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December 2013 Safar 1435  3 Editorial Islamic Education By: Maulana Dawood Vowda Sahib We need to realize the object of our creation and strive to become true and practical Muslims. The enemies of Islam have successfully brainwashed many Muslims to such an extent that the truth makes no sense to t hem and the y li ve i n a state of denial. We must admit that we have failed ourselves and our chi ld ren as wel l to come up wi th sound Islamic education, but we should not despair. Instead we should make a concerted effort to make amen ds fo r the pas t by f ir st ly repentance and t he n a change. There has to be a sound Islamic environment in the home which will hav e an imp act on the children. Before the advent of Islamic schools, children acquired sound Islamic education, when they attended Maktab in the afternoon after school. Every child knew that the morning schools consisted of secular information and as Muslims we should not be influenced by anything un-Islamic. The afternoon

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Maktab was the Childs link with sound Islamic

inheritance of religious knowledge. The challenge isto preserve our Islamic identity. Muslims should be

seeking sound Islamic knowledge to such an extent

that one is satisfied.

Pure Islamic knowledge is in reality a source

of enlightenment for Muslims. Many Muslims

perform many acts in Salah etc. which are improper 

and not acceptable, but they are content with the

little knowledge they have. There are many things

permissible, but yet not desirable in Islam.

Muslims must endeavour to secure the

company of qualified, sincere and dedicated

learned scholars with sound character and high

morals to quench the thirst of those seeking sound

Islamic education. Unfortunately the standard of 

Islamic education has been compromised

tremendously, resulting in the quality spiraling

downwards drastically.

May Allah Taala grant us courage to strive to

seek true, pure and sound Islamic knowledge and

have mercy upon us and the generations to follow.

 Aameen Yaa Rabbal-Aalameen.

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TAFSEER ( C o m m e n t a r y o f t h e H o l y Q u r ’ a n )

By: Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi Sahib (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)

SURAH AL BAQARA H

Note: This part of Tafseer is the remaining portion of Surah Al-Baqarah Tafseer and hence connected with the previous chapter of Surah Al-Baqarah Tafseer.

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Tas-heelul Ahadeeth

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 TranslationSayyidina Jareer Bin Abdullah (Raziyallahu anhu)

narrates: ‘I took   bay’ah (pledge of allegiance) at the

blessed hands of Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi 

Wasallam) upon establishing  Salah, discharging   Zakah

and intending good for every Muslim. (Bukhari, Muslim)

  ommentarySayyidina Jareer bin Abdullah (Raziyallahu anhu)

took an oath that he would always discharge the duties

of  Salah and Zakah, and that he would never wish that

any harm befall them and if any Muslim asks him for 

advice he would sincerely advice/guide him.Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

‘None of you would attain perfect Imaan until he desires

for his brother what he desires for himself.

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grant him ease in the Dunya and Akhirah. He who hides

the faults of another Muslim, Allah Taala will hide his

faults in the Dunya and the Akhirah. Allah Taala

remains in the aid of his servant so long as his servant

is in the in the assistance of his brother. He who

undertakes a journey seeking knowledge, Allah Taala

will make easy for him a path to  Jannah. Never do a

group of people gather in any house from the houses of 

 Allah reciting His Book (i.e. the Holy Quran) and

discussing it among themselves, except the tranquility

descends upon them, mercy enshrouds them, the

angels throng around them, and Allah Taala mentions

them in the presence of those that are with Him (i.e. the

 Angels). He whose actions delay him will not be

hastened by his lineage!” (Muslim)

  ommentary

The Hadeeth teaches us the virtue of the

following:

1. Helping those who are in difficulty.

2. Granting respite to those debtors who are

experiencing financial hardship.

3. Hiding the personal faults of Muslim individuals.

4. Seeking knowledge (Deeni knowledge – knowledge

of the Holy Quran, Sunnah etc)

5. Reciting the Holy Quran in the Masjid.

6. Attending Deeni gatherings.

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Note:

1. “He who hides the faults of another Muslim

……..” The aim of this sentence is to discourage

ghibah (backbiting). It, therefore, means that we

should not publicize the personal mistakes of 

particular individuals. However, it does not mean

that we are not permitted to publicly denounce/

condemn an evil that is common in society.

