THE SWORD OF RAZA
SHAYKH ZIA UL MUSTAFA
‘MUHADITH-E-KABEER’
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By a humble servant of ALLAH
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Al-Qaadiri Razvi Noori
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Compiler’s Note
All praise is due to Almighty Allah, Durood and Salaams in
Abundance upon the Most Beloved of Allah’s Creation Hazrat
Muhammad Mustafa . Peace and Blessings upon His Noble
Family, Distinguished Companions, and upon the Learned and
Righteous Ulama of Deen, who are the Representatives of the
Ambia, and upon all those who follow them with true sincerity and
devotion.
Just a few days ago, Ashraf Bhai Osman who is currently residing in
Dubai called me up, and mentioned that the team of
Ziaulmustafa.com have requested that I should prepare a few
pages on the life and works of Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer. This request he presented on behalf of
Maulana Riyaz-ul-Mustafa. I humbly mentioned to Ashraf Bhai that
due to the lack of time and immense commitments it is very
difficult for me to prepare too lengthy an article, but I gave my
word that I would attempt to write a few pages as an introduction
to this blessed personality whom I regard as one of my mentors in
life.
The following day I made this humble attempt using information I
already had in my possession, which included a few short articles
and many incidents which I personally had knowledge of in
regards to the life and works of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. I
personally hold Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer in very high esteem
and regard him amongst the ‘Chosen Servants of Allah’. I have
noticed his love for Murshidi Huzoor Taajush Shariah Allama Mufti
Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Qaadiri Azhari, and I have noticed
the love and Respect that Huzoor Taajush Shariah in-turn has for
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Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. I have always believed and said
publicly as well; that Huzoor Aala Hazrat ◌ left behind many
blessed personalities, but two of those whom he left behind and
appointed as the Islamic Chief Justices for the Muslim System in
India, were Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ and
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌. I have always felt that these two
personalities have in-turn left behind for the same reason and for
the same purpose, Huzoor Taajush Shariah and Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer.
In brief, I commenced writing a few pages discussing the life of
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer and found myself going through many
pages very swiftly by the Grace of Allah and Blessing of the
Beloved Rasool , and before I knew it this book was prepared in
a short space of a few hours daily for five days. This I regard as the
blessing of my Grand Masha’ikh and the proof of the acceptance of
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer in the Court of Allah and His Beloved
Rasool .
In preparing this document I have extracted much of the
information from a manuscript in Urdu on the life of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer which was prepared a few years ago by one of
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s students, namely Mufti Abul Hassan
Al Qaadiri, who is currently serving as a Mufti at Darul Uloom
Amjadia in Ghosi. I must point out that even a book of this many
pages which initially was meant to be only a short essay, cannot do
justice to the personality and services of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer.
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I pray that this humble effort is accepted in the Court of Allah, and
is a means of benefit for those who read it. I pray that this book
serves as a means for my spiritual elevation in this world and as a
means for my salvation in the hereafter. I pray through the Wasila
of Huzoor-e-Akram that Allah affords me the opportunity to
remain always in the service of His Deen and in the service of these
Great Personalities who serve this Deen with total sincerity and
dedication.
I pray that Allah Almighty grants Huzoor Taajush Shariah and
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer i.e. the ‘The Shaykhain of this Era’
good health and long life. Aameen. I would like to thank all those
who have assisted in making this publication a success, especially
those who spent lengthy hours proofing and making valuable
suggestions to improve this document. My special thanks to
Brother Irshaad Ridawi or Netherlands, for designing the beautiful
cover and proofing; to Brother Shakeel Ahmed Razvi Amjadi of
Preston (UK) for his tireless efforts in setting and proofing; Brother
Tahir Raza Razvi of Colombo (Sri Lanka); Brother Luqmaan Aslam
Aziz Razvi of Blantyre (Malawi); Shaykh Omar of Durban (South
Africa) and not forgetting my wife for her efforts in proofing this
document on her her Murshid. Special Thanks to Haji Cassim
Goolam Rasool, Haji Mahomed Amod and Brother Zaheer Hoosain
and Brother Zainul Abideen Hoosen Razvi. I pray through the
Wasila of the Beloved Rasool � that Allah rewards them all with
the best of rewards. Aameen
Sag-e-MUFTI-E-AZAM
Muhammad Afthab Cassim Al-Qaadiri Razvi Noori
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سم اهللا الرحمن الرحيم
MUMTAZUL FUQAHA, SULTAAN-UL-
ASAATIZA, HUZOOR MUHADITH-E-
KABEER, HAZRAT ALLAMA ZIA UL
MUSTAFA QAADIRI AMJADI
[Allah preserve him]
His Blessed Birth
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was born on the 2nd of Shawwal Al-
Mukarram in the year 1354, coinciding with 27 October 1935 or
1936 at the blessed home of Sadrush Shariah Allama Amjadi Ali
Qaadiri Razvi ◌. Hazrat was born on a Sunday in a town called
Ghosi, which also well-known as Madinatul Ulama (The city of
Ulama).
His Blessed Name
At birth he was blessed with the name Mohammed Waahid Ali
(alias) Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri, but is well known by his alias
today.
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A Few Of His Distinguished Titles
He is so versed and proficient in Fiqh (Jurisprudence) that he
has been blessed with the title "Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha" which
means "The Distinctive one amongst the Jurists".
Below are some of the titles bestowed upon him over the years:
� Sultaan-ul-Asaatiza
� Ra’ees-ul Asaatiza
� Katheer-ul-Talaamiza
� Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha
� Ustaaz-ul-Ulama
� Taaj As Soofia
� Tarjumaan-e-Maslak-e-Raza
� Naa’ib-e-Sadrush Shariah
� Raazi-e-Zamaa
� Ghazaali-e-Jahaa
� Taajedaar-e-Ahle Sunnat,
� Rahbar-e-Shariat
� Peer-e-Tareeqat
� Naashir-e-Sunnat
� Qaami-e-Bid’at
� Mufak’kir-e-Islam
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� Naa’ib-e-Rasool-e-Anaam
� Qaazi-e-Islam
� Ra’ees-ul-Munaazireen
� Ajwad-ul-Mutak’kalimeen
� Imam-ul-Mudar’riseen
� Mumtaz-ul-Muhaditheen
� Muhadith-e-Kabeer
� Ameer ul Mo’mineen fil Hadith
� Naa’ib Qaazi ul Quz’zat fil Hind etc.
None of these titles are self-proclaimed titles, but they are titles
bestowed upon him by some of the greatest Ulama of the time.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has been blessed with these titles as
he is truly deserving of them. With the exception of the titles
mentioned above, Allama Saaheb Qibla (as he is affectionately
known to most of his students and followers) has been blessed
with many more titles.
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His Blessed Features
� Height: Medium height, which makes clear the
embodiment of excellence and auspiciousness.
� Complexion: a brown (wheaten) colour, going towards
ochre. The radiance in his complexion is manifest and
instantly recognizable.
� Head: Round, a treasure of philosophical reflection and a
profoundly intelligent mind, and the axis of the turban.
� Forehead: Broad and magnanimous, reflecting the
splendour of good fortune.
� Eye Lashes: Black, thick and a wonderful illustration of
elegance and handsomeness.
� Eyes: Fittingly large, as if adorned with Surma. A
stunning set, filled with attractiveness, modesty and
bashfulness, yet portraying a deep silence, like the vast
open sea.
� Nose: moderately long, but slightly raised.
� Cheek: Soft and full, but neither too plump nor
completely flat.
� Lips: Petite and thin, and an image of exquisiteness,
always adorned with a smile
� Face: Round, but slightly elongated and luminous,
glowing with the light of the Holy Prophet’s � love.
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� Beard: Lengthened according to the Sunnat (i.e. a full
beard), a stunning blend of black and white strands of
hair. Not too thick.
� Moustache: Thin, in accordance with the Sunnat.
� Chest: A broad treasure chest, full of knowledge, virtue
and wisdom.
� Hands: physically long, signifying the signs of
beneficence and generosity
� Stomach: Flat, in line with the chest.
� Waist: suitable as it should be.
� Palms: Broad and ample.
� Shoulders: Sturdy and level
� Body: Lean, Well built and Light
His Blessed Attire
� Turban (Amaama): Made from light fabric. Colours vary.
Most common colour being Badaami (Almond coloured).
� Topi: Made from white cotton material, known as a Do
Pal’li Topi
� Kurta: Made from cotton fabric, style known as ‘kalidaar’,
long and white.
� Jubbah (Long Buttoned Coat): Depending on the weather,
either for summer or winter. These are made from either
thin or thick fabric. Colours vary.
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� Sherwani: Vary in colours. Made from thick fabric
� Pajaama (Trouser): wide, made from white cotton fabric.
� Handkerchief and shawl: Keeps this with him to wipe his
face and beard
With the above mentioned distinctiveness, and with a stick of
guidance in his hand; he is wholeheartedly engaged in
spreading his rays of knowledge, by truly representing the
Maslak (Our true Creed), and by guiding the nation, and
educating his students, and by striving for the protection of the
Sunni society on an international level.
His Excellence
Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha, Sultaan-ul-Asaatiza, Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer Hazrat Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi Qibla is
amongst those learned and great Ulama, who possess great and
wonderful qualities. He is also well recognised for his Teaching,
Oration, Writing, Eloquent Presentations, and manner of
Da’wah, debating and numerous other qualities.
His intellect and knowledge is so vast that when he delivers any
discourse or presents any discussion, one cannot realise
whether he has explained it from his intellect or after such
intense research, for which there is usually not much time.
After his discussion on such topics, if one goes through the
authentic books, one will find that whatever he has mentioned
is in accordance with all the authentic and reliable sources of
knowledge.
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As for the condition of his alert sense of mind, it can be found
that after lengthy journeys and after not sleeping for days on
end, if one queries any law of Shariat with him, he immediately
presents an answer without showing any signs of being tired or
troubled after days of not sleeping. He has been blessed with
knowledge of more than 60 thousand Hadith of the Holy
Prophet .
His Beloved Homeland ‘Ghosi’
The birthplace and homeland of Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a place called Qasba Ghosi (i.e. the town
of Ghosi). This is in the Uttar Pardesh Province (Northern
Province of India), which falls within jurisdiction of the district
Mau, which is in the Awad Region.
For centuries, Ghosi has been a cradle for Ulama, Faadils,
illustrious Aarifs, Pious personalities, Writers, Orators, Poets,
Awliyah, Sufis, Spiritual Grandmasters and people of great
splendour. Ghosi has always been blessed with the presence of
illustrious Ulama. Some of the famous and blessed Ulama and
Shuyukh who hailed from Madinatul Ulama since the 13th
Century Hijri are being quoted below:
� Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Hussain Uthmani
� Hazrat Maulana Ahmed bin Zia’ud’deen
� Hazrat Maulana Mufti Qaadi Habeeb’ullah
� Hazrat Maulana Shaykh Ata’ullah
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� Hazrat Shaykh Ghulam Naqshbandi Ghoswi
� Hazrat Maulana Khayrud’deen Saaheb
� Hazrat Maulana Khuda Bakhsh
� Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Jamalud’deen
� Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Siddique
� Hazrat Maulana Nazeer Ahmed Barkaati (Khalifa Huzoor
Waaris-ul-Akaabir was Saalikeen Hazrat Abul Hussain
Ahmed-e-Noori Mia Qaadiri Barkaati Marehrawi)
� Wali-e-Kaamil Hazrat Maulana Ya’qoob Ghoswi
� Shaykh-ul-Ulama Hazrat Maulana Ghulam Jilani
� Khair-ul-Azkiya Hazrat Maulana Ghulam Yazdani
� Hazrat Maulana Qaari Muhammad Uthman (Author
Misbahut Tajweed)
� Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Shams-ul-Huda (Son of Sadrush
Shariah)
� Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Yahya (son of Sadrush
Shariah)
� Hazrat Maulana Ata’ul Mustafa (son of Sadrush Shariah)
� Hazrat Allama Abdul Mustafa Azhari (son of Sadrush
Shariah)
� Hazrat Maulana Abdus Sat’tar Amjadi
� Hazrat Maulana Abdul Mustafa Aazmi
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� Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Shareef-ul-Haq Amjadi
� Hazrat Maulana Mufti Thana ‘ul Mustafa (son of Sadrush
Shariah)
It is the blessing of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ that today
‘Ghosi’ is known as ‘Assembly of Ulama’, which is not Madinah,
but it is definitely ‘Madinatul Ulama’. In other words, it is
through the efforts of this great personality that Ghosi is giving
birth to scores of ‘Representatives of the Ambia’.
There is hardly a single Institute of the Ahl-e-Sunnat in India
today that does not boast a few students who have connection
to Ghosi.
Following In the Footsteps of His Blessed Father: Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri has
followed sincerely in the footsteps of his blessed father. In this
era, he is blessed with the virtue of having thousands of
students across the world who are serving the Ahl-e-Sunnat.
Illustrious Family Lineage
Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri, son of Faqih-e-Azam Sadrush Shariah
Allama Mohammed Amjadi Ali Aazmi, son of Maulana Hakeem
Jamalud’deen, son of Maulana Khuda Bakhsh, son of Maulana
Khayrud’deen (Alaihimur rahmatu war Ridwaan)
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An Exalted Family
Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer hails from a
family of great and blessed personalities. His ancestors were
blessed and pious personalities and even the descendants of
this blessed family were well-known as the ‘Family of Maulana
Khayrud’deen ◌. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s ancestors, i.e.
the Family of Maulana Khayrud’deen ◌ arrived in Ghosi
towards the latter part of the Mogul era and settled in Muhalla
Kareemud’deen-pur. This family was blessed with a distinct
excellence over other families in Ghosi, due to the special
blessings upon them.
Distinct Nature Of This Family
1. One of the first distinct qualities of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer’s family is that continuously for twelve (12) generations
the succession of Aalims and Faadils has continued in it.
When Huzoor Sadrush Shariah’s ◌ eldest son Hakeem Shams-
ul-Huda ◌ was born, he said, ‘If this son of mine becomes an
Aalim, then it would mean for ten generations continuously
there have been Ulama in our family.’ Alhamdulillah, not only
was Hazrat Maulana Shaykh Hakeem Shams-ul-Huda ◌ an
Aalim, but his son Hazrat Maulana Qamr-ul-Huda was also an
Aalim and his son Maulana Naseem Amjadi is also an Aalim, and
with the exception of them, the other sons of Huzoor Sadrush
Shariah ◌ are Aalims, and their children too Ulama, so this
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succession of Ulama has thus continued today, for 12
Generations.
2. The blessing of this Khandaan (blessed family) did not only
spread in India, but its fragrance spread to many other parts of
the world, like Africa, America, Europe etc. The world has been
blessed by the services of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s family,
through the works of its illustrious personalities, such as;
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ in the form of Bahaar-e-Shariat;
Ra’ees-ul-Mufassireen Hazrat Allama Abdul Mustafa Azhari ◌
in the form of Jamia Amjadia Pakistan; Sultan-ul-Asaatiza
Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer, in the form of
students who are serving the Maslak throughout the Globe;
Shareh Bukhari Mufti Sharif ul Haq Amjadi ◌ in the form of
his Fatawa and annotation of the Bukhari.
