56. Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe!

Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect. [Al-Ahzab (33:56)]

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Imam Malik (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Imam Malik (rahmatullahi alaihe) was a true devotee of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). He is well known for his great love and devotion for the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Imam Malik (rahmatullahi alaihe) held a special fondness and attachment for Madina al Monawara. Imam Malik (rahmatullahi alaihe) was born in 93 Hijri and passed away in 189 Hijri in Madina al Monawara. He was buried in the Jannatul Baki.

Hazrat Musanna ibn Syed (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he had heard Imam Malik (rahmatullahi alaihe) to say: “Not a single night passes by in which I do not dream the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).” After this, Imam Malik (rahmatullahi alaihe) started to cry.