2. “He who undertakes a journey seekingknowledge” The commentators of Hadeeth are

unanimous that such statements (regarding the virtue

of knowledge) are regarding Deeni knowledge only!

The meaning of this sentence is that when a person

seeks knowledge of Deen, he learns to lead his life

according to the Holy Quran and Sunnah. Leadingones life according to the noble Quran and Sunnah

will Insha-Allah enter one into   Jannah. It must,

however, also be remembered that, just as in all other 

acts of worship (ibaadah), Ikhlaas (sincerity), is most

essential.

3. “He whose actions delay him ……..” The meaning of this sentence is that mans destiny in the Hereafter 

does not depend on his lineage – eternal success

depends only on Imaan and good actions. Thus, if a

person of noble lineage (a respectable family) delays in

doing good actions, he will be deprived of Allah Taalas

pleasure and the eternal comforts of  Jannah.

 Lesson1. One must help fellow Muslim.

2. Grant ease to any person in difficulty.

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Seerat-e-Paak

Nabi V ’s Love for Children

By: Maulana Abu Talhah Muhammad Izharul Hasan Mahmood SahibTranslated By: Mufti Afzal Husain Elias Sahib

LOVE SHOWN TOW RDS

CHILDREN IN GENER L

 Yes my father is here, he is eating

Hazrat Abu Qatadah  (Raziyallahu Anhu) had given aloan to another Muslim. Due to this person suffering

from extreme poverty, he was unable to repay the

debt. Every time Hazrat Abu Qatadah   (Raziyallahu Anhu)

would come to him seeking the repayment, he would

hide in his house.

One day Hazrat Abu Qatadah   (Raziyallahu Anhu)

came to his house seeking the repayment. He was

inside the house eating at the time. When Hazrat Abu

Qatadah   (Raziyallahu Anhu) knocked at the door, thispersons child came to the door to find out who was it

and what was it they wanted. Hazrat Abu Qatadah

(Raziyallahu Anhu) enquired of the child if his/her father 

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was present. The child said that he was present, and

he was busy eating. Hazrat Abu Qatadah   (Raziyallahu

 Anhu) then called out to the person saying that he knew

that he was in the house, and that he should please

come out. When the person came out, Hazrat Abu

Qatadah (Raziyallahu Anhu) asked him as to why he was in

hiding. The man said that he was undergoing difficultfinancial conditions. Hearing that he was suffering

from poverty, Hazrat Abu Qatadah   (Raziyallahu Anhu)

began crying. He then said, “I have learnt from the

king of both worlds that he who gives respite or 

overlooks the debt of a debtor, Allah Taala will

protect him from the fears and torment of the Day of 

Judgment.” Saying this he forgave his debtor!

( Ahmad ).

Let us ponder for a while. The result of the truthspoken by the child was that the debt of the father 

was forgiven. Indeed this is the blessing of speaking

the truth. On the other hand, look at the Sahaabi

(Raziyallahu Anhu); he wipes out the entire debt by virtue

of hearing one statement of Hazrat Nabi Akram

(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and with what perfection did he

enact his teachings.

(To be concluded, Insha Allah)

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ADVICES

THE DEOBAND ULAMAAND THEIR LOVE FOR

HAZRAT RASULULLAH  "#

From the teachings and advices of Faqeehul-Ummat, HazratMufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi ( Rahmatullahi Alaihi)

Compiled by: Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Rahmatullah Sahib Kashmiri(Daamat- Barakatuhum)

(Continued from the previous issue of  AN-NOOR )

Avoiding customs of shirk and having firm

belief in the Oneness of Allah Ta’ala

 A Muslim should have such faith that he is not

prepared to bow down before any idol, tree or 

building. He should only bow his head before Allah

Ta’ala. He does not have to lower his head before

anyone or anything else.

He should believe that it is only Allah Ta’ala whocontrols all affairs. People who have such faith should

ask only from Allah Ta’ala. When they are in need of 

something, they seek the help of Allah Ta’ala. They

consider Him to be the only one who cures. He only is

the all powerful. He alone gives life. He is the one who

takes lives. They understood that benefit or harm is only

from Allah Ta’ala. They have discarded the thought that

any other being can benefit or harm them.