3. The amount of Ulama, Fudala, Fuqaha and Asaatiza that are
present in this family currently, can rarely be found altogether
in one single family. Some of the names of those Ulama
presently in this family are as follows:
� Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Imam-u-Qura’ Qaari Raza-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Allama Mufti Baha-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Fida-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi
� Hazrat Maulana Ala’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Mufti Ata’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
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� Hazrat Maulana Mufti Jamal Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Abu Yusuf Qaadiri Azhari
� Hazrat Maulana Faizaan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Irfan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi
� Hazrat Maulana Raihaan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Noor-ul-Ulaa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Wafa-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Mufti Mahmud Akhtar Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Mufti Maqsud Akhtar Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Nawaid Akhtar Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Ubaid Akhtar Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Qamr-ul-Huda Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Naseem Ahmed Amjadi
� Hazrat Maulana Fazl Mu’een Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Noorani Qaadiri
� Hazrat Maulana Ahmed Raza Qaadiri
� Maulana Hafiz Faheem Ahmed Qaadiri
� Maulana Dr Muhibul Haq Qaadiri
� Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Qaadiri
� Maulana Wahid-ul-Haq Qaadiri
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A Brief Family Chart
It seems only appropriate at this time, to present the brief
family chart of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s Ancestors and
their descendants, so one better understands the excellence of
this Family:
Hazrat Maulana Khayrud’deen ◌
� 1. Maulana Khuda Bakhsh ◌
o Mualana Hakeem Jamalud’deen ◌
o Maulana Yaar Muhammad ◌
� 2. Janaab Mianji (Passed away at childhood)
� 3. Janaab La’l Muhammad
o Janaab Thana’ullah
Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Jamalud’deen Saaheb ◌
� 1. Hakeem Muhammad Ali
� 2. Hakeem Ahmed Ali
� 3. Sadrush Shariah Hakeem Muhammad Amjadi Ali ◌
Maulana Yaar Muhammad ◌
� 1. Mualana Muhammad Siddique ◌
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Janaab Thana’ullah
� 1. Janaab Abdus Samad
Hakeem Ahmed Ali
� 1. Hakeem Ghulam Mustafa
� 2. Hakeem Ghulam Muhiyud’deen
� 3. Munshi Noorul Hassan
� 4. Janaab Sharfud’deen
� 5. Maulana Hakeem Fakhrud’deen Qaadiri
� 6. Janaab Qamrud’deen
Sadrush Shariah Hakeem Muhamamad Amjad Ali Aazmi ◌
� 1. Hakeem Shams-ul-Huda ◌
� 2. Maulana Muhammad Yahya ◌
� 3. Allama Abdul Mustafa Azhari ◌
� 4. Maulana Ata’ul Mustafa Aazmi ◌
� 5. Maulana Qaari Raza-ul-Mustafa
� 6. Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama Zia ul Mustafa
� 7. Muhammad (marhoom)
� 8. Hazrat Maulana Mufti Baha-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� 9. Maulana Thana’ul Mustafa Qaadiri ◌
� 10. Hazrat Maulana Fida-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
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� 11. Muhtarama Azizah Khatun ◌
� 12. Aalima Sa’eeda Khatun ◌
� 13. Aalima A’isha Khatun Saaheba
Hakeem Shamsul Huda ◌
� 1. Maulana Qamr-ul-Huda Aazmi
o Maulana Naseem Amjadi
Maulana Muhammad Yahya ◌
� 1. Qaari Saajid Ali Aazmi
Allama Abdul Mustafa Azhari ◌
� 1. Noor-ul-Mustafa
� 2. Anwaar-ul-Mustafa
� 3. Asrar-ul-Mustafa
� 4. Intisaar-ul-Mustafa
� 5. Ansar-ul-Mustafa
� 6. Absaar-ul-Mustafa
� 7. Izhaar-ul-Mustafa
� 8. Umm-e-Salma
� 9. Umm-ul-Fadl
� 10. Faatima
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Maulana Qaari Raza-Ul-Mustafa
� 1. Mustafa Anwar
� 2. Haafiz Mustafa Sarwar
Huzoor Muhadith-E-Kabeer Allama Zia Ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� 1. Hazrat Maulana Ala’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� 2. Maulana Mufti Ata’ul Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi
� 3. Maulana Mufti Jamal Mustafa Qaadiri
� 4. Riyaz-ul-Mustafa (Marhoom)
� 5. Maulana Abu Yusuf Qaadiri Azhari
� 6. Aalima Kaneez A’isha Saaheba
� 7. Aalima Sa’eeda Khatun Saaheba
� 8. Aalima Faatima
MUFTI ATA’UL MUSTAFA AMJADI
� 1. Zubair
� 2. Muhammad
� 3. Maulana Riyaz-ul-Mustafa
Mufti Jamaal Mustafa Qaadiri
� 1. Abu Hurairah
� 2. Hafiz Abu Sa’ad
� 3. Abu Hamzah
� 4. Abu Sa’eed
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� 5. Sumayya Amjadi
� 6. Aalima Hanifa Amjadi
Aalima Kaneez A’isha Saaheba
(Wife Of Maulana Shaahid Raza Qaadiri)
� 1. Haamid Raza
� 2. Shaa’iq Raza
Allama Mufti Baha-Ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� 1. Janaab Abul Ulaa
� 2. Maulana Noor-ul-Ulaa
� 3. Janaab Shams-ul-Ulaa
� 4. Ummul Wara
� 5. Ummul Ulaa
Maulana Mufti Thana’ul Mustafa Amjadi
� 1. Maulvi Safa-ul-Mustafa Amjadi
� 2. Mufti Wafa-ul-Mustafa Amjadi
� 3. Janaab Bilal-ul-Mustafa Amjadi
� 4. Seema Amjadi
Maulana Fida-Ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� 1. Maulana Faizaan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� 2. Maulana Irfan-ul-Mustafa Azhari
� 3. Maulana Raihaan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
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� 4. Has’saan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� 5. Aalima Rubeena Amjadi
� 6. Aalima Shabeena Amjadi
� 7. Aalima Sufiyah Amjadi
� 8. Aalima Umm-e-Sulaim Amjadi
� 9. Aalima Umm-e-Rumaan Amjadi
� 10. Aalima Umm-ul-Khayr Amjadi
Aalima Sa’eeda Khatun ◌
(Wife Of Maulana Abdush Shakur Aazmi)
� 1. Janaab Na’eem Akhtar Saaheb
� 2. Muhtarama Anjum Afsha
� 3. Mufti Mahmud Akhtar Saaheb
� 4. Janaab Sa’eed Akhtar Saaheb
Janaab Na’eem Akhtar Saaheb
� 1. Qudsiya Parween
� 2. Saleem Akhtar
� 3. Nadeem Akhtar
� 4. Aalima Shireen Ambar
� 5. Zaree(n) Khatun
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Muhtarama Anjum Afsha
(Wife Of Hafiz Muhammad Kaleem Saaheb)
� 1. Aalima Gohar Afsha (Seema)
� 2. Maulana Hafiz Faheem Ahmed Qaadiri
� 3. Aalima Shagufta Qaadiri
� 4. Aalima Saba Qaadiri
� 5. Aalima Nuzhat Zaiba Qaadiri
� 6. Maariya Naaz Qaadiri
� 7. Tan’eem Ahmed Qaadiri
Maulana Mufti Mahmud Akhtar Qaadiri
� 1. Aalima Farhana Khatun Qaadiri
� 2. Maulana Hafiz Mufti Maqsud Akhtar Qaadiri
Janaab Sa’eed Akhtar Saaheb
� 1. Maulana Nawaid Akhtar Qaadiri
� 2. Janaab Raihaan Akhtar Qaadiri
� 3. Maulana Ubaid Akhtar Qaadiri
� 4. Maulana Hafiz Adnan Akhtar
� 5. Farhaan Akhtar
� 6. Juwairyah Faatima
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Muhtarama A’isha Khatun Saaheba
(Wife Of Allama Ghulam Rab’bani Fa’iq Aazmi)
� 1. Muhtarama Anees Faatima
� 2. Janaab Fazl Mu’een
� 3. Aalima Umm-e-Salma
� 4. Aalima Thameena Amjadi
� 5. Maulana Noorani
Muhtarama Anees Faatima
(Wife Janaab Rizwaan Ahmed Saaheb)
� 1. Daanish Raza
� 2. Aalima Nigaar Faatima
� 3. Raashida Faatima
� 4. Qais Raza
� 5. Umair Raza
Maulana Fazl Mu’een Saaheb
� 1. Owais Raza
� 2. Hassan Raza
� 3. Hussain Raza
Hazrat Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Siddique ◌
� 1. Shaykh-ul-Ulama Ghulam Jilani ◌
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� 2. Maulana Ghulam Rab’bani Fa’iq Aazmi
Shaykh-Ul-Ulama Hazrat Allama Ghulam Jilani ◌
� 1. Ghulam Nu’mani
� 2. Zainul Aabideen
� 3. Maulana Ghulam Rab’bani Fa’iq Aazmi
Janaab Abdus Samad (Marhum)
Shareh Bukhari Mufti Muhammad Shariful Haq Amjadi
� 1. Habeeb-ul-Haq Marhoom
� 2. Dr Muhib-ul-Haq
� 3. Muti’ul Haq Marhoom
� 4. Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq
� 5. Zaheer-ul-Haq
� 6. Faatima Tal’at
With the exception of these distinct qualities of the blessed
family of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer, they are also well-known
and reputed for other services to Deen-e-Mustafa including
the establishment and the formation of three very important,
distinguished and blessed Institutes and Centres of Learning in
Ghosi, namely;
� Madrassa Shams-ul-Uloom
� Tayyibatul Ulama Jamia Amjadia Razvia
� Kuliyatul Banaat Al Amjadia (Girls Institute)
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The above mentioned chart has been presented so that we may
better understand the knowledge and greatness of this
Khandaan and their generations of services to the Ahl-e-Sunnat
Wa Jama’at.
This will thus allow us to better honour, respect and value
Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
Huzoor Muhadith-E-Kabeer’s Parents
Before proceeding any further, I think it is of utmost
importance to briefly discuss the parents of Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer, so that the readers better understand the background
and blessed upbringing of this blessed personality. Both the
parents of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer were blessed
personalities and came from a line of knowledgeable ancestors.
They were both blessed with being born into pious and Allah
Fearing Households, which instilled in them the love for Allah
and His Rasool .
When one examines the lives of the beloved parents of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer, one will better understand the manner in
which he was nurtured by his beloved mother and trained by
his beloved father. There is no doubt that pious parents bear
pious and blessed children. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is proof
of this.
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His Blessed Father, Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌
Faqih-e-Azam Hind, Sadrush Shariah Allama Qadi Muhammad
Amjad Ali ◌was amongst one of the most prominent and
illustrious personalities of India.
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah, Badrut Tariqat Hazrat Allama Shah
Amjad Ali Aazmi the son of Hakim Jamaalud’deen, son of
Maulana Khuda Bakhsh, son of Moulana Khairud’deen was born
at a place known as Karimud’deen, which is situated in the
district of Ghosi, in the well known town of Azamgarh in India.
His father and grandfather were both renowned scholars in
Religious theology and expert specialists in Unani medicine.
When his grandfather, Hazrat Maulana Khuda Bakhsh ◌went
to perform Hajj, he received the permission for the recitation of
Dala’il al-Khayrat in Madinatul Munawwarah from the Shaykh
Ad Dalaa’il. He was also a great Saahib-e-Karaamat. He received
his elementary education from his grandfather, thereafter
studying under the watchful eye of his elder brother Maulana
Muhammad Siddique ◌ . After completion of his elementary
studies, he was enrolled for higher education at the Madrassa
Hanafiya in Jaunpur. This was a very famous and reputable
Islamic University in that time.
There, he studied under the guidance of a very reputable and
distinguished Aalim-e-Deen of the time, Jaami’ Ma’qulat wa
Manqulat, Hazrat Allama Maulana Hidayatullah Khan Rampuri
Jaunpuri, who passed away in 1326/1908.
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Maulana Hidayatullah Khan ◌ was the student of the
personality, who was known for first inspiring the Movement
for Independence in India, namely; The Imamul Falsafa,
Mujahid-e-Jalil, Hazrat Allama Fazl-e-Haq Khayrabadi ◌. After
observing his immense wisdom and acumen, Ustaazul Asaatiza
Allama Hidayatullah Khan, counted him amongst his most
reputable students, which can be better understood from the
words of Allama Sayed Sulaiman Ashraf Bihari (Professor of the
Religious Faculty at Aligarh Muslim University):
‘Hazrat Ustaazul Asaatiza was kind and attentive towards all his
students, but he would place his special attention over three of
his students. He used to say;
‘I wish to take whatever is in my heart and pass it on to these three
students.’
(The 3 students being mentioned were; Maulana Muhammad
Siddique, Maulana Amjad Ali and Maulana Sulaiman Ashraf).
It is for this very reason that once his beloved teacher said as
followed regarding him:
‘I managed to find one (truly worthy) student and that too, in my
old age.’
After graduating and acquiring his degree, he was immediately
engaged as the Principal of Madrassa Ahl-e-Sunnat, which was
one of the most respected Madrassas in Patna, Bihar. The
excellence and repute of this Madrassa can be understood from
the fact that before the arrival of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌
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illustrious personalities like the distinguished student of Allama
Fazl-e-Haq Khayrabadi ◌, Allama Maulana Abdul Aziz Mantaqi
◌ and Hafizul Hadith Huzoor Muhadith-e-Surti ◌ held the
positions of Shaykh-ul-Hadith at this Madrassa.
The first book that he was asked to teach whilst at the Madrassa
was ‘The Hidaya Volume 2’. He explained the issues presented
therein proficiently and clearly, to such an extent that the
Ulama and all those present there were astonished.
The Manager of the Institute, Qazi Abdul Waheed awarded him
the responsibility of handling all the Educational Affairs of the
Madrassa. After the passing away of Qazi Abdul Waheed, he did
not remain there for too long. He then journeyed to Lucknow,
where he studied ‘Ilm-ut-Tibb’ for two years. After completion
of this course, he returned home and commenced serving the
people by starting a clinic. His clinic began to progress
successfully. When Huzoor Muhadith-e-Surti ◌ heard that
Sadrush Shariah ◌ had started practicing and had opened a
clinic for this purpose, he became very sad.
At this time, The Faqih of Faqihs of the Century, The Imam
amongst Imams, the Great Reviver of Islam, A’la Hazrat Imam
Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan ◌ required the services
of a teacher at the Darul-Uloom Manzar-e-Islam. Sadrush
Shariah then left his clinic and proceeded to Bareilly. At
Bareilly, he first served as a teacher. When Huzoor Sadrush
Shariah intended to visit Bareilly Shareef, from Pilliphit,
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Huzoor Muhadith-e-Surti ◌wrote a letter to A’la Hazrat,
Imam Ahmed Raza Khan ◌ asking him to inspire him to
continue in the field of Ilm-e-Deen. Within a few months,
Mujaddid-e-Deen-o-Millat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan ◌
arranged for Sadrush Shariah to reside permanently in Bareilly
Shareef. He was entrusted with many responsibilities by Imam
Ahmed Raza Khan ◌. Important affairs such as, The
Educational Affairs of Madrassa Manzar-e-Islam, The
management of Anjuman Ahl-e-Sunnat, The management of
the printing press, arrangement of manuscripts, proofing of
books that were being prepared for publishing, issuing Fatawa
and dispatching important postage were entrusted to him.
Due to his potential and his devotion and sincerity, Imam
Ahmed Raza ◌ looked at him with great respect, and due to
this, he had immense trust and faith in him. After
approximately fifteen years, he journeyed to Ajmer Shareef in
1343/1924 to take up the position as Principal at Darul Uloom
Mu’eenia Uthmania. He remained there until 1350 and
quenched the thirst of those who came in search of knowledge.
The most intelligent and bright students travelled from all
corners of the country to humble themselves before him,
quenching their thirst for true knowledge and wisdom.
Shaykh-ul-Ulama Allama Ghulam Jilani Ghoswi writes:
‘The standard of education at Darul Uloom Mu’eenia excelled to
such a high level, that it became famous all over. Students
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journeyed from the Northern Provinces, Bihar and Hyderabad
etc. to acquire knowledge from him, after hearing of his
manner of teaching. Those who lived in Ajmer Shareef say that
never before did they see such an atmosphere and environment
of learning which they saw in his era.’
The Roving Ambassador of Islam Allama Abdul Aleem Siddiqi
Meerati ◌ presented the contents to a syllabus which he
prepared, for correction and setting to Huzoor Sadrush Shariah
◌. Whilst delivering a discourse at the Annual Jalsa of
Madrassa Haafizia Sa’eedia, Maulana Habeebur Rahman
Sherwani paid tributes to the Allama Amjadi Ali ◌ as a person
and as a professional with these words:
‘There are only four or five teachers in the continent that I
regard as completely proficient and appointed on merit, and
Maulana Amjad Ali is amongst them. The fact that students are
becoming Faazils at his hands and acquiring certificates of merit
is clear evidence of his proficiency. He is not just a Maulvi by
name.’
When there was the need to appoint a Principal for Darul
Uloom Manzar-e-Islam, students were prepared and sent over
to him for lessons. Huzoor Hujjatul Islam Maulana Haamid Raza
Khan ◌ observed his manner of teaching from a distance.
After he had observed him teaching, he returned and said as
follows:
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‘When Maulana Amjad Ali was answering the students, it seemed
like a vast sea that in which waves (of knowledge) were rising.’
It is the blessing of the teaching of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌
that those who are his students directly or indirectly can be
found throughout the globe today, propagating Islam. There is
probably not a single Madrassa or Darul Uloom in the Indo-Pak
sub-continent that does not have at least one teacher that has
not attained his blessings.
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ passed from this physical world
whilst on his journey towards Hajj in 1367 Hijri coinciding 1948.
He intended to make this journey together with Ghaus-ul-Waqt
Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌, but this was to be the last
journey of his physical life in this world. On arriving in Bombay,
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ became severely ill, and in this
illness, he journeyed into the hereafter on the 2nd of Zil Qaddah
1367 Hijri coinciding 7th December 1948.
Madine Ka Musaafir Hind Se
Pohoncha Madine me
Qadam Rakhne ki Nawbat bhi,
Na Aayi Thee Safine me
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ blessed his beloved son, Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer from a very young age. After reading the
above in regards to Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ then for those
like my humble self who know Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer well,
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and who have seen him, spent time with him and travelled with
him, they will know that undoubtedly he is the living example
of his beloved father in every way. He is the walking example of
the life of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌.
His Blessed Mother
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s blessed mother Muhtarama
Haajra Saaheba ◌ was also a very blessed and pious
personality, who groomed her children with love, instilling in
them the Fear for Allah, Love for Rasoolullah , closeness to
the Awliyah and zest for knowledge of Deen.
Her father Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdul Lateef Rasheedi ◌ was
a renowned, great Aalim and Faadil. Her grandfather Hazrat
Maulana Azeemud’deen Saaheb ◌ was also a reputed scholar
of high stature.
In other words, she too hailed from a family of knowledgeable
personalities, and undoubtedly the fragrance for the love of
knowledge had rubbed onto her as well. She acquired her
education under the guidance and watchful eye of her beloved
father Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdul Lateef Rasheedi ◌.
Alhamdulillah, she was then blessed with marrying one of the
most blessed and illustrious personalities and Faqihs of the era,
namely; Huzoor Sadrush Shariah Allama Muhammad Amjad Ali
Aazmi ◌, so this in-turn caused her knowledge and wisdom to
increase by many folds, making her one of the most blessed and
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knowledgeable woman of the time. Her studies, her knowledge
and her powerful memory made her amongst the great Aalimas
and Faadilas.
She had an amazing memory and had memorised thousands of
laws of Shariah. Two great personalities whose names are
inscribed in the list of ‘Scholars of the Era’ and whose
knowledge and services are well known all over, namely; Faiz-
ul-Aarifeen Hazrat Allama Ghulam Aasi Piya Hassani Abul Ulai’
and Ra’ees-ul-Qalam Hazrat Allama Arshad-ul-Qaadiri ◌ were
her brothers. Virtue and blessedness were her wonderful
qualities. She was adorned with the qualities that every Muslim
woman should possess. She was a prime example of a pious
woman of Islam.
She was also set an example of being punctual in Namaaz and
Fasting; she was generous by nature and always patient, even in
testing times. She taught how to be kind to relatives and those
near and dear. She was forgiving, kind hearted and dedicated.
She trained and nurtured her children as Islam commands a
mother to.
She paid special attention to the Religious Education of her
children and grandchildren, she taught her sons and daughters,
and later even her grandsons, the recitation of Qur’an with
Tajweed, and even the basic Arabic and Persian books. In doing
so, she presented them to the Muslim world as future leaders
and Great Scholars of Deen.
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Her following children and grandchildren were blessed with
acquiring their basic knowledge from under her care and
supervision:
� Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Ustaazi Hazrat Mufti Baha’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Mufti Thana’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Hazrat Allama Fida’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Muhtarama Sa’eeda Khatoon ◌
� Muhtarama A’isha Khatoon Saheba
� Mufti Mahmood Akhtar Qaadiri
� Mufti Ala’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Mufti Ata’ul Mustafa Qaadiri
� Mufti Jamaal Mustafa Qaadiri
� Maulana Faizaan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
� Maulana Abu Yusuf Qaadiri Azhari
� Maulana Irfan-ul-Mustafa Azhari
� Maulana Rehan-ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
With the exception of the above mentioned personalities, all
the children of the Qaadiri Manzil Household (i.e. family of
Sadrush Shariah) who became Aalims and Aalimas and Faadils
and Faadilas during her lifetime were blessed with acquiring
knowledge from her.
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Kuliyatul Banaat Al Amjadia: This was her brainchild and a
dream come true. Hazrat Haajra ◌ noticed and observed the
need of the time. She realised that much attention was being
given to the education of males and institutes for males were
flourishing, but she saw that the girls of the Sunni Fraternity
were in a pitiful state and in disarray. She noticed that they
were not being educated systematically and there was no real
arrangement for their studies.
She noticed that ignorance with regards to even basic Islamic
information was becoming widespread in girls, and even their
Imaan and Aqida was been easily targeted and thus had become
weakened, due to lack of basic education.
The Honourable Lady therefore ordered the ‘Light of her Eyes’
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa to establish
an Institute for the Education of girls, and in doing so she
blessed him with her Duas, thereby making it a formula for
success.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer thus went all out to fulfil this
command of his beloved mother, and in 1981 the Insitute under
the name ‘Kuliyatul Banaat Al Amjadia’ became a reality.
It gave hope to the daughters of the Ahl-e-Sunnat and thus
commenced the sequence of knowledge for the daughters of the
Ahl-e-Sunnat.
This institute is serving today the Ummah in a beautiful
manner, empowering our daughters with the gift of Knowledge
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of Deen, making them propagators of True Islam wherever they
go.
To date thousands of girls have qualified at this institute
carrying with them the lamp of guidance to hundreds of
thousands of mothers and sisters.
Sad Demise: The Mother of the Era, This Noble and Blessed
Mother of the Ahl-e-Sunnat passed from this world on the 29th
of Rajab 1415 coinciding 1st January 1995. She is resting towards
the right of the footside of the Mazaar of Huzoor Sadrush
Shariah ◌. Allah keep her holy grave illuminated always!
Aameen
His Early Education
He attained his basic knowledge under the watchful eye of his
beloved father, Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌. Even during this
tender age, the brightness of wisdom, intellect, and
understanding, discussing and debating could be found in his
blessed personality. The reality of this, even Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer himself acknowledges as a blessing upon him.
He says, “Once whilst I was being taught Surah Feel in Am’ma
Paara (Last Chapter of the Quran), I asked whether Ababeel
(swallows) referred to the same ones which we see and I asked
about what “Sij’jeel” was.”
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ explained this to Muhadith-e-
Kabeer and then Muhadith-e-Kabeer asked, “Are these the same
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swallows which bombarded the elephants and destroyed
them?” On hearing this Huzoor Sadrush Shariah was very
pleased and said,
“Insha Allah, This son of mine will be a very great Aalim in the
future.”
This was the level of Hazrat’s understanding and knowledge,
when he was just learning how to recite the Am’ma Paara. At
this tender age, not only was he just trying to understand the
alphabets and learn how to read the Quran, but his mind was
focusing on the words and verses of the Quran and trying to
understand the incidents in the Quran. The condition of his
courage was that at this young age, he was respectfully asking
such a question to a learned and great Giant of Islam like
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌.
