A'la Hadrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmad Raza Khan RA

[Ghulam Mustufa]

This thread is for discussing one of The Greatest Personalities of Islam of all time A'la Hadrat Azeem-ul Barkat Imam-e-Ahl-as Sunnat Mujaddid o Deen o Millat Hadrat Mawlana Mufti Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Fadil-e-Bareilly Ra







www.islam786.org

[Ghulam Mustufa]

It has been recorded that Hadrat Mawlana Naee'muddeen Muradabadi once asked A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) the reason from him being so severe upon those who disrespected Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wa sallam). A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) replied, "O MAWLANA! I AM SEVERE UPON THOSE PEOPLE, BECAUSE INSTEAD OF INSULTING SAYYIDUNA RASULULLAH (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WA SALLAM), THEY SHOULD RATHER MAKE ME THE TARGET FOR THEIR INSULTS. I DO NOT HAVE ANY INTEREST IN WHAT THEY ARE CALLING ME. AT LEAST, WHILE THEY ARE BUSY INSULTING ME, MY BELOVED MASTER, SAYYIDUNA RASULULLAH (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WA SALLAM) IS SPARED FROM THESE INSULTS."

The above mentioned incidents clearly highlights the following thoughts of Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu): "If you desire my life, I will sacrifice it. If you desire my wealth I will give it. But, there is one thing that I will never sacrifice, and that is, the love and reverence for the beloved, Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wa sallam)."


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[MaslekeAla Hadrat]

RESPECT TOWARDS THE SUPERIOR ULEMA

While studying the life of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu), it is difficult not to comprehend that he was, towards the enemies of Islam, an example of "Ashidda'aoo alal kuffar" (harsh upon the Kufaar). Towards the pious Muslims he was the shining example of "Ruhhamaoo bainahuma" (caring towards each other).

A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) always showed immense love and respect towards the Ulema of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah. He had a liking towards Allamah Abdul Qaadir Badayouni (radi Allahu anhu). Concerning the Ulema-e-Haq, A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) always praised them with the following words, "THESE ULEMA ARE SUCH THAT IF THEY HAD TO ENTER A BARREN TOWN, THEN IT TURNS INTO A BRIGHT CITY, AND WHEN THEY DEPART FROM A CITY, IT BECOMES A BARREN TOWN."

Hadrat Mahdi Hassan Barkaati (radi Allahu anhu), the Sajjada-e-Nashin of Sarkaare Kilan Mahrerah Shareef states, "When I used to go to Bareilly Shareef, Huzoor A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) would personally bring out the food for me, and he would also wash my hands. Once, while washing my hands, he requested me to give him my ring and bangle which were made of gold. I immediately presented them to him. Later, I departed to Bombay. When I returned to Mahrerah Shareef, my daughter informed me that there was a parcel for me from Bareilly Shareef. I opened the parcel and found enclosed the ring and bangle. There was also a note in it which A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) wrote presenting the jewels to my daughter."

Subhan-Allah! Look at the respect and wisdom that A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) showed towards his superiors. He practised upon the law of "Amr bil Ma'roof Wa Nahi Anil Munkir" (forbidding that what is not proper and practising that what is good) and the same time showing great respect towards Hadrat Mahdi Hassan Barkaati (radi Allahu anhu).

[Tahir]

Imam e Ahle Sunnat had respect love and admiration to the highest degree for not only Superior Scholars (although there were not many superior contempary ulema to them at the time) but for any one or item that had link or connection 'nisbat' with Allah subhanahu wa ta aala's most greatest and beloved Prophet Alaihis salat o wa taslim.

[Qadiri Ashrafi]

Ala Hadrat Ahmed Raza Khan are the "Crown Jewels'' of Islam and The Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) (Sallallaho alahi Wassallam) the "Mighty Throne".

[Subhanallah]

Mustufa jahne rehmat pe lakhon ko Salaam...............

yeh he Raza ki chaman

[M alQadri]

Assalamoalaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatuhu

Alhamdolillah this is an excellent site, and alhamdolillah the articles and also the Family History was of great interest.

