2nd Ramadhan 1429

Hadith 1
مَا أنْزَلَ الله دَاءً إلاَّ أنْزَلَ لَهُ شِفَاءً

Continuing with yesterday’s Hadith, it is important to note what the Muhadditheen say in regards to this Hadith. The scholars have clearly mentioned that, like all other things in this world, it is necessary to search for this cure and شفاء in order to acquire it. It is a different matter that some a blessed with a cure whilst others are note. We have seen this on many occasions where two people have the same disease and take the same medication; whilst one is cured the other remains uncured, this is the wisdom of Allah.

May Allah save us all from the trials and difficulties of illnesses and diseases and may He give us Sabr (perseverance) if any illness is written for us. Aameen.

It has come in other Ahadeeth to the meaning that the seeking of a cure and remedy for one’s disease and illness is Mustahab and even Sunnah. Therefore, one should not remain negligent in seeking a remedy for his illness.

Hafidh Ibn Hajar states in his famous commentary of Saheeh Bukhari, Fathul Bari, that undertaking medication does not necessitate that the person becomes healthy regardless of whether the remedy was stated by our beloved Nabi صلى الله عليه و سلم; only what Allah سبحانه و تعالى has decreed will take place.

Hadhat Jabir رضي الله عنه has also known to have a narration with the words باذن الله (with the will of Allah) stated within the Hadeeth. Therefore, the ailment will be cured only through the will of Allah.

This is similar to that statement of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani رحمه الله when he said قم باذن الله.

The episode takes place when a child enrols at the Madrasah of the Shaikh and an old women comes to visit him. She sees the child eating Daal (curry) and dried Roti (chapatti) and saw that he has become thin. She then approaches the Shaikh only to see that he is eating barbequed chicken.

I mentioned this term barbeque; this term did not exist in the earlier errors but its reality and existence is even in the Qur’an. In the twelfth Juz Allah states whilst relating the story of Hadhrat Ibrahim عليه السلام:

وَ لَقَدْ جَآءَتْ رُسُلُنَآ اِبْرَاهِيْمَ بِالْبُشْرِے قَالُوْا سَلاَمًا.
قَالَ سَلمٌ فَمَا لَبِثَ اَنْ جَآءَ بِعِجْلٍ حَنِيْذٍ

“And indeed Our Messengers (angels) came to Ibrahim (عليه السلام) with the glad tidings; they said, Peace! He replied, Peace; and made no delay in bringing a roasted calf.”

[هود - 11:69]

When the angels refused to eat Hadhrat Ibrahim عليه السلام became worried, as in those days if a stranger cam to cause you harm he would not eat from your house; in today’s time people continue eating from you and causing you harm. Nevertheless, the angels informed Ibrahim عليه السلام not to fear them as they did not eat due to being angels.

To continue from where we left; the old women upon seeing the two contrasting situations she asks the Shaikh of when her child would be able to eat chicken like the Shaikh as he has become weak. Upon hearing this statement the Shaikh said قم باذن الله, stand with the will of Allah, to the remains of the chicken. It was at that very moment, with the will of Allah, the remains of the chicken reconstructed and became a chicken once more. The Shaikh then continued by saying, when your son is able to reach this rank then he shall have his fair share of chicken; upon seeing this the old women left.

Time is coming to an end, let me finish by saying that when the King keeps you in his service then don’t boast about being in service to the King; instead show gratitude towards the King for keeping you in his service. The same is with Allah, if we are in His service let us show gratitude towards Him.

May Allah accept our efforts and the time we have spent listening (reading) His words. Aameen

Thanking Allah

There are many lessons that I've learnt from all my respected teachers during the six year course and am continuing to learn even now. However, these lessons are not restricted to classrooms neither are they restricted to the lessons taught or the words spoken. Many a times, the lessons I learn from my teachers have been instilled in me through their actions.

Like the English saying, 'Actions speak louder than words', every action of my teachers have been a great source of knowledge and education for me. At times, without uttering a single word I've learnt what would take weeks of explanation. Their behaviour, attitude, patience, perseverance, their love and fear for Allah and their dedication to the Religion of Islam.

One of the many lessons I learnt, which came into my mind today, is one acted upon by my Hadhrat. His actions have not, to this date, contradicted his teachings and I have never found him saying one thing and acting upon another.

During our lessons, Hadhrat frequently mention two excellent and vital qualities of a believer, صبر (Sabr - Patience) and شكر (Shukr - Thankfulness).

Hadhrat would mention how one should always thank Allah in every situation and every difficulty, he would use the term الحمد لله على كل حال (Alhumdu Lillahi 'Alaa Kulli Haal - Praise and gratitude be to Allah in every situation). Praising Allah and being thankful for what He has given to us is essential upon every person for it is the condition for the increment in what we have.

One way in which this can be achieved is through our tongue as mentioned above and the other is through our actions; by performing good deeds and refraining from evil ones.

Every time I've approached my Hadhrat or seen someone approach him to ask him his health, he would reply, الحمد لله, الله كا شكر ہے (praise be to Allah and thanks be upon Him). Despite the fact that Hadhrat suffers from severe knee pains at many times, even in this condition I have seen Him praise Allah for His blessings and overlooking the pain he has.

I end this lesson with one request from every reader; to make Du'a for my Hadhrat. as he is recovering from a knee operation. May Allah bless him with a long, prosperous and healthy life full of good deeds so that his rank elevates with each moment and so that he may continue to fill our lives with essential blessings and lessons. Aameen.