Dream of Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe) was 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: “Are you that Hashim who has given beauty to the Qu’ran by his voice?” In other words, Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe) recites the Holy Qu’ran with a beautiful melody.

In the dream, Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe) replied: “Yes.” At this, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “May Allah give you great rewards.”

"Recite this dua"

One very pious individual was gravely ill for three months. It appeared to him that his last days were very near. Every breath was being counted.

During this time, the individual was 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: “Recite this dua: Allahumma inni as aluka af-wa wal afiata wal moafata daemata fidduniya wal akherata.”

Upon awakening, the individual found that he was completely cured.

Dream of Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) was a renowned aulia. He was not married at that time.

One night, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) saw a large palace. The aulias of Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a was freely entering the palace. However, as soon as Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) wanted to enter the palace, its gates closed. In the dream, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) came to learn that the palace belonged to the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) started to wonder why he could not enter the palace even though Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a had bestowed upon him countless favours. At this time, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) addressed Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) and stated: “Only those who follow my Sunnah have the permission to enter here.”

Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) woke up after the dream. His eyes became moist with tears. Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) then stated that there was no alternative but to follow the orders of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

Bread from the dream

Shaikh Abul Khair Tasniatul Akhtar was afflicted with a serious ailment in one of his legs. Physicians of the time wanted to amputate his leg. However, Abul Khair did not agree to the amputation. His disciples suggested that the amputation could take place when the Shaikh stood for salaat since he became totally oblivious to the outside world during his salaat. In the end, the amputation was carried out while the Shaikh was in salaat. After the completion of salaat, the Shaikh discovered that his leg was amputated. Upon realization, the Shaikh asked: “What happened to my leg?”

“Tasniat” is a place situated in Egypt. Shaikh Abul Khair’s tawakkul (reliance) upon Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a was almost unmatched. Even the tiger of the jungle was loyal to him. His name was Hammad. He passed away in 322 hijri.

Shaikh Abul Khair narrates that he was without food for five consecutive days. He had not eaten anything at all during those five days. On the 6^th day, Shaikh Abul Khair arrived at the blessed Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in Madinah al-Munawara. Shaikh Abul Khair conveyed his salaam to the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). He also conveyed his salaam to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu) and to Hazrat Omar (radi Allah unhu). Afterwards, Shaikh Abul Khair stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! Today, I am your guest.” Shaikh Abul Khair then lied down behind the Pulpit. After some time, Shaikh Abul Khair was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) arrived accompanied by the Companions. Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu) was to the right of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Hazrat Omar (radi Allah unhu) was to the left and Hazrat Ali (radi Allah unhu) was in the front. In the dream, Shaikh Abul Khair got up and kissed the blessed forehead of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave Shaikh Abul Khair a loaf of bread.

Shaikh Abul Khair woke up after he had eaten half of the bread in the dream. The other half remained in his hand.

Benefits of Durood Shareef

Once during the Hajj, an individual was seen reciting Durood Shareef only instead of the usual duas for the tawaf (circumbulation of the holy Ka’ba). Others asked the individual why he was reciting Durood Shareef only instead of the duas for the tawaf.

The individual replied that he had promised that he would recite nothing with Durood Shareef. He stated that the face of his father took on the appearance of that of a donkey after death. The individual became very troubled at this sight.

During this time, the individual was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the individual touched the blessed shawl of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and begged him (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) to intercede for the father. The individual asked the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) why his departed father was in such a condition. At this, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied: “He was an interest-taker. And he who takes interest will be punished this way both in this world and in the hereafter. However, your father used to recite Durood Shareef 100 times before going to bed. For this reason, I have interceded for him and it has been accepted.”

Upon awakening, the individual saw that his father’s face was radiant like a full moon. When the father was buried, the individual heard from the unseen that this was a special mercy from the Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a and that the father was forgiven because of the recitation of Durood Shareef upon the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).