"Gyarweem Shareef" is specifically an Esaal-e-Sawaab for Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (alaihir rahmah). The celebration of Giyarwee Shareef has been observed by great Auliya & Ulama for many hundreds of years. It is also celebrated o the 11th of every Islamic Month ("Gyarween" means "eleven" in Urdu) in many mosques or by individuals at home. This auspicious function takes place both nationally & internationally endowing great spiritual benefits & Barakat. These are many proofs in the Holy Qur'an, the Ahadees & from the statements of many of the illustrious Ulama & Mashaa'ikh of Islam substantiating the validity of Esaal-e-Sawaab.
Almighty Allah states in the Holy Quran: "& those who came after them say, "Our Lord forgive us & our brothers who came before us into the Faith & leave not in our hearts rancour (dislike) against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of Kindness, Most Merciful." (Surah Hashr: 10)
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: "There is Allah's Mercy on my Ummah. A person who is buried as a sinner, but with prayers & Istighfaar (asking for forgiveness) of Muslims, they with arise without sins (on the Day of Judgement)". (Tibrani)
In another Hadees which is recorded in Sahih Mishkaat Shareef, it is narrated that a Sahaba once asked the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam): "O Prophet of Allah! We give Sadqa (charity) on behalf of our deceased & perform Hajj on their behalf. Does the Sawaab reach them?" The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) replied: "Yes, without doubt they become happy as one of you becomes happy when he is presented with a gift."
The Ahadees & the verses, as well as many other, suggest that Du'a & Esaal-e-Sawaab for those Muslims who come before is a highly commendable act. This action of making Du'a is also the essence of the Giyarwee Shareef. Although the event pertains the Great Saint, all Muslims are remembered in the Du'as for Esaal-e-Sawaab. Describing the circumstances of his time, Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi (alaihir rahmah) in "Ma Thabata minas Sunnah" writes: "Verily in our country (Indo-Pak sub-continent) in these times, the celebration of Giyarwee Shareef is widespread. It is more famous among the Mashaa'ikh of the Qadiriyyah Order."
Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddis Dehlvi (alaihir rahmah) states in his "Fatawa Azeeziyah": "To read Fatiha & to send his Sawaab to the Arwaah (souls) is permitted & correct."
He further states in his "Malfoozat-e-Azeezi": "During the Giyarwee Shareef, the Sultan & the pious elders congregate at the Mazaar Shareef (Blessed Tomb) of Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani in Baghdad Shareef. They recite the Khatam Shareef from Asar Salaah till Maghrib Salaah & also recite the praises the praises of Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (alaihir rahmah). After the Maghrib Salaah, the Spiritual Head sits in the middle of the congregation & leads the Zikr. On this occasion many people experience a sense of Wajd (spiritual ecstasy). This is followed by distribution of sweets prepared for the function. The people disperse after the Esha Salaah."
There are numerous scholars who have elaborated on the Giyarwee Shareef. To name a few: The son of Mulla Jeewan (alaihir rahmah) in his book, "Wajees-us-Siraat". Mulla Jeewan is also the teacher of Sultan Aurangzeb Alamgir, the Great Mughal Emperor; Allama Ghulam Sarwar Lahori (alaihir rahmah), author of "Khazinat-ul-Asfiyah"; Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi (alaihir rahmah) in his book "Akhbaar-ul Ahyaar"; Shah Abul Mu'aali (alaihir rahmah) in his book "Tuhfa-e-Qaaderiyah"; Arif-e-Billah Imam Shatooni (alaihir rahmah) in his famous Kitaab "Bahjat-ul-Asrar Shareef".
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