the one who intentionally forges a lie against the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) let him take his seat in the fire. And an evil abode indeed! But this is not the end of lies. Zakaria Kandalvi goes on to say that: 1). The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) kisses an insane Sufi (Fadhail Durood, Incident no - 42, p.102) 2). Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) descends from the sky on a cloud with a piece of bread in his hand in order to feed his “pious followers.” (Fadhail Durood, Incident no - 48, p.110) 3). The Messenger of Allah, the seal of the Prophets (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) plucks hair from his beard and gives it to a dying man in order to cure him. (Fadhail Durood, p.110, incident no - 48) May Allah(subhaanahu wata’aalaa) save us from fabricating such lies, insults and nonsense against the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) and make us amongst the drinkers from the Haud al-Kawthar. Alee (radiallaahu anhu) narrates that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Do not lie upon me, for whoever lies upon me, let him enter the Fire”. (Bukhaaree V.1/106). Zubair Abu Abdullaah narrates that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever intentionally lies upon me, let him find his seat in the Hellfire”. (Bukhaaree V.1/107). Salamah ) narrates that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever says upon me that which I did not say, let him find his seat in the Hellfire” (Bukhaaree V.1/109). 3). The propaganda of the ‘Aqeedah that the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) is alive in his grave, listens to us and has the knowledge of the Unseen. GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 7 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood The author of Fadhaa’il ‘A’maal, Muhammad Zakaria Kandalvi believed and wanted to propagate that the Messenger of Allah is: a) alive in his grave and listens to us b) has the knowledge of the unseen To a Muslim of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah and on the ‘aqeedah of our pious predecessors believing in such heresies is nothing short of kufr and shirk. They are in direct opposition to the Noble Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah of Abul Qasim (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam). Regarding him being alive and listening to us, the Word of Allah, the most truthful of speeh has cleared out the facts for us. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an (meaning of which): “And we granted not to any human being immortality before you (O Muhammad), then if you die would they live forever? Everyone is going to taste death, and We shall make a trial of you with evil and with good. And to Us you will be returned.” (Surah Al-Anbiya. V:34-35) And also, “Verily, you (O Muhammad) will die, and verily, they (too) will die.” (Surah Az-Zumar. V:30) And who can forget the historic speech of Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radiallahu anhu) except the innovators! He truly said, “And now, he who worships Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam), Muhammad is dead now. But he who worships Allah, He is Ever Living and He never dies.” Allah says: “Muhammad is no more than a Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you turn back on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah, and Allah will give reward to those who are grateful.” (Surah Aal-Imran, V:144) Ibn Al-Musaiyab said that ‘Umar had said: “By Allah, as soon as I heard Abu Bakr say it, I fell down to the ground. I felt as if my legs had been unable to carry me so I collapsed when I heard him say it. Only then did I realize that Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) had really died.” (Bukhari, 2/640, 641) It should now be clear to every Muslim that the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) no longer lives in the life of this world. That takes us to the second point that needs to be addressed: Does the Prophet of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) possess independent knowledge of the unseen? The Word of Allah states (meaning of which): GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 8 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood “And with Him(Allah) are the keys of the Ghaib (all that is hidden), none knows them but He.” (Surah Al-An’am. V:59) “Say: None in the heavens and the earth knows the Ghaib (Unseen) except Allah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected.” (Surah An-Naml. V:65) “Say (O Muhammad): I have no power over benefit or hurt myself except Allah wills. If I had the knowledge of the Ghaib (Unseen), I should have secured myself an abundance of wealth and no evil should have touched me. I am but a warner, and a bringer of glad tidings unto people who believe.” (Surah Al-A’raf. V:188) Say (O Muhammad): “I don't tell you that with me are the treasures of