He was querying from such a great teacher about whether the
Ababeel were not the same ones that we see flying and about
the meaning of the word “Sij’jeel”, whereas usually children
who are that young never think about what the word means or
which incident it refers to.
Actually they even find difficulty in paying attention to the
proper tajweed of how to pronounce the alphabets, let alone
them trying to understand the meanings of words they read.
Subhaan Allah! Even after being given an answer by Huzoor
Sadrush Shariah ◌ the young Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s thirst to
learn did not end. He still furthered queried about whether
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these were the same swallows that had bombarded and
destroyed the elephants. I am assuming that possibly he had
heard something about the destruction of Abraha’s army from
his beloved mother, when he was much younger, but the
intellect and excellent memory he possessed immediately
directed his mind to the incident of Abraha and the destruction
of his elephant army, the moment he was being taught how to
read Surah Feel. This alone shows his wisdom, powerful
memory and intellect, even as a child.
Today, most people don’t even remember things that have to do
with their daily lives. So many things people read in their prime
and yet after a week or so, it becomes difficult for them to
remember whether they dreamt it or read it.
Here, the memory and intellect and more so the interest and
zest for knowledge in the young Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer can
be seen. Also, the beautiful words of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah
that,
“Insha Allah, This son of mine will be a very great Aalim in the
future.”
This incident not only shows the power of his memory and his
intellectual genius, but also proves that he had been blessed
with studying under the guidance of his beloved father, Huzoor
Sadrush Shariah ◌. Before leaving on his second Hajj, Huzoor
Sadrush Shariah ◌ sent him to Nagpur to study under the
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watchful eye of Faiz ul Aarifeen Allama Ghulam Aasi ◌. Here
he studied the basic Arabic books under his care.
Then, in Shawwal 1369 Hijri, he enrolled at Jamia Ashrafiyah
(Mubarakpur) under the special care of Muhadith-e-
Muradabadi Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat Allama Shah Abdul Aziz
Mubarakpuri ◌. Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ chose him as one
of his blessed students and gave him very special attention,
teaching him and instructing him with complete attention. He
studied numerous books personally under the hand of Huzoor
Haafiz-e-Millat ◌. After Graduating in 1377 Hijri, Huzoor
Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ did not stop teaching him. He taught him
privately away from everyone else and blessed him with
exclusive special attention. Whilst studying at Jamia
Ashrafiyah, his amazing intellect and wit was prominent even
amongst his fellow classmates. He always attained the best
position in class compared to all his classmates. This was
because of his wit and intelligence and his desire to strive to
attain knowledge. Even his teachers acknowledged his
intellectual capacity.
Hazrat Allama Sayyid Shah Abdul Haq Saaheb ◌ once asked
Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌, “What is our young man (referring
to young Muhadith-e-Kabeer) studying?” Huzoor Haafiz-e-
Millat ◌ ecstatically proclaimed,
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“The amount of pleasure I get from teaching these special
sciences of knowledge to him (Allama Zia ul Mustafa), I would
not get in teaching a hundred other students.”
It must be also noted that the kind of teacher who has a special
zest for teaching finds it difficult to teach in a crowd of too
many students and he is never excited by huge crowds around
him, but when he finds a student with such powerful mental
and intellectual abilities, then he finds great pleasure in
training and teaching such a student, even though it may be for
a short space of time. Those who have true inner sight will
better be able to understand the deep secret when Huzoor
Haafiz-e-Millat said,
“The amount of pleasure I get from teaching these special
sciences of knowledge to him (Allama Zia ul Mustafa), I would
not get in teaching a hundred other students.”
In other words, the intelligence and effort that Muhadith-e-
Kabeer showed in his studies was more than that which a
hundred students put together would be able to show.
Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ would often be heard saying,
“Whatever I have attained from Huzoor Sadrush Shariah, I have
given all of it to Zia ul Mustafa”
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Continuation of Studies
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was still in the process of his basic
education when Huzoor Sadrush Shariah had to go out of town
for a while, so Hazrat’s uncle Hakeem Ahmed Ali took over his
studies for that time. He first asked, what book are you
learning? The young Muhadith e Kabeer replied by saying that
he was studying the second book of Urdu. He then queried if he
had already studied the first book of Urdu and Muhadith e
Kabeer mentioned that he had not. He said, ‘So then, why are
you studying the second book?’ The young Muhadith e Kabeer
said, ‘Abba Jee (My dear father) commanded me to’. On hearing
this, he said, ‘If Maulana Saaheb said so, then it is fine.’ He then
commenced studying this book and in a few short days, he
completed it.
This alone shows the acumen and intelligence of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer at such a young and tender age. He has
been blessed with such acumen, that even at this age and for
the remainder of his studies, there was no need for him to
follow the actual sequence of books in the course. If he read the
basic books, there was no need for him to follow up with the
next book as he would be able to read the ones thereafter
without any difficulty. It is for this reason that after completing
the second book of Urdu, there was no need for him to read the
third and fourth books as is recommended, but he was
immediately put into the basic Persian books, as he had become
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so fluent in reading the Urdu just by reading Book Two, that he
was now ready to commence Persian.
Muhadith-E-Kabeer In The Care Of Huzoor Faiz-
Ul-Aarifeen In Nagpur
After this time, Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ became engrossed
in preparing for his second Journey to Hajj. He thus requested
Hazrat Allama Ghulam Aasi Piya ◌ to take Huzoor Muhadith e
Kabeer with him, and take charge of his education. Faiz-ul-
Aarifeen was the elder brother of Ra’ees-ul-Qalam, Qaa’id-e-
Ahl-e-Sunnat Hazrat Allama Arshad-ul-Qaadiri ◌, and the
maternal uncle (maamu) of Huzoor Muhadith Kabeer. He was a
mountain of knowledge and a Master in Syntax and all other
fields of Islamic learning.
During this time, Faiz-ul-Aarifeen ◌ was serving as the
Shaykh-ul-Hadith at Mufti Abdur Rasheed’s ◌ Jaamia in
Nagpur, which was called Jaamia Arabia. On this order of
Sadrush Shariah ◌ Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer accompanied
Faiz-ul-Aarifeen to Nagpur.
Huzoor Faiz-ul-Aarifeen intended to teach him ‘Muniyatul
Musalla’, but since Muhadith-e-Kabeer had not studied any
book which taught the manner of reading the actual Arabic text
(without the punctuation signs), Faiz-ul-Aarifeen who was
noted for his proficiency in teaching this, instructed Huzoor
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Muhadith e Kabeer for about two hours teaching him how to
recognise where and how the signs need to be placed.
He then taught him 4 to 5 pages of ‘Muniyatul Musalla’over a
period of time and by the time he had studied about 5 pages of
the book, Huzoor Muhadith e Kabeer became so well versed
with the rules of Arabic Grammar and the laws with regards to
the Arabic syntax that he understood the complexities of the
syntax and could now read the Arabic text without any
problem. He had committed to memory all the necessary rules
and could also apply it proficiently.
In this regard Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer personally states:
‘He (Faiz-ul-Aarifeen) taught me 4 or 5 pages of Muniyatul
Musalla, and he introduced me to all the principles of Nahw and
Sarf, After this I never found the need to ask anyone in regards to
the principles of Nahw and Sarf’
When he now began reading the text with fluency by himself,
then as per his acumen and Allah given intelligence, he would
complete many pages of Muniyatul Musalla, and thus soon
completed this entire book. Immediately after this, he moved
on to the famous Hidaayat-un-Nahw and Kaafiyah. He thus
attained proficiency and master in the fields of Sarf and Nahw
under the supervision of Faiz-ul-Aarifeen.
Huzoor Muhadith e Kabeer personally says, ‘Whatever I have
acquired in the field of Sarf and Nahw, I have acquired this
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through the teaching and blessings of my beloved elder uncle
Hazrat Faiz-ul-Aarifeen ◌.
Muhadith-E-Kabeer In The Care Of Huzoor Haafiz-
E-Millat ◌
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer remained in the care of his Uncle
Allama Ghulam Aasi ◌ for two years, where he mastered his
basic education. He was now well versed with the principles of
Nahw and Sarf and was proficient in reading the actual Arabic
text. After this, and on recognising his high levels of thinking,
understanding, and his zest for knowledge at such a young age,
his uncle Qaa’id-e-Millat Ra’ees-ul-Qalam Munazir-e-Azam
Allama Arshad-ul-Qaadiri ◌ decided that the young Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer should be sent to further his studies and to
excel in this Science under the guidance of the blessed student
of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ and the personality who was
well-renowned for his indept knowledge and his piety and
virtue, and that was none other than Muhadith Mubarakpuri,
Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat Allama Shah Abdul Azeez ◌
He then requested his beloved sister to send Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer to Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ so that he may be
instructed by this great and blessed personality. The request
was accepted by his respected sister and in Shawwal 1369 Hijri
coinciding 1950; he presented himself at Daul Uloom Ahl-e-
Sunnat Ashrafiyah Misbah ul Uloom.
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Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat was a Possessor of great knowledge and
virtue. He was adorned with piety and the rays of guidance
emanated from him. The moment the Wali, Huzoor Haafiz-e-
Millat ◌ placed his sight on the young Muhadith-e-Kabeer, his
spiritual sight saw on the forehead of the newcomer the future
position that he would hold. He already recognised the
greatness and the future excellence of this young child.
He noticed the zest and the love for knowledge flowing through
the heart of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. He noticed his
intelligence, his virtue, his excellence and the signs of him
becoming a great personality himself in the future. On noticing
all this, Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ immediately cradled the
young Muhadith-e-Kabeer into the world of knowledge and
wisdom.
He blessed him with even more generosity as the young
Muhadith-e-Kabeer was the beloved son and the light of the
eyes of his Holy Murshid, Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌.
From here on, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer only excelled in
knowledge, understanding, wisdom and piety. He spent his
entire study life under the care of Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌
and those appointed by him to assist in grooming the young
personality to one day himself become Muhadith-e-Kabeer,
Mumtazul Fuqaha and Sultaanul Asaatiza. As a student, Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer spent most of his time sincerely being
educated, and at the same time, showed great respect and
honour for his Teacher, Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌.
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Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer loves and honours Huzoor Haafiz-e-
Millat ◌ dearly. If this topic has to be discussed, I assume that
this will be a book by itself. We will end the discussion on
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s education here, as the detailed
explanation in this regard cannot be completed in this short
document.
I (Afthab Cassim) have noticed on numerous occasions the tears
and wetness of the eyes of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer when he
discusses his Ustaaz Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌
Nowadays, we find students who don’t even know how to truly
respect and honour their Teachers and Spiritual Masters. We
should learn from the love that Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
possesses for his Beloved Teacher.
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The Teachers Of Ashrafiyah Misbahul Uloom In
That Era Were:
1. Ustaazul Ulama Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat Allama Shah Abdul
Aziz Muhadith Mubarakpuri ◌
2. Jaam’e Ma’qul Wa Manqul Hazrat Allama Abdur Rahmaan ◌
3. Allama-e-Zamaa Hazrat Allama Sulaiman ◌
4. Sultan-ul-Ulama Allama Hafiz Abdur Ra’oof (Student Hafiz-u-
Millat) ◌
5. Shaykh-ul-Ulama Allama Ghulam Jilani ◌
6. Sultanut Tadrees Hazrat Allama Abdul Mustafa Aazmi ◌
7. Bahr-ul-Uloom Allama Mufti Abdul Manaan Aazmi
8. Shaykh-ul-Maqulaat Maulana Zafar Adeebi Saaheb
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer generally only took one single
lesson or one book only from other teachers, and then all his
other studies were under the personal tutorship of Huzoor
Hafiz-e-Millat ◌, as Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat had already noticed
his passion for knowledge and thus decided to take it upon
himself to teach Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ found great satisfaction and
happiness in teaching Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. Once Hazrat
Allama Shah Abdul Haq ◌ asked Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌
‘What is the young man studying now?’ With much enthusiasm
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and jubilation, Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ exclaimed, ‘I am
teaching him ‘Umoor-e-Aam’ma’ alone, and the happiness I get
from teaching him, I would not get even from a hundred
students.’
Dastaar-E-Fadilat (Graduation As Faadil)
In brief, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer studies with complete
dedication under the guidance of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ and
through by the Grace of Allah and the blessing of the Beloved
Rasool , he qualified and graduated as Faadil in 1377 Hijri
coinciding 1957 during a brilliant graduation ceremony held at
the Darul Uloom Ashrafiyah Misbahul Uloom. The Turban of
excellence and virtue was tied on the head of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer by his beloved and distinguished teacher as
well as numerous other great Masha’ikh, Fuqaha and Ulama.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was very pleased on the day of his
graduation and at the same time was grateful to his teachers for
their efforts in educating him. In showing gratitude, Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer did not forget his beloveds.
He immediately purchased jalebi to the value of 51 paisa and
made the Esaal-e-Sawaab Faateha for all the Pious predecessors.
Mufti Shams-ul-Haq, the Rector and Principal of Jamia Imam
Ahmed Raza (Newcastle, South Africa) says: It was close to my
graduation, and myself and a few of my classmates presented
ourselves before Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer to take his advice.
Whilst advising us he said,
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‘Nowadays students spend thousands of rupees on sweetmeats
and make huge invitations, and make many of these things
necessary. All this becomes very wasteful, and this becomes
difficult upon the parents of the students. On the day of my
graduation, I only purchased 51 paisa Jalebi and made Faateha.
This was my total expense on that day.’
Looking at this example of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer also
teaches us about his simplicity and caution in regards to
wastefulness etc. Even today, you will find that he becomes
displeased when people spend wastefully, whereas they could
use the money for something more beneficial.
Hafiz-E-Millat’s Jubilation On Huzoor Muhadith-E-
Kabeer’s Graduation
Every student is pleased when he qualifies. This is a natural
instinct. However, if on the graduation of a student, the
Teacher shows immense signs of jubilation, then this is a great
blessing for that student. Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ was always
pleased during the graduation of his students, but he never was
as excited and jubilant during the graduation of anyone, as
much as he was during the graduation of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer.
In this regard, Hazrat Allama Mufti Mahmud Akhtar writes:
‘Faadil-e-Jaleel Maulana Tawakkul Hussain Hashmati mentioned
on numerous occasions: ‘once I had gone to visit at the
residence of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ and noticed that Allama
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Zia ul Mustafa Saaheb was in the verandah wearing a light rose
coloured turban and Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ had both his
hands on the shoulders of Allama Saaheb and saying something
to him very softly. When he (Muhadith-e-Kabeer) had left, I
presented myself before Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌, so Hazrat
said; ‘Maulvi Tawakkul! The best of the best students graduate
from my Madrassa, but the pleasure and happiness I feel by him
qualifying and graduating, I have not felt for anyone else,
because whatever Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ had blessed me
with, I have given all of it to him.’’
Further Studies In The Field Of Research And Ifta
After completion of his studies and graduation, when Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer was about to return home to Ghosi, he first
went to his beloved Ustaaz Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌, kissed his
hand as a mark of respect and with love and respect took his
permission to proceed home. Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ asked
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer what he would like to do and Hazrat
replied by saying that as Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ commanded. Huzoor
Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ then asked him to go home and to pass his
salaam to his dear mother and to then say that Hafiz Saaheb has
requested that she should permit you to study for one more
year. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer then respectfully took the
permission of his beloved Teacher and left for home. On
reaching Ghosi, he passed the Salaam of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat
◌ to his dear mother and then presented the request as well.
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His beloved mother immediately responded by saying that he
should do as Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ had commanded.
Whilst at home in Ramadaan, he received a letter from Huzoor
Hafiz-e-Millat which said that there was a need for an Aalim at
the Madrassa of Mufti Nazr-ul-Hassan Saaheb and if he wished,
then he would place him there (as a teacher). In reply to the
letter Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer wrote: ‘I do not wish to be a
labourer (employee) anywhere. I am only studying for the sake
of serving the Deen.’
After this letter, he had not received any other other
communication from Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌. Hence, on the
10th of Shawwal, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer went to Darul
Uloom Ashrafiyah to take the blessings of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat
◌.
After completion of his discussions with the teaching staff, he
addressed Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer and said, ‘I received your
letter, but I was not able to understand what you were trying to
say?
If you are trying to say that I will not be a labourer (i.e. I will
not work for anyone), then this is completely correct. An Aalim
should not be a labourer (for anyone). However, if your aim of
saying this means that you will not take a salary, then listen
carefully! A man can never truly serve the Deen if he does not
fulfil the necessary needs of his body.
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It is for this reason that we refer to this (salary) as ‘Tun kha’ (i.e.
demand of the physical body) and not regard it as a payment. If
it (the body) does not get its basic necessities, then for how long
will it be able to serve. So are we also merely labouring?’
On hearing these words of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌, the newly
graduated Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer ◌ modestly lowered his
gaze and respectfully remained seated without saying a single
word.
Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ then asked, ‘So what is your intention
now?’ Hazrat replied: ‘My Dear Mother has passed her Salaam
to Hazrat and said that do as Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ asks you to.’ On
hearing this he said, ‘Good, now that she has given permission,
bring Qaazi Mubaarak and such and such Kitaab and commence
studying.’
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer thus continued his further studies
under the care of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌. He then specialised
in the fields of Hadith, Fiqh and Ifta, even though he became a
specialist in every field of knowledge which he tackled.
He also gave special attention to Tajweed and recitation of the
Holy Qur’an and is a well reputed Qaari. He studied Qir’at
mostly during his basic studies under his uncle Allama Aasi
Piya, who was himself a master in the field of Qir’at.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer thus gives very special attention to
recitation of the Qur’an and this can be heard even to this day,
when he recites the Holy Qur’an or when he leads the Namaaz.
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He clearly distinguishes in pronunciation of the alphabets, so
that each is distinctively noticed from the other.
Muhadith-E-Kabeer Specialises In Ifta
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer had already acquired great skill in
the field of Ifta, which is as good as walking on a naked sword. A
Mufti has to be well versed with the principles and the laws of
Jurisprudence and he should know the condition and the
current situation before passing any Fatwa (decree).
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer had already gained much
experience from his teachers in this field, especially from
Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌. However, he still wished to sit in the
shade of a Grand Mufti so that he may further acquire mastery
in this important field. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer later was
appointed to instruct students in Bengal.
Whilst there, he would travel for a month during the summer
holidays, and for the month of Ramadaan to Bareilly Shareef,
where he was blessed with writing Fatawa under the watchful
eye of Ghaus-ul-Waqt, Na’ib-e-Aala Hazrat, Huzoor Mufti-e-
Azam, Ash Shah Imam Muhammad Mustafa Raza Khan Qaadiri
Barkaati Razvi ◌.
Here Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer acquired mastery in the skills
of Ifta and was blessed with spending lengthy hours in the care
and service of Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌.
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Subhaan’Allah! He was blessed with acquiring knowledge in this
field from the best and most knowledgeable ‘Grand Mufti of The
Era’. Thus, Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ can also be
undoubtedly counted as the Teacher of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has written thousands of Fatawa
which are in the process of being compiled. How many Fatawa
he has actually written, are difficult to estimate, as he has been
constantly writing Fatawa over a period of 50 years, Allah and
His Rasool know how many they are.
Bai’at And Khilaafat
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is blessed with being the Mureed
(disciple) of Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind Ash
Shah Imam Mustafa Raza Khan Qaadiri Barkaati Razvi ◌.
Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer became Mureed
at the blessed hands of Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam
Hind ◌ and has complete faith in his Shaykh. He has deep love
and respect for his Murshid and there is no doubt that the
blessings of his Murshid are descending upon him in
abundance. Whenever faced with any difficulty he always
directs his attention towards his Peer-o-Murshid and always
finds peace, comfort and the answer to his prayers through the
spiritual assistance of his Shaykh-e-Kaamil.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has been blessed with the Khilaafat
from his Murshid-e-Barhaq, Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ and
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from his dear Teacher Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌. He shows
great honour and value to whatever he has acquired and
received from his Masters.
