Who else are on the right path of Islam? Those who are on the path shown by Prophet Mohammad (SAWS), his Sahabah and Awliya Allah are on the right path. Read the following statements of various Imams/scholars. Ghousal Azam, Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi allahu anhu) states: There are 73 groups as foretold by Sayyiduna Rasulallah (SAWS) and (bear in mind that), the Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat was the rightful group. (Ghunyatut Taalibeen) Imam Ghazzali (radi Allahu anhu) writes: The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jammat is the successful Firqah (group) and it is this Firqa which weighs or determines its thoughts and its according to the scales of the Holy Quran. (Mujarribaate Imam Ghazal) Hazrat Sha Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlawi (r) states: As Rasoolallah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated, follow this Sawad-e-Azam, and when the four Madhabs are within the Sawad-e-Azam then the following of any one of them, is followance of the Sawad-e-Azam. Therefore, refuting any one of them is refuting the Sawad-e-Azam. (Aqdul Jayyad) Hazrat Sufyan Souri (r ) states: By Sawad-e-Azam is meant those who are called the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat. (Al Mizaanul Qubra) Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddith Dehlawi (r) states in his book Fatawa Azeezi (Vol. 2, pg. 4) that: The various parts of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat in Aqaaid such as the Ashariya, the Maaturadi, in Fiqh such as the Hanifa, the Shafii, the Hambali, in Tassawwaf such as the Qaaderi, the Chisti, Naqshabandi, the Suhurwardi, this servant considers all of them to be the truth. Mujaddid Alif Thaani (radi allahu anhu) states in the second chapter, page 67 of his Maktubaat Shareef that: The way of salvation is followance of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat. May Almighty Allah Taala bestow blessings upon the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat, in their speech, in their actions, laws, for this is the successful group. Besides this, all other groups have become victims of deception. Today, nobody realises how much these misled groups will be punished, however, on the Day of Qiyamah this secret will become apparent. Even though at that time this knowledge will be of no benefit to the misled. Sufi Shaikhs are pious and knowledgeable. They help in purification of minds of the people (tazkia nafs), correct people’s notions, educate them in inner values and significance of Islam and draw people’s attention towards Divine signs and secrets in the cosmos. They follow Prophet Mohammad’s (SAWS) foot steps in propagation of Islamic teachings. It is very difficult to identify them among masses because they keep away from the crowd and hide their good deeds from people. If we find them, we should try to associate with them and learn Islamic teachings and practices in their company. It is in Quran – ‘ O’ you who believe, Be afraid of Allah (SWT) and be with those who are truthful (Muslims) (At-Tauba – 119). The best way to find these human gems (Insaan-ul -Kamil) is to judge them by their Correct Islamic Faith and exceptional Islamic character. There is a famous saying - a man is known by the company he keeps. Therefore, if you be in the company of a truthful Shaikh, you will also walk on the right path of Islam. Since, it is difficult to identify them among masses, we should pray Allah (SWT) to find such teachers for every one of us. For this purpose, sit quite for 10 minutes during the day or night after one of your Salah, close your eyes, leave all your inhibitions and apprehensions and concentrate towards Allah (SWT). Consider He is looking at you and listening to whatever you are saying. Pray with all sincerity, seeking His beneficence to guide you to right path of Islam and to find you a good teacher, a Sufi Shaikh of Ihsan, in whose company you can learn Islam. Continue this practice until you find this teacher. Insha-Allah you will find him soon. When you find him, your heart will testify that this is the teacher you were looking for. Do not fall victim to the preachers of Muslim sects; do not get overwhelmed with their outward religious appearances, fluency of their tongue, effective use of multimedia; their memorization techniques, polemic (debating) skills, oratory and their money power and dominance in Muslim society; as making use of all their expertise, they will instill faithlessness in your hearts that will lead you to go astray. The beliefs of these sects consist of the following principles. They falsely allege hands/face/eyes and various limitations for Allah (SWT). Disrespect, insult and foul mouthness about Prophet Mohammad (SAWS) and other Anbiya / Awliya / Saaliheen is widespread among the followers of these sects. Misinterpretation, out of context understanding and sometimes denial of certain Quranic verses and Ahadith. Like, they declare an authentic Hadith as Maudhu if it conflicts with their sects beliefs. New editions of books published from their publishing houses /press omit and alter contents of Islamic literature if it does not match with their points of view. I will insha-Allah write a detail article on this issue, on this site soon, giving examples of these changes. Distruction and elimination of Islamic memorials, mosques and places of historical importance in the name of purification of Islam. Extremely intolerance for Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaa and consistent campaign against them branding them as Mushrikeen. It is in Hadith - Prophet (SAWS) said - What I fear for my community is every hypocrite (Munafiq) with a skilled tongue narrated by Ahmad in his Musnad. My dear bothers and sisters, save yourself from these people because Prophet Mohammad (SAWS) have warned Muslims about them. It is in Hadith - Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (RU) and Hazrat Anas (RU) report(Mishkat, p. 308). that the Prophet (SAWS) stated: ‘My Ummah is destined to differ and be divided. So a group will rise whose talks will sound very good but their character will be misleading. They will read the Quran but it will not descend below their throats (meaning they will not understand its meanings). They will leave Deen just as an arrow pierces and goes right through the prey. They will not return to Islam. They are the worst of creation because of their nature and constitution. They will call the people towards the Quran and Deen whilst in reality they will have nothing to do with Islam. Whoever will confront them, he will be the most beloved servant of Allah. The Sahaba inquired: Ya Rasoolullah, (SAWS) what is their sign? He replied: Sitting in Halqa (circles).
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:59:10 +0000
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