Nonetheless, as regards to Sayyiduna Mujaddid-e-Din-o-Millat, Imam-e-AHL-E-SUNNAT, Ashiq-e-Sadiq-e-Rasool, Sayyidi Imam AHMED AL-Rida was a great personality, an amalgamation of the true love of the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Sallallahu Ta'ala 'Alaihi wa sallam and also an outstanding faqih, muhaddith, mufassir, failasuf al-islamiyy, mutakallim, musannif, who aprox. wrote 1 book in 8 hrs of his life! Subhanallah.

for more details on the life of this great scholar whose like, is far to be found, please read the following books:


=Hayat-e-Alahadrat in 3 vols, by his Khalifa, Hadrat Zafruddin Bihari, Malikul Ulema
=Sawanih-e-Alahadrat - Hadrat Mufti Badruddin Qadri
=Marif-e-Raza - Pakistan
=Anwar-e-Raza = over 500 pgs, on different topics of the life of Alahadrat
=Imam Ahmed Raza Number - by al-Mizaan - Bombay excellent book over 500 pgs.

many other small and large books

Jazakallah

May ALLAH Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala bless His bountiful showers of Mercy upon his soul,and his family, students, and all...ameen

was salaam wa rehmatullahi wa barakatuhu

[Mohammed Khan]

Just want to echo what brother M al Qadri was saying about Imam e Ahle Sunnah Mujjadidd e deen o Millat.

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan i believe not only wrote books 'in approx every 8 hrs of their life' but they actually wrote two books simultaneously - one in each hand.


One cannot assume the brilliance and magnitude of such a person.

I commend the website owners for introducing this post for there was no greater Aashiq-e-Rasool than Sayyedina A'la Hadrat.

[Ghulam Mustufa]

BAI'AT AND KHILAFAT
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In the year 1294 A.H., at the age of 22 years, Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) became the Mureed (Disciple) of Imam-ul-Asfiya, Sayyiduna Shah Aale Rasool Mahrerwi (radi Allahu anhu). The incident surrounding the Bai'at (Spiritual Allegiance) and Khilafat (Spiritual Successorship) of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) is as follows:

Once Hadrat Mawlana Abdul Qaadir Badayouni (radi Allahu anhu) came to Bareilly Shareef. He invited A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) to go to Mahrera Shareef with him. Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) accepted his invitation and they both set off to Mahrera Shareef.

When they arrived at the station in Mahrera Shareef, A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) said, "I AM RECEIVING THE SCENT OF MY MURSHID." When they reached the Khanqah-e-Barakaati and entered, Sayyiduna Shah Aale Rasool (radi Allahu anhu) saw A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) and said, "COME IN. I HAVE BEEN AWAITING YOUR PRESENCE FOR A LONG TIME."

SAYYIDUNA SHAH AALE RASOOL (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) IMMEDIATELY MADE A'LA HADRAT (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) A MUREED AND BLESSED HIM WITH KHILAFAT AND I'JAZAT IN ALL THE SUFI SILSILAS. Thus, A'la Hadrat's (radi Allahu anhu) Peer-o-Murshid (Spiritual Guide) was Hadrat Sayyiduna Shah Aale Rasool (radi Allahu anhu).

Hadrat Sayyiduna Abul Hussain Noori Barakaati (radi Allahu anhu), who was also the Peer-o-Murshid of Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), was also present in this spiritual gathering. He was also a great Awliya Allah and needed no introduction to Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu). For the benefit of the others who were present and to make them aware of the exalted calibre and status of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu), he asked Hadrat Sayyiduna Shah Aale Rasool (radi Allahu anhu) a question. He asked, "HUZOOR! THE RITUAL HERE AT MAHRERA SHAREEF IS THAT IF ANY PERSON COMES HERE, AND AFTER BECOMING MUREED DESIRES TO GAIN KHILAFAT AND I'JAZAT, THEN WE ASK HIM TO PERFORM MUJAHIDA (STRUGGLE IN THE PATH OF ALLAH). WE ALSO GIVE HIM DRIED BREAD TO EAT AS PART OF HIS SPIRITUAL TRAINING. AFTER THIS, IF WE FIND HIM WORTHY ENOUGH, THEN WE GRANT HIM KHILAFAT AND I'JAZAT IN ONE OR TWO SILSILAS, BUT YOU HAVE BLESSED THIS YOUNG MAN WITH KHILAFAT AND I'JAZAT OF ALL THE SILSILAS, AND EVEN COMMANDED HIM TO LOOK AT AND VERIFY ALL THE KITAABS WHICH YOU HAVE WRITTEN. WHY IS THIS SO?"

