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).

"Do not forget Allah."

Hazrat Maolana Muhammad Hassan Naqshbandi Mujaddedi (rahmatullahi alaihe) wrote the treatise called Mashayekhi Naqshbandia Mujaddedia.

Maolana Naqshbandi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he was looking for employment after the completion of his education. Despite recommendations from many influential individuals, Maolana Naqshbandi (rahmatullahi alaihe) failed to secure work. Anxious and worried, he went to Muslim saints and asked them to pray for his employment.

During this time, Maolana Naqshbandi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Maolana Naqshbandi (rahmatullahi alaihe) found himself saying, albeit unintentionally, the following words: “Please pray for my employment.” At this, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “You will find employment. Do not forget Allah.” Maolana Naqshbandi (rahmatullahi alaihe) replied: “Please pray for this as well.” The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) then stated: “You will also remember Allah.”

Upon hearing this, Maolana Naqshbandi (rahmatullahi alaihe) hugged the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and started crying.

"Tell him to abandon this desire."

Hazrat Mujaddedi Alfesani (rahmatullahi alaihe) had a grandson. The name of the grandson was Sheikh Abdul Ahad.

Sheikh Abdul Ahad once desired to become a hermit. He therefore decided to completely forsake the company of men. During this time, his brother Sheikh Saduddin was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, Sheikh Saduddin saw that he was at the august court of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). An individual addressed the court and stated: “Oh Rasul Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! Sheikh Abdul Ahad desires to become a hermit. What is your instruction regarding this matter?” At this, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Tell him to abandon this desire. I have entrusted to him with duties for this world.”

After Sheikh Abdul Ahad came to learn of the dream, he himself went into a meditative state and focused his attention on the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Sheikh Abdul Ahad came to know that the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) did not approve of his desire to renounce the company of men.