Raeesul Ulama Taajul Atqiya

Hujjatul Islam Hazrat Maulana Haamid Raza Khan

(radi Allaho anhu)

 

HIS POSITION IN THE SILSILA : Raeesul Ulama, Taajul Atqiya, Sheikhul Muhaditheen, Hujjatul Islam Hazrat Allama Maulana Haamid Raza Khan (radi Allaho anhu) is the fortieth Imam and Sheikh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaderiyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah.

 

HIS BLESSED NAME : According to the family tradition, he was given the name Muhammed at during his Aqeeqa, the value of which in Arabic numerals is nine two. His was affectionately called Haamid Raza, and his title is Hujjatul Islam.

 

HIS BRIEF GENEALOGY : Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) is the son of the Mujjadid of the fourteenth Century, Aala Hazrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaaderi Barakaati(radi Allaho anhu), who was the son of  Hazrat Allama Maulana Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allaho anhu), who was the son of Maulana Raza Ali Khan(radi Allaho anhu).

HIS BRIEF GENEALOGY  Hujjatul Islam was the son of the Mujjadid of the fourteenth Century, Aala Hazrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaaderi Barakaati (radi Allahu anhu), who was the son of  Hazrat Allama Maulana Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu), who was the son of Maulana Raza Ali Khan (Radi Allahu anhu).

HUJJATUL ISLAM’S EDUCATION : He attained his knowledge at the feet of his blessed father, Sayyiduna Aala Hazrat Azeemul Barkat (radi Allaho anhu). He attained proficiency in the fields of Hadith, Islamic Jurisprudence, Tafseer etc. and graduated with distinctions at the tender age of nineteen. His blessed father admired Hujjatul Islam for his sincerity and dedication in gaining knowledge. Aala Hazrat (radi Allaho anhu) loved him so dearly, that he said: 

HUJJATUL ISLAMS EDUCATION  He attained all his knowledge at the feet of his blessed father, Sayyiduna Aala Hazrat Azeemul Barkat (radi Allahu anhu). He attained proficiency in the fields of Hadith, Islamic Jurisprudence, Tafseer etc. and graduated with distinctions at the tender age of nineteen. His blessed father admired Hujjatul Islam for his sincerity and dedication in gaining knowledge. Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) loved him so dearly, that he said:

 

        “Haamidum min’ni Wa Ana Min Haamid” meaning “

Haamid is from me and I am from Haamid.”

Haamidum minni Wa Ana Min Haamid

meaning Haamid is from me and I am from Haamid.

 

INITIATION INTO THE SPIRITUAL ORDER : Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) was the mureed and Khalifa of Noorul Aarifeen, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Abul Husain Ahmad-e-Noori (radi Allaho anhu). His Spiritual Master was from amongst the great Mashaa’ikh of Marehrah Mutaahirah. Hazrat Abul Husain Ahmad-e-Noori (radi Allaho anhu) had immense love for his beloved disciple and guided him with his rays of spiritualism along the path of mysticism. Hazrat Noori Mian (radi Allaho anhu) was the mureed and Khalifa of Khaatimul Aakabir Hazrat Sayyid Shah Aale Rasool Marehrwi (radi Allaho anhu) who was the Peer-o-Murshid of Aala Hazrat, Azeemul Barkat (radi Allaho anhu). He was also blessed with Khilafat by his father Sayyiduna Aala Hazrat (radi Allaho anhu).

INITIATION INTO THE SPIRITUAL ORDER  Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu) was the mureed and Khalifa of Noorul Aarifeen, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Abul Husain Ahmad-e-Noori (radi Allahu anhu). His Spiritual Master was from amongst the great Mashaaikh of Marehrah Mutaahirah. Hazrat Abul Husain Ahmad-e-Noori (radi Allahu anhu) had immense love for his beloved disciple and guided him with his rays of spiritualism in the path of mysticism. Hazrat Noori Mian (radi Allahu anhu) was the mureed and Khalifa of Khaatimul Aakabir Hazrat Sayyid Shah Aale Rasool Marehrwi (radi Allahu anhu) who was the Peer-o-Murshid of Aala Hazrat, Azeemul Barkat (radi Allahu anhu). He was also blessed with Khilafat by his father Sayyiduna Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu).

 

HIS FEATURES : Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) was an extremely handsome personality. He was very fair in complexion and his face shone like a bright light. All those who saw him could not compare him to others they had seen.