Sayyiduna Shah Aale Rasool (radi Allahu anhu) answered with the following words: "O PEOPLE! YOU DO NOT KNOW AHMED RAZA. OTHERS WHO COME HERE NEED TO BE PREPARED BEFORE GAINING I'JAZAT AND KHILAFAT. BUT AHMED RAZA KHAN HAS COME PREPARED FROM ALMIGHTY ALLAH. ALL HE NEEDED WAS A LINK AND THIS IS WHY I MADE HIM MUREED."

"I ALWAYS TEARED THROUGH THE FEAR OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH THAT IF ON THE DAY OF QIYAMAH, HE QUESTIONED ME CONCERNING WHAT I HAD BROUGHT FOR HIM FROM THE WORLD, THEN I WOULD HAVE NO ANSWER. BUT, TODAY, THAT FEAR NO LONGER EXISTS. IF ON THE DAY OF QIYAMAH THE ALMIGHTY ASKS, 'O AALE RASOOL! WHAT HAVE YOU BROUGHT FOR ME?' THEN, I WILL IMMEDIATELY PRESENT IMAM AHMED RAZA KHAN (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) TO MY CREATOR."

This highly spiritual incident alone explains the status of A'la Hadrat, Azeemul Barkat, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu).

A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) possessed immense love for his Peer-o-Murshid and for the family members. He also displayed his love for all those who had contact with them and respected them. Whenever A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) went to Mahrera Shareef to gain blessings from his Peer-o-Murshid, he would remove his shoes at the station and walk bare feet in Mahrera Shareef! Whenever any person or representative from Mahrera Shareef arrived in Bareilly Shareef to deliver a letter or parcel to A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu), he would treat that person with great respect and dignity. He addressed the person with words of respect, such as, "Most Respected Representative," and would not allow that person to leave without giving him something to eat. A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) would personally go into the house to bring out food for that person. He even used to carry the dish or plate of food on his head!

If this is the respect that A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) showed towards the representatives of his Peer-o-Murshid and his family, one cannot imagine or fathom the respect which he showed towards them personally!

[Marhaba]

for more details on the life of this great scholar whose like, is far to be found, please read the following books:


=Hayat-e-Alahadrat in 3 vols, by his Khalifa, Hadrat Zafruddin Bihari, Malikul Ulema
=Sawanih-e-Alahadrat - Hadrat Mufti Badruddin Qadri
=Marif-e-Raza - Pakistan
=Anwar-e-Raza = over 500 pgs, on different topics of the life of Alahadrat
=Imam Ahmed Raza Number - by al-Mizaan - Bombay excellent book over 500 pgs.

many other small and large books

Brother M alQadri I have been looking around diferent websiTes for these books.Can yous tell me if any are in english ?and where i can buy them.

JaJakallah KAYR

[Jamil]

Try Ahl-as Sunnat Books, Stockport

sorry dont know the address but they have had big stock of A'la Hazrat books in past.

[Mohammed Khan]

Following SUNNI BOOKS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM
RAZA ACADEMY - UNITED KINGDOM

1. Why I accepted Islam by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

2. Islam and Punishment by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

3. Eid Milad an Nabi by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

4. Islam and the Limits of Science by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

5. Importance of Truth of Holy Quran by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

6. The World Importance of Imam Ahmed Raza by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

7. Imam Ahmed Raza and British Converts to Islam by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

8. The Prophet of Mankind by Prof. G.D. Qureshi

9. Islamic Concept of Knowledge by Imam Ahmed Raza

10. Parents Obligations to Children by Imam Ahmed Raza

11. Sunni Islam and the Rule of Allah Alone by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

12. The Roots of Islamic Fundamentalism by Dr. Muhammad Rizvi

13. Sufism in Perspective by Imam Ahmed Raza

14. The World Importance of Ghaus-al-Azam Hazrat Sheikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qadir Jilan (radi Allahu anhu) by Dr. Muhammad Haroon

[glow=red,2,300]Write to: Raza Academy, 16 Carmichael Street, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9JX, United Kingdom [/glow]

NEW SUNNI BOOKS FROM LONDON

The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (London) has published three new books: (1) Satanic Scholars (2) The Greater Majority - The Group of Salvation (3) Did the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) possess a shadow? To obtain these books send and other free literature send a large SASE to: Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (South London), P.O. Box 4281, London, SW18 1EF, U.K. Compiled by the Imam Ahmed Raza Academy South Africa

[Mohammed Khan]

