Hazrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi

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Foreword By Hadhrat Moulana Ibraaheem Pandor Saahib (db) By Hadhrat Mufti Ebraaheem Salehjee Saahib (db) Introduction Chapter 1 Background and Upbringing Hadhrat’s Grandfather Hadhrat’s Father Participating in wedding ceremonies Taqwa and Precaution Hadhrat’s mother Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Saahib (RA) Glad tidings Bismillah Primary Madrasah Hifzul Qur’aan Studying Faarsi (Persian) Living in Nithor Studies in Mazaahirul Uloom Darul Uloom Deoband Back in Mazaahirul Uloom Contentment and preference to others Trust in Allah Ta’ala Student days Enthusiasm and zeal Travelling by foot Recitation of Qur’aan on journey Punctuality on lessons Asaatiza Asaatiza at Darul ‘Uloom Deoband Chapter 2 Hadhrat’s Tutors and Seniors Brief Biography of Hadhrat Moulana Sayyid Husain Ahmad Madani (RA) Connection with Hadhrat Moulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (RA) Children Service to Hadhrat Sheikhul Hind (RA) Obedience to his elders Kindness to his brothers No Sleep for eleven nights Hadhrat Madani (RA) and Hadhrat Moulana Shabeer Ahmad Uthmaani (RA) A Bribe from the British Salaah Humility Hospitality Desire for Shahaadat Demise Chapter 3 Bay’t and Sulook In search of a Sheikh Brief biography of Hadhrat Sheikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (RA) Early Life Studies Teaching Punctuality on lessons Relationship with other Ulama’ Hijaaz Attributes Recitation of the Qur’aan in Ramadhaan Writings Demise Mufti Mahmood Saahib’s examination Sacrificing everything for one’s Sheikh (Fanaa fi-sh Sheikh) Hadhrat Sheikh’s (RA) compassion Chapter 4 Taking benefit from other Akaabir Raipur Brief Biography of Hadhrat Moulana Abdul Qaadir Raipuri (RA) Early Life Studies Endurance In search of a Sheikh In Raipur Humility Hadhrat’s kashf (inspiration) Family Dedication to the work of Islaah Demise Chapter 5 Markaz Nizaamuddin Brief Biography of Hadhrat Moulana Ilyaas Khaandelwi (RA) Family Background Early Life Career Mewaat Tabligh Demise The meaning of Ijaazat and Khilaafat Chapter 6 Khilaafat from Hadhrat Sheikh (RA) Command to give ijaazat and its criterion A token for the Khilafat Confidence of the Sheikh One conversation regarding a journey for Haj Mashwarah (consultation) over sensitive issues Hadhrat Sheikh’s (RA) letter to Hadhrat Mufti Saahib (RA) Khilaafat (Vicegerency) A letter from Hadhrat Sheikh (RA) One advice of Hadhrat Mufti Saahib (RA) Chapter 7 Mazaahirul Uloom Teaching and issuing Fataawa Teaching Wakeel Manf’at after Asar Simplicity Compassion for students Selling his personal books to pay rent A delicate test Unparalleled humility Hadhrat’s stay in Punjaab and Ludhyaana Resignation from Mazaahirul Uloom Chapter 8 Jaamiul Uloom Kanpur Commencement of Dorah Hadith Hadhrat’s suggestion at the time of the closure of the kitchen Majlis-e-Muzaakarah Punctuality Distribution of lessons Complaints about other teachers Compassion for students Some of Hadhrat’s noble habits in making the tarbiyah of the students Salary Chapter 9 Darul Uloom Deoband Residing at Darul Uloom Deoband Grief in Kanpur Arrival in Deoband Accommodation Teaching Bukhaari Shareef in Darul Uloom Deoband Becoming a member of the Shurah of Mazaahirul Uloom Hadhrat’s transfer to Mazaahirul Uloom Mufti e A’azam (Grand Mufti) Resignation from Darul Uloom Deoband Spending one day a week at Darul Uloom Deoband Request for Hadhrat (RA) to return permanently to Deoband Back at Darul Uloom Deoband Chapter 10 Routine at Darul Uloom Deoband After Fajar Salaah Breakfast Darul Iftaa Admonishing a student Tea Break Informality with the students and the manner of teaching Lunch Wudhu Between Zuhr and Asr Majlis after Asr Between Maghrib and Esha Bukhaari Shareef Lessons after Esha The student’s enthusiasm for khidmat Majlis after Esha Consideration for guests Waking up in the early hours of the morning After the Fajar Azaan Chapter 11 The Day of Jumu’ah Visiting Mazaar-e-Qaasimi (Graveyard in Deoband) Preparation for Jumu’ah After Jumu’ah Durood Shareef after Asar Chapter 12 Iftaa Faqeehul Ummah and Mufti-e-A’azam Our Akaabir’s reliance on Hadhrat’s Fataawa Firmness Retracting Fataawa Extreme precaution in issuing Fatwas of Kufr One who showed a fist