His actions and way of life is an example of the life of his Grand
Masters. Even though he is such a great Shaykh and Imam of his
time, he lives a humble and simple way of life. I have noticed
personally his love for his every Mureed and his love for the
mureeds of Huzoor Taajush Shariah Allama Mufti Akhtar Raza
Khan Qaadiri Azhari.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has mureeds throughout the Globe
who love and respect him dearly. Every Mureed of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer feels a special closeness to him. He has
blessed very few with his Khilaafat as he is very principled in
this regard, as he is with all other Deeni issues. Alhamdulillah
this humble servant (Afthab Cassim) was also blessed with
Khilaafat by his blessed hands on the stage of Urs-e-Amjadi in
the blessed city of Ghosi in 2011. I remember after Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer announced that he had blessed me with
Khilaafat in the presence of thousands of people, I was stunned
and could not gather myself for a few minutes. Hazrat then
turned to me on the stage and with love and compassion smiled
at me as he noticed my condition, and said, ‘I have just given
you Khilaafat’ I gathered myself and then immediately kissed
his holy hand, and thereafter he tied the Amaama on my head.
This, for me was a very blessed and honourable moment, after
the moment when Huzoor Taajush Shariah Allama Akhtar Raza
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Khan Qaadiri Azhari Qibla had honoured me with his Khilaafat
and Wakaalat. I pray that Allah blesses me with being able to
protect these great treasures entrusted to a low servant like
myself.
His Journey To Hajj
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer performed his first Hajj in 1386 Hijri
coinciding 1966, in the company of his beloved and dear
mother. This journey to Hajj was not only his first Hajj, but he
was blessed with a special task and responsibility by Huzoor
Hafiz-e-Millat ◌.
Just as Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was preparing to embark on
this spiritual journey of Hajj, Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ visited
him and blessed him with his Duas and good wishes, advising
him in regards to his first Hajj. Then, just as he was about to
leave on this journey, Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ commanded
him as follows: Present yourself at the Holy and Sacred Court of
the Beloved Rasool and whilst you are there, present this
request on my behalf, that Sarkaar-e-Do-Aalam should
afford me the opportunity to make Haaziri in his Holy Court, in
accordance with the Shariat.’
The aim of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ was to say that he should
be allowed to make Hajj without having to take a photograph
for his passport. He was so firm on the laws of Shariat and his
piety was such that he was not even willing to take a
photograph for the purpose of a passport. He accompanied
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Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer for a leg of this journey upto the
town of Mau, and there he bade him farewell and reminded him
of his request. When Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was blessed
with visiting the Beloved Rasool , he daily for 25 days after
the time of every Salaah, presented himself before Rasoolullah
and thus presented this request of his beloved Teacher.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer himself once mentioned:
‘I was blessed with 25 days in Madina Shareef, and after every
Namaaz, I presented myself in the Court of Rasoolullah and
would pass my humble Salaams, and on every occasion I made
Dua for Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ whilst weeping, and
Alhamdulillah, the following year, in 1387 (coinciding 1967)
Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ journeyed for Hajj and Ziyaarat.’
Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ himself believed and announced that
he was blessed with Haaziri in Darbaar-e-Rasool without a
photo in his passport, through the Dua of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer. It is for this reason that when Hafiz-e-Millat returned
from his Hajj in 1967, he mentioned: The actual means to my
Haaziri in Darbaar-e-Risaalat was only the Dua of Maulvi
Zia ul Mustafa’
He once said, ‘Year after year I attempted to journey (for Hajj
and Ziyaarat), but this was to no avail, and it caused me
immense distress; when the beloved son of my Murshid, Hazrat
Maulana Zia ul Mustafa Saaheb met me before his journey to
Hajj, so I sent my request through him.’
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These two statements of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ clearly display the trust and confidence which he had in Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer. A great Wali of his time like Huzoor Hafiz-
e-Millat ◌ believed that his Dua for Hajj and Ziyaarat was accepted due to the Duas of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. This
alone shows the calibre and excellence of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi.
During this journey, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer would perform
his Namaaz with Jama’at, where he would lead the Jama’at in
the Musjid-e-Nabawi Shareef in Riyad-ul-Jannah for those with
him. Once he was invited to deliver lecture to a group of Hajis
whose guide was not available with them, so he delivered a
dynamic lecture regarding the Excellence of the Beloved Rasool
.
This annoyed the tableeghis and the following day at Asr he was
confronted by a person about why he was leading a separate
Jama’at and not performing behind their Imam. The following
day after Maghrib Salaah, the police came to him and said that
he should accompany them to the (Saudi) Qazi for questioning.
In brief, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was asked numerous
questions by their Qazi and he answered all of them and
debated the Qazi on many points for which he had no answer.
He finally became frustrated and asked Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer to leave, saying that if he wanted to read alone he
should read in his room and should not be seen in the Musjid.
He also said that he was sending a deportation order to the
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agent ordering that Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer be sent back to
India. This however, through the blessing of Rasoolullah
did not materialise and Hazrat remained in Madina Shareef for
25 days.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was further blessed with making
Hajj on numerous occasions. He journeyed for his second Hajj in
1990, then in 1994, 1998, 2003, 2008. His visits to Madina
Munaw’wara were always special. He spent as much time in the
Remembrance of Allah and sending Durood upon the Beloved
Rasool . Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a true Aashiq-e-
Rasool and we can only imagine what his spiritual
condition would have been like when he first presented himself
before the Beloved Rasool . Undoubtedly he was soaked in
the deep love of Rasoolullah at this precious time.
His Love For The Beloved Rasool
As I have mentioned above, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a true
and devoted Aashiq of the Beloved Rasool . Why should this
not be so, when his father and ancestors were true servants of
Rasoolullah , and what can be said about the Shaykh-e-
Kaamil of his father, who is none other than Imam-e-Ishq-o-
Mohabbat Aala Hazrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan ◌, and his (Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s) Shaykh-e-Kaamil is Ghaus-ul-
Waqt Huzoor Sayyidi Wa Sanadi Sarkaar-e-Mufti-e-Azam Hind
◌.
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The life of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has been spent studying,
committing to memory and teaching the Ahadith of the Beloved
Rasool . He has observed thousands and thousands of words
of the Beloved Rasool through the narration of thousands
of Sahaba-e-Kiraam ◌ and his entire life; he has been
spreading these words of the Beloved Habeeb .
This alone would have filled his heart with the love of
Rasoolullah to the level that ordinary people like me will
never understand. It is for this reason that we find whilst he
delivers his lectures, such elegance and sweetness in his words,
as every word is flowing in the love and respect of Rasoolullah
.
One of the greatest signs of his love for Rasoolullah is that
he is the perfect example of the Hadith of Rasoolullah
�احدكم ح�� �كون احب الي� من والد اليومن
والناس اجمع�� �وولد
None from amongst you is a true believer, unless he loves me more
than his father, his children and all the people together.
[Mishkaat Shareef]
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer never fears saying what is true and
correct and always upholds the true teaching of Islam. He does
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not care if he has to disassociate with anyone for the sake of
Allah and His Rasool .
His deep love for Rasoolullah is evident in his devout
adherence to the Sunnat of the Holy Prophet ; and the
loving and passionate manner in which he teaches the Hadith
of Rasoolullah . When Naat Shareef is recited in his
presence, especially those written by Aala Hazrat ◌ and
Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam ◌, he can be seen listening with
complete attentiveness.
Even when the Kalaams written by Huzoor Taajush Shariah
Hazrat Allama Mufti Akhtar Raza Khan are recited in his
presence, he enters into a state of deep spiritualism. I have
personally noticed tears flowing down his holy face as he
listened to Huzoor Taajush Shariah reciting one of his own
Kalaams. His true love for Rasoolullah can be seen through
his adherence to Shariat-e-Mustafa , in his manner of
eating, sitting, sleeping and conversation etc.
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Miraculous Blessings Of Huzoor Muhadith-E-
Kabeer
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer initiated his initial visits to South
Africa towards the end of 1991. During the first visit to South
Africa, many parts of Southern Africa were affected by drought
and this included the City of Durban as well.
The hot and humid weather had prevailed for a lengthy period
of time with no sign of relief. All were praying and hoping for
rain, but there was no sign of rain at all.
The moment Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer arrived in South
Africa it marked the day when the drought had broken. On his
arrival, it began raining, and Subhaan’Allah, this not only
brought an end to the natural drought, but the entrance of
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer brought an end to a spiritual
drought, as the rains of Mercy and Blessings descended upon
the hearts of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jama’at through the
presence and blessed words which flowed with wisdom and
guidance from the blessed lips of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
The end of the drought was undoubtedly a miracle of the arrival
of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer to our shores.
Muhadith-E-Kabeer Assists His Mureed Spiritually
Once a Mureed of Muhadith-e-Kabeer was involved in a car
accident wherein he had crashed into the rear of another car.
The father of the young Mureed was very stressed in regard to
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this issue as he could not meet his daily financial needs easily,
and this would definitely set him back if the insurance company
of the opposite party would claim for damages.
His fear became reality when the company claimed damages.
When this happened, the ardent Mureed remembered that he
had in his possession the Blessed Amaama Shareef of his
Murshid, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. The Mureed sincerely
held the Amaama Shareef (Turban) and remembered his
Shaykh-e-Kaamil, asking for his assistance. The Mureed
mentioned that he would be pleased with whatever his Murshid
wished.
After doing this, the ardent Mureed and his father were at ease,
as thereafter all letters, phone calls and demands from the
opposite party’s insurance company came to a sudden end. It is
seemed as if there were no records left of this incident and he
was never contacted in this regard again. This incident shows
the blessing of the belongings of the pious and also shows the
spiritual assistance that Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer gave to his
young Mureed. It also teaches every one of us a very important
and vital lesson that every Mureed should strive to be a
‘Mureed-e-Saadiq’ i.e. a devout and true disciple.
Medical Condition Of A Patient Changes
An ardent Mureed of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer Brother Sayed
Ahmed Faiz mentions that once his dad had suffered a major
heart attack at his business premises. The patient was driven to
the nearest hospital where the consulting Dr examined him and
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confirmed that he had a major heart attack. He even showed
him the results of the ECG and immediately requested an
ambulance to move the patient to a hospital that was more
equipped to deal with this situation.
Brother Sayed Ahmed Faiz called his Shaykh-e-Kaamil Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer and requested him Duas. The Shaykh
immediately made sincere Dua for the father who is also
Hazrat’s Mureed. On arriving at the said hospital and after
being examined by the Doctor on duty, the diagnosis had
changed and it was being regarded as a minor attack. When
Sayed Saab spoke to the Doctor he said, ‘we are not allowed to
really say this, but it seems like the major attack somehow
passed him by’.
In other words he could not explain how it had been averted.
Subhaan’Allah! This was undoubtedly the Dua of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer that caused the condition of this patient to
change, and to thereafter recover.
An Elderly Woman Released From Her Long Term
Discomfort
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer had gone to deliver a lecture at a
Musjid in Chatsworth, Durban, South Africa one afternoon.
After delivering an awe inspiring talk, Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer met with the Musal’lis of the Musjid with much love and
humility, and then left the Musjid to return to his place of
residence.
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As Hazrat was about to leave, the Imam of the Musjid
mentioned to Hazrat that he had requested some of the
Musal’lis to bring with them a bottle of water and a bottle of oil
so that Hazrat could make Dum on this for them. Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer immediately with much humility agreed to
do so, and read on each bottle of water and oil. One of the
Musal’lis took this water home immediately and had one of the
women in his family drink from it, as she had been affected by
evil forces for a very long time. The moment she drank the
water, to his amazement she began to call out to the Shaykh.
The person, now not knowing what to do, quickly put her into
his car and drove to the Musjid, hoping that the Shaykh would
still be there. As they arrived at the Musjid, we (Sayed Ahmed
Faiz; Afthab Cassim and others) were in the car park walking
towards our vehicle. She began to call out to the Shaykh. Her
family member requested Hazrat to make Dua for her (and we
were also informed that she had been affected by this for many
years and no one could treat her situation).
The woman was now behaving in an abnormal manner which
had become common of her and well-known to her family.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer walked over to the car and
adhering to the Shariat lowered his gaze, standing at a distance
from the vehicle.
The Shaykh then recited something and then blew in her
direction. The woman immediately became calm and
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completely normal, and was driven home by her family in a
cured state.
The Effect Of Hazrat’s Dua
On numerous occasions, mureeds and those who love Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer have narrated how they were severely ill,
or how their children were severely ill.
They called Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer and he diagnosed the
illness and made Dua and even explained home remedies which
always worked as Hazrat mentioned. His Duas are so effective
that he made Dua for a Mureed who had a serious problem with
his tooth, and it was healed, a child diagnosed with asthma,
recovered and the wife of a disciple who could not deliver her
baby due to a lengthy labour and low energy levels, delivered
her baby comfortably, ten minutes after the Dua of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
Why should this not be the case, when even his beloved
Teacher Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ regarded his Dua as effective
and accepted! This is evident from the incidents quoted
previously in regards to Hazrat’s journey to Hajj.
Huzoor Muhadith-E-Kabeer As An Accomplished
Debater
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is also a great debater and has gone
through many debates against the corrupt and misled sects.
Many debates never materialised as the moment they heard
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that he had been chosen as the debater, they would never turn
up.
As for those that did materialise, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
devastated the opposition with proof from Qur’an and Hadith
and brought them to their knees. He destroyed all their proofs
and proved the teachings of the Ahl-e-Sunnat to be correct.
Great personalities like Huzoor Mujahid-e-Millat ◌ invited
him to debate the enemy of Islam. In the Debate of Banaras, he
devastated the opposition and the ghair muqallids had no
answers in response to his questions and the proof he
presented against them. It was after this debate that he was
blessed with the title of ‘Faatahe Banaras’.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is the Lion of Aala Hazrat ◌ and
the Sword of Raza. He has followed in the sacred footsteps of his
Spiritual Masters and The Pious Predecessors. His firmness
against the budmazhabs and the insulters of the Prophet is
something that is itself a special blessing. For those who are
true in their love for Allah and His Rasool , he is as soft and
gentle as a rose petal, and those who are the insulters of
Rasoolullah , he is the Sword of Raza. From amongst the
many Debates in which he debated, the ones most well-known
were:
� Munaazira Bajardiha Banaras U.P.
� Munaazira Badayoun U.P.
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� Munaazira Baanudchatru Pilamau
� Munaazira Daamda Purilya Bengal
� Munaazira Malikpur Kathiyahaar Bihar
� Munaazira Hiranpur, Muwaishi Haat Paakor
By the Grace of Almighty Allah, the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jama’at
were victorious in every single one of these major debates
wherein Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was appointed the Chief
Debater.
There were numerous Munaaziras (debates) in which the great
and learned Ulama appointed Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer as the
Chief Debater.
Even though every single one of these great personalities were
learned and blessed personalities and masterful debaters
themselves, they always appointed Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
as the Chief Debater in numerous debates.
Each one of them was aware of the powerful intellect and the
authority of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer in the principles and
strategies of debating. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer always
remained very calm and relaxed during a debate, and never
feels any pressure, but rather he causes the opponent to
become tense. All the Ulama who knew him as a debater and
watched him handle notorious misled persons, knew this about
him. They also knew that he was blessed with deep knowledge
in Hadith and Fiqh and this served as a great weapon for him
during debates.
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Amongst those learned Ulama who appointed him as Chief
Debater during debates with the budmazhabs, were:
� Mujaahid-E-Millat Hazrat Allama Muhammad Habeerur
Rahaan Qaadiri ◌
� Hazrat Allama Qadi Shamsud’deen Jaunpuri ◌
� Shareh Bukhari Allama Mufti Shariful Haq Amjadi ◌
� Ra’eesul Qalam Hazrat Allama Arshadul Qaadiri ◌
� Bahrul Uloom Allama Mufti Abdul Manaan Aazmi
� Hazrat Allama Maulana Mushtaq Ahmed Nizami ◌
� Qadi-E-Shariat Allama Muhammad Shafi Aazmi
� Allama Aashiqur Rahmaan Habeebi
� Qazi Ul Quzzat Huzoor Taajush Shariah Mufti Mohammed
Akhtar Raza Khan Qaadiri Azhari Qibla
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Brief Synopsis Of The ‘Badayoun Debate’
This debate took place against molvi Khalil Ahmed Bijnauri. The
main reason behind this was that in the beginning molvi Khalil
Ahmed Bijnauri used to operate as a very strong Sunni and was
also the Mureed of the Sajjadah of Marehrah Shareef, Taajul
Ulama Hazrat Sayyid Shah Awlaad-e-Rasool Qaadiri Barkaati
Marehrawi ◌. Now, since he apparently behaved and
practiced as a Sunni and because he was the mureed and later
received Khilaafat from Hazrat Taajul Ulama Hazrat Sayyid
Shah Awlaad-e-Rasool Qaadiri Barkaati Marehrawi ◌, the
people in Badayoun regarded him as a strong sunni and thus
numerous people in the locality became his Mureeds, and soon
he had built up a very strong following of supporters.
After all of this, the people were surprised to note that in his
private gatherings and functions he would slander the Ulama-e-
Ahl-e-Sunnat by referring to them as ‘ignorant’ and ‘foolish’,
and on the contrary, he would heap praises on the scholars of
deoband, giving false narrations of their so-called piety and
knowledge etc.
Another thing which he had done, even though he claimed to
be a Sunni and even though there was no shortage of highly
acclaimed Sunni Institutes, he had enrolled both his sons to
study at deobandi institutes. One of his sons was enrolled at the
‘madrassa ameenia’ in Delhi and the other was enrolled at the
‘nadwa’ in Lucknow.
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People still didn’t doubt him because he continued claiming to
be a strong Sunni and his general practices and actions seemed
in accordance with the Sunni Creed. However, he secretively
continued educating his children at the deobandi institutes.
After his sons qualified at these institutes and returned home,
his views and his ideology now completely changed and he
clearly began to say that he did not regard the deobandis as
kaafir.
It must be noted that it is the belief of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa
Jama’at that anyone who insults the Beloved Rasool is
declared an infidel and anyone who after knowing regarding
the infidelity of such a person and his corrupt beliefs, doubts
his punishment or the fact that he is an infidel, himself
becomes an infidel.
It must be noted that on the basis of this, Aala Hazrat
Mujad’did-e-Deen-o-Millat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan
◌ and the Ulama-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat including the learned and
illustrious Ulama of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jama’at have declared
the ulama-e-deoband as infidels and they have declared all
those who after knowing of their corrupt beliefs, knowingly and
intentionally regard them as believers to be infidels as well. The
reason why the ulama-e-deoband were declared heretics and
infidels was on the basis of their insult to Allah and His Beloved
Rasool . Their leaders like ashraf ali Thanvi, khalil ahmed
ambethwi, rasheed ahmed gangohi and ismail delhvi insulted
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the Beloved Rasool in their writing and refused to accept
that their beliefs were corrupt and misleading.
A detailed explanation of the belief of the deobandis can be
found in the books of the Ulama-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, such as in the
books of Aala Hazrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat � and in the books of
other current day personalities, such as Jaa’Al Haq by Mufti
Ahmed Yaar Khan Na’eemi ◌ and in ‘Tablighi Jama’at by
Allama Arshad’ul Qaadiri.
The corrupt beliefs and an overview of the corrupt beliefs have
been discussed by Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s father Huzoor
Qadi Sadrush Shariah ◌ in the 1st Volume of Bahaar-e-Shariat
which is also available from us at Imam Mustafa Raza Research
Centre in English and can be downloaded from
www.noori.org The decrees of the Ulama-e-Haramain
Sharifain in this regard can be viewed in the world-renowned
Husaam-ul-Haramain.
Going back to the ‘Badayoun Debate’ it must be said that molvi
khalil Ahmed bijnauri now openly declared that he did not
regard the deobandis as infidels. When this news spread, he
started to try and control the situation from giving numerous
versions to those who questioned him in this regard, as his aim
was to try and calm the situation.