What Others Say About Him

Below is a summary of what other scholars, including contemporaries, professors, Directors of Organisations, and eulogists have to write regarding A'la Hazrat Radi Allahu anhu.
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Allama Hidayatullah Sindhi Muhajir Madni (Written in 1912)

"The scholar of his time, the jurist of his time, the reviver of Islam, the one who sacrificed his life for the religion of Muhammad (saw) and its protection. When it came to eulogising the Prophet (saw), he left everything behind. He was lost in the ocean of love for the Prophet (saw) at all times. He extracted such pearls from the art of eulogising the Prophet (saw) that these pearls are priceless in this world and in the hereafter. May Allah (swt) keep him well and keep those who benefit from him alive until the Day of Judgment. Aameen!"

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Hadrat Allama Sayyed Muhammad Makhdoomul Millat Muhaddith-e-Azam-e-Hind Kicchochvi (Lecturer in Subcontinent, a Pioneer in the formation of Pakistan and great Scholar)

"When I read the 'Qaseedah-e-Mi'raajiyah' of A'la Hazrat Radi Allahu anhu in Lucknow, everyone became mystified with delight. I asked their opinion about the eulogy and the consensus was that it was out of this world."

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Allama Abul Hasan Zayd Farooqi Mujaddidi (Graduate of Jamia Azhar, Egypt, and a Grand Scholar of India)

"When I sent a question to Maulana Ahmad Raza he replied with such a complete and comprehensive answer that I kept this answer in a safe place. One day I was looking at the answer when Maulana Kifayatullah (a well known scholar of the Deobandi sect) suddenly arrived and glanced at the answer and remarked:
"It is not an overstatement when it is said that Maulana Ahmad Raza's knowledge was extraordinary"

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Zia-ul-Mashaaikh Hazrat Muhammad Ibrahim Farooqi Mujadddidi (Kabul, Afghanistan)

"Indeed Mufti Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri was a great scholar. His service to the field of fiqh (jurisprudence) is a worthy foundation for the Ahle-Sunnat-wa-Jama'at and if his lifelong work is called the might and vigour of the nation then in saying this there is no exaggeration."

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Ustad-ul-Ulema Allama Ata Muhammad Bandyalvi (Bandyal, District Sargodha, Pakistan)

"The star of Bareilly Radi Allahu anhu wrote around a thousand books and whichever subject he lifted his pen upon, he left it complete. The Magnum Opus of these books is his translation of the Qur'an, 'Kanzul Imaan', which is second to none. Also, only that translation is of the highest quality which is written by one who is an expert of Tafseer (commentary of the Glorious Qur'an). The difficulties and their solutions which have been solved very strenuously by many Mufassireen (commentators) using many pages, this Blessed Translation has revealed as much in only a few words."

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Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (A big Scholar of the Deobandi Sect)

"I have abundant respect for Ahmad Raza in my heart. He used to call us Kafir but only on the basis of love for the Prophet (saw) and on no other ground.

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Maulana Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi (Lahore, Pakistan)

"I have great respect for Maulana Ahmad Raza's knowledge. He used to possess knowledge of religion in abundance and his greatness is credited by even those who don't agree with him."

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Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi (Founder of Nadwat-ul-Ulema, Lucknow)

"The book that he wrote regarding 'Sajdah-e-Ta'zeemi' (Prostration of Respect), with its comprehensiveness, is living proof of his scholarship and his power of stating references. He was one who used to read in inexhaustible amounts and one who possessed bountiful knowledge. He was a writer of the highest calibre. In Fiqh Hanfi (Imam Abu Hanifa's School of Jurisprudence), there was no contemporary to his match. His knowledge of Maths and other secular subjects was also extensive and unarguable.
It is sometimes thought that Ahmad Raza bought segregation into the nation, but this is completely wrong. It is also said that Ahmad Raza created a new sect. However, the truth is that Ahmad Raza didn't initiate any new belief, yes, he did revive the original beliefs and notions of Islam."

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Malik Ghulam Ali (Vice President, Jama'at-e-Islami, Pakistan)

"Up until now, we have been in misunderstanding in relation to Ahmad Raza. After reading some of his books and verdicts, I have reached the conclusion that the knowledge that we see in him can not be found in very many others. The love for Allah (swt) and the love Prophet Muhammad (saw) can be seen ringing from his every action and writing."