Allâh, nor (that) I know the unseen; nor I tell you that I am an angel. I but follow what is revealed to me by inspiration.” Say: “Are the blind and the one who sees equal? will you not then take thought?” (Al-An'am V:50) This is a part of the news of the Ghaib (unseen, i.e. the news of the past nations of which you have no knowledge) which We inspire you with (O Muhammad). You were not with them, when they cast lots with their pens as to which of them should be charged with the care of Maryam (Mary); nor were you with them when they disputed. (Aali Imran V:44) “And I (Muhammad) do not say to you that with me are the Treasures of Allâh, “Nor that I know the Ghaib (unseen); “nor do I say I am an angel, and I do not say of those whom your eyes look down upon that Allâh will not bestow any good on them. Allâh knows what is in their inner-selves (as regards belief, etc.). In that case, I should, indeed be one of the Zâlimûn (wrong- doers, oppressors, etc.).” (Hud V:31) This is of the news of the unseen which We reveal unto you (O Muhammad), neither you nor your people knew them before this. So be patient. Surely, the (good) end is for the Muttaqûn. (Hud V:49) This is of the news of the Ghaib (unseen) which We reveal by Inspiration to you (O Muhammad). You were not (present) with them when they arranged their plan together, and (also, while) they were plotting. (Yusuf V:102) And they say: “How is it that not a sign is sent down on him from his Lord?” Say: “The unseen belongs to Allâh Alone, so wait you, verily I am with you among those who wait (for Allâh's Judgement).” (Yunus V:20) Say: “None in the heavens and the earth knows the Ghaib (unseen) except Allâh, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected.” (An-Naml V:65) GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 9 Teachings of Shirk : Readings in Fadhaa’il Darood Anyone holding any belief contrary to the above points then he is on total misguidance and to hold on to such beliefs actually constitutes kufr and shirk as it negates one of the foundations of Tawheed! Yes, the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) was given knowledge of the Unseen, in certain incidents, but it did not originate with him, it came from Allaah, who gave him this knowledge in certain situations and incidents as a miracle and as a sign of his truthfulness as a Messenger from Allaah. “(He Alone) the All-Knower of the Ghâ'ib (unseen), and He reveals to none His Ghâ'ib (unseen).” Except to a Messenger (from mankind) whom He has chosen (He informs him of unseen as much as He likes), and then He makes a band of watching guards (angels) to march before him and behind him.” (Surah Jinn. V:26-27) But whoever claims that the Prophets and Messengers have independent knowledge of the Unseen, then he is upon kufr and refuge is from Allaah. But the Innovators, like the figureheads of Jamaa’at ut-Tabligh who allow this falsehood to be taught and to remain, do not understand, or merely pretend not to understand the likes of these affairs, which are as clear as daylight in the Noble Book of Allaah. Yet the author of Fadhail ‘Amaal Zakaria Kandalvi fabricates the biggest lie, insult against the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) that even the Kuffar might not have done. Kandalvi writes on p.115, Incident no (Hikayat) - 50, Fadhail Durood(last incident or Hikayat in Fadhail ‘Amaal, Vol.I). He is reporting the incident of some unkown person by the name of “Maulana Jami”. “Maulana Jami once set out for Haj and had the intention to stand near the grave of the Messenger of Allah and recite poetry over the grave. Upon completion of the Haj, he set out for Madinah. The Amir of Madinah saw the Prophet in his dream and the Prophet instructed him to prevent Jami from coming to Madinah. The Amir tightened security but zeal and “Ishq” (note: the word Ishq is in used for that love which is accompanied with lust!) for visiting the Prophet had completely overtaken him and he continued his way to Madinah. The Amir again saw the Prophet in his dream and instructed him not to let Jami in. The Amir scrambled his men and arrested Jami. He was manhandled and thrown into prison. The Amir then saw the Prophet for the third time and informed the Amir that he (Jami) is no criminal but he had composed a few lines of poetry which he intended to recite over my grave and had he done so (i.e able to recite the poem over the grave) my hand would have come out of the grave to greet him and this would have caused fitnah. Hence, Jami was taken out of prison with honour and respect bestowed upon him.” Muhammad Zakaria continues: “I have no doubt in listening to this story but my weak memory and illness fails me to recall in which book it is recorded. If anyone from the readers comes across the story in any book during my life time then please inform me and if after my death, then please add the reference at the bottom of the story as a footnote.” GRV020004 @ WWW.SALAFIPUBLICATIONS.COM 10