In order to clarify that this was really the case and not merely a
rumour, Maulana Muzaffar Ali Sehwaani directly approached
khalil bijnauri and discussed this situation with him.
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He pointed out his views to Maulana Muzaffar Ali Saaheb who
made note of them and prepared a query in regards to khalil
bijnauri’s views and had them sent to numerous Darul Ifta’s for
a response. All the responses came back declaring bijnauri a
deobandi. The Maulana returned to him with all the verdicts
and presented to him and very strategically asked him to
retract and make tauba. Bijnauri refused and slandered the
Ulama and Darul Iftas of the Ahl-e-Sunnat. Even Ahsan-ul-
Ulama Hazrat Sayyid Mustafa Haydar Hassan Mia Qaadiri
Barkaati ◌ tried to explain to him and clarify this with him,
but he did not take heed.
On his refusal, the Ulama of Ahl-e-Sunnat in that area prepared
one hundred and fifty three questions to khalil bijnauri, and
sent it to him by registered mail. A year had passed and no
reply came. In brief, numerous attempts were made to rectify
him and get him to clarify his views publicly, but he refused.
The end result was a debate which took place on the 6th and 7th
of March 1981. A delegation of Ulama journeyed to Badayoun
for the Debate with khalil bijnauri.
This Delegation consisted of: Ja Nasheen-e-Mufti-e-Azam
Taajush Shariah Allama Mufti Akhtar Raza Khan Qaadiri Azhari
Qibla; Shareh Bukhari Mufti Sharif-ul-Haq Amjadi ◌;
Shehzaada-e-Sher Beshe Ahl-e-Sunnat Allama Mushaahid Raza
Khan ◌; Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri
Amjadi; Allama Mufti Ghulam Muhammad Khan Nagpuri;
Maulana Mufti Mujib Ashraf Razvi; Allama Qadi Abdur Raheem
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Bastavi ◌ Maulana Ayub Na’eemi Muradabadi; Allama Mufti
Muzaffar Ahmed Data Ganjvi; Maulana Mazhar Ali Sehwani and
Maulana Muhammad Haneef Khan Rampuri and a few other
Ulama.
It was agreed that Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer will be the Chief
Debater in this debate, but Allama Mushaahid Raza also wished
to debate, so both were appointed. On the day of the debate, the
Ulama-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat arrived on time on their stage and khalil
bijnauri arrived more than 30 minutes later on his stage.
The debate commenced with Allama Mushaahid Raza discussing
the issues with him and every time he tried to prove a point,
Allama Mushaahid Raza blocked him. This continued with no
real result as he continued to evade the actual issues of Aqaa’id.
Huzoor Mushaahid Raza ◌ became upset and said that he was
not prepared to debate with such a corrupt person any longer
as he was not willing to accept his wrong even though it was
being clearly proven to him.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer then stood up and took the
permission of the debating committee to engage khalil bijnauri.
He was told that he should do so in a calm manner and he said
that he would. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer questioned khalil in
regards to the statement of Ashraf Ali Thanvi in ‘hifzul imaan’
and whether he regarded it as kufr or not. He began to evade
the topic of discussion and tried to start new discussions on
other topics.
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Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer then told him that the statement in
hifz-ul-Imaan is clear kufr and it is on this basis that ashraf ali
Thanvi was decreed a kaafir.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer then told him, that since he has
rejected the fact that they are kaafir, the rule of infidelity
applied to him as well. Hazrat further said you are not in the
category of ‘one who doubts the kufr or Azaab’ but you are in
the category of ‘one who rejects the kufr’ and this too causes
the kufr to fall on you.
Hazrat then said, ‘Now whatever clarification you wish to
present, you may now present it’
The debate commenced with the following words:
bijnauri: Who are you?
Muhadith-e-Kabeer: I am a representative of the Ahl-e-Sunnat
Wa Jama’at.
bijnauri: What is your name?
Muhadith-e-Kabeer: What need is there for you to know my
name?
(At this stage bijnauri’s son answers saying that it is Allama Zia
ul Mustafa)
bijnauri: Are you the son of Sadrush Shariah? He was my
Ustaaz!
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Muhadith-e-Kabeer: Incorrect! He is not your Ustaaz, but he is
the Ustaaz of Sunnis. The day you adopted deobandiyat, from
that very day you were removed from his Register of Students.
bijnauri: But you are the son of my Ustaaz
Muhadith-e-Kabeer: Incorrect! I am not the son of your Ustaaz.
I regard you as the ‘Representative’ of the deobandis; whereas I
am the ‘Representative of Aala Hazrat ◌’. Start debating (the
issue at hand) and do not waste time in all these discussions.
After this, a lengthy discussion ensued; in which bijnauri tried
his best to evade the questions posed by Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer, but this was to no avail. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer did
not allow him an inch of slack and continued pounding him
with such points which he could not answer. After many issues
and points, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer brought him back every
time to the statement of hifzul imaan and brought him to the
point where he had to either regard it as kufr or not.
The debating committee called for a short recess and then
resumed. Bijnauri started to deny statements he had made. He
said there was no proof regarding a point which Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer made and which had cornered him into a
position from which he could not come out. He said that if
Muhadith-e-Kabeer could show him what he was saying in the
books, he would accept defeat. After the recess, he denied
having made such a statement. Fortunately there was an audio
recording of the debate and it was played back to him.
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Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer then showed the proof to him in
Shifa and in Sharah Shifa. Bijnauri tried to divert from this as
well, but Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer brought him back to the
statement of hifzul imaan. Bijnauri was in a corner and could
not come out of it. He then diverted from the Muzaazira
(debate) and made a challenge of ‘Mubaahila’. Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer immediately accepted the challenge and
publicly declared the words of Mubaahila.
Now, when the time came for bijnauri to declare the words of
Mubaahila, he began to stammer and stutter and could not find
the courage to do so, as he knew it would be the means to his
destruction.
The public demanded that he declare the words of Mubaahila
and he started to make excuses again, and whilst people were
still trying to get him to do so, and whilst everyone was in the
midst of discussion, he quietly picked up his books and fled the
stage.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer had defeated bijnauri. He could not
face the knowledge and power of ‘The Sword of Raza’. A huge
Meelad-e-Mustafa Mehfil was hosted and lectures were
given by the great Ulama. During this program, it has been said
that the lecture of Huzoor Taajush Shariah Allama Mufti Akhtar
Raza Khan Al Qaadiri Azhari was a historic and amazing lecture
which won the hearts of the people. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
and the Ulama-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat were gifted with garlands and
people who had been with bijnauri broke away by the
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thousands. These people then took Bai’at later at the blessed
hands of Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ and
Ahsan-ul-Ulama Hazrat Sayyid Mustafa Haydar Hassan Mia ◌
Tahirul Padri Flees From Debate With Huzoor
Muhadith-E-Kabeer
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer initially visited South Africa in late
1991. Not much longer after this the notorious Tahirul padri
visited South Africa. Before this, one of his students had already
come to South Africa to set the stage for the professor.
He was due to deliver his lecture at one of the prominent Sunni
Musjids as he had already delivered a lecture there the week
before. It happened such that at that stage the Sunni Muslims
were unaware of the devious nature of the professor and his
cronies. It so happened that during this trip of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer, he was also requested to lecture at the
same Musjid on that particular day. The moment this student of
the ‘professor’ heard that a personality by the name Muhadith-
e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi was going to be
delivering the lecture there as well, he immediately fled and
never returned there again.
After a few years, tahir came to South Africa and Huzoor
Taajush Shariah and Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer were
requested by the Muslims of South Africa to come to South
Africa to support the Muslims through this testing time. Both
blessed personalities immediately agreed to come over to South
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Africa. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer accompanied Huzoor
Taajush Shariah as the official Debater as the objective was to
invite tahir to a debate. During this huge time of stress and
fitna, the two great and blessed personalities did not care about
their well-being or anything else.
They immediately journeyed to South Africa in order to support
the Sunnis of our country. A debate was arranged at the Grey
Street Musjid, where the professor was initially due to deliver a
talk, but he was challenged to a debate wherein the Debater
would be Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
In brief, tahir fled that night from the Musjid. He made many
excuses but the reality was that he could not face the two great
personalities and did not have the courage to debate with
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. After the incident in Grey Street
Musjid, tahir himself says that a person from India named
Maulana Zia ul Mustafa was brought to debate with him, by
Huzoor Taajush Shariah.
He repeated this many times. This showed that he was not
prepared to face Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer as he had heard in
the past about the excellence of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
He knew that this was one of the greatest debaters of the era,
and that he had absolutely no chance in his presence.
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Service To Ahl-E-Sunnat Wa Jama’at
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has spend his entire life this far, in
the service of Deen-e-Islam. He has done this by way of
preparing students that are spread out all over the world
defending the pristine teachings of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa
Jama’at. He has travelled to numerous countries spreading the
teachings of Allah and His Rasool . Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer travels to many countries delivering speeches and
attending Islamic conferences. It is said that hardly a day goes
by without Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer delivering a speech for
at least an hour in which he recites many Ahadith of the
Prophet (peace be upon him) on a single specific topic. A list of
his services to Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jama’at can be compiled, but to
do this will require a volume by itself.
Huzoor Muhadith-E-Kabeer As A Teacher
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has been engaged in teaching the
Deen since the age of 22. He has taught Hadith for over 40 years.
His students reside all over the world. Recently a list was
compiled which reached over 30'000 students. This refers to
students whom the Madrassa has a record of. Every year
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is invited to scores of institutes for
Khatm-e-Bukhari, where the students, study the last few
Ahadith of Bukhari at the feet of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer, so
they can be counted amongst the students of Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer. This is regarded as a great honour to a student.
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It is said that over a thousand new books and pamphlets are
annually published in the Sunni world of India, and according
to the Islamic Literature Board in Lucknow almost ninety-five
percent of the authors of these books and pamphlets are
students of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa.
His students always mention the beautiful manner in which he
teaches and all of them feel very close to him. Many of them
explain his kindness towards them and his firmness in regards
to his principles. He is an uncompromising person in the issues
of Deen, but kind and gentle to those who have a true yearning
for knowledge.
A Great Muhadith
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer (The Grand Muhadith of the Era),
has been blessed with this title by the Great and Learned Ulama
of the past and present. Ja Nasheen-e-Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam,
Murshid-e-Barhaq, Huzoor Taajush Shariah, Rahbar-e-Tariqat
personally refers to him as ‘Muhadith-e-Kabeer’
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer has been blessed with immense
mastery and proficiency in the field of Hadith. He is not only
well read in the sciences of Hadith, but also a Master in Asma-e-
Rijaal and in the sciences of the principals of Hadith. With the
exception of this he is blessed with an amazing memory and has
memorised thousands of Hadith of Rasoolullah . It has been
mentioned that he has knowledge of almost sixty thousand
Hadith of Rasoolullah . During his younger age, he was
known even by the elders to know hundreds of Hadith by
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memory, and as he became more engrossed in this Field, he
committed more and more Ahadith-e-Mubaaraka to memory.
His uncle Ra’ees-ul-Qalam Allama Arshad-ul-Qaadiri ◌ once
said, ‘He (Allama Zia ul Mustafa) makes us proud in the fields of
Hadith and Fiqh, just like his honourable father. He has
committed hundreds of Hadith of the Sahihain to memory
including the chains of transmission. In this time, amongst his
contemporaries, he is second to none with regards to his
knowledge, experience, memory, and manner of teaching,
oration and debating.’
Muhadith-E-Kabeer’s Shuyukh (Masters) In
Hadith
Mujad’did-e-Azam Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaadiri
Barkaati Barelvi ◌ received the authorisations in Hadith from
Khatimul Akaabir Hazrat Shah Aale Rasool Mia Marehrawi;
Shaykh Ahmed Zain Dahlaan Makki; Shaykh Abdur Rahmaan
bin Abdullah Makki; Shaykh Hussain bin Saleh Jamal-ul-Layl;
Shaykh Abul Hussain Noori Marehrawi and from Khatimul
Muhaqiqeen Shaykh Muhammad Naqi Ali Khan (i.e. His Blessed
Father) ◌ . He blessed his beloved son Mufti-e-Azam Allama
Shah Imam Mustafa Raza Khan Qaadiri Barkaati Noori ◌ with authorisations in all these chains of transmission. Huzoor
Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ in-turn blessed Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer with these authorisations. Similarly, Aala Hazrat �
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blessed Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ with these authorisations and Huzoor Sadrush Shariah blessed his chosen student Huzoor
Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ with these authorisations. Huzoor Hafiz-e-
Millat ◌ in-turn blessed his spiritual son, Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer with these authorisations in the field of transmitting
Ahadith. In this manner Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer received
from two blessed Shuyukh the blessings of Haramain Sharifain;
Delhi Khairabad; Farangi Mahal; Marehrah Mutaharah and
Bareilly and Bilgiraam.
His Chain Of Authorisation In Transmission Of
Hadith
His Masha’ikh-e-Hadith from Imam-ul-Muhaditheen Sayyiduna
Ash Shaykh Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Isma’eel Bukhari ◌
upto Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat ◌ is as follows:
� Shaykh Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Isma’eel Bukhari
� Shaykh Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Yusuf bin Matr bin
Saleh Bishr Farbari
� Shaykh Abu Muhammad Abdullah bin Ahmed Sarkhasi
� Shaykh Abul Hassan Abdur Rahmaan bin Muzaffar
Daadudi
� Shaykh Abul Waqt Abdul Awwal bin Isa bin Sho’aib
Sanjari Harwi
� Shaykh Siraaj Hussain bin Mubaarak Zubaidi
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� Shaykh Abul Ab’bas Ahmed bin Abi Talib Al Hajaar
� Shaykh Ibrahim bin Ahmed At Tanukhi
� Shaykh Abul Fadl Shihabud’deen Ahmed bin Ali bin Hajr
Asqalani
� Shaykh Ahmed Zakariya bin Muhammad Abu Yahya Al
Ansaari
� Shaykh Shamsud’deen Muhammad bin Ahmed bin
Muhammad Ar Ramali
� Shaykh Ahmed bin Abdul Qud’doos Abul Mawahib
Ishnawi
� Shaykh Ahmed Al Qashaashi
� Shaykh Ibraheem Kurdi Al Madani
� Shaykh Abu Taahir Muhammad bin Ibraheem Al Kurdi Al
Madani
� Shaykh Wali’ullah Muhadith Delhvi
� Shaykh Abdul Aziz Muhadith Delhvi
� Shaykh Sayyid Aal-e-Rasool Al Marehrawi
� Shaykh Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
� Shaykh Muhammad Amjad Ali (Sadrush Shariah)
� Shaykh Mustafa Raza Khan (Mufti-e-Azam)
� Shaykh Abdul Aziz (Hafiz-e-Millat)
� Shaykh Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri (Muhadith-e-Kabeer)
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A Further Chain Of Authorisation
� Shaykh Abul Ayash Muhammad Abdul Ula Lucknowi
� Shaykh Muhammad Sindhi
� Shaykh Uthman Dumyaati
� Shaykh Jamalud’deen bin Abdullah Mufti Makkah
� Shaykh Aabid Sindhi Madani
� Shaykh Ali Hussain Muradabadi
� Shaykh Khaleel-ur-Rahmaan Muhammad Abadi
� Shaykh Sayyid Ahmed Zain Dahlaan
� Shaykh Abdur Rahmaan bin Abdullah Siraaj Makki
� Shaykh Hussain bin Saleh Jamal-ul-Layl
� Shaykh Abul Hussain Ahmad Noori
� Shaykh Raza Ali Khan Barelvi
� Shaykh Muhammad Naqi Ali Khan Barelvi
� Shah Wali’ullah Muhadith Delhvi
� Shah AbdulAziz Muhadith Delhvi
� Sayyid Aal-e-Rasool Marehrawi
� Shaykh Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (Aala Hazrat)
� Shaykh Muhammad Amjad Ali (Sadrush Shariah)
� Shaykh Mustafa Raza Khan (Mufti-e-Azam)
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� Shaykh Abdul Aziz (Hafiz-e-Millat)
� Shaykh Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri (Muhadith-e-Kabeer)
Authority In Hadith Musalsal Bil Aw’waliyah
� Shaykh-ul-Islam Ashraf Zakariyah bin Muhammad Al
Ansari
� Shaykh Abul Khayr bin Umoos Ar Rasheedi
� Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdul Azeez
� Shaykh Ahmed bin Muhammad Ad Dumyati Al Ma’ruf Ibn
Abdul Ghani
� Shaykh Maulana Ahmed Hassan As Sufi Muradabadi
� Shaykh Sayyid Shah Abul Hussain Ahmed Noori
Marehrawi
� Shaykh Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (Aala Hazrat)
� Shaykh Muhammad Amjad Ali (Sadrush Shariah)
� Shaykh Mustafa Raza Khan (Mufti-e-Azam)
� Shaykh Abdul Aziz (Hafiz-e-Millat)
� Shaykh Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri (Muhadith-e-Kabeer)
In the aforementioned Chain of Authorisation in Transmission
of Hadith, it commences at Sayyiduna Rasoolullah upto
Hazrat Shaykh Shahabud’deen Abdul Fadl Ahmed bin Hajr Al
Asqalaani with all the said Masha’ikh, and thereafter the Chain
of Authorisation continues as stipulated above.
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Second Authority In Hadith Musalsal Bil
Aw’waliyah
This is another Chain of Authority in Hadith which has been
blessed to Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. This chain of
transmission clearly shows us the Shuyukh of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer in Transmission of Hadith, right upto
Sayyiduna Wa Maulana Muhammadur Rasoolullah .
� HUZOOR-E-ANWAR SAYYIDUNA MUHAMMAD
� Hazrat Abu Qaabus Maula Abdul Bin Umar bin A’as
� Hazrat Sufyan Bin Umar bin Danya
� Hazrat Sufyan Bin Ainayyah
� Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Bishr bin Al Hikm
� Hazrat Abu Haamid Ahmad bin Muhammad Yahya bin
Bilal Al Baz’zaar
� Hazrat Abu Taahir bin Muhammad Bin Mahmash Az
Ziyaadi
� Hazrat Abu Saleh Ahmed bin Abdul Malik AlMau’zin
� Hazrat Abu Sa’eed Isma’eel bin Abu Saleh Ahmed bin
Abdul Malik Nishapuri
� Hazrat Hafiz Abu Farah Abdur Rahmaan bin Ali Al Jauzi
� Hazrat Abul Farah Abdul Latif bin Abdul Mun’im Al
Haraani
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� Hazrat Abul Fatah Muhammad bin Muhammad bin
Ibrahim Al Kubra Al Meydoomi
� Hazrat Shamsud’deen Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin
Ahmed Al Qadmeeri
� Hazrat Shaykh Zaynud’deen Abdur Raheem ibnil Hussain
Al Iraqi
� Hazrat Al Fadl Abdur Raheem bin Hussain Al Iraqi
� Hazrat Shaykh Abul Fatah Muhammad bin Abu Bakr bin
Hussain Al Miraghi
� Hazrat Shaykh Shahabud’deen Abul Fadl Ahmad Ali Al
Asqalaani
� Hazrat Ash Shaykh Sayyid Ibrahim
� Hazrat Shaykh Shamsud’deen Sakhaawi Al Qaahiri
� Hazrat Shaykh Ahmed Muhibi Abu Hiraani
� Hazrat Shaykh Wajihud’deen Abdur Rahmaan bin
Ibraheem Alawi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sa’eed bin Muhammad Al Muqri
� Hazrat Shaykh Muhammad bin Amlih Al Yamani
� Hazrat Shaykh Sa’eed Ibrahim Al Juzaari
� Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Wahab bin Fathullah Baroohi
� Hazrat Shaykh Yahya bin Muhammad Shaadi
� Shaykh Sayyid Abdul Wahab Al Muttaqi
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� Hazrat Shaykh Abdullah bin Saalim Al Asri
� Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Haq Muhadith Delhvi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad Umar
� Hazrat Shaykh Abur Rida Delhvi
� Hazrat Shaykh Shah Wali’ullah Muhadith Delhvi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Mubaarak Fakhrud’deen Bilgiraami
� Hazrat Shaykh Shah Abdul Aziz Muhadith Delhvi
� Hazrat Shaykh Tufayl Muhammad Atraulwi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Aal-e-Rasool Ahmed Marehrawi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Hamzah bin Sayyid Aale
Muhammad Bilgiraami Hassani Al Waasti
� Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Aal-e-Rasool Ahmed Ach’che Mia
Marehrawi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Aale Rasool Ahmadi Marehrawi
� Shaykh Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (Aala Hazrat) �
� Shaykh Muhammad Amjad Ali (Sadrus Shariah)
� Shaykh Mustafa Raza (Mufti-e-Azam)
� Shaykh Abdul Aziz (Hafiz-e-Millat)
� Shaykh Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri (Muhadith-e-Kabeer)
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Statements Of The Great Masha’ikh And Ulama
About Him
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah Allama Qadi Amjadi Ali Aazmi ◌
“(Insha Allah), this son of mine will be a very great
Aalim in the future.”
