Book Description

http://s19design.wordpress.com Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem This book is a collection and compilation of the sayings and sterling words of advice of a master of Shariat and Tasawwuf, Hadhrat-e- Aqdas, Faqeehul Ummat, Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Saahib Gangohi (May Allaah Ta'aala fill his grave with noor) in discussions that took place at various gatherings. These issues are of utmost importance, especially in times when it is evident that many efforts are underway to undermine the integrity of the beloved friends of Allah and the true lovers of Rasulullah J. False allegations levelled against them puts the public into doubts and misunderstandings about them. Thus the common man is deprived of great benefit. One can only derive benefit from these saints when one has confidence and love for them. Hence it is necessary to guide the Muslims who have clear hearts and minds. Those behind the propaganda against the Awliyaa, the warning in the following Hadith of Bukhaari is sufficient. In a Hadith-e-Qudsi Allah Ta'ala says, “Whoever has animosity for any of my friends, I declare war against them.” This announcement is made by the Creator Himself. There is no need for us to fight against those who dislike and harm the buzurgs (saints). By the grace of Almighty Allah, these sayings of Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi (may Allah shower him with His special 2 The Deoband Ulama and their Love for Rasulullah b mercy), regarding the Ulama of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah i.e. the Ulama of Deoband (May Allah Ta'ala elevate their ranks), have eradicated doubts and distrust from the hearts of numerous people. Efforts have been made to give a literal translation of Hadhrat Mufti Saahib’s (RA) words. His words of advice bring about a unique sense of enjoyment and pleasure. However, due to the decline of the Urdu language in Kashmir, readers may experience some difficulty. For this, the compiler seeks to be excused. As a precautionary measure, those passages which have already been published in the Mawaaiz (discourses) and Malfoozaat (anecdotes) are quoted here directly from those publications, since the respected Mufti Farooq Saheb (db) & Mufti Mas’ood Ahmad Saheb (db) have taken great care in compiling and publishing those kitaabs. There is a possibility that some flaws may have been made. These mistakes should be attributed to the compiler and his inexperience. May Allah Ta’ala reward those who notify us of these errors. The contents of this book were read before Hadhrat Mufti Sahib (RA) on my visits to Deoband. Thereafter, with the grace of Allah Ta’ala, my respected brother, Moulana Mufti Muhammad Farooq Saahib (Madda Zilluhul aali) reviewed the manuscript and expressed his satisfaction with it. With these reassurances, the manuscript was prepared for publication. May Allah Ta’ala make this kitaab a balm for ailing hearts. May He make it a means of salvation for the writer through the blessings of our saints and elders. Aameen. This is not difficult for Allah Ta’ala. (Hadhrat Moulana) Muhammad Rahmatullah of Darul Uloom Raheemiyah, Bandipoorah, Kashmir on the 3rd of Rajab 1411 Hijri.