[Mohammed Khan]

What other said about A'la Hadrat...contd
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Allama Abdul Hameed (Shaikh-ul-Jamia Nizamiah, Hyderabad, India)

"Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan was the sword of Islam and its Mujahid-e-A'zam (Greatest fighter). He was a strong pillar in the revival and protection of the Ahle-Sunnah wal Jama'ah. He conferred a great favour upon the Muslims when he put the love and respect of the Prophet (saw) and the Saints of the nation in their hearts. He even had an effect on those against him and their disrespectful language was controlled to an extent. He is the Leader of the Ahle-Sunnah wal Jama'ah."


Late Allama Alauddin Siddiqui (Former Vice Chancellor, Punjab University, Lahore)

"The way in which Islam has precedence over all other religions, the Ahle-Sunnah wal Jama'ah have superiority over all other sects. When the religious virtues were being lowered, it was at this time that Maulana Shah Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri stepped forward and he brought the religion back onto its threshold. A'la Hazrat Barelvi was the Imam of the Ahle-Sunnah and this is why the Muslims should make him their ideal."


Professor Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri (Director, Idarah Minhaj-ul-Qur'an, Lahore)

"When we explore the work that Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi Radi Allahu anhu did for Islam, it is pleasant to notice that simultaneously, he possessed the status of:
· a mystic
· a jurist
· a reviver
The way in which these three characteristics are gathered in his personality, in the same way the work that he did for the righteous religion also consists of these three attributes.
· When we look at his help towards the restoration of true belief, then we can see a reviver
· On the basis of juridical services, we can see a jurist
· If we look at him from the perspective of mysticism, we can see a Sufi (mystic)


Professor Muhammad Rafiullah Siddiqi (Hyderabad, Sindh)

"If we keep in mind that in 1912, Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan gave the Muslims the advice that they should not spend money on unimportant things and save as much as possible. Then we look at the present day society, we can see that governments are attempting to make people spend less and save more. Can people still not see Maulana Ahmad Raza's intuitive genius? Can people still not see how vividly Maulana could see the future? J.M. Keynes could receive a big title on the grounds that he asked for that same thing which Maulana Ahmad Raza Barelvi had written twenty-four years earlier. However, it is unfortunate that Muslims haven't paid attention to such findings."



Professor Dr. Farmaan Fatehpuri (Karachi University)

"Out of the Ulama, the biggest name in eulogising is that of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi. Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan was born in 1856 and passed away in 1921. Therefore, he was a contemporary of Maulana Haali, Maulana Shibli, Ameer Menai and Akbar Ilahabadi. The basis of his poetry is the life of the Prophet (saw). The Honourable Maulana was a person of Sharia'h (Islam law) and also one of Tariqa'h (Islamic mysticism). He only sang the praises of the Prophet (saw) and of the Holy Saints but he sang them with utmost beauty and love. His eulogies and salutations (Salaam) are widely read and heard in many gatherings. Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi's compilation of eulogies 'Hadaiq-e-Bakhshish' has been published many times."



Professor Dr. Pir Muhammad Hasan (Idarah Tahqiqaat-e-Islami, Islamabad, Pakistan)

"Shaikh Akbar (Muhyuddin ibn Arabi) says that, "The books that I have written weren't for the purpose that I would become a writer. Rather it is the case that if I didn't write these books I would be in danger of being destroyed"- this same thing is seen in the penned works of Maulana."



Professor Dr. Mukhtaruddin Aarzu (Muslim University, Aligarh)

"His personality was a living picture of 'Love for the sake of Allah, hate for the sake of Allah'. He would befriend anyone who had love for Allah and His Prophet and he would make an enemy whosoever was a foe of Allah and His Messenger. Every moment of A'la Hazrat's life was enlightened with the following of the Sunnah (Way of the Prophetsaw).



Professor Dr. Waheed Ashraf (M.A., Ph.D., Baroda University, India)

"The World of Islam isn't short of personalities who have, with their knowledge and sense, benefited the World. Ibn Sina, Umar Khayyam, Imam Razi, Imam Ghazzali, Al-Bayruni, Farabi, ibn Rushd and so on are personalities whose achievements even the living world acknowledges. Amongst these are leaders of philosophy, mathematics, science and other fields. However, even more notable than these is a man, born in India, and only passed away last century. The character of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan is such a comprehensive one that upon whichever field he lifted his pen, only an expert in that field could understand and appreciate his genius."