Haafiz-E-Millat Allama Abdul Azeez Muhadith Muraadabadi ◌
“The amount of pleasure I get from teaching these
special sciences of knowledge to him (Allama Zia ul
Mustafa), I would not get in teaching a hundred other
students.”
“Whatever I have attained from Huzoor Sadrush
Shariah, I have given all of it to Zia ul Mustafa”
Once whilst delivering a talk at Ashrafiyah Huzoor
Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ said, “I have called Maulvi Zia ul
Mustafa for Ashrafiyah. There is not much increase in
his salary. However, if there is a need, I am willing to
even give my salary to increase his, but he should not be
allowed to leave here.”
He would often be heard saying, “I have kept Maulvi Zia
ul Mustafa in my place”
He would also often say, “I have handed over all my
responsibilities to Maulvi Zia ul Mustafa”
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Muhadith-E-Azam Pakistan Allama Sardaar Ahmed ◌
Muhadith-e-Azam Pakistan is a personality well known to the
Ulama-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat and is regarded one of the greatest
Teachers of Hadith of his time. He was the Mureed of Huzoor
Hujjatul Islam Maulana Haamid Raza Khan ◌ and the student
of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌. In numerous of his letters, he
wrote about the intelligence of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. He
often wrote:
“The respected Zia ul Mustafa Saaheb is a very
intelligent person”
Huzoor Mujahid-E-Millat Hazrat Allama Habeeb-Ur-Rahmaan
Ab’basi ◌
Huzoor Mujahid-e-Millat ◌ was a great Aalim, a Wali and the
contemporary of Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌
He stated:
“Whatever Khilaafat etc Sadrush Shariah Mufti Amjadi
Ali Saaheb◌ bestowed upon me, I am handing over all
of this to his son, Zia ul Mustafa”
Whilst appointing Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer as the Chief
Debater during the Debate of Bajardiha in Banarus against the
notorious ‘ghayr muqallid’ Maulvi safi’ur Rahmaan
Mubarakpuri, Huzoor Mujahid-e-Millat علي� الرحم� said:
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“Today, as the representative of our Madhab (Ahl-e-
Sunnat), I am appointing such a young Aalim as the
Chief Debater, who has complete proficiency in the skills
and sciences which is required, and possesses a special
masterfulness in the field of Ahadith. (In other words he
was referring to Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul
Mustafa)”
A few of the elder Ulama present before the commencement of
the debate were not well versed in regards to the knowledge
and intellect of Hazrat and conferred with regards to this
decision, and Huzoor Mujahid-e-Millat ◌ said:
“I know what he is (i.e. I am aware of Allama Zia ul
Mustafa’s capability). Insha Allah we will be victorious
in this debate through him.”
Alhamdulillah, the debate ended with victory through Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer, as per the words of Huzoor Mujahid-e-
Millat ◌.
Ra’ees-Ul-Qalam Allama Arshad-Ul-Qaadiri ◌
“He (Allama Zia ul Mustafa) makes us proud in the fields
of Hadith and Fiqh, just like his honourable father. He
has committed hundreds of Hadith of the Sahihain to
memory including the chains of transmission. In this
time, amongst his contemporaries, he is second to none
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with regards to his knowledge, experience, memory, and
manner of teaching, oration and debating.”
Taajush Shariah Allama Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Qaadiri
Azhari
All those who are aware of the spiritual relationship between
Huzoor Taajush Shariah and Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer will
know that on numerous occasions Huzoor Taajush Shariah has
heaped praise on Muhadith-e-Kabeer. A collection of these
incidents alone would form a lengthy booklet. Some of Huzoor
Taajush Shariah’s statements regarding Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer are:
“Allama (Zia ul Mustafa) Saaheb in this time is an
important Commander in Chief of Maslak-e-Aala Hazrat
◌. He is a personality who is steadfast on Maslak-e-
Aala Hazrat and is one who will remain steadfast on
Maslak-e-Aala Hazrat”
“Allama Zia ul Mustafa is a great Scholar and Sufi of this
time”
“Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa is not
merely a single person but it is the name of an entire
Assembly (i.e. Movement)”
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Allama Dr Muhammad Aasim Aazmi (Lecturer Shams-Ul-Uloom
Ghosi)
“Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha, Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama
Alhaaj Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri is an exalted and
celebrated Aalim of this era, a Faqih with deep insight, a
reputable Muhadith, conscious and intelligent
personality, masterful orator, a proficient debater and
teacher. His sequence of lectures and teaching has now
encompassed a period of almost 60 years.
Thousands of thirsty seekers of knowledge of the Deen-e-
Mustafa have quenched their thirst through him. He
is serving the Deen sincerely in his propagation as a
Jurist and lecturer etc, both in India and abroad. With
the exception of his deep knowledge, Hazrat is blessed
with being a great philosopher, intellectual and
strategist. He handles the affairs of Jamia Amjadia
Razvia (Ghosi) with complete dedication and
professionalism. Within a short period of time he has
made his mark both in India and abroad, and is regarded
as a consistent and dependable personality in the circles
(of Ahl-e-Sunnat) both in India and abroad.”
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Allama Ridwaan Ahmed Saaheb Shareefi (Lecturer Shams-Ul-
Uloom)
“The interpreter and guardian of Maslak-e-Aala Hazrat,
Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa Saaheb Qibla
has complete expertise in the customary sciences and
skills. He is blessed with great proficiency, particularly in
the Sciences of Hadith. He is definitely and undoubtedly
deserving of the Titles ‘Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha’; ‘Sultaan-ul-
Asaatiza’ and ‘Muhadith-e-Kabeer’. Each and everyone
who knows him definitely concede to his Scholarly
Distinction. Forget the views of all else; the learned Elders
have always praised his scholarly capabilities.”
I remember well that Hazrat was invited for the annual
Khatam Bukhari Shareef function at Jaamia Farooqia.
There were numerous Ulama and Masha’ikh present on
the stage, more prominently, Shams-ul-Ulama Huzoor
Qaazi Shamsud’deen Saaheb Qibla ◌. On listening to
his scholarly discourse, the entire crowd became
euphoric. The condition of Shams-ul-Ulama was such
that he was beaming and glowing. He heaped praise and
Duas on Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. Allah bless us by
keeping him amongst us for a long time.
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Shehzada-E-Sadrush Shariah Allama Fida-Ul-Mustafa Qaadiri
“Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌ produced Ulama and
many students, and the Successor of Sadrush Shariah,
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer carried his (Sadrush
Shariah’s) mission forward, and produced Ulama, but
also established a Plant (i.e. Institute) which produces
Ulama.”
Hazrat Allama Maulana Mufti Rajab Ali Saaheb Balrampuri
“If I teach for an entire year, you will not be able to
receive as much beneficence as you will receive one
minute of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s Lesson.”
Allama Mufti Qudrat’ullah (Principal Darul Uloom Ahl-E-
Sunnat)
“Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama
Zia ul Mustafa Saaheb Qibla is very skilled in the
Sciences of Fiqh and Hadith. It is for this reason that the
Ulama-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat have bestowed upon him the
titles ‘Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha’ and ‘Muhadith-e-Kabeer’. He
is the possessor of immense knowledge and brilliance. He
possesses great proficiency in the Sciences of Shariat. He
is always active in propagating and working for the sake
of Islam and Sunniyat. He is also a masterful debater. He
has conquered the ‘ghayr muqallids’ and the ‘deobandis’
in numerous debates, forcing them to bow their heads in
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defeat. (I pray) that Almighty Allah blesses him with
long life and good health, so that he may be amongst us
for a long time. Aameen”
Hazrat Mufti Shamshaad Ahmed Aazmi (Lecturer Jamia Amjadia
Ghosi)
“He (Muhadith-e-Kabeer) is very well recognised in
Europe, Asia, Africa and America etc due to his diverse
personality. He is a splendid and leading authority in the
educational field. Further, he is a Masterful Orator and
one of the most Blessed personalities in the Sciences of
Fiqh and Hadith today. He is also a great Interpreter and
Debater on behalf of the Ahl-e-Sunnat wa Jama’at.”
Shehzada-E-Muhadith-E-Kabeer Hazrat Maulana Ala’ul Mustafa
Qaadiri (Manager Jamia Amjadia Ghosi)
Mumtaz-ul-Fuqaha wal Muhaditheen Hazrat Allama Zia
ul Mustafa Saaheb Qibla is the reminder of Faqih-e-
Azam Hind Huzoor Sadrush Shariah’s ◌ knowledge and
competency, in India. He (Muhadith-e-Kabeer) holds a
special position amongst the Ulama. Jalaalatul Ilm
Ustaaz-ul-Ulama Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ on
numerous occasions mentioned, “Whatever I have
attained from Huzoor Sadrush Shariah, I have given all
of it to Zia ul Mustafa”. He is an expert in the Sciences of
Hadith and Fiqh. His brilliance and scholarly ability can
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be understood from this, that when the post of Fakhr-ul-
Ulama Hazrat Allama Maulana Hafiz Abdur Ra’oof ◌
became vacant at Al Jami’atul Ashrafiyah, Huzoor
Haafiz-e-Millat◌ called Hazrat and during his lifetime,
appointed him to teach the most important Kitaabs at
the Institute.”
Maulana Anees Aalam Siwaani (Faadil Saddam University Iraq)
“Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a Master in every Science of
learning. He is a respected and honoured personality of the
Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jama’at and a competent leader of the
Muslim Nation. He is the Guardian of the Station of Risaalat.
He is a sea and treasure chest of knowledge and spirituality,
and a shore-less sea of wisdom and insight.”
Hazrat Maulana Badr-Ul-Qaadiri Saaheb (Denhaag Holland)
“In this current era, Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama
Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri is the rightful Janasheen
(Successor) to the knowledge and spiritualism of Huzoor
Sadrush Shariah ◌ and Huzoor Haafiz-e-Millat ◌ and
it is very difficult in this time to find anyone with
knowledge and virtue, as possessed by him. Due to his
knowledge, piety and his expertise in Jurisprudence,
Hazrat has been blessed with such an exalted status, that
from whichever angle in the world we look at it, we find
Hazrat unique amongst the Ulama of this day and age.
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Just as Huzoor Taajush Shariah is the rightful Successor
of Sayyiduna Aala Hazrat ◌ from Bareilly Shareef;
likewise Hazrat Muhadith-e-Kabeer is the rightful
Successor and heir of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌. (I
pray) that Almighty Allah keeps his beneficence and
blessing over us for a long time. With the exception of
services in the Field of knowledge, and his other Religious
services, the establishment of The Institute for Girls was
the need of the time and has only benefitted India, but it
has been beneficial for the entire Sunni World. Following
this example, not just one or two, but scores of such
Institutes are now being established. This is owed to the
foresight and deep spiritual insight of Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer. (I pray that) Allah keeps him amongst us for a
long time. Aameen”
Above we have only presented a few statements of the Ulama
which Mufti Abul Hassan Al Qaadiri of Jamia Amjadia Ghosi had
quoted in his Urdu manuscript which details the life and works
of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. The Manuscript contains the
statements of numerous other Ulama, including many of the
distinguished students of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. It must
be noted that the concise nature of this book does not allow us
to quote all such statements. I must end this section by saying
that I (Afthab Cassim) have personally found Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer to be one of the most simple and humble personalities
in this era. Even though he has been blessed with such vast
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knowledge and he holds such a towering position amongst the
Ulama and Masha’ikh, he continues to live in a humble and
simple manner. There is no doubt that he is from amongst the
‘Chosen Beloveds of Allah’ in this era. May we be blessed by him
always. Aameen
Mufti Jamal Mustafa Qaadiri (Son Of Muhadith-E-Kabeer) And
Principal Of Jaamia Amjadia Ghosi
“I have studied numerous Kitaabs from the beginning of Dars-e-
Nizaami right upto the final stages under Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer, and I have not found any teacher who was able to teach
and explain these Kitaabs in the manner in which he did.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a very blessed personality and
the true successor of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah and the rightful
successor of the knowledge and Ruhaniyat of Huzoor Hafiz-e-
Millat ◌.
Even though Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is such a blessed and
esteemed personality he is still such a humble and gentle
person. Even when he taught, I have not seen anyone as gentle
as him towards the students. If a student asked him something
he immediately explains in a manner whereby the student
understands him so well. I noticed that if he is engrossed in
anything, no matter how busy he may be, if someone asks him
something about a Deeni issue, he would immediately leave
whatever he is doing and attend to their query. He has been
blessed with great honour and respect amongst the Muslims,
especially amongst the learned personalities. I remember well
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that once Huzoor Taajush Shariah came to Ghosi for the
opening ceremony at Jaamia Amjadia and during this time, he
taught a lesson from Baidhawi Shareef after reciting ‘Iqra’.
After he taught this, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer on his request
stood and gave a detailed explanation of Hazrat’s lesson. A
Great and Blessed Personality like Huzoor Taajush Shariah then
addressed Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer with numerous blessed
titles, such as the Imam of Hadith, and the Great Jurist of his
time and referred to him as one of the most knowledgeable
persons in the Science of Hadith in this day and age.
I (Mufti Jamal Mustafa) after observing Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer from my childhood, declare that I personally regard him
as a ‘Wali’ and I have seen none in this era like him, in his way
of piety and steadfastness. I have personally noticed that
whenever Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer enters the Mazaar of
Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌, then when he comes out of the
Mazaar Shareef, I have always seen a radiant glow on his holy
forehead. This I am not just saying, but it is a reality which I
have always seen with my own eyes. I believe this glow is the
special blessing of Huzoor Sadrush Shariah upon him. I
sincerely pray that Almighty Allah increases his life and grants
him good health, keeping his blessing over us for a long time. I
also make Dua that Allah blesses Maulana Afthab Cassim Al
Qaadiri Razvi Noori with good health and long life for the sake
of service to Ahl-e-Sunnat wa Jama’at and take even more
service of Deen from him. I make Dua that Allah accepts this
effort of his, and protect him from the envy of the envious and
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from evil eye and from the mischief of the mischievous ones.
Aameen
Khilaafat In The Spiritual Presence Of Sadrush
Shariah ◌
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer mentions that once Huzoor Hafiz-e-
Millat ◌ came to Ghosi for Haaziri at the Mazaar of Sadrush
Shariah ◌. After his Haaziri and Faateha at the Mazaar, he
walked down the stairs and then went up a few steps, then
came back and took him (Muhadith-e-Kabeer) by his hand into
the Mazaar Shareef. He then removed his personal Amaama
Shareef (Turban) and tied it on the head of Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer and said addressing Huzoor Sadrush Shariah spiritually;
‘Huzoor! I am making you witness that whatever you have
bestowed upon me in the form of Khilaafat and all other
blessings, I am passing on all of this to Maulvi Zia ul Mustafa’.
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Huzoor Muhadith-E-Kabeer Meets Huzoor Hujjat-
Ul-Islam ◌
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer mentions that once whilst he was a
very little boy, he was seated on the roof (garden) of the house,
when his beloved mother called out to him. He immediately
rushed to his mother, and she said to him that he should take a
bath and put on nice clean clothes as ‘The Big Maulana’ (i.e.
Huzoor Hujjatul Islam ◌) was coming to their home today.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer remembers very well how he
quickly took a bath and put on his best clothes. Hujjat-ul-Islam
Huzoor Haamid Raza Khan ◌ the elder son of Mujaddid-e-
Deen-o-Millat Aala Hazrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan
◌ had graced their home to visit Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s beloved
father, Huzoor Sadrush Shariah ◌.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer mentions that after dressing up, he
went out to meet Huzoor Hujjat-ul-Islam ◌. He says that he
made Salaam to Huzoor Hujjat-ul-Islam ◌ and then kissed his
blessed hand. Huzoor Hujjat-ul-Islam asked what his name was
and Muhadith-e-Kabeer, who was very young, a child at that
stage, in his childlike manner said ‘Zia ul Mustafa’.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer says he remembers well that
Huzoor Hujjat-ul-Islam ◌ then with love poked him in his
stomach and asked, ‘What do you do?’ so the very young
Muhadith-e-Kabeer softly said, ‘Nothing as yet’. Huzoor Hujjat-
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ul-Islam then said to him, ‘You should study (i.e. ilm-e-Deen)’
and he then made Du’a for Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer saying,
‘When you study, you will be very successful’
Subhaan’Allah! This was the meeting between Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer when he was only a few years old, with
Huzoor Hujjat-ul-Islam ◌.
There is no doubt that Huzoor Hujjat-ul-Islam encouraged him
to study at such a young age, as he had already seen that this
child would one day be the Muhadith of his Era.
Duas Of Ghaus-Ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-E-Azam
Hind ◌
As mentioned earlier in this book, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
was blessed with spending much time under the guidance of his
Shaykh-e-Kaamil Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind
◌. Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ blessed him with the
Khilaafat as well and blessed him with his Duas on numerous
occasions, praying for his success and spiritual progress.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer mentions that once he requested
Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam to bless him with permission to recite a
particular amal and Hazrat Mufti-e-Azam ◌ then blessed him
with the Ijaazat for numerous other prayers and amals
immediately.
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His Immense Caution And Piety
I have noticed very few personalities today with the piety and
cautiousness like Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. He is cautious in
everything which has to do with the Deen of Allah and His
Rasool . He shows caution in his discussions and the manner
in which he chooses his words. When addressing Rasoolullah
and the Beloveds of Allah and His Rasool he shows
complete caution and utmost respect.
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is absolutely particular and vigilant
in regards to issues of Halaal and Haraam. He never eats
anything regarding which there is the slightest doubt. He pays
special attention to the issues of Halaal and Haraam, to the
extent that if he doubts the meat which is being served, he will
not even eat the vegetable dish if it was cooked using the same
utensils or if the spoon from one dish is used in the dish which
he is not sure about. I have never seen or heard him slander any
person who is a Sunni Sahihul Aqida. He exercises complete
caution in all aspects of his life, be this at home or whilst on
journey.
If one observes him perform his Wudu and then offering his
Salaah, one will notice his sincerity in the manner in which he
offers his Salaah. Every action is performed with caution and in
accordance to the commands of the Shariah. When looking at
him in Salaah, those who are aware of the laws of Fiqh related
to Salaah will be able to see the words of the book being
adopted in the practical manner. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s
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cautiousness and his piety should serve as an example for us.
We should observe the lives and ways of these blessed
personalities, and use this to rectify our own lives and ways.
His Simplicity And Humility
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a very simple and humble
personality. He does not look for the respect of people, but
rather shows so much of respect and honour to those Ulama
and true Sunnis, who are much less in knowledge and age than
him.
I (Afthab Cassim) had the opportunity of residing at the home
of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer during Urs-e-Amjadi in 2011.
