International Quranic Open University Vice Chancellor Issues Statement Regarding New Presidency
By El Sheikh, Mubarik Ali Shah Gilani, Hashmi, Hassani wal Husseini
IQOU Vice Chancellor, Islamic Post Chief Editor
We have been asked by many people the position or view of the International Quranic Open University and the Muslims of the Americas Inc. with regard to the recent changes in the direction of American politics.
Very few could have foreseen how the Almighty Creator, who is the Ruler of rulers, has chosen to exercise His decisions. However, as true believers we are not overwhelmed nor are we shocked by the manifestation of His will and decision.
There are many corrupt and misled people that say that Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallam) is dead and mixed with the sand, Astaghfirullah! Insha Allah below you will find proof from the Glorious Qur’an, Ahadith, as well as from eminent Scholars of Islam that show that all the Prophets of Allah including Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallam) are undoubtedly alive.
The Prophets of Almighty Allah are alive in their graves like they were alive on earth. They eat, drink and come and go as they wish. To fulfill the promise of Allah Ta’ala, “Every soul is to taste death [Surah 21, verse 35]”, they tasted death for a moment and were given life again. Thereafter they are given the same life in their graves as they had on earth. The same laws of this world apply to them in their graves. Therefore their estate or belongings are not distributed as inheritance. It is Haraam for their pious wives to remarry and there is no Iddah period for their pious wives. Prophets of Allah eat, drink and perform Salaah in their graves as they normally did during their life on earth. [Bahaare Shariat; Malfooz Shareef ]
Allah Ta’ala states in the Holy Qur’an, “Surely you shall die, and surely they shall also die. [Surah 39, Verse 30] In truth, this death is just for a moment and not for eternity otherwise the Holy Qur’an also states regarding the Shuhadah (Martyrs), “And they are alive, but you are unaware.”
[Surah 2, Verse 154] It should be remembered that there are two conditions of death, the separation of the soul from the body and the other is to leave the use of the soul in the body and to terminate the process of upbringing. The demise of the Prophets is of the first category i.e. the departure of the soul from the body while the death of common people is from both categories. Thus, because the souls of the Prophets leave the body, they are given Kafan, burial etc. but their soul continues to take care of their bodies and to utilize them. It is for this reason that their bodies do not decay and they recognize those who come to their blessed graves and they listen to their greetings etc. [Tafseer Noorul Irfaan]
In the Name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful
An Introduction to the History of the Meelad Shareef
The beginning of the celebration ofthe Meelad Shareef in its present form lies with the ruler of Irbil, Sultan Muzaffar whose full name is Abu Said Kukabri Ibn Zain al-Din Ali Ibn Baktagin,who is counted among the great Sultans and generous leaders. He was responsible for many other noble works as well. Among the many monuments set up by him was the Jami Muzaffari, which he had constructed near Mount Tasiyun.
Written by His Eminence, El-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gilani
Saturday, 17 November 2007
The Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, had the mildest
of temperaments of all, he was the bravest of all, just of all and
pious of all. His blessed hand never touched a woman not lawful to him.
His generosity was incomparable, to such an extent that at the end of
the day not a single dinar was left with him. If by chance any
remained, he would not return till the late hours of the night, waiting
for someone to take it away. Whatever assets the Almighty had given him
he would use them only for his immediate needs, like food, the
remaining would be distributed. His food, too, was very simple, mostly
dates and barely.
Sayyidah Amina (Alayhas-Salaam) related that just before her confinement herwhole body trembled for a very short time, and after that she saw the houseexcessively illuminated, so that fright and terror overcame her, and she felt awhite bird rubbing its wings against her. When her apprehensions vanishedshe felt very thirsty; then an extrememly white beverage was given her, whichshe imagined was milk, but drinking thereof she found it more sweet thanhoney. After that she beheld a number of women of tall stature, whom sheconsidered to be maidens of the Bani Abd Manaf.
This is the explanation of the incident and also in gratitude to the Holy Last Messenger (peace be upon him) who, when the Ummi of Syed Noor ul Hussain Shah cried to him for help, and asked him to come and heal her son from the terrible pain he was suffering, he did come. The Holy Last Messenger (peace be upon him) helps those in distress who call out to him for his help. He is the Rahmatillil ‘Aalameen, and this is the proof that he is Haazir and Naazir.The Holy Last Messenger (peace be upon him) knows all of his descendants by name and he helps them when they are in need and cry to him for help and mercy. My son, Syed Noor ul Hussain Shah was feeling very sick for most of the evening and complained that his stomach was hurting him.
At first I thought he wanted my attention and it was not serious. I gave him an herbal stomach powder; but he didn’t feel better and eventually fell asleep. I could not sleep most of the night. Noor Shah was rubbing his stomach and crying. I felt very bad because I could not make his stomach stop hurting. I looked around for medicine to give him. Eventually he woke up at about 2 am and was complaining of severe pains. I told him to lay down and recite Durood Shareef. He did. Then I began to recite Durood Shareef and I wrote with my index finger three times on his stomach (Meem Ha Meem Dal) Muhammad in Arabic.
Written by By Nafisah Begum & Zahidah Faruq Islamic Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Holy Islamville, SC — “This is your second chance at life, in this life.” These divine words were spoken by his Eminence Sheikh Mubarik Ali Shah Jilani, prior to the blessed Third Annual Banaatun Nur Reunion. The reunion took place in Holy Islamville, SC on June 7-17, 2008. Holy Islamville is where the beautiful Holy Khanqa Gilania is located. Many miracles have been revealed in this blessed Holy Khanqa of the Sufis. People have been spiritually healed, spiritually blessed and physical health conditions have been improved and/or totally healed, just by entering into this blessed and revered place. Miracles do continue to happen, even during the Banaatun Nur reunion participants beheld the brilliant shining Nur of the Almighty Creator that turned into rainbows.