to the sky The one who said that the name of Allah is more bitter than tobacco A poem regarding Jawaahir Laal Nehru Chapter 13 Hadhrat’s intelligence and wit The Crescent of Eid Objection regarding the Qur’aan being the Book of Allah Ta’ala Forcefully feeding pork to someone Seeing Rasulullah b in a dream I am not a Muslim, repeat all your Salaah The difference between Jamaat-e-Islaami and Islaami Jamaat The Baby Beard Chapter 14 Hadhrat’s Mail The Fatwa of Mufti Nizaamuddin Saahib (RA) The Answer of Hadhrat (RA) Chapter 15 Teaching the Iftaa Students Islaah of the students Applying different methods to create an enthusiasm for Fiqh and Fataawa Preparing the students for Firqah-e-Baatila (Deviated Sects) Poetry Chapter 16 Adherence to the Sunnah Passion for the Qur’aan-e-Majeed Solitude Love for Nabi b and following the Sunnah. Following the Sunnah Fulfilling the Aadaab and Sunan in Ibaadaat Durood Shareef After Dua-e-Qunoot One special adab of wudhu Making wudhu in the haudh (pond) Etiquette in visiting the sick Hadhrat’s daughter’s nikaah Expression of happiness for keeping a beard Admonition for leaving out a Sunnah Admonition for drinking with the left hand A few examples of Hadhrat’s strict adherence to the Sunnah in all conditions Fracturing his hip bone as a result of falling down in salaah Insistence on making ghusl and performing the Jummah salaah Fasting despite severe weakness Returning his salary to the Madrasah Refraining from using madrasah property An eye operation by the command of the Sheikh Performing Salaah in the Haram Taking concession Chapter 17 Chatta Musjid in the month of Ramadhaan The Ramadhaan of Faqeehul Ummah (RA) Hadhrat’s announcement on the last day Eid Salaah Chapter 18 Haj, Umrah and Ziyaarat First Haj Hadhrat’s luggage Salaah in Musjid-e-Nabawi j Second Haj Unmatched Sacrifice Soaked in the love of Allah Ta’ala in Mina Fourteen Umrahs in Ramadhaan Umrahs Uneasiness upon his return The demands of the Ka’bah Shareef سلام بدرگاہ خیر الانام صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وصحبہ وسلم Salaam in the Court of the best of humanity, Nabi-e-Kareem j Chapter 19 Concern for the Reformation of the Ummah Compassion and Mercy Concern for the reformation of the Ummah Excerpts from the letters of Faqeehul Ummah (RA) Unique manner of Tarbiyyah Hadhrat’s practice of giving advice Da’wat and Tableegh Undertaking journeys for Da’wat and Tableegh A journey into the mountains with Hadhrat Moulana Ilyaas Saahib (RA) Journey to Mewaat with Hadhrat Moulana Ilyaas Saahib (RA) Another journey with Hadhrat Moulana Ilyaas Saahib (RA) Islaahi work in Kanpur The fruits of Hadhrat’s efforts in and around Kanpur Consideration for fellow companions Not carrying food whilst travelling Expressing his thanks to those who invited him Chapter 20 Tolerance and Differences of Opinion A story of Tolerance A story of Haroon Ar-Rasheed Travel to Foreign Countries, then staying in Mazahirul-Uloom Meeting with Moulana Muhammed Saalim Saahib (db) Hadhrat's response to the dispute of Mazaahirul ‘Uloom Honouring those who had passed a fatwa against him Hadhrat Mufti Saahib (RA) and Hadhrat Mufti Nizaam-ud-Deen Saahib (RA) Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Saahib (RA) and Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saahib (RA) Beautiful conduct towards a subordinate Ustaad Good behavior towards a contemporary rival Ustaad Retracting Fataawa Pardon without being asked for pardon A stern word, then Du'a Welfare towards rivals and antagonists Excellent conduct towards a potential enemy Chapter 21 Travelling Abroad Africa Travel to Britain and America Chapter 22 Courage and Bravery Horse riding Chapter 23 Humility At the time of the strikes Special Service Sharing his food with a beggar Hadhrat’s habit at the time of iftaar Allah Ta’ala has placed a cover over my faults Admonition towards the one who wrote, “The successor of Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadith” Not fit to straighten their shoes Manner of speaking Chapter 24 Hospitality towards Guests Special food for the guests Breaking nafl fasts out of consideration for the guests Postponing a journey because of the guests Checking on the guests Remaining on the dastarkhaan Light hearted talk on the dastarkhaan Arranging bedding for the visitors Travel