Subhaan’Allah! Looking at his simple way of life and his
humility brought tears to my eyes. For as long as we were at
Hazrat’s home, he personally served our meals and would not
allow us to do anything. He slept with us in the same room,
placing only a thin sheet on the cement floor. This I am told is
his normal manner of sleeping. Even when Hazrat blessed me
with living at my home last year whilst in South Africa, he did
not sleep on the bed but requested permission to sleep on the
floor.
Whilst at his blessed home, I noticed his adherence to the
Sunnat and how he tried to the best of his ability to make his
guests feel comfortable. He cared for each of us and went out of
his way to make sure that we were all fine at all times. When
going to the stage of Urs-e-Amjadi, I had noticed that he never
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waited for a group of Mureeds or well-wishers to escort him to
the stage, but walked alone towards the Urs Area.
There is no doubt that he is the true example of the Pious
Predecessors. When one looks at the simplicity and humility of
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer, one undoubtedly remembers great
personalities like Hazrat Junaid-e-Baghdadi ◌ and Hazrat Ba
yazeed-e-Bustaami ◌.
A Great Faqih (Jurist) Of This Era
Undoubtedly Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is one of the most
renowned, competent, masterful and conversant Jurists of this
era. The Position and status of a Faqih is a very blessed and
exalted position. This status is one that is blessed to those who
are specially chosen for this task by the Divine Grace of Allah,
and by the Mercy and Blessing of Rasoolullah . Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer is one such blessed personality. He is not
just a Faqih, but he is regarded as being amongst the Imams of
the Fuqaha of this Era. Who is a Faqih? I think at this juncture it
is of utmost important to re-iterate the importance and the
excellence of a Faqih, so that we may better understand the
position that has been blessed to Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. In
doing so I would like to present a brief discussion on the
excellence of a Faqih in the Light of Ahadith, which is extracted
from the English Translation of an essay by Mujahid-e-Ahl-e-
Sunnat Allama Sayed Shah Turab-ul-Haq Qaadiri. It has been
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mentioned as follows in the Hadith Shareef in regards to the
excellence and the virtue of a Faqih:
ين� الد�� � � � ق� ��ا ��ف� � خ�� �يد� اهللا� ب ن ي�ر م�
Hazrat Ameer Mu’awiyah ◌ has reported that the Beloved Rasool
said ‘If Allah wills to bestow someone with special virtue; He
makes him a Faqih of the Religion’. [Bukhari, Muslim, Mishkaat]
���واخ ق �ذ�ا ف� � ا االسال�م� #�م � ة� خ�ي�ار� �ي) �ل ا# الج�� #�م � +�ي�ار�
Hazrat Abu Hurairah ◌ reported that Rasoolullah said; ‘Those
who were good in the days of ignorance are also good in Islam, if they
have understanding of the Deen.’ [Bukhari, Muslim, Mishkaat]
In this Hadith, Rasoolullah mentioned that people are
bestowed with being better, on the basis of Fiqh, i.e. on the
basis of their understanding of their Deen. This also proves that
according to Rasoolullah , one of the best qualities in a
person is for him to have knowledge of Fiqh. Once the Holy
Prophet made the following Dua for Hazrat Abdullah ibn
Ab’bas ◌ by saying;
ين الد�� � � � ق� ا�لل,��م) ف�
O Allah! Make him a Faqih of the Religion [Bukhari]
Hazrat Ibn Ab’bas ◌ says that Rasoolullah said
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�د ن ا�لف� ع�اب ان� م� يط� �د ا�شد4 ع�3 الش) اح �ي و� ق ف�
‘One Faqih is more superior over shaitaan, than a thousand
worshippers.’ [Tirmizi, Ibn Majah, Mishkaat]
From this Hadith it is evident that a single Faqih (Jurist) is more
powerful over shaitaan, than a thousand devout worshippers.
The reason for this is that due to the knowledge which Allah
has bestowed upon him, and due to his understanding of the
Deen, he is able to recognise and avoid the traps and the
trickery of shaitaan. In reality, he becomes the one who assist
others to be protected from the trickery and deception of
shaitaan.
In Ilm-Al-Hadith, there are two things that are fundamental.
The first being, the authenticity of the chain of transmission,
and its narration; and the second being it’s meaning and
understanding. The Muhaditheen of the Ummah memorised
and preserved the words and chain of transmission of the
Hadith, whereas the distinguished Fuqaha carried the
responsibility of understanding its true meaning and wisdom. It
should also be noted that the distinguished Fuqaha also have
complete expertise and proficiency in the subject of Hadith.
One incident pointing to the importance and excellence of the
Fuqaha is as follows: ‘Khateeb Baghdadi mentions that a Group
of Muhaditheen were present, when a woman who used to bath
deceased females came forth and asked a question, ‘Can a
female who is menstruating give Ghusl to a female who has
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passed away or not?’ Imam Yahya bin Mu’een, Abu Hatheema,
Zuhair bin Harb, and Khalf bin Saalim etc. who are regarded
amongst distinguished Muhaditheen were present there. Each
one of them began to look at the other, and none of them was
able to give an answer immediately. At that very moment,
Imam Abu Thaur ◌ who with the exception of being a
Muhadith; was also a Mujtahid and a Faqih, passed by. The lady
approached him and queried regarding the said issue. He said
‘Yes, a female who is menstruating is permitted to give Ghusl to
a deceased female.’ The reason being that once Rasoolullah
said to Hazrat Sayyida A’isha عا�� اهللا ر��عن�ا ‘Your menstruation is not
in your hand’. It is also mentioned in the Hadith that whilst in
the condition of Haidh, Hazrat A’isha ◌ used to sprinkle water
in the hair of the Prophet and she would comb a path in his
hair. So, if in such a condition, water can be poured onto the
head of a living person, why then can a deceased not be given
Ghusl?’ When the distinguished Muhaditheen heard this Fatwa
of Imam Abu Thaur ◌ they began to discuss the chain of
transmission of the Hadith he had mentioned, mentioning who
its narrators were and how it was narrated. When the woman
heard this, she said ‘Where were you all this while?’ In other
words, she tried to say that if that were the case, why then did
they not give the answer’. [Tareekh-e-Baghdad Volume 6 Page 67]
After this brief introduction to a Faqih in the light of Ahadith,
one may now better understand the excellence of Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer. Not only is he a Faqih, but he is also a
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Muhadith, and not just a Muhadith, but he is regarded as the
most learned personalities in the era as ‘Muhadith-e-Kabeer’.
The Shuyukh Of Muhadith-E-Kabeer In The Field
Of Fiqh
Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaadiri Barkaati ◌ is the
Mujaddid of the 14th Century Hijri and a great Imam and Master
in the Sciences of Hadith. He spent his entire lifetime for the
sake of reviving the faith of the Muslims and the love for
following the Sunnat. He blessed the treasures of his knowledge
in Fiqh to his beloved and reliable student, Sadrush Shariah ◌
and to his beloved son, Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam
Hind Ash Shah Imam Mustafa Raza Khan Qaadiri Barkaati Noori
. Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer received this authority in Fiqh
directly from Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ and through Hafiz-
e-Millat ◌. His chain of authority in Fiqh reaches the Beloved
Rasool . The chain of authority is as follows:
� Hazrat Rasool-E-Azam Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa
� Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ud
� Hazrat Shaykh Alqama wa Shaykh Aswad
� Hazrat Shaykh Imam Ibrahim
� Hazrat Shaykh Imam Ham’maad
� Hazrat Imam Azam Abu Hanifa Nu’man bin Thaabit
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� Hazrat Imam Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Hassan
Shaybaani
� Hazrat Imam Ahmed bin Hafs (particularly known as Abu
Hafs)
� Hazrat Abdullah bin Abu Hafs Bukhari
� Hazrat Imam Abu Abdullah As Sabzmooni
� Hazrat Abu Bakr bin Muhammad bin Fadl Bukhari
� Hazrat Qadi Abu Ali Nasfi
� Hazrat Imam Fakhr-ul-Islam Bazdawi
� Hazrat Imam Burhaanud’deen
� Hazrat Imam Abdus Sattar bin Muhammad Kardari
� Hazrat Imam Jalalud’deen Kabeer
� Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Aziz Bukhari
� Hazrat Shaykh Jalalud’deen Khubazi (Shaareh Hidaya)
� Hazrat Shaykh Ghulaamud’deen As Siraani
� Hazrat Shaykh Siraj Qaadi Al Hidayaa
� Hazrat Shaykh Kamaalud’deen Ibn Al Humaam (Saahib
Fathul Qadeer)
� Hazrat Shaykh Siri’ud’deen bin Abdul Birr bin Shahna
� Hazrat Shaykh Ahmed bin Yunus Ash Shalbi (Saahib Al
Fatawa)
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� Hazrat Shaykh Abdullah Al Khareeri; Hazrat Shaykh
Muhammad bin Abdur Rahmaan Al Musiri; Hazrat Shaykh
Muhammad bin Ahmed Al Hamawi; Hazrat Shaykh
Ahmed Al Mahbi
� Hazrat Shaykh Umar bin Najim (Saahib Nahr Al Faa’iq;
Shamsul Khanuti (Saahib Al Fatawa); Hazrat Shaykh Ali
Maqdasi (Nazm Al Kanz wa Riwaayah Al Thaani)
� Hazrat Shaykh Ahmed Ash Shawbari Sharnablali
� Hazrat Shaykh Isma’eel bin Abdul Ghani Al Nablusi
� Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Ghani bin Isma’eel Al Nablusi
� Hazrat Shaykh Isma’eel bin Abdullah Shaheer bihi (Ali
Zaada)
� Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Qaadir bin Khalil
� Hazrat Shaykh Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Ala’udeen
Muzjaaji
� Hazrat Shaykh Muhammad bin Aabid Ansaari Madani
� Hazrat Mufti Makkah Sayyid Jamal bin Abdullah bin Umar
� Hazrat Mufti Al Hanafiyah Maulana Shaykh Abdur
Rahmaan As Siraaj bin Al Mufti Abdullah As Siraaj
� Hazrat Shaykh Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaadiri Barelvi
� Hazrat Shaykh Sadrush Shariah Allama Shah Muhammad
Amjad Ali Aazmi
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� Hazrat Shaykh Mufti Aazam Allama Mustafa Raza Khan
Noori
� Hazrat Shaykh Haafiz-e-Millat Allama Abdul Aziz
Muhadith Muradabadi
� Hazrat Shaykh Muhadith-e-Kabeer Allama Zia ul Mustafa
Qaadiri
Below are a few of my personal experiences with Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer Qibla:
A Flight To Remember
During the Holy Month of Ramadaan this year, Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer once again graced the shores of Durban, as
they have been for many years, blessing us sinful servants with
their love, knowledge and blessings. Hazrat stayed in Durban
for a few days and then flew to Lilongwe Malawi and was to
then proceed to Blantyre Malawi. I thus decided to take
advantage of this situation and accompany Hazrat on this
journey.
A day or two before I booked my ticket on South African
Airways and since I am a voyager member, I had accumulated
some miles, so I decided that I would buy a normal ticket and
then use my miles to upgrade mine and Hazrat’s ticket to
business class so that Hazrat would be more comfortable during
the flight. However, when I attempted to do that, I was told that
there was only one seat available for upgrade and at that stage
there was a problem with the issuing name on Hazrat’s ticket,
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so I asked them to upgrade my ticket. I decided that once on the
plane I would give my business class seat to Hazrat and then
take Hazrat’s as only one seat was left.
The upgrade was from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. We flew from
Durban to Johannesburg and then after a short transit we were
to fly to Lilongwe. Again when we got to Johannesburg, I tried
to see if I could get Hazrat’s ticket upgraded with my remaining
miles as well, but it was in vain as I was told that there were no
business class seats available for upgrade. I had made this
attempt once more, as Hazrat did not seem comfortable to take
my seat in business class, but I explained to Hazrat that I don’t
fly in business class usually and that I had upgraded my seat so
that I could get him to sit there. He thanked me, but I could see
that he was not comfortable. I noticed that he felt he was going
to be more comfortable than me and this he was not too pleased
about.
We waited for about 2 hours at Johannesburg airport on a day
that was out of the ordinary, at only 1 degree. Whilst sitting at
the airport, Hazrat on two or three occasions said, ‘Please don’t
worry. You sit in the first class seat and I am fine where my seat
is’, so again I mentioned to Hazrat that I did not really upgrade
for me but it was for him and it was only with my name as I am
the voyager member. After a little while I noticed Hazrat smiled
at me and was then very relaxed for the next fifteen or so
minutes that remained in the boarding time, and he did not
discuss the issue of the seat again.
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Just as the boarding began an announcement was made that all
business class passengers should board from the right and
economy class passengers should board from the left. I got
Hazrat to stand almost at the front of the economy class queue,
and even though I was not very comfortable now, I stood in the
business class queue, as boarding is required to be done with
Identification. I said to Hazrat that once we were on the flight,
he could take my seat which I had upgraded for him and I would
take his. Hazrat simply smiled. Co-incidentally I got to the
boarding desk on the right just as Hazrat got to the boarding
gate desk to my left. As the ground staff in charge of boarding
handed the boarding pass stub to me, I noticed the ground staff
on the other side tear Hazrat’s stub into a few pieces and throw
it into the waste basket. She then wrote a new boarding pass
and handed it to Hazrat.
As we got out of the boarding area together, I asked Hazrat to
give me his boarding pass and to take mine so he could sit in my
seat. He smiled at me saying that there was no need, and I
insisted. Hazrat then smiled and said, it wouldn’t make any
difference, but I was not comfortable sitting in business whilst
Hazrat sat in economy, so Hazrat smiled and handed the stub of
his boarding pass to me. To my amazement, Hazrat had been
upgraded to business class, and not just that, but right next to
me. Subhaan’Allah!
To me, this was undoubtedly, a Karaamat of Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer. I was told time and over again that there was no seat
available even a short while before, but Hazrat caused this to
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happen so that I would not be uncomfortable and so that he
would not have to take my business class seat (which was really
for him). It may seem like something trivial, but it made me
remember that they have been blessed with the ability to
change things which you and I cannot do even though we have
the worldly means to do so.
Hazrat Maulana Faizal Farooq ◌
I have noticed numerous other miraculous actions performed
by Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer. I remember well the night that
Khalifa-e-Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ Hazrat Maulana Faiz-
Al-Farooq ◌ passed away (Allah exalt him in Jannat-un-
Na’eem). He was a great Sunni Aalim and a true Aashiq of his
Murshid Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌. He was my very close
and dear friend, whose passing away left a deep sadness in my
heart and a void in the Ahl-e-Sunnat community.
The night that Hazrat Maulana ◌ passed away was the night
before Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was to leave from Durban
back home to India. Hazrat’s flight was early that morning and
Maulana Saaheb ◌ passed away during the early hours of that
morning, to be more accurate, he passed away at 1:40am on the
morning of the 2nd of Shawwal and I remember it well as it was
the time of passing from this world of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam
Hind ◌ (1:40am) and this proved his love for his Shaykh.
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I mentioned to Hazrat about the passing of Maulana ◌ and
since Hazrat knew him well, especially due to his role in the
refutation of tahirul padri, Hazrat was saddened by his passing.
Unfortunately Hazrat had to leave early for the airport and
could not make it to the Janaazah. I took Hazrat’s permission
and left for Maulana’s ◌ home. About an hour and a half
before the flight time of Hazrat I noticed one of our brothers
arriving at Maulana’s ◌ home with Hazrat. Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer walked in and comforted the family and then sat
beside Maulana ◌. I saw tears flow from Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer’s eyes as he sat beside Hazrat Maulana ◌. He then
made Faateha and walked out saying,
‘The love of his Murshid has taken him to Jannat’
To me these words proved that Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer was
seeing that which none of us was could see.
Huzoor left for the airport, with hardly any time left for his
flight. We were all concerned that they would not make it on
time as the airport was at least a 35 minute drive away and by
then the check-in counters would have closed. The first
Karaamat on this morning were the words of Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer, and the second miracle was that the driver returned
that evening with others who went with to the airport and was
completely amazed. He could not believe how quickly he
reached the airport with still almost 30 minutes to spare before
the check-in closed, which was not a possibility with the
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amount of time which was remaining when they left the home
of Maulana ◌. It reminded that Almighty Allah gathers the
earth for his beloveds’ so that they may travel between places
within short spaces of time. Subhaan’Allah!
Hazrat Peerji ◌
The discussion on life of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer would not
be complete if we did not discuss Hazrat Mohammed Saleh
(alias) Peerji ◌. He was the Mureed and Khalifa of Huzoor
Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ and was given the title Peerji by Huzoor
Mufti-e-Azam ◌. He loved his Murshid dearly and his Murshid
◌ loved him dearly too. Alhamdulillah, Hazrat Peerji ◌
travelled to South Africa in the company of Huzoor Muhadith-
e-Kabeer for many years. He was Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s
close and beloved companion for a very long time. He always
said that after Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind ◌ he in that time
did not see anyone like Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam ◌ but one
person who he felt was firm in the way of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam
◌ was Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
I (Afthab Cassim) Alhamdulillah share a very special closeness
with him since my days as a student at Madrassa Manzar-e-
Islam in Bareilly Shareef, as he would live in my room when he
came to Bareilly Shareef for the Urs. After I had returned home,
after my studies, whenever I visited India, he would be waiting
for me at the airport and would say that I was his guest. He was
a truly loyal companion to Allama Saaheb Qibla (as Hazrat is
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affectionately known to many of us), and showed great respect
and love for Hazrat, and Allama Saaheb Qibla displayed the
same for him. I remember well that a day or two after Peerji ◌
had passed from this world, I dreamt of him. He was at my flat
lying on the bed in one of the rooms. In my dream I looked at
him surprised as I knew he had passed away and in the dream
he was so alive. On seeing my astonishment, he looked at me
and smiled as he always did when he spoke to me, and then he
gave a slight chuckle and said, “Did you think I was dead. Don’t
worry I am alive as you can see.” He then said to me in the
dream that I should tell Allama Saaheb Qibla not to worry as he
was fine. I called Allama the following morning and mentioned
what I had dreamt. He said it was evidence of his success in the
hereafter. Rahmatullah Bhai who was also very close to Peerji
◌ and who was blessed with many spiritual gifts from Peerji
◌ said to me, when I mentioned the dream to him, that some
others had also dreamt similar dreams. Allah showers rains of
Mercy over his holy resting place.
His Kindness And Gentle Manner
With the exception of the above experiences I have had many
other experiences, some of which cannot be mentioned here as
some may not understand the deep sense of such incidents. I
have however noticed also how his treatment to people with
numerous illnesses through Taweez and Hakeemi medicines has
worked wonders. Hazrat is also an accomplished Hakeem like
his beloved father and many people have been blessed with
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Shifa, after using medicines prescribed and sometimes even
made by him. His Taweez have such an effect that those who
use them with sincerity are blessed with the alleviation of their
difficulties and illnesses after using them. I have noticed how he
shows special attention to those who are not wealthy and never
stands with hands tied with respect before the wealthy, as it is
sadly the manner of many Ulama today. He always makes a
person who is not wealthy feel very welcome and makes sure
that they sit close to him.
His Love For Huzoor Taajush Shariah
We have already discussed his humility earlier, but his love and
respect for the true Ulama is something worth noting. Even to
those who are much younger than him and cannot compare in
knowledge to him in anyway, he shows so much of love and
respect. As for the Masha’ikh, I have noticed his sincere love
and respect for Huzoor Taajush Shariah on many occasions. I
noticed once at the house of Brother Askari Raza in Harare,
Zimbabwe, when Huzoor Taajush Shariah had entered the
bathroom, he quickly got onto the bed on all fours and began to
straighten the sheets. We were so surprised, and as he started
to do that, Taajush Shariah came out of the bathroom in
seconds, as if he knew what Allama Saaheb Qibla was doing, and
said, ‘Allama (Saaheb) what are you doing. Please don’t do this.’