Hazrat Maulana Gangohi   (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) writes, “I

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do not consider that harm or benefit comes to me

from anyone other than Allah Taala. This thought no

longer remains in my heart.”

Leave alone the customs of Shirk, the senior 

Ulama of Deoband remained completely safe from

even bidat (innovations).

Hazrat Gangohi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi ) and Hazrat

Sheikhul-Hind (Rahmatullahi Alaihi ) A yearly   Urs celebration used to be held in

Gangoh at the Khanqah of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul

Quddoos Gangohi   (Rahmatullahi Alaihi). Later on, this

Khanqah became the residence of Hazrat Maulana

Rashid Ahmad Gangohi   (Rahmatullahi Alaihi). However,

during the three days of the   Urs, Hazrat Maulana

(Rahmatullahi Alaihi) used to leave the Khanqah and leave

Gangoh. He would grant his students and mureeds

leave for three days to go away.” They would only

return when the Urs was over.

 After teaching the sixth period on a Thursday, HazratSheikhul-Hind   (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) would usually come from

Deoband to Gangoh to visit Hazrat Maulana Gangohi

(Rahmatullahi Alaihi). Once, Hazrat Sheikhul-Hind’s friend, who

was very close to him during his student days had later 

on become a government employee, asked, “O

Mahmood, tell me, what is there in Gangoh, that you go

there every Thursday?” Hazrat (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) replied, “O

ignorant one! You haven’t experienced the benefits.

Come with me one day.”   (To be concluded, Insha-Allah)

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MALFOOZAAT

Statements and Anecdotes of Faqeehul-Ummat Hazrat MuftiMahmood Hasan Gangohi   u Ûè]²Â×nä ..

Compiled By: Mufti Farooq Meeruti Sahib Daamat- Barakatuhum

Method of Esaal-e-Thawaab

Q. Our forefathers have done a lot of good to us.

What must I do if my heart desires that I carry out

some action by means of which the punishment or 

difficulty they are experiencing in the grave (May

 Allah Taala forbid) is uplifted or lightened?

A: There are numerous actions that one can do.

Once someone had posed a similar question to

Hazrat Nabi Akram (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and he

suggested the digging of a well, for as long as the

creation continues benefiting from the well, one will

continuously receive Thawaab (reward).

 Accepting the invitation of those intending

Esaal-e-Thawaab

Q. Will the Thawaab (reward) reach the one to whomthe Thawaab is being sent by performing   Nafl 

(voluntary) Salah or by reciting the Holy Quran or 

by inviting the Ulama for meals in order to make

Zikr or recite the Holy Quran?

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Sulook

Potions for the Heart  A Translation of  Dawa-e-Dill 

By: Hazrat Peer Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqashbandi Sahib Daamat-Barakatuhum

Continued from the previous issue of  A N -NOOR  

Become a sincere and active alim

A non-believer translates the Holy Qur’aan

However, the knowledge which is only limited

to talks without being put into practice, is nothing but

discovery or Malumaat. This is why in a Hadith, theProphet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) asked for beneficial Ilm.

Many a times, a person may even be an “Aalim” so to

speak; but his heart is ignorant. Allah Taala says in the

Holy Quran Subhan-Allah!

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 [Al-Jathiya 45:23 – Only relevant portion of the Aayah is documented]

They have become worships of their desires,

lusts and wishes. All this is idol worship. The worshipof Allah Taala is a different thing altogether. After the

above Aayah, Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran:

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 go astray, despite having Knowledge, and has sealed his ear and his heart.

 [Al-Jathiya 45:23 – Only relevant portion of the Aayah is documented]

 Allahu Akbar!

 Allah Taala has put a seal over his ears and heart…

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 And put a cover on his eye. [Al-Jathiya 45:23 – Only relevant portion of the Aayah is documented]

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 Now who will guide him after Allah Ta’ala? Still, do you not take lessons? 

 [Al-Jathiya 45:23 – Only relevant portion of the Aayah is documented]

Therefore, the acquiring of Ilm is but the first

step. True Ilm is that on which a person acts.

