Urs-e-Shareef of Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan

Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan is a great Muhaddith, interpreter of the Holy Quran and a jurisprudent.  He has absolute mastery over the Islamic sciences.  He is an embodiment of the Shariah and Tariqa.  Allah Ta’ala has placed all the qualities necessary for inviting others to Allah Ta’ala, for the revival of religion and guidance of the populace.


  Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan spent his life serving the Hadith of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  He recorded various Hadith in his books, told many Hadith in his sermons, most of all Zujajatul Masabeeh is such a wonderful achievement of his that the masters of the field have acknowledged this.

 

Zujajatul Masabeeh is such a boundless ocean that everyone brings forth pearls from it as per his own capability.  Zujajatul Masabeeh is a favor on the whole Ummah.  As such, he is the “Muhaddith Al Azam” of the whole Islamic world.  However, as his residence is in Deccan, he is called Muhaddith-e-Deccan.

 

Zujajatul Masabeeh is such a great achievement that the greatest scholars, both Arabian and non-Arabian have admired unreservedly.  Thus, the famous scholar of Herat, Hadhrat Maulana Abu Nasr Muhammad Azam Barnabadi Harawi (May Allah shower His mercy on him) received Zujajatul Masabeeh, he wrote a letter to Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan (May Allah shower His mercy on him) and expressed his views thus:

 

Translation:  I received 3 copies of the 3rd volume of Zujajatul Masabeeh after the first 2, which you had sent to me out of kindness.  On receiving them, this humble being praised and thanked Allah Ta’ala.  The 2 volumes of Zuajajatul Masabeeh cooled my eyes and the 3rd volume is proving to be the illumination of my bosom.  This is in fact a compendium of the most Sahih (rigorously-authentic) Hadith.  I am feeling that I have acquired a boundless ocean, which is enough for me.  This book is a clear proof for the Hanafi.

 

The famous scholar of the Arab world, Hadhrat Maulana Abdul Fattah Abul Ghuddah (May Allah shower His mercy on him) has written about Zujajatul Masabeeh:

 

Translation:  Allah Ta’ala did me a great favor by enabling me to perform the Haj this year and with His benevolence has let me benefit from those ni’mah, which depend on this great article of appearing at the House of Allah Ta’ala.  Among these extremely valuable ni’mah was that I received the 1st volume of Zujajatul Masabeeh, which has been authored by your excellency, through which my sight and wisdom have both been illuminated.  I have thanked Allah Ta’ala for this priceless ni’mah that he has granted you.  May Allah Ta’ala give you a great reward on behalf of Muslims and on behalf of the Hanafis.

 

Hadhrat Maulana Abul Afghani (May Allah shower His mercy on him), the founder of Ihya Al Ma’arif An Nomaniya, says:

 

Translation:  Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan (May Allah shower His mercy on him) has written such a wonderful book, which is being read and taught in the whole Muslim world.  the Islamic world cannot pride itself enough on this.

 

This book is present in Jamia Ummul Qura as well as listed on their website.

 

After Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan (May Allah shower His mercy on him) passed away, his eldest son Hadhrat Abul Barakaat Syed Khaleelullah Shah Sahab Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Qadri (May Allah shower His mercy on him) carried forward the mission of his illustrious father.  Through his instruction and attention, millions of hearts busied themselves in the remembrance of Allah Ta’ala.

 

After his demise, Hadhrat Abul Khairaat Syed Anwarullah Shah Sahab Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Qadri (May Allah shower His mercy on him) carried forward the mission of his forefathers.  He charted new paths for the progress of the Ummah and the community.  He constructed such a school which adorns its students both with Islamic and worldly education. 

 

The present Janasheen is the last son of Hadhrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan, Hadhrat Abul Khair Syed Rahmatullah Shah Sahab Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Qadri (May Allah protect him evermore) who is strengthening the cause of his father and is spreading his services.  His very presence is a great ni’mah of Allah Ta’ala for the brothers of the order.  The populace is benefiting from his teachings and instruction.