HIS EXCELLENCE : He is the eldest son of Alaa Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Fazil-e-Bareilly (radi Allaho anhu). He was the image of his father in looks, and the true successor of his blessed father. His personality was a shining example of the Truth of Islam. In addition to his inner spiritual beauty, Almighty Allah has blessed him with outer beauty as well. All those who saw Hujjatul Islam have said that never have they seen in their era, such a handsome and beautiful personality. Scores of non-Muslims accepted the pure religion of Islam only by looking at his blessed face. The excellence of his handsomeness was such, that anybody who saw him would say, “Haaza Hujjatul Islam” meaning, “This is the Proof of Islam”. When Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) travelled to the Holy cities of Makkatul Mukarramah and Madinatul Munawwarah for Hajj and Ziyaarah, he was blessed with meeting great scholars such as Hazrat Sheikh Sayyid Husain Dab’baagh(radi Allaho anhu) and Sayyidi Maaliki Turki (radi Allaho anhu). After meeting Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu), both these learned scholars said: “From the Learned and Talented Personalities in India, we have never met  anybody that was more fluent and commanding in the Arabic Language, than Hujjatul Islam.”                               

 

He was the combination of many inner spiritual qualities. He was not only a great scholar, but he was the best teacher of his time. He was famous for his lectures on the topics of Hadith and Tafseer. He held a unique position in the command of the Arabic Language. He was an excellent poet and his poetry was pure and gentle. His poems (Naats) were written in the deep love of the Holy Prophet Muhammed Mustafa (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). He served the Maslak-e-Ahle Sunnat, and the Silsila-e-Aaliyah Qaaderiyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah with complete sincerity and humility. He spent his entire life in striving for the upliftment of the Muslim Ummah.

 

HIS BLESSED HABITS: Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) was a bright example of his pious predecessors and his illustrious forefathers. He possessed a beautiful character and all good habits. He was a very pleasant and gentle person, and would always smile when he spoke to anyone. His respect for the elders and love for children was one of his blessed qualities. He always lowered his gaze when in conversation, or when walking in the street. He spent most of his time in the recitation of Durood Shareef, and it was for this reason, that many had witnessed him recite Durood aloud even when he was asleep. Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu), like his blessed father strongly opposed the British and their allies. He was always firm in his belief and never compromised his principles, which were based on the Quran and Hadith.

 

HIS HUMILITY: Due to his humbleness, his dress was also the same. Not withstanding his status and knowledge his lifestyle remained the epitome of simplicity. Even though he was a great scholar and the son of the Mujjadid of the Century, he never showed any pride over his knowledge. He respected all the Ulama and Mashaa’ikh and humbled himself in their presence. His humbleness was another example of his exemplary character. An example of his humbleness can be gauged from the following statement of Qutbe Madinah Hazrat Sheikh Ziaud’deen Madani (radi Allaho anhu) who was amongst the esteemed disciples and Khulafa of Aala Hazrat (radi Allaho anhu) states: “Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) was a very bright and handsome personality. He was such a humble person, that when I would journey from Madinatul Munawarah to Bareilly Shareef, he would be such an excellent host, that he would even take a cloth and personally shine my shoes. He never allowed anyone else to serve me and he would personally serve my meals to me. I have difficulty expressing the extent of his hospitality. When I would prepare to return for Madinah Shareef, he would humbly say, ‘Please Convey my Salutation in the Exalted Court of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam), and pray that He invites me to the Holy City.’”

 

“Ab to Madine Le Bula Ghumbad-e-sabz De Dikha

AB TO MADINE LE BULA GHUMBAD-E-SABZ DE DIKHA Haamid-o-Mustafa Tere Hind Me He Ghulaam Do”

 HIS BLESSED CHARACTER:  Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) was a radiant personality. Likewise, his character was also admirable. He was exemplary in every way, be it in looks, habits, character, knowledge, piety, actions and in words. He was always generous and merciful. Not only did those who knew him praise his character, but those who opposed him were also forced to accept the blessed nature of his character. Even though he was very gentle and kind, he became very firm and strong against those who insulted Allah and His Rasool (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). For those who were true servants of Allah and Rasool (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam), he was like a rose, which brings pleasure at all times, and for the enemy of Allah and His Rasool (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) he was a naked sword.

 

When Shab-e-Baraat (the eve of the fifteenth of Shabaan, when the Mercy of Allah reaches the sky above the earth) would arrive, Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) would ask for forgiveness and pardon from all those around him. He was so sincere in this, that he would even ask forgiveness from children, servants and his disciples by saying: “If I have been the cause of any pain to you, then please forgive me, and if I owe anything to anybody, then please inform me.”

 

Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) was an excellent example of “Al Hubbu Lil Laahi Wal Bughzu fillah” (Love for the sake of Allah and Hate for the sake of Allah) and AAshidaa’u alal kufaari wa Ruhamaa’u bainahum (Firm against the disbelievers and gentle towards your own). Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) showed much love and gentleness towards his students and disciples, and every one of his mureeds felt that he was the most loved of Hujjatul Islam’s mureeds.

 

Once Hujjatul Islam (radi Allaho anhu) had just arrived home from a lengthy train journey and was still seated on