Professor Dr. Malik Zadah Manzoor (M.A., Ph.D., Lucknow University, India)

"The reviver of Islam Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan possessed so much love for the Prophet (saw) that someone in comparison to him cannot be found. The revolution which he initiated amongst the Muslims can be witnessed in the whole of the twentieth century"



Dr. Hamid Ali Khan (M.A., Ph.D., Muslim University, Aligarh, India)

"His acumen was such that he completed a years work in days and a months work in hours. With this beautiful accomplishment, he made the scholars of his time look bantam."



Professor Dr. Iftikhar A'zmi (Muslim University, Aligarh)

"I have a different aqeedah (creed) to Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi but it must be said that he was of an abnormal mental capability. He became well known due to him being an Alim but his poetry is of the uppermost calibre. He was a master of poetry and of language. The reason for his poetry being so brilliant is due to his utmost love for the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) (saw). This is why it is also so sincere in its approach."



Khan Muhammad Ali Khan of Hoti (President of Education, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad)

"A'la Hazrat was busy putting the fuel of love into the light of Islam throughout his life. All over the world, new ideas were developing which were out of the bounds of Islam but were presenting their schemes to the Muslims. Sir Barelvi never joined any of these organisations. He displayed the true Islam and put to scraps all innovative notions. He taught Islam the way it was taught in the time of the Prophet, the reign of the rightly guided Caliphs and the epoch of the Jurists. He never left the door of the Prophet and knocked on any other persons door. If he had dependence, it was only on the Mercy of his Prophet (saw). If there were a way he would follow, it would only be the path of his beloved Guide (saw). If his heart pounded, it was only due to the blessings and favour that the 'Rahmatallil-Alameen' (Mercy for Mankind) had bestowed upon him. He was a flower in the Garden of the religion of Mustafa.
The level that he attained in the love for the Prophetsaw is a tower of light for generations to come and the beauty that he delivered via his poetry, God knows for how long it will continue to warm hearts and purify souls."



Janaab Manzoor-ul-Haq (Famous Writer of the Jama'at-e-Islami, Maharashtra)

"After we read the books and penned works of Maulana we find that due to his extreme knowledge, if we weigh it alone against the rest of the Ulema, it still comes out heavier."



Dr. Muhammad Iqbal (Lahore)

"There hasn't been born a Jurist comparable to him in the past many years. He is the Abu Hanifa of the Indian Subcontinent."


Dr. Barbara Metcalf (Historian, California University, America)

"When he used to come outside, people tended to stretch to shake his hands, some kissed his hands and some kissed his feet."

[Tuhe aine Nur]

Mashallah !!

Verification of Imam Ahmad Raza's revivership: Maulana Abdul Muqtadir Budauni declared Imam Ahmad Raza "The Reviver of 14th century A..H" in 1900, in an anti Nadwa conference in Patna.

All the present ulama & Mashaikh admitted him the "reviver". But on worldwide level this was verified and confirmed in 1905, when ulama of Arab & muslim world declared him the "reviver"

Titles of Imam Ahmad Raza: The ulama and savants awarded A'la Hazrat different titles.

Out of them a few are as under:-

(1) "Mujaddid-e-ummah"[The reviver of ummah]
(2) "Ocean of excellence & fatawa
(3) Light of his era & the future
(4) Wonder of the world
(5) Imam-e-Ahle-Sunnat etc.

[Tuhe aine Nur]

A FEW OF IMAM AHMED RAZA'S UNIQUE HABITS

1. He never kept any ordinary book on the books of Ahadith.
2. He would be displeased if anyone spoke out unnecessarily while he explained the Ahadith.
3. He did not prefer anyone to sit with one leg onto the lap of the other leg. He would usually sit with both knees erect.
4. He would sit in the position of Tashahhud from the beginning to the end in a Mehfil-e-Meelad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which sometimes lasted for 5 or 6 hours.
5. He would never chew paan during a lecture.
6. On hearing the name "Muhammad", he would immediately say "Sallal laahu alaihi wasallam."He would never laugh out aloud.
7. He slept in the position of the Arabic form of the word "Muhammad".
8. He would never spit or stretch his feet in the direction of the Qibla.
9. He always did everything form the right-hand-side.

[Jamil]

7. He slept in the position of the Arabic form of the word "Muhammad".

Subanallah, must have been uncomfortable though !

But not to A'la Hadrat.