The Will of Ameer Ahle Sunnat (summarized)

[SunniSevens]

ALLAH (AZAWAJAL) IN THE NAME OF MOST GRACIOUS THE MOST MERCIFUL

ALLAH (AZAWAJAL) IN THE NAME OF MOST GRACIOUS THE MOST MERCIFUL

From Muhammad Ilyas 'Attaar Qaaderi, Razvi Zia'ee (ghufiya anhu), sends salaam to the Prince Al-Sayyid Abdul Qadir Bapu Shareef Qadri Razavi (ata lallahu umrah) filled with the beautiful smell of the breeze of Madina.

Assalaamu-Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatahu wa maghfirtuhuu, Alhamdu-Lillah Rabil-Alameen ala kulli haal

All praise and thanks to Allah (az'zawajal), that at the moment I am sitting in the Prophet's (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam)'s mosque and after Fajr prayer I am fortunate to write "Alwasaya Minal Madina-til-Munawwara".

Ah, Today is my last morning in Madina Shareef, the sun is about to give Salaam to the dome of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Ah! If I don't get buried inside Janna-tul-Baqi by tonight, I will have to leave Madina. My eyes are shedding tears, and my heart is upset.

Ah! My heart is drowning with sorrow. The tormenting worry of separation from Madina has made me a grieving picture. It looks as if someone has snatched the smile from my lips. Ah! Very shortly Madina will be left behind. The heart will be broken. Ah! The separation of Madina is like a small child who is snatched from his mother, he keeps on looking back with longing eyes, that his mother will call him back and that she will again put me in her lap, and cling me to her chest, read a lullaby and put me to sleep.

Respected prince, now with a broken heart I am going to mention my 40 wills, with the hope that you will have mercy on me and find the best way for my success in the hereafter.

Also, my wills are for all the brothers and sisters who are attached to Dawat-e-Islami. My children and my family members must also pay attention to these wills. I wish death, to a sinner like me, comes in the shade of the green dome and the minarets. I wish I could die with the splendid sight of the Lord of Madina, the noble king, the helper on the day of judgement, the beloved of Allah (az'zawajal), the independent (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam), and if only 2 metres of ground could be made available for me in Jannat-ul-Baqi. Ah! Otherwise wherever possible

• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 1:[/glow] If you find me in the agonies of death, turn my face towards the Qibla. Straighten my feet. Before death recite Sura Yaseen, and read poems (Naat) of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (rahmatullahi ta'ala alay), because their poems are according to the Shariah and commentary of the Qur'an and Hadith and the sayings of the pious people.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 2:[/glow] After the soul has departed keep in mind the Sunnahs regarding shrouding and burial at all times meaning to be quick in shrouding etc. Act upon the sayings according to Bahar-e-Shariat Volume 4.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 3:[/glow] The size of the grave should be according to the Sunnah. Make a niche as this is Sunnah. (There are 2 types of graves: (1) Coffin: Today in the sub continent coffins are used. (2) Niche: The way to make a niche is that after digging the grave, dig towards the Qibla and place the corpse. Niche is a Sunnah. If the ground is capable then act upon this, but if the ground is soft then there is no harm to place a coffin. Remember to put a lid on top of the niche. The gravedigger might say to put the blocks slanted but do not listen to him. Sag-e-Madina (ghufiya anhu))
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 4:[/glow] The inner walls of the grave must be earth. Do not use bricks. If it is necessary to use bricks then cover them with mud.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 5:[/glow] If possible recite Sura Yaseen Shareef, Sura Mulk and Durood-E-Taaj and blow inside the grave.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 6:[/glow] The shroud should be from my own money. In the case of poverty, take money from someone with correct beliefs (Sunni Muslim).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 7:[/glow] Ghusl should be given by someone with a beard and Imaama and according to the Sunnah. (If a Sayyid gives my dirty body Ghusl, I think I would consider it as disrespect to him).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 8:[/glow] During Ghusl, the Sitr-e-Aurat (from belly button to the knees) must be covered properly. If two sheets of blanket are put over from the knees to the belly button, it might reduce the chances of Sitr opening. It is important for water to reach every part of the body.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 9:[/glow] It will be my good fortune if the Kafan is soaked in Zam Zam or the water of Madina. I wish a Sayyid can decorate a green Imaama over my head.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 10:[/glow] After Ghusl and before covering the face with the shroud, write "Bismillah hir'rahmaa Nir'raheem" with the index finger on the forehead.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 11:[/glow] In the same way write "La ilaha illallahu Muhammadur Rasoolullah (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam)" on the chest.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 12:[/glow] Over the heart write "Ya RasoolAllah (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam)".
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 13:[/glow] Between the belly button and the chest write, "Ya Ghauth-e-Azam Dastgeer (radi Allahu anhu)", "Ya Imam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu)", "Ya Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu)" and "Ya Sheikh Zia-ud-Deen (radi Allahu anhu)".
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 14:[/glow] Hence from the belly button to the head (excluding the back), write "Madina, Madina". Remember all this should not be done by an ink pen but with the index finger. I wish a Sayyid could write all this.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 15:[/glow] If possible sprinkle the dust of Madina on my face and put thorns from Madina over my eyes and if not thorns then the seeds of dates from Madina.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 16:[/glow] When walking with the funeral purgation keep in mind all the Sunnahs.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 17:[/glow] In the funeral procession all Islamic brothers recite the Naat by Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu) "Kaa'bay ke Bada-rud-duja tum pe karoroon Durood".
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 18:[/glow] The funeral prayers should be led by a rightly guided Sunni scholar or an Islamic brother who acts upon the Sunnahs or if my family is capable then my children can lead the prayers, but Sayyids should be given priority.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 19:[/glow] I wish a Sayyid could bury me in the grave with their merciful hands.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 20:[/glow] Make a place in the grave near the face, where an Islamic brother who acts upon the Sunnahs can put the Ahad Nama, print of the blessed shoes (Naal-e-Paak), picture of the green dome, Shajra Shareef, and other Holy relics.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 21:[/glow] If it is my good fortune to be buried inside Janna-tul-Baqi then let it be or else where ever the brothers wish, but do not bury me in a place taken by force as it is haraam (forbidden).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 22:[/glow] Give Adhaan on the grave.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 23:[/glow] It will be my good fortune if a Sayyid can instruct me (Talqeen).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 24:[/glow] If possible then those who love me should sit besides my grave for 12 days. If this is not possible then for at least 12 hours near my grave and keep my heart amused by reciting the Qur'an, Naat and Hamd. Insha-Allah (az'zawajal) I will get used to my new place. In this period keep in mind the time for prayers in congregation.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 25:[/glow] If my children are alive or anyone who has love for me can repay any rights I owe regarding the people (Huqooqul-Ebaad). Allah (az'zawajal) will reward you greatly.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 26:[/glow] I will be grateful if you could do Esaal-e-thawaab and pray for my forgiveness.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 27:[/glow] Everyone should stay steadfast on the path of AhleSunnah and upon the true Islamic teachings of Imam-e-AhleSunnat Moulana Shah Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 28:[/glow] Keep yourself well away from the company of people with corrupt beliefs.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 29:[/glow] Stay steadfast upon the Sunnah of The Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam) because there is no salvation without it.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 30:[/glow] Do not be lazy in offering Namaaz, fasting, Hajj etc. and any other compulsory (Fardh) duties.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 31:[/glow] Do not let the work of international movement of Qur'an and Sunnah "Dawat-e-Islami" become slow, but work even harder with greater passion.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 32:[/glow] Keep spreading the message for the love of the king of Madina, the happiness of the heart and soul (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 33:[/glow] Keep fighting the war against the love of the world, Haraam earnings, fashion and other sins.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 34:[/glow] Keep on spreading Invitation to good (Naikey ki Dawat) with sincerity and Madani sweetness.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 35:[/glow] Never let anger and silly talk come close to you or else the work of religion will become hard.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 36:[/glow] Important: My children have no right to earn the money of this world from my books and Bayan cassettes. All my books etc. are only for the sake of Allah (az'zawajal).
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 37:[/glow] Act according to Shariah regarding my estate.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 38:[/glow] I have in advance forgiven anyone who swears at me, causes me harm, injures me and hurts my feelings.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 39:[/glow] No one can take revenge from them.
  