Otherwise, it will be mere Ma’lumaat , not Ilm. This is

why it is said:

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 Ilm without action is an evil

 And

]ÖÃ×Üe¡Â ÛØ•¡ Ù  Actions without Ilm are a source of misguidance

So first one must acquire Ilm, and secondly act

upon it. (To be Concluded, Insha-Allah )

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Family Bond

BRINGING UPCHILDREN IN ISLAM

By: Maulana Dr. Muhammad Habibullaah Mukhtaar Sahib

Translated by: Jenab Rafiq Abdurrahmaan Sahib

(Continued from the previous issue of  AN-NOOR)

Mercy

During the days of  Jaahiliyyah (period of ignorance

prior to the advent of Islam), Sayyidina Umar 

(Raziyallahu anhu) was very rude and harsh, but, after 

embracing Islam, it seemed as though mercy flowed

from his heart.

When Sayyidina Abu Bakr  (Raziyallahu anhu) said,

farewell to the army of Sayyidina Usaamah (Raziyallahu

anhu) he forbade them not to kill any woman, aged

people or children. He instructed them not to pull out

trees or chop down any fruit-bearing trees, and not to

kill people who reside in churches. Such was the

compassion of Islam towards all living things that

centres were set up to look after lost dogs.

Islam also founded trusts to provide the poor with

the necessities for their marriage. Trusts were created

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for the sick and for travelers, so that they could be

attended to and fed. A trust was also created to help

employees who broke their masters utensils, so that

they could be reimbursed and protected against the

punishment of angry employers. Likewise, trusts were

created to provide clothes, food and so on. Madrasahs

were also built. The qualities of mercy and tenderness

promoted our ancestors to carry out such deeds.

Selflessness

Selflessness is to prefer others over oneself in

matters involving profit and personal interests.

This is a great psychological awakening. When it

is done with the aim to seek the pleasure of Allah

Taala, then it is a sign of true Imaan and a pure soul. It

is a strong pillar supporting collective and mutual

assistance. The Noble Quran created a sense of fraternity among Muslims and declared a selfless

person as a successful person.1

The  Ansaars offered

equal shares to the Muhaajirs, thus presenting a grand

example of selflessness that is not found anywhere

else. Thus we learn that when a Sahabi of the NobleRasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) , was presented with

a piece of a sacrificial animal, he gave it as a gift to

1Surah Hashr, 59:9.

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another, who passed it on to a third person who passed

it on to a fourth person, and so on. In short, each of 

them preferred the other over himself until the item

returned to the first person.1

Ummul Mu-mineen, Sayyidina Zaynab bint Jah-

sh Al-Asadiyyah (Raziyallahu anha) was known as

Ummul-Masaakeen (mother of the poor and needy),

because of her selflessness. At the time of 

distribution of gifts, Sayyidina Umar, (Raziyallahu anhu)

sent her share. She promptly distributed all of it

among various people. Sayyidina Aaishah (Raziyallahu

anha), distributed ten thousand Dirhams in charity.

 Adawii says, “During the Battle of 

Yarmuk, I went looking for my cousin. I had some

water with me. I said, ‘if I find him wounded I will give

him this water to drink. I found him. I said to him, ‘Do

you want to drink water? he indicated, ‘Yes, with his

head. At the moment nearby someone moaned, ‘aah

aah. My cousin indicated that I must go to him. I saw

he was Hisham bin Al-Aas. I found he had died. I

returned to Hisham and found he had died. I came

back to my cousin who had also died. None of them

had drunk the water due to ee-thaar (selflessness) for 

one another.”   (To be continued, Insha Allah)

1Imam Ghazalis Ihyaa-ul-Uloom.

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Great Personality

Rahimahullahu Ta’ala

By: Allamah Muhammad Ibn Yusuf Salihi Dimashqi Shafi’i  Rahmatullah Alayhi

(Continued from the previous issue of  AN-NOOR)

Hazrat Imam Sahib’s jurisprudential skillin the light of the other Imams

6. Sufyaan Thawri (Rahmatullahi alaihi )

Hazrat Abu Qadim Ibn Kas narrates that Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Mubarak said: “I inquire from Sufyaan

Thawri (Rahmatullahi Alaihi ) as to what his view is over 

inviting the non-believers towards Islam before

waging war with them. He replied. “The non-believers

are quite aware of the reason we are waging war against them.” (in other words, it is not necessary to

invite them before waging war.) I thereupon asked:

“Does Abu Hanifah ( Rahmatullahi Alaihi  ) hold the same

view as you do?” Hearing this, he lowered his head

for a little while. Raising his head once again, helooked about him and when he saw nobody about, he

said:

(To be continued, Insha- Allah)

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Children’s Column

• StoryEdited By: Mufti Afzal Husain Elias Sahib

 n time and on time

“….. and the student to attain first position in the

entire school is the brilliant Umar Ali?”

