Mazar Shareef of Aala Hazrat, Imam-e-Ahle Sunnat, Mujahid al-Deen al-Millat, Ash-Shah Ahmed Raza khan Qadri Barkati (radi Allahu anhu)
HIS POSITION IN THE SILSILA: Sheikh-ul-Islam wal Muslimeen, Aayat min Aayatillah, Has'saan-e-Zamaan, Burhaan-ul-Auliyah, Haami-e-Sunnat, Qaami-e-Bid'at Mujaddid-e-Deen-o-Millat A'la Hazrat Ash-Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaadiri Barakaati (radi Allahu anhu) is the thrity ninth Sheikh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah.
HIS BIRTH: Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was born on a Monday, the 10th of Shawwal 1272 A.H. (14th June 1856), at the time of Zohar Salaah in a place called Jasoli, which is in the city of Bareilly Shareef, India. A few days before the birth of Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), his father, Allamah Maulana Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu), had a wonderful dream. He immediately disclosed this dream to his father, Allamah Maulana Raza Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu), who interpreted this dream by saying: "This is a sign that you are going to be the father of a child, a male, who will grow up to be pious & knowledgeable. His name will gain prominence from East to West."
This was the good news that was given to Allamah Maulana Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu) concering the birth of none other than the "emerald from amongst the Treasures of Almighty Allah", the "sweet-scented rose from the fragrant garden of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)", Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu).
HIS BLESSED NAME: The name that was given to him at birth was the beautiful name "Muhammad." The name corresponding to that year of his birth was "Al-Mukhtaar." His grandfather, a great Scholar of the Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaah, Allama Maulana Raza Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu), also gave the young child the beautiful name of "Ahmed Raza." It was by this name that he was famously known. Much later in his life, A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) added the title "Abdul Mustafa" to his name signifying his great love & respect for Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).
ILLUSTRIOUS FAMILY HISTORY: Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Al-Qaadiri, was the son of Allamah Maulana Naqi Ali Khan, who was the son of Allamah Maulana Raza Ali Khan, who was son of Allamah Maulana Mohammed Kaazim Ali Khan, who was the son of Allamah Maulana Shah Mohammed Azam Khan, who was the son of Allamah Maulana Sa'adat Yaar Khan, who was the son of Allamah Maulana Sa'eedullah Khan (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in). The great forefathers of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) migrated from Qandhar (Kabul) during the Mogul rule & settled in Lahore. Allamah Maulana Sa'eedullah Khan, the first forefather of A'la Hazrat held a high government post when he arrived in the Indo-Pak sub-continent. His son, Allamah Maulana Sa'adat Yaar Khan (radi Allahu anhu), after gaining victory in the city of Ruhailah, was elected as the Governor of that city. Allamah Maulana Hafiz Kaazim Ali Khan, the son of Maulana Mohammed Azam Khan (radi Allahu anhum), was a Revenue Officer in the city of Badayun. His son, Allamah Maulana Raza Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu), the illustrious grandfather of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu), did not serve in the Government. It was from this generation that the heads of the family began to adopt Tassawuf as their way of life.
HIS PIETY: Another incident which happened in the Month of Ramadaan also shows A'la Hazrat's (radi Allahu anhu) piety & fear of Allah. Fasting was not Fardh (obligatory) upon him because he was still a child, but on that day he intended to keep fast. It should be knwon that for a little child to keep fast in India during the summer season was very difficult. The average temperature on a summer's day rises to approximately 45 degrees Celsius. On that day, the heat of the sun was intense. Hazrat Allamah Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu) took his young son, A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu), into a room where sweets were kept. He closed the door & said, "There, eat the sweets." A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) replied that he was fasting. His father then said, "The fasting of children is always like this. The door is closed & no one is looking. Now you may eat." On hearing this, the young A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) respectfully said, "Through Whose command I am fasting, He is Seeing me." On hearing this answer from a little child, tears began to flow from the eyes of Hazrat Allamah Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu). He then left the room with A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu).
