"I am being treated this way in your presence."

Sabet Ibn Ahmad Abul Qasem (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he was once observing a muezzin calling out athan for the Fajr prayer.

As the muezzin said “Assalatu khairum minan nawm”, a khadem (usually a volunteer at a mosque) slapped the face of the muezzin. At this, the muezzin started to cry and stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! I am being treated this way in your presence.” Immediately after this, the khadem’s whole body became paralyzed. He was lifted and transported to his residence by individuals present at the mosque.

The khadem passed away three days after the incident.

Hakimi medical science

Abdur Rahman As Sa’alubi al Jazaeri is the author of “Tafsir e al Jaoaherul Hezan.”

In “Kitabur Ruiya”, Abdur Rahman writes that he was once blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) addressed Abdur Rahman and stated: “Give good news to the individual who teaches Hakimi medical science that he will be in the Jannat with me.”

"Name the book Najmussuluk."

Sheikh Ebnul Farez Homobi el Misori (rahmatullahi alaihe) was also known as Omar. He was related to the Sa’ad clan. He was also the grandfather of Haleema as-Sa'diyyah, the wet nurse of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Sheikh Ebnul Farez (rahmatullahi alaihe) was born in Egypt.

The collection of his poems is called “Qasidah e Nasiriya Farezia.” The collection contains some seven hundred and fifty verses.

Sheikh Farez (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that after the completion of the book, he was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) asked: “What name have you given to this book?” Sheikh Farez (rahmatullahi alaihe) stated: “Laoaehul Jenan.” At this, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “No. Name the book Najmussuluk.”

This book was not composed in the ordinary manner. The book which contained deep spiritual messages and insights was compiled in an extraordinary way. Sheikh Farez would (rahmatullahi alaihe) lose consciousness at times while he was composing the book. He would then compose thirty to forty verses at a stretch after he regained consciousness.

Sheikh Farez wrote down the mysteries of Hikmah and Marefat revealed to him by Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a. This is how this amazing book was completed.

Sheikh Muhammed Sakheri

Sheikh Muhammed Sakheri once came to the august court of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! I am your guest. Either you feed me well or I will break the chandeliers of your court.”

Precisely at this moment, an individual called Sheikh Muhammed Sakheri and gave him dates and other delicious food to eat. Sheikh Muhammed Sakheri ate to his heart’s content and satisfied his hunger.

Afterwards, the individual asked Sheikh Muhammed Sakheri: “What did you say at the Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)? The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) came here and was smiling. He (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) narrated what you have said.” At this, Sheikh Muhammed Sakheri asked the individual: “How do you know all this?”

The individual stated: “I was sleeping. I was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “I have a guest who has a very high temper. Take him to your residence and feed him well. And tell him to change his place as this is not the place for desires.”

"Tell Hakem to arrange water for the Muslims."

Renowned Muhaddith (scholar of Hadith) Abu Abdullah Hakem (rahmatullahi alaihe) had a scar on his face. He took all available treatments without any success. One year passed by without any visible improvement of the scar.

Abu Abdullah Hakem (rahmatullahi alaihe) once asked his spiritual mentor Abu Osman Sabuni (rahmatullahi alaihe) to pray for him. It was the day of Jumu’ah. Abu Osman Sabuni (rahmatullahi alaihe) prayed for a long time and every one present said ameen in unison.

Next Friday, a woman gave a letter. It was stated in the letter that the woman prayed in earnest for Hakem (rahmatullahi alaihe). At night, the woman was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Tell Hakem to arrange water for the Muslims.”

After this, Hakem (rahmatullahi alaihe) made the arrangement to provide water free of cost in front of his residence.

Within one week of this arrangement, the facial scar of Abu Abdullah Hakem (rahmatullahi alaihe) was completely healed. In addition to this, his face became much more good-looking than before.

Abu Abdullah Jarir (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Yusuf (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blind from birth. However, Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Yusuf (rahmatullahi alaihe) was gifted with an extraordinary memory. He could memorize any thing that he heard only once. He memorized a book a called “Hidayah” after listening to it only once.

During the reign of Malik Mujahid, there was great unrest in the Arabian Peninsula. The ‘Ālims (scholars) of Boni Ziad possessed many valuable books. They became concerned as they could not place the books in a safe place. Incidentally, Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa became a guest of the ‘Ālims during this time. Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa also became concerned about the books.

At night, Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Rahmatallil Alameen (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Tell the ‘Ālims of Boni Ziad to take the books to the grave of Abu Abdullah Jarir. No harm will come to the books.”

