From the lamp of devotion to the reformation of character

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Some personalities have passed in the sky of Islamic history whose mention creates feelings of devotion, love and respect in hearts even after centuries. The name of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani is prominent among these selected persons. Muslims of the subcontinent fondly remember him with titles like Piran-e-Pir, Ghous-e-Azam, Dastgir and Mohiuddin. The 11th Sharif organized by you has become a well-known part of the religious and spiritual environment of the subcontinent.
The eleventh Sharif should not be merely the name of a ceremony or ritual; Its real beauty comes to the fore when it leads a person to the Qur'an, Sunnah, remembrance of Allah, Sadaqah, piety, service to mankind and self-improvement. The study of the life of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani also gives the same lesson that the real requirement of the love of religious elders is to place their teachings and character in one's life. In historical and literary sources, there is a special mention of his knowledge, asceticism, piety, preaching and reforms. He was associated with Fiqh, Hadith, Tafsir and other religious sciences and his monastery in Baghdad became an important center of reform and training. The most important aspect of your personality is that you did not separate spirituality from Shariat. In your attributed teachings, worship, sincerity, trust, remembrance, self-purification and moral reform are of primary importance. This is the reason why your personality is considered important in the Sufi tradition not only in terms of virtues but also in terms of knowledge, practice and reform. 11 The tradition of celebrating Rabi-ul-Thani as the eleventh Sharif of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani is well known. According to a well-known religious source, the demise of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani 11 It is attributed to Rabi'ul-Thani and it is because of this that the tradition of the meeting of Isal-e-Thawab and the eleventh Sharif was born on this day.
On this occasion, Muslims organize recitation of the Qur'an, zikr and azkar, naat and minqbat, dua and charity and give reward. There are different opinions among scholars about the details and Shariah status of this process, so it is important to keep knowledge and moderation in mind along with devotion. If the 11th Sharif teaches us to observe prayer, if it saves us from lies, if it removes arrogance from our hearts, if it draws us to the service of our parents, if it gives us the spirit of helping the poor and the needy, if it reminds us to pay the rights of the servants, then surely such gatherings can be a source of reform for us.
The biggest lesson from Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani is that man should become a servant of Allah Ta'ala, take account of his self and create ease for God's creatures.
Character over dignity
It is a well-known tradition to mention virtues in the mentions of saints, but to limit the personality of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani only to virtues would be to limit his academic and reforming services. A religious source also emphasizes that the personality of Hazrat Ghous-i-Azam should be seen not only from the perspective of virtues but also in the context of his academic, intellectual, spiritual and social role. This is especially noteworthy in today's era. We listen to the stories of the elders with great interest, but often fail to put into practice their teachings. We celebrate his name but forget honesty in our business, good conduct in our home life, justice in society and truth in affairs. This is the place where we should stop and ask our heart. Today our society is suffering from numerous problems. Problems like economic problems, unemployment, inflation, domestic disputes, intolerance, lies, adultery, misconduct and violation of moral boundaries on social media are affecting our collective life. In such an environment, the message of the teachings of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani is very simple but profound.: Man should correct his self first. If piety arises in the heart, the tongue avoids lies. If there is fear of God in the heart, the hand stops from treachery. If there is love in the heart, a person creates ease for others.
If there is sincerity in the heart, then worship is for Allah instead of showing off.
Therefore, the most beautiful message of the 11th Sharif can be that we pledge to reform our lives not for one day but for the whole year. On this occasion, feeding and helping the poor, needy, orphans and the needy is a social good that can create love and brotherhood in the society. It can be a constant source of good.
A beautiful expression of the love of religious elders is that along with their remembrance, the human beings also came to God's creation. In religious matters, love and devotion have their place, but it is not necessary to explain every tradition as a historical fact. Certain stories and events related to Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani have been narrated in various books and traditions over the centuries, and researchers have also discussed the authenticity and authenticity of some of the attributed traditions. Therefore, it is better to keep the authentic historical information separate and describe the traditional stories as anecdotes or transmitted traditions. This does not diminish the devotion nor the greatness of the elders; On the contrary, intellectual honesty is born in religious discourse. On the occasion of the 11th Sharif, if we only decorate gatherings, cook food and light lamps in the name of Hazrat Ghous-e-Azam, but laziness in prayer, dishonesty in affairs, harshness in language and hatred in our hearts remain, then we should account for our actions. And if after this meeting, a person commits to prayer, a person starts treating his parents well, a businessman stops mixing, a young man gets out of bad company, a person of status starts supporting a poor person permanently, and an angry family reconnects with love, then this meeting can create a real reforming effect within itself. What is the need today?
We need an eleventh that gives remembrance and concern. An eleventh that gives love and action. An eleventh that softens the heart and strengthens the character. An eleventh that reminds us that the worship of Allah is not limited to the mosque and the monastery, but the market, the office, the home, the court, the seminary, the school and social affairs - everywhere is reflected in the character of man. In the teachings of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, the relationship between Sharia and Tariqat, self-purification, sincerity and spiritual training are given significant importance. The great 11th Sharif reminds us of a great spiritual figure of the past, but the purpose of this memory should not be to simply get lost in the past. The main goal is to improve our present and brighten our future with goodness, piety and service.
May the love of Piran-e-Pir Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani live in our hearts, but the most beautiful proof of this love should be our character.
If we remember, then we also act. If we give reward, then we should also pay the right of God's creation. If we remember Ghous-i-Azam, we should also remember his reform teachings. This is the message of the 11th Sharif, which can become a means of reforming the entire society out of a one-day gathering. May Allah Ta'ala grant us true love for the Saints, adherence to the Qur'an and Sunnah, sincerity, piety, good conduct and service to mankind. Amen.