I was so excited to hear these words from my

teacher at the awards evening that it could almost

burst. I then walked up to the stage to collect my prizes

as all my friends congratulated me. However, as I got to

the stage, I suddenly heard my mother shouting, “Getup Umar! Are you not going to school?”

 A slap on the head soon had me sitting up in my

bed and I realized that I was still dreaming. “Sleeping late

and unable to get up early in the morning!” I heard my

mother saying as I rubbed my eyes and looked around

me.

It was very late when I went to bed last night and

I had forgotten to set my alarm. By now I had missed

the car to school and would have to take a bus and

then walk the rest of the way. Looking at the clock, I

was happy to know that there was still three quarters of 

an hour left.

I jumped up and went straight to the bathroom,

where I spend 15 minutes. I then dressed in my uniform

and wore my shoes without any time to polish them as I

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ought to have done. My mother always told me to get

all my things ready the previous night, but playing had

made me forget.

I then started to comb my hair, but I would not come

right. As I struggled in front of the mirror, father remarked,

“So much time to front of the mirror? It seems like

everyone in the school is going to be staring at you only.” I

then ate a quick breakfast and rushed out of the door.I just made it on the last bus and managed to

grab on to one of the handles since all the sitting space

was taken. Suddenly the bus braked at the stop and I

was sent flying across to the end. Everyone laughed as

I got up and dusted my clothing off. The conductor then

came around to collect the bus fare and I was forced to

part with my spending money, which would not have

been necessary if I was early enough to get the car.

 Anyway, the bus finally halted a stop and I sprang

off to walk the other half of the way to school. I was happy

to note that the bus saved half the time, but when I lookedat my watch, all my happiness disappeared. There was

only five minutes left for school to start.

I started to run as fast as I could, but I soon

stumbled and fell headlong on the pavement as my sole

buckled. I had forgotten to have my shoes repaired and

now it finally gave up. All flustered, I finally made it tothe school gate.

The first period was chemistry and the teacher 

started to check our books. Only when he came to me

did I realize that I had been so busy playing that I had

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forgotten to complete my homework the previous night.

I felt the sharp pain as the teacher hit my head. That

was the second shot for the day after mothers. The rest

of the day was just as remarkable and I was ever so

pleased that I was walking home alive that afternoon.

In keeping with events of the day, the afternoon

brought a storm and I was drenched as I walked. To

complete the day, I then slipped in the mud and wascovered in dirt when I got home.

When I knocked on the door, Mother laughed,

“Sorry, dear beggar, but the food is not yet ready.

Perhaps you should come later.” I bit my lip in anger,

but said nothing as I went upstairs to change my

clothes and take a bath.

I had finished eating when father gave me his

shirt to have ironed, saying, “Please do it for me

because I have an important appointment tonight.” I

took to shirt with me, but was irritated about having

another chore when I was so tired. “Perhaps I should liedown a while,” I thought to myself. However, I was so

exhausted that I immediately fell fast asleep.

“Where is my shirt, Umar?” were the words that

woke me up before the third slap of the day landed on

my head. Father would be late for his appointment

because of my negligence.

Dear friends! Not doing things immediately and

when they ought to be done causes unnecessary

trouble for everyone. Therefore, always ensure that you

are always in time and on time.

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Letters to the ditor

Full of  Fitan

 Dear Editor :

The present day world is full of  Fitan: Trials. To

save our  Imaan from destruction, it is very necessary

to identify all such  Fitan which are prevailing in our 

day-to-day life. And for identifying a Fitnah, we need

sound knowledge of Islam. To achieve the pure and

sound knowledge of Islam, we have to keep the

company of pious scholars of Islam by attending their 

classes and speeches, and we have to study theIslamic books written by righteous authors on

different Islamic topics. Your monthly journal,   AN-

NOOR , is one of the best books on Islamic

knowledge. It provides us a special light: Noor , and

with the help of that light we are able to identify Fitanof our daily life. Thanks a lot for publishing such a

knowledgeable journal.