Upon awakening, Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa informed the ‘Ālims about the dream. The books were taken and placed at the designated place as per instructions from the dream.

The books remained unharmed and intact at the designated place for one year.

Abu Abdullah Jarir passed away in 600 Hijri.

"Ilme Deen is subject to Arabic grammar."

Abul Abbas Ahmed Ibn Yahiya Ibn Jayed Ibn Sayar Nahbi was famously known as Sayalab Nahbi. He was well reputed as an accomplished Arabic grammarian. Abul Abbas Nahbi was born in 201 Hijri. He passed away in 291 Hijri.

Qari Abu Bakr Ibn Mujahid narrates that Sayalab (rahmatullahi alaihe) once remarked to
him: “Oh Abu Bakr! Those who are busy with the Holy Qu’ran will attain salvation because of the barakah of the Holy Book. Those who are occupied with the Hadith Shareef will obtain deliverance because of the barakah of the Hadith Shareef. Those who are immersed in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) will be successful because of its barakah. I have been busy all my life only with Arabic grammar. I do not know what will happen to me on the day of Qiyamah.”

Qari Abu Bakr Ibn Mujahid narrates that he was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Convey my salaam to Abul Abbas Nahbi and give him glad tidings that on the day of Qiyamah, he will carry a grand and high flag since Ilme Deen is subject to Arabic grammar.”

Dream of Ali Ibn Yunus (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Ali Ibn Yunus (rahmatullahi alaihe) was once was asked by his son whether mucus that reached up to the throat would invalidate wudu (ablution). Ali Ibn Yunus (rahmatullahi alaihe) replied that this would invalidate wudu.

At night, Ali Ibn Yunus (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Oh Ali Ibn Yusuf! You have given wrong answer. Wudu will be intact as long as the mouth is not filled with mucus.”

Upon awakening, Ali Ibn Yunus (rahmatullahi alaihe) realized that our fatwas are presented at the august court of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). After this, Ali Ibn Yunus (rahmatullahi alaihe) stopped giving any more fatwas.

It is a well known fact that the amaal (activities) of the Ummah are regularly presented at the august court of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). This is narrated in the Hadith.

"I have come to meet you since you did not come to meet me."

Sheikh Ibn Sabet (rahmatullahi alaihe) was a very pious individual. He used to live in Makkah al-Mukarramah.

For 60 years, Sheikh Ibn Sabet (rahmatullahi alaihe) used to visit to Masjid an-Nabi in Madinah al-Munawara. He would return to Makkah al-Mukarramah after the end of his visit. One year Sheikh Ibn Sabet (rahmatullahi alaihe) could not come to Madinah al-Munawara because of some difficulty.

One day while in a state of drowsiness in his house, Sheikh Ibne Sabet (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Ibn Sabet, I have come to meet you since you did not come to meet me.”

Dream of a woman

Yusuf Ibne Ali narrates that a woman from the Hashem family used live in Madinah al-Munawara. Certain individuals used to persecute this woman.

The woman came to the Masjid an-Nabi and stated: “They persecute me.” At this, a voice from the Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Don’t you have any interest in following me? Be patient as I had been patient.”

The woman narrates that all her troubles ended after she heard the blessed voice. The three individuals who used to persecute the woman also passed away.

"Build a house here for the Sufis."

When Ustad (master) Abu Ali Dakkak (rahmatullahi alaihe) arrived at a place called Nasa where there were many mazars or holy tombs of pious Muslims, there were no living quarters for the Sufis.

On the night of his arrival, Abu Ali Dakkak (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Build a house here for the Sufis.” At this, Abu Ali Dakkak (rahmatullahi alaihe) stated: “Please designate an area on the land upon which the house is to be built.”

In the morning, Abu Ali Dakkak (rahmatullahi alaihe) saw the exact demarcation on the land that the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) had drawn with his own blessed hand in the dream. Others also witnessed the demarcation on the land. The living quarters for the Sufis were built according to this demarcation.

There are about four hundred tombs of pious Muslims close to the living quarters built at the foot of a mountain. For this reason, the Sufis often call Nasa “The Little Syria”. In other words, Nasa contains the mazars of Aulia just as Syria contains the mazars of the Prophets.

A bowl of milk

An attendant of the Rouza of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) narrates that one day an individual named Kashem Sharif came to him. The individual was smiling. The attendant asked the individual the reasons for his smile.

The individual stated that he was hungry and did not have anything to eat. For this reason, the individual entreated at the august court of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and fell asleep afterwards.