  
• [glow=green,2,300]Madina 40:[/glow] If someone kills me, I have forgiven him. I request my next of kin to also forgive him. If because of the intercession of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam) I am blessed on the Day of Judgement then Insha-Allah (az'zawajal) I will take that person who martyred me with me in paradise on the condition that he died as a Muslim.
  
  

I wish that the most merciful Allah (az'zawajal) forgives me for the sake of his beloved Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Oh Allah (az'zawajal)! As long as I live, keep me drowned in the love of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam) and in the remembrance of Madina. I keep on inviting towards good. I am blessed with the intercession of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam) and be forgiven. I am blessed with the neighbourhood of the beloved (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Ah! I wish I am drowned with the sight of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Oh Allah (az'zawajal) send uncountable Salutations on your beloved (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Forgive all of their people (Ummah) as this was their wish. May Dawat-e-Islami prosper. All the brothers and sisters achieve the heart full of the love of Madina. Ameen bija-hil-nabi-yil-ameen (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam)

For more on Ameer-Ahle-Sunnat's Madani Will, click on ---> library.faizaneattar.net/English/Islamic_Books/03/07/Index.htm

[Jamil]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Alhamdulilah brother Mansoor, i am extremely grateful for you for sharing this unique will and testament of Maulana Ilyas Qadri Razvi sahb .

A very moving, but affectionate will, straight from the heart of a TRUE Ashiq-e-Rasool. May Allah grant the wishes and prayers of Maulana sahb and strengthens the bond and Ishq of all Dawat-e-Islami brothers and sisters.

Can i ask what the following underlined words mean, i have not heard of them before?

From Muhammad Ilyas 'Attaar Qaaderi, Razvi Zia'ee (ghufiya anhu), sends salaam to the Prince
Al-Sayyid Abdul Qadir Bapu Shareef Qadri Razavi (ata lallahu umrah)

May Allah tala increase the status of ameer ahle Sunnat, and spread the Ishq-E-Rasool (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) of Dawat-e-Islami further still.

One thing that puzzles me, please forgive me for asking this, why has the will been made public already ?

[Javed]

I wish that the most merciful Allah (az'zawajal) forgives me for the sake of his beloved Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Oh Allah (az'zawajal)! As long as I live, keep me drowned in the love of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam) and in the remembrance of Madina. I keep on inviting towards good. I am blessed with the intercession of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam) and be forgiven. I am blessed with the neighbourhood of the beloved (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Ah! I wish I am drowned with the sight of the Prophet (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam). Oh Allah (az'zawajal) send uncountable Salutations on your beloved (sallallahu ta'ala alaihi wa aalihi wa'sallam).

Simply great words from a truly great Alim. May Allah keep them in this temporary life for as long as necessary for them to complete their mission.

[Walid]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Subhanallah! Jazakallah for sharing bhai.

Have you noticed how much love and affection there is for the 'aal of Huzoor (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) ? I counted no less than seven statements where Ameer-e-Ahle Sunnat gave reference to Sayeds.

Madina 7:Ghusl should be given by someone with a beard and Imaama and according to the Sunnah. (If a Sayyid gives my dirty body Ghusl, I think I would consider it as disrespect to him).

[simnani]

walid said:

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Subhanallah! Jazakallah for sharing bhai.

Have you noticed how much love and affection there is for the 'aal of Huzoor (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) ? I counted no less than seven statements where Ameer-e-Ahle Sunnat gave reference to Sayeds.