HIS FEATURES: He was a very handsome personality. He had very beautiful eyes, a broad forehead which eyes, a broad forehead which always shone brightly, a bright & handsome face, firm nose, a very beautiful voice, a broad chest filled with the knowledge & wisdom of Deen, beautiful feet which were firm on the Seeraat-e-Mustaqeem.
A'LA HAZRAT'S FIRST LECTURE: Sayyiduna A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) delivered his first lecture at the age of 6 years. It was during the glorious month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) stood on the Mimbar (Pulpit) & delivered a lecture before a very large gathering which also consisted of Ulama. His lecture lasted for approximately 2 hours. A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) spoke on the Wilaadat (Birth) of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). He brightened the hearts of the listeners with the love of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). The people listening were thoroughly impressed by the maturity & eloquence of this lecture which was being delivered by a 6 year old child!
HIS INTELLIGENCE AS A CHILD: A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) was so gifted & intelligent that there was no need for him to study beyond the fourth Kitaab of his course under the tutorship of any of his teachers. He studied the remaining Kitaabs by himself & used to later ask his teachers to test him. Once, his teacher asked him, "Mian! Are you a Jinn or a human being? It takes me much time to teach a lesson, but it does not take you much time to learn the same lesson." A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) answered, "Praise be to Allah that I am a human."
At the age of 10, when he was studying the Kitaab, "I'lm-us-Thuboot", under the guidance of his father, he noticed a few objections & answers of his father on the side of the page. A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) studied this book carefully & wrote such a well-explained footnote that even the need for an objection was ruled out. His father came across his research on that objection. He was so delighted that he stood up & held the young A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) to his heart & said, "Ahmad Raza! You do not learn from me, but you teach me."
AN ASTONISHING EVENT DURING CHILDHOOD: At the age of 3, A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) was once standing outside the Raza Masjid in Bareilly Shareef. an "unknown" person, attired in an Arabian garb,a pproached him & spoke to him in the Arabic language. Those who were present & witnessed this incident heard the young A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) converse with this person in pure Arabic. They were surprised. The person who spoke to A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) was never seen again in Bareilly Shareef!
COMMENCEMENT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION:
A'LA HAZRAT'S FIRST FATAWA:
HIS MARRIAGE & BLESSED CHILDREN:
BRANCHES OF KNOWLEDGE ATTAINED AT HIS FATHER'S FEET:
OTHER BRANCHES OF KNOWLEDGE ATTAINED FROM VARIOUS ULAMA:
BRANCHES OF KNOWLEDGE ATTAINED WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF ANY TEACHER:
PROFICIENCY IN OVER FIFTY BRANCHES OF KNOWLEDGE:
TRANSLATION & COMMENTARY OF THE HOLY QUR'AN:
AUTHORITY IN THE FIELD OF AHADITH:
A GREAT JURIST OF HIS TIME:
HIS KNOWLEDGE OF PHILOSOPHY & SCIENCE:
A MATHEMATICAL GENIUS:
CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF POETRY:
BAI'AT & KHILAFAT:
A'LA HAZRAT'S MUREEDS & KHULAFA:
A'LA HAZRAT'S SECOND HAJJ:
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY PROPHET (Salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam):
HIS LOVE FOR THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (Salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam):
LOVE & RESPECT FOR THE DESCENDANTS OF THE HOLY PROPHET (Salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam):
ADHERENCE TO THE SUNNAH:
LOVE FOR HUZOOR GHAUS-UL-AZAM (radi Allahu anhu)
A'LA HAZRAT AS THE MUJADDID OF THE 14TH CENTURY:
A'LA HAZRAT'S JIHAD AGAINST THE INSULTERS OF SAYYIDUNA RASOOL ALLAH (Salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam):
SOME TITLES BESTOWED UPON HIM:
HAFIZ-UL-QURAN:
HIS BLESSED CHARACTER:
A FEW KARAAMATS (MIRACLES) OF A'LA HAZRAT:
WORKS OF A'LA HAZRAT:
COMMENTS BY SUPPORTERS & ADVERSARIES:
WISAAL:
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