The individual was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the individual saw that the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) had arrived. The Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave the individual a bowl of milk. In the dream, the individual drank the bowl of milk to his contentment.

Upon awakening, the individual found colour of milk in his saliva. His stomach also felt full.

The attendant narrates that the individual spit in his own hand in front of the attendant. The saliva contained traces of milk.

Abu Abdullah Mohammad Ibn Khafif Monvi (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Abu Abdullah Mohammad Ibn Khafif Monvi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he was once blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “An individual who deviates from the path of Allah after he has been shown ways to attain closeness to Allah will be punished more than any one else on earth.”

Dream of Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Are you that Hashim who has given beauty to the Qu’ran by his voice?” In other words, Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe) recites the Holy Qu’ran with a beautiful melody.

In the dream, Hazrat Qari Hashim (rahmatullahi alaihe) replied: “Yes.” At this, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “May Allah give you great rewards.”

"Recite this dua"

One very pious individual was gravely ill for three months. It appeared to him that his last days were very near. Every breath was being counted.

During this time, the individual was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Recite this dua: Allahumma inni as aluka af-wa wal afiata wal moafata daemata fidduniya wal akherata.”

Upon awakening, the individual found that he was completely cured.

Dream of Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) was a renowned aulia. He was not married at that time.

One night, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) saw a large palace. The aulias of Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a was freely entering the palace. However, as soon as Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) wanted to enter the palace, its gates closed. In the dream, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) came to learn that the palace belonged to the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) started to wonder why he could not enter the palace even though Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a had bestowed upon him countless favours. At this time, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) addressed Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) and stated: “Only those who follow my Sunnah have the permission to enter here.”

Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) woke up after the dream. His eyes became moist with tears. Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) then stated that there was no alternative but to follow the orders of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

Bread from the dream

Shaikh Abul Khair Tasniatul Akhtar was afflicted with a serious ailment in one of his legs. Physicians of the time wanted to amputate his leg. However, Abul Khair did not agree to the amputation. His disciples suggested that the amputation could take place when the Shaikh stood for salaat since he became totally oblivious to the outside world during his salaat. In the end, the amputation was carried out while the Shaikh was in salaat. After the completion of salaat, the Shaikh discovered that his leg was amputated. Upon realization, the Shaikh asked: “What happened to my leg?”

“Tasniat” is a place situated in Egypt. Shaikh Abul Khair’s tawakkul (reliance) upon Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a was almost unmatched. Even the tiger of the jungle was loyal to him. His name was Hammad. He passed away in 322 hijri.

Shaikh Abul Khair narrates that he was without food for five consecutive days. He had not eaten anything at all during those five days. On the 6^th day, Shaikh Abul Khair arrived at the blessed Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in Madinah al-Munawara. Shaikh Abul Khair conveyed his salaam to the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). He also conveyed his salaam to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu) and to Hazrat Omar (radi Allah unhu). Afterwards, Shaikh Abul Khair stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! Today, I am your guest.” Shaikh Abul Khair then lied down behind the Pulpit. After some time, Shaikh Abul Khair was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) arrived accompanied by the Companions. Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu) was to the right of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Hazrat Omar (radi Allah unhu) was to the left and Hazrat Ali (radi Allah unhu) was in the front. In the dream, Shaikh Abul Khair got up and kissed the blessed forehead of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave Shaikh Abul Khair a loaf of bread.

Shaikh Abul Khair woke up after he had eaten half of the bread in the dream. The other half remained in his hand.

Benefits of Durood Shareef

Once during the Hajj, an individual was seen reciting Durood Shareef only instead of the usual duas for the tawaf (circumbulation of the holy Ka’ba). Others asked the individual why he was reciting Durood Shareef only instead of the duas for the tawaf.

The individual replied that he had promised that he would recite nothing with Durood Shareef. He stated that the face of his father took on the appearance of that of a donkey after death. The individual became very troubled at this sight.

During this time, the individual was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the individual touched the blessed shawl of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and begged him (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) to intercede for the father. The individual asked the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) why his departed father was in such a condition. At this, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied: “He was an interest-taker. And he who takes interest will be punished this way both in this world and in the hereafter. However, your father used to recite Durood Shareef 100 times before going to bed. For this reason, I have interceded for him and it has been accepted.”

Upon awakening, the individual saw that his father’s face was radiant like a full moon. When the father was buried, the individual heard from the unseen that this was a special mercy from the Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a and that the father was forgiven because of the recitation of Durood Shareef upon the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).