Dream of Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates in his book “Herje Sameen” that on one night he did not have anything to eat. During this time, one of his friends and a well-wisher approached him with a bowl of milk.

Subsequently, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “I sent the bowl of milk.” In other words, the friend of Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was divinely inspired to take the bowl of milk to Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe).

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) became concerned for the welfare of his children during the time of his death. On one auspicious night, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Why are you concerned? I consider your children as my children.” After this dream, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) became completely free of any concerns for his children.

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) had four children, all of whom went on to become famous Islamic scholars of their time. His children were Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe), Shah Rafiuddin (rahmatullahi alaihe), Shah Abdul Qadir (rahmatullahi alaihe), and Shah Abdul Gani (rahmatullahi alaihe).

Prophethood and mortality

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) writes in “Faizul Haramine” about his experiences while he was in Madinah al-Munawara.

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that while in the holy city of Madinah al-Munawara, he often visited the Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). During these visits, he was able to see the blessed soul of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Not only this, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was also able to see many times the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in His (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) true physical form. Such characteristics are unique to the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) writes that Prophets and Messengers do not die in the literal sense of the word. They are alive in the grave and lead a life similar to the one in this world. They regularly offer prayers in the grave and also perform the Hajj.

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that whenever he gave his salaam at the blessed Rouza, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) would return his salaam and would express satisfaction. Such superior attributes can only be ascribed to the Rahmatullil Aalamin or “Mercy for all the Worlds.”

It is the opinion of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamayat that the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) is alive in his holy grave. Hazrat Maolana Qasem Nanutabi (rahmatullahi alaihe) has written on this subject in his book “Abehayat”.

Rahmatullil Aalamin

Allama Quazi Muhammed Sulaiman Monsurpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) wrote the book Rahmatullil Aalamin. The words Rahmatullil Aalamin means “Mercy for all the Worlds.” The words have been used in the Holy Qu’ran to refer to the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

After the completion of his book, Quazi Sulaiman Monsurpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) went to Madinah al-Munawara. One day, he was coming out after having finished his prayers at the Masjid an-Nabi. The Imam of the Masjid an-Nabi was with Quazi Sulaiman Monsurpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) at this time. The two were speaking as they were coming out of the mosque. When they reached the outside gate of the Masjid an-Nabi, the Imam bent forward and straightened the shoes of Quazi Sulaiman Monsurpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe). At this, Quazi Sulaiman Monsurpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) rushed to the Imam to hold his hand. He then asked: “What are you doing? Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala’a has given you such an elevated position.”

Hearing this, the Imam became tearful and went on to say: “You may not know by whose command I have carried out this task. At night, I was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) commanded: “Muhammed Sulaiman is my guest. Honour him in all respects.”

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi

In Hijri 1143, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) traveled to the Arabian Peninsula. He was only thirty years old at that time.

Over time, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) reached Madinah al-Munawara. Once in the holy city, Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) concentrated, day and night, upon the Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and received spiritual benefits and knowledge.

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) gives details of his experiences in his book “Faizul Haramine”. Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) himself guided him to traverse the spiritual path. He further writes that the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) taught him with his own blessed hands. Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) had the rare distinction to receive spiritual knowledge directly from the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

Hazrat Shah Waliullah Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) writes that the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave him the glad tidings that he was chosen by Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a to organize a select group within the Muslim Ummah.

Dream of Hazrat Shah Abdul Ghani

Arif Billah Ashiq-e-Rasool (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) Hazrat Shah Abdul Ghani (rahmatullahi alaihe) was once blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Your name will be Abdul Momen since you cultivate my deen and illuminate the servants of Allah with the light of the remembrance of Allah.”

One may very well succeed in becoming a servant of Allah. It may relatively be easy to strive in the path of Allah. One can also become a Sufi with relative ease. One may even succeed in the constant remembrance of Allah. However, it is not easy to become a Momen or a true believer.

An individual only becomes a Momen or a true believer when all aspects of taqwa or piety are present in the individual. At that time, this individual attains higher status in the eyes of Allah and his Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).