allowance for the guests Bidding farewell to the guests Chapter 25 Contentment and Generosity Dast-e-Ghaib Poverty and disinclination from this world His own home Offered a mansion Building a Khaanqah in Gangoh Chapter 26 Final Journey to Africa Illness Travelling to Durban Final Dua and the last Hadith Completely cut off from this world In the throes of death Demise Ghusal and Kafan Janaaza Janaaza Salaah Burial Chapter 27 Hadhrat’s Students Hadhrat Moulana Qaari Sayed Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi Saahib (RA) Hadhrat Moulana Abraarul Haq Saahib (RA) Hadhrat Moulana Qaari Ameer Hasan Saahib (db) Hadhrat Moulana Saeed Ahmad Khan Saahib (RA) Hadhrat Moulana Ibraaheem Pandor Saahib (db) Studies In the service of Faqeehul Ummah Hadhrat’s love for Moulana Ibraaheem The opinion of Hadhratjee Moulana Maseehullah Saahib (RA) Chapter 28 Hadhrat’s Contemporaries Hadhrat Moulana Qaari Muhammad Tayyib Saahib (RA) Birth Education Spirituality Services to Deen Demise Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saahib (RA) Birth Education Attributes Successor In Jalalabad Routine Travels Works Demise Hadhrat Moulana Sayed Abul Hasan AIi Nadwi (RA) Early Life Education Career Travels Demise Mufti Nizaamuddeen Saahib (RA) Birth Studies Services to Deen Darul ‘Uloom Deoband Hadhrat Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Kandhelwi (RA) Birth Education Da’wat Arab Countries Hajj Character Specialities Aspirations Publications Demise Hadhrat Moulana In’aamul Hasan Saahib (RA) Birth Studies Marriage Haj Assistance to Moulana Yusuf Saahib (RA) Khidmaat (Services to Deen) Ameer of the Tabligh Jamaat Demise Chapter 29 The beginning stages of Madrasah Islaamiyyah in Hatorah From the pen of Hadhrat Qaari Siddeeq Saahib (RA) Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Saahib’s (RA) innumerable favours Hadhrat’s support to Jaamiyah Arabia Hatora Allah Ta’ala’s unseen assistance The beginning of a solid building Getting upset over setting up the bazaar Hadhrat’s opinion regarding a solid road A brief incident of the bridge over the river Chapter 30 Khulafa of Hadhrat Faqeehul Ummah (RA) India Bangladesh Pakistan Saudi Arabia South Africa France England West Indies Hadhrat’s Advices General Advice Remorse in the Heart Self Reformation Anger over Humiliation Harbouring ill Thoughts Backbiting Criticism and Praise Protecting the Eyes Remedy for illicit Love Severing Family Ties Gifts and Debts Smoking and Photographs Disciplining Pupils Advice for Teachers We survive on barkat not on salaries Deprived of serving Deen out of fear for salary Don’t express your needs to anyone Carry on working even if you do not receive a salary Value your students Wherever you find a place to teach, value that post Appreciate whatever service of Deen is being taken from you Hitting children Fourteen Advices for Ulama’ and Asaatiza Advice for those making Imaamat Summary of a letter to a mureed of Faqeehul Ummat (RA) Advice for Students of Deen Solitude whilst studying Method of strengthening one’s Qur’aan Dhor Cure for weak memory Students changing their madrasahs Advice for those in Tableegh The six points of Tableegh General Advice Advice for those in Tasawwuf Istikharah for bay’t Tauheed-e-Matlab The meaning of Khilaafat Ma’moolaat Missing ones’ ma’moolaat due to guests Missing ones’ ma’moolaat due to laziness The harms of missing out one’s ma’moolaat Ma’moolaat during ill health Solitude when completing ma’moolaat The frame of mind when completing your ma’moolaat? Dua Punctuality on ma’moolaat Cures for other sicknesses Ikhlaas Ujb (Self admiration) Looking down at others The cure for Gheebat The cure for laziness at the time of tahajjud The cure for anger The cure for Budh Gumaani (entertaining evil thoughts about people) The cure for Takabbur (Pride) Hasad (Jealousy) I’tikaaf in the last ten days of Ramadhaan Some Mujarrab Amaliyyaat The cure for a sore eye The cure for a Headache Amal for the fulfilment of debts Amal for Protection Amal for bringing unity between husband and wife Amal for protection of children Amal for expansion in sustenance Amal for protection against jealous people Amal for disobedient wife Amal for finding a good spouse Dua when a child is born Amal to see Rasulullah j in your dream Amal for weak memory Shaahid-e-Qudrat Bibliography