Madina 7:Ghusl should be given by someone with a beard and Imaama and according to the Sunnah. (If a Sayyid gives my dirty body Ghusl, I think I would consider it as disrespect to him).

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Allahu Akbar! A very moving and sad will, esp when we realise there will come a time as stated in hadith that all these great walis and ashiqs will be no more, ilm will be lost ! We have to make sure for our childrens sake that we initiate them into the silsilas so they remain close to the truth and in the right path.

[Hafeez]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

absolutely wonderfull, this ashiq-e-rasool (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) at its best, the will hits my heart as it is so power. i am amazed by the taqwa (piety) May Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) bless the kabr of Ameer ahle sunnat and those others who have true ishq-e-rasool.

[Jamil]

walid said:

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Subhanallah! Jazakallah for sharing bhai.

Have you noticed how much love and affection there is for the 'aal of Huzoor (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) ? I counted no less than seven statements where Ameer-e-Ahle Sunnat gave reference to Sayeds.

Madina 7:Ghusl should be given by someone with a beard and Imaama and according to the Sunnah. (If a Sayyid gives my dirty body Ghusl, I think I would consider it as disrespect to him).

Alhamdulilah ... Just like Ala 'Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Rehmatullahi Alaih ... he was a true champion of the Sayyids, no matter what their actual status in life.

[Sohail]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

When i first read this i didnt know what to think, i thought Allama Ilyas Qadri Razvi had their wissal or something ?

You have Sunni Imams and you have pakka 110% cattar sunni aqeedah! These are the true lovers of Madani.

[Abdul Rafiq]

Ah! My heart is drowning with sorrow.
The tormenting worry of separation from Madina has made me a grieving picture.
It looks as if someone has snatched the smile from my lips.
Ah! Very shortly Madina will be left behind.
The heart will be broken.
Ah! The separation of Madina is like a small child who is snatched from his mother, he keeps on looking back with longing eyes, that his mother will call him back and that she will again put me in her lap, and cling me to her chest, read a lullaby and put me to sleep.

Allahu Akbar !

May Allah give strength and raise the status of Maunan Ilyas Sahib, and all the ulama of Ahle Sunnat.

[SunniSevens]

jamil said:

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Can i ask what the following underlined words mean, i have not heard of them before?

From Muhammad Ilyas 'Attaar Qaaderi, Razvi Zia'ee (ghufiya anhu), sends salaam to the Prince
Al-Sayyid Abdul Qadir Bapu Shareef Qadri Razavi (ata lallahu umrah)

Wa'alaikum Assalaam warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh

They mean 'may he be forgiven' and 'may Allah grant him long life' respectively

jamil said:

May Allah tala increase the status of ameer ahle Sunnat, and spread the Ishq-E-Rasool (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) of Dawat-e-Islami further still.

One thing that puzzles me, please forgive me for asking this, why has the will been made public already ?

Ameen.

I think one of the reasons The Will has been made public is so that the many Mureeds may benefit from it. Many of Hazrat Saheb's Mureeds and even other's use this Will to write their own.

Alhamdulillah.

[Jamil]

sunnisevens said:

jamil said:

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Can i ask what the following underlined words mean, i have not heard of them before?

Wa'alaikum Assalaam warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh

They mean 'may he be forgiven' and 'may Allah grant him long life' respectively

jamil said:

May Allah tala increase the status of ameer ahle Sunnat, and spread the Ishq-E-Rasool (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) of Dawat-e-Islami further still.

One thing that puzzles me, please forgive me for asking this, why has the will been made public already ?

Ameen.

I think one of the reasons The Will has been made public is so that the many Mureeds may benefit from it. Many of Hazrat Saheb's Mureeds and even other's use this Will to write their own.

Alhamdulillah.

Wa'alaykum 'Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Jazakallah for your reply brother. A starightforward and simple reply regarding the will, could have been the only answer , forgive me for asking this about your beloved murshid.

[Javed]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Brother Sunni Sevens how old is Maulana Ilyas Qadri Attar saheb ?