Allama Saaheb although elder in age to Hazrat Taajush Shariah,
he shows great love and respect for him. Once, my brother in-
law, Sayed Ahmed Faiz who is a truly ardent and devoted
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Mureed of Muhadith-e-Kabeer, (and Alhamdulillah so is my wife
and her family, even before my marriage) had gone with us to
the airport to welcome Huzoor Taajush Shariah and Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer. On arrival at the airport, he started to feel
stressed as to whom he should meet first. This, he mentioned to
me much afterwards. He says he started to worry about whom
he should meet first as he did not wish to disrespect either of
the Masha’ikh as he loves them both. However, he could not
decide whether to meet Muhadith-e-Kabeer first, who is his
Murshid, or Huzoor Taajush Shariah, who is the descendant and
successor of Aala Hazrat ◌. In this state of confusion, he
decided that he should first take the blessings of his Murshid,
and then thereafter with his Murshid’s blessing, he should take
the blessings of Huzoor Taajush Shariah.
He says that he stepped forward and walked towards Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer who was engrossed meeting many people
at once, but as he noticed Sayed Ahmed Faiz, he immediately
looked at him and said, ‘You should meet with the Senior
Blessed Personality first’ and pointed him towards Taajush
Shariah. My brother in-law was taken aback by this Karaamat of
Hazrat, as he was aware of the condition of his Mureeds heart,
and this, is the true sign of a Kaamil Murshid. This not only
showed the miraculous vision of Muhadith-e-Kabeer, but it also
displays his love for Huzoor Taajush Shariah and for the family
of Huzoor Aala Hazrat ◌.
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His Respect Towards A Sayed
Once, Huzoor Taajush Shariah Allama Mufti Mohammed Akhtar
Raza Khan Qaadiri Azhari Qibla, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
Hazrat Allama Zia Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi Qibla and Mujahid-e-
Ahl-e-Sunnat Allama Sayed Shah Turab-ul-Haq Qaadiri Qibla
had visited Harare, Zimbabwe together as the guests of Brother
Mansur Raza and his family.
During this stay in Harare, we had all gone with the Masha’ikh
to partake in a meal at the home of Maulana Qaari Ahmed Raza
Saaheb (Brother Mansur Raza’s father). After the meals, Huzoor
Taajush Shariah, Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer and Huzoor Shah
Saaheb sat together in the room for a while having some ilmi
discussions. After their discussion ended, Hazrat Sayed Shah
Turab-ul-Haq Qibla requested permission to leave. He met
Huzoor Taajush Shariah and then met Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer and exited the room. As he exited, Huzoor Muhadith-e-
Kabeer calmly walked out with him. Hazrat Shah Saaheb Qibla
took notice of Allama Saaheb Qibla walking with him and
stopped after a taking a few paces. He requested Allama Qibla to
return to the room and take rest, but Allama Saaheb Qibla
insisted on walking him to the car, by saying that he was a
learned Aalim and more so he was a Sayed, so he would like the
honour of walking Huzoor Shah Saaheb to the car. Huzoor Shah
Saaheb tried to convince Allama Saaheb Qibla that it was fine
and he would be walked to the car by all the others, so Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer smiles and then asked why he should be
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deprived of the blessing of walking a Sayed and a guest to the
car. As they were still in the house discussing this, Huzoor
Taajush Shariah walked out of the room and said that he was
asking about Allama Saaheb and was told that he had gone to
walk Shah Saaheb Qibla to the car, so Huzoor Taajush Shariah
smiled and said, If Allama is walking Shah Saaheb to the car
then I too should do the same. Shah Saaheb now, was trying to
convince Huzoor Taajush Shariah that it was just a few paces to
the gate and the car, but he could not go without them, and
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer and Huzoor Taajush Shariah walked
Allama Sayed Shah Turab-ul-Haq to the gate and as he left,
Huzoor Taajush Shariah and Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer walked
together in the garden for a short while.
What a beautiful sight this was, to see how such great
personalities show so much love and respect to one another.
This incident points out so many different things. Firstly,
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s love and respect for the Sadaat-e-
Kiraam, secondly Huzoor Sayed Shah Turab-ul-Haq’s humility,
and thirdly, Huzoor Taajush Shariah’s love for Allama Saaheb
Qibla and him using Allama Saaheb Qibla as a means to get the
opportunity to walk Shah Saaheb Qibla to the car, which Shah
Saaheb would have never agreed to, if it had not been for
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer’s insistence.
The truth be told, this was one of those moments that one can
capture with his vision and heart and hold it there forever. (I
pray) that Almighty Allah grants all three of these great
Masha’ikh good health and long life. In doing so, I must
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especially pray for the good health of Huzoor Shah Saaheb
Qibla, who has not been in good health of late. May Allah bless
him with Shifa and long life. Aameen
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Manqabats
AMEER-E-BUZM-E-MA’RIFAT
Ameer-e-Buzm-e-Ma'rifat Faraz-e-Charkh-e-Aagahi
Wo Aik Mard-e-Baa Safa wo Aik Momin-e-Jari
Pukar Uttha har aik Gul, Ye keh utthi har Ik Kalee
Bahar-e-Baag-e-Amjadi Muhaddis-e-Kabeer hain
The leader of the assembly of cognition, the elevation of the Skies of
acquaintance
He is Man of Pure Character, He is an intrepid Believer
Every Flower has blossomed and the bloom has said
The Spring of the Bliss of Mawlana Amjad Ali is Muhadith al-Kabeer
Ada Ada mein Baankpan, Nafas Nafas mein Zindagi
Labon pe Zikr-e-Mustafa Jabeen pe Naqsh-e-Bandagi
Ba har Qadam Ba Har Nafas Khayal-e-Sunnat-e-Nabi Meri Nigah
mein Wali Muhaddis-e-Kabeer hain
His every Action is Smart; His energy is full of life
Lips engaged in remembrance of Beloved Mustafa, Forehead decorated
with the Mark of Worship
At every step and at every thought, having the Imagination of the
Sunnah of Beloved Prophet,
The Friend of Allah Almighty in my Sight is Muhadith al-Kabeer
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Mizaj narm is qadar chaman ho jesay phool ka
Magar Usool k liye Himalia Usool ka
jo koi murtakib hua Ihanat-e-Rasool ka
Dhul-Fiqar-e-Haideri Muhaddis-e-Kabeer hain
His nature is so much polite as if it is a Garden of Flowers
But for the Islamic Constitution, His is the Mountain of Determination -
(for) whoever has committed the Disrespect of the Beloved Messenger,
The Sword of Ali al-Murtada on them is Muhadith al-Kabeer
Hazar Hikmatain chupi hui hain baat baat mein
Tamam Khoobiyan Simat gaee hain aik zaat mein
wahi hay karr-o-farr har aik manzil-e-hayat mein
Mard-e-Momin-e-Jari Muhaddis-e-Kabeer hain
Thousands of Contrivances are hidden in his speech
All the excellences has merged into one personality
What an Awe fullness in every stage of entity
Fearless Believer of Allah Almighty is Muhadith al-Kabeer
Zaban mein Zor-e-Amjadi, Qalam mein Quwwat-e-Raza Nigah-e-
Nuqta been mein, Jalwa-e-Ba Seerat-e-Raza Bara-e-Seena-e-
Adoo, Ba Faiz-e-Himmat-e-Raza
Raza k Nezay Aleen Muhaddis-e-Kabeer
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His speech has the strength of Mawlana Amjad Ali,
His Pen has the energy of Ala Hadrat Imam Ahmad Rida
In the eyes of the knowledgeable , He is the manifestation of Raza's
disposition
For the chest of enemies with the Blessings of Raza's Vigour
The strike of Raza's spear is Muhadith al-Kabeer
Hay Jiske Khawf se Jahan-e-Najdiyat Dhuwan Dhuwan Dari hui
hay Jis ki Zau se Zulmaton ki Aandhiyaan
Hay Jis ke Dam se Bazm-e-Ilm o Fann mein Noor ka Saman -
wahi Zia-e-Qaadiri Muhaddis-e-Kabeer hain
With the fear of whom the world of Najdies (Kharijites) is dispersed - Of
whose brilliance the winds of Obscurity are frightened
With whose existence is the illumination in the congregation of Sacred
Knowledge - That brightness of the Qadiri Order is Muhadith al-Kabeer
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Ahl-E-Sunnat Ki Kiran
Ahl-e-Sunnat ki Kiran,
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
Naazish-e-Ahl-e-Chaman
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
Ishq o Irfaa(n) ke Samandar,
ilm ke Jabl-e-Azeem
Azmat-e-Deen-e-Hassan,
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
Partaw-e-Sadrush Shariah,
Naa’ib-e-Ahmed Raza
Mufti Azam ki Phaban,
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
Maslak-e-Ahmed Raza ki
Aabroo he unki Zaat
Hai(n) bil Shubha, Chaman
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
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Aap ki Seerat me Pinha(n)
Sunnat-e-Shaah-e-Rusul
Rahbar-e-Ahle Sunan,
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
Ai Mash’hoodi! Ye Haqeeqat
Ahl-e-Aalam se Kaho
Hai(n) Sarapa Anjuman
Hazrat Zia ul Mustafa
Haami-E-Deen-E-Shaah-E-Huda
Haami-e-Deen-e-Shaah-e-Huda, Aap Hai(n)
Bilyaqee(n) Aashiq-e-Mustafa Aap Hai(n)
Aap ke ilm se he Munawware Jahaa(n)
Shama’e ilm-e-Nabi, ki Zia Aap Hai(n)
Markaz-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Mujhda milaa
Naa;ib-e-Shah Akhtar Raza Aap Hai(n)
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Ilm-o-Hikmat ke hai(n) Aap Koh-e-Giraa(n)
Deen Ke Mo’tabar Peshwa Aap hai(n)
Maslak-e-Shaah-e-Ahmed Raza Khan Ke
Paasbaan-e-Jaree Ba-Khuda Aap Hai(n)
Bhaage Najdi Na Kyu Aap ke Khauf Se
He Pataa Usko Sher-e-Raza Aap Hai(n)
Partaw-e-Haafiz-e-Deen-o-Millat Kahu(n)
Apne Ustaaz Ki Ek Ataa Aap Hai(n)
Aap Ka He Thana Khaa Wisaal Aazmi
Ho Inaayat ke Behre Sakhaa Aap Hai(n)
Paykare-E-Sidq-O-Safa
Paykar-e-Sidq-o-Safa hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Jaa(n) Nisaar-e-Mustafa hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
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Dushmanaan-e-Sarwar-e-Kaun-o-Makaa(n) ke
Waaste - Neza-e-Ahmed Raza hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Haafiz-e-Millat ke Qawl-o-Fe’l Ka Aks-e-Jameel
Aur Zia-e-Bu Ulaa hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Ek Mufakkir, Ek Mudabbir, Ek Muhadith Ek Faqih
Aur Bhi Uske Siwa hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Maslak-e-Ahmed Raza Ke hai(n) Naqeeb-o-Jaa(n) Nisaar Aashiq-
e-Ahmed hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Jis Ka Thaani to Nazar Aata Nahee(n) he Dahr mai(n) Aise Mard-
e-Ba Safa hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Ek Nizaam-e-Qaadiri hee Kya, Subhi Hai(n) Mu’tarif
Iftikhaar-e-Awliyah hai(n) Mere Allama Zia’ee
Waaris-E-Deen-E-Payambar
Waaris-e-Deen-e-Payambar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Ilm-o-Hikmat Ke Samandar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
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Aala Hazrat ke Chaheete Amjadi Gulsham ke Phool
Mufti-e-Azam Ke Dilbar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Aap ki Ta’meeri Khidmat Qawm Par Ehsaan he
Dawr-e-Haazir Ke Sikandar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Hazrat-e-Sadrush Shariah Ke Pisr, Sher-e-Raza
Zarb-e-Musa, Azm-e-Haydar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Ahl-e-haq ke Waaste Ek Shagufta Phool hai(n)
Seena-e-Najdi Pe Khanjar Hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Chaahe jitni Khaak Daale(n) Aa’ine Pe Aandhiya(n)
Mithl-e-Suraj Ke Munawwar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Aap ko sone se Tole, Haq na Ho Phir Bhi Ada
Aap Wo Anmol Gohar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
Aap ki ilmi Baseerat par Jameel Akhtar Nisaar
Ahl-e-Haq ke Sach’che Rahbar hai(n) Zia ul Mustafa
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Mazhab-E-Shaah-E-Dana Ke Paasbaa(N)
Mazhab-e-Shaah-e-Dana Ke Paasbaa(n) Hazrat Zia’ee Gulshan-e-
Ahmed Raza Ke Baaghbaa(n) Hazrat Zia’ee
Bil Yaqee(n) Raazi, Ghazaali aur Junaid-o-Bayazeed
Apne Maujooda Zamaa(n) Ke Be Gumaa(n) Hazrat Zia’ee
Maalik-e-Arsh-o-Samaa, Sarkaar-e-Azam Mustafa
Ke Yaqeenan Mu’jiza aur Izz-o-Shaa(n) Hazrat Zia’ee
Aalim-e-Mufti, Muhadith, Naa’ib-e-Qaazi ul Quz’zat
Ahl-e-Sunnat ke Ameer-e-Kaarwaa(n) Hazrat Zia’ee
Aaj Jis Ke Zaat Par He Sunniyat Ko Fakhr-o-Naaz
Peshwa-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Aali Shaa(n), Hazrat Zia’ee
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Jalwa-E-Khayrul Bashr
Jo hai(n) Rashk-e-Maah-o-Akhtar Masdar-e-Fikr-o-Nazr Wo Zia
ul Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Jo Hai(n) Sultaan-e-Zamaa,
Taqreer Mai(n) Tadrees Mai(n)
Jo Hai(n) Raazi Be Guma(n)
Tafseer Mai(n) Tahdeeth Mai(n)
Jo Hai(n) Aks-e-Bul Ulaa,
Allah ki Taqdees Mai(n)
Wo Zia ul Mustafa hai(n)
Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Jo Mufassir No Mukkari Aur Muhadith Hai(n) Kabeer
Jo Muhaqqiq Ho Muqarir Aur Mudarris hai(n) Shaheer Jo
Mudabbir Jo Muharrir Hai(n) Munaazir Be Nazeer Wo Zia ul
Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Jinke Faiz-e-Dars se Kitne huwe la’l-o-Gohar
Ek Nigahe Luft se Kitne huwa hai(n) Ba Hunar
Jin Ke Ilmi Zau Se Kitne Hogaye Rashk-e-Qamar
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Wo Zia ul Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Jin Kei lm Aagahi Ka Aaj he Sikka Rawaa(n)
Jin ke Faiz-e-Dars Ka He Har Taraf Durre Urwa(n)
Jin Ke hai(n) Shaagird Har soo Kaarwaa(n)
Dar Kaarwaa(n)
Wo Zia ul Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Jo Ashid’da’u alal kufaar ki Tasweer hai(n)
Yaa’ni Aa’daa-e-Nabi Ke Waaste Shamsheer Hai(n)
Aur Momin Ke liye jo Tohfa-e-Tabsheer hai(n)
Wo Zia ul Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Hai(n) Pidar Ke Jin Ke Murshid
Hazrat-e-Ahmed Raza
Aur Murshid Jin Ke Khud Hai(n) Hazrat-e-Ibn Raza
Khaanwada Jin Ka Poora He Fida-e-Shahe Raza
Wo Zia ul Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Maslak-e-Ahmed Raza Ko Kardiya he jis ne Aam
Mazhab-e-Haq Ko Ataa Kardiya Jis Ne Qawaam
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Jin ki Zaat-e-Pak Ke Marhoon Hai(n) Sub Khaas-o-Aam Wo Zia ul
Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
Jo hai(n) ilm-o-Fazl Ke Ta
Bindah Khursheed-e-Sama
Jin ke ilmi Zau Ke Aage Maand Khud Mahr-e-Sama
Jin Ke Dar Se Hogaye Hai(n) Mithl-e-Ahsan Pur Ziya
Wo Zia ul Mustafa hai(n) Jalwa-e-Khayrul Bashr
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Shajrah Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah
Razviyah Amjadia
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Ya Ilaahi Rahm farma Mustafa ke waaste
Ya Rasool’Allah karam Kijiye Khuda ke waaste
Mushkile hal kar Sha’e Mushkil Kusha ke waaste
Kar balaa-e-rad Shaheed e Karbala ke waaste
Sayyid-e-Sajjaad ke sadqe Me Saajid rakh mujhe
I'lm-e-Haq de Baaqir-e-i'lm-e-Huda ke waaste
Sidqe Saadiq ka tasadduq Saadiqul Islaam kar
Be ghazab raazi ho Kaazim Aur Raza ke waaste
Bahre Ma'roof-o-Sirri Ma'roof De be'khud Sirri
Jund-e-Haq me gin Junaid-e-baa safa ke waaste
Behre Shibli Sher-e-Haq Duniya ke kut’to se bacha
Ek ka rakh Abd-e-Waahid Be riya ke waaste
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Bul Farah ka Sadqa, kar, Ghum ko Farah de Husn-o-Sa'ad
Bul Hassan aur Bu Saeede Sa'adza ke waaste
Qaadiri kar Qaadiri rajkh Qaadiriyo me ut'haa
Qadre Abdul Qaadire Qudrat Numa ke waste
Ahsanal Laahu lahu rizqan se de Rizqe Hassan
Banda'e Razaaq Taajul Asfiya ke waaste
Nasr Abi Saaleh ka sadqa Saaleh-o-Mansoor rakh
De Hayaat-e-Deen Muhiy'ye Jaa fizaa ke waste
Toor-e-Irfaan-o-Uloo-o-Hamd-o-Husna-o-Bahaa
De Ali Moosa Hassan Ahmed Bahaa ke waaste
Bahr-e-Ibraheem mujh parnaar-e-ghum gulzaar kar
Bheek de Daata Bhekaari Badsha ke waaste
Khana'e dil ko Zia de Roo'e Imaan ko Jamaal
Shah Zia Maula Jamaalul Awliya ke waaste
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De Muhammad ke liye Rozi kar Ahmad ke liye
Khwaane Fazlullah se His’sa gadaa ke waaste
Deen-o-duniya ki mujhe Barkaat de Barkaat se
Ishq Haq de Ishqiye Ishq Intima ke waaste
Hub’be Ahle Bait de Aale Muhammad ke liye
Kar Shaheed-e-Ishqe Hamza peshwaa ke waaste
Dil ko acha tun ko Sutra jaan ko purnoor kar
Ache pyaare Shamsudeen Badrul Ulaa ke waaste
Do jahaa me khaadim-e-Aal-e-Rasoolullah Kar
Hazrat-e-Aal-e-Rasool-e-Muqtada ke waaste
Kar ataa Ahmad Raza-e-Ahmad-e-Mursal mujhe
Mere Maula Hazrat-e-Ahmad Raza ke waaste
Ai Khuda Farma Ataa Sidq-o-Safa Majd-o-Ulaa
Hazrat-e-Amjadi Ali Bul Ulaa Ke Waaste
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Bakhsh De Jurm-o-Khata, Fazl Farma Daa’ima
Haafiz-e-Millat Azeezul Awliyah Ke Waaste
Noor Jaan aur Noori Imaan Noor Qabr-o-Hashr De
Bul Husain-e-Ahmad-e-Noori Liqa ke Waaste
Kar ataa Ahmad Raza-e-Ahmad-e-Mursal mujhe
Mere Maula Hazrat-e-Ahmad Raza ke waaste
Saaya-e-Jumla Masha’ikh Ya Khuda hum par rahe
Rahm Farma Aal-e-Rahmaan Mustafa ke waaste
Kar Ataa Hum Ko Zia-e-ilm-e-Mustafa
Banda-e-Miskeen Zia-ul-Mustafa Ke Waaste
Sadqa in ay'yan ka de Che ain, izz - i'lm-o-amal
Afu-o-irfaa aafiyat is be-Nawaa ke waaste
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