Saubaan Nazeer ShahSP College Srinagar

The esteemed readers of  AN-NOOR mayfeel free to send their letters on email

address as follows:

[email protected]

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Imaan, it is necessary in the present era of 

deterioration to keep the company of saintly scholars

and the pious men of Allah,” he stressed.

The faculty members of Darul-Uloom

Raheemiyyah were also honoured by Hazrat Qari

Sahib who spent some time with them and gave them

many valuable advices affectionately. “The scholars

of Islam should not feel themselves inferior as they

have been bestowed such an asset of honour which

provides satisfaction to their hearts,” Hazrat Qari

Sahib asserted.

On the sidelines of this academic event, the

respected students of Darul-Uloom Raheemiyyah

Bandipora held a congregation in which they

welcomed Maulana Nadeemul-Waajdi Sahib warmly.

In his well-grounded address to the Raheemi-

students, Maulana Waajdi Sahib gave a historical

account of his previous visit when he had visited the

Kashmir valley nearly 30 years ago.

“At that time, the said visit to Kashmir was

arranged in connection with holding a seminar on

Hazrat Allamah Anwar Shah Sahib KashmiriRahmatullahi-Alaihi  at the College of Education

Srinagar. This seminar was organized by the then

Chief Minister of the J&K state-cum-President of 

 Awqaaf Islamiyyah J&K, Jenab Sheikh Muhammad

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 Abdullah, on behalf of Awqaaf in 1977. At that time,

Kashmir received a visit from the scholars of Darul-

Uloom Deoband, especially the esteemed rector of 

Darul-Uloom Deoband, Hazrat Maulana Qari

Muhammad Toyyib Sahib   Rahmatullahi-Alaihi , who is

also the first patron of Darul-Uloom Raheemiyyah

Bandipora Kashmir. The concluding session of this

important seminar was held at Dargah Hazratbal

Srinagar on 21 November 1977 Friday and it was

attended by a large gathering of Kashmiri Muslims.

On that day, the Friday-Salah was led by Hazrat

Maulana Qari Muhammad Toyyib Sahib  Alaihir-rahmah

with a big rush of Kashmiri Muslims. In the said

seminar, Tilaawat of the noble Quran was recited by

Hazrat Maulana Qari Abdullah Saleem Sahib who

also read his paper in the said historic seminar,”

Maulana Nadeemul-Waajdi Sahib expatiated. “At that

time, Hakeemul-Islam, Hazrat Maulana Qari

Muhammad Toyyib Sahib Rahmatullahi-Alaihi expressed

disappointment when he did not find any   Deeni-

Madarasah established in the Kashmir valley and

said that only a   Deeni-Madarasah is suitableaccommodation for the Islamic Ulama. After it, only

two years passed, Darul-Uloom Raheemiyyah was

established at Bandipora in 1979,” he added. “This is

the outcome of   Ikhlaas: sincerity of these   Akaabir 

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Hazraat : high ranking righteous scholars, that Darul-

Uloom Raheemiyyah Bandipora Kashmir has

achieved Central Position in the state,” Maulana

Waajdi Sahib asserted.

Maulana Waajdi Sahib further asserted that

 Allah Almighty accepted the dutiful sons of Darul-

Uloom Deoband (Deoband alumni), whose

foundation had been laid by Saaqi-e-Kauser  Sallallahu-

 Alaihi-wasallam, themselves, for rendering excellent

services to the essentials of Deen-e-Islam viz.

protecting, preserving and propagating Islam in every

nook and corner of the world. “By the grace of Allah

Taala, they had rendered this great service to the

Muslim community and are continuously rendering it

enthusiastically,” he said. To substantiate his

utterances, Maulana Waajdi Sahib narrated some

living examples he has experienced himself recently.

The honorable guests returned to their homes while

the esteemed rector of Raheemiyyah varsity, Hazrat

Maulana Muhammad Rahmatullah Sahib Qasmi

Daamat-Barakatuhum and Jenab Hafiz Hidayatullah

Sahib accompanied them from the Raheemiyyahcampus Bandipora to the departure lounge of the

Srinagar Airport.