33 Letters of Qibla Hadrat Sahib

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33 Letters of Qibla Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi

Introduction

Praise be to Allah for what has transpired and what

remains. Last year 2013 a collection of 40 Letters of Hadrat

Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi

were published. This year (2014) I have

chosen 33 Letters of Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi for the next

Urs ceremony that shall take place at Darsgah Sharif on 31 st

December 2014, In sha Allah . The 33 Letters are compiled

from four sources: a) Makatib al- Firdous Volume One 2000,

b) Makatib al-Firdous Volume Two 2006, c) Matakib waTahirirat , 2006 d) A Personal Letter. Any benefit derived from

these letters is due to Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi and any

mistakes and shortcomings are from the translator.

Muzamil

17 th February 2014


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1) Frustration

A young man wrote to complain about his abjectpoverty and asked why his situation had not improved.

Hadrat Sahib s Reply 8th September 1995

Peace be upon you. I received your letter in which you

expressed a great deal of anxiety. Without a doubt, not

everyone can deal with hardship. It is the complete faith inAllah that gives a person support and comfort during times of

hardship. You have complained that my only reply to your

letters has been that Allah shall improve matters and advise you

to supplicate to Him. I do not have any better remedy than this

because who else but Allah can truly provide for you. It is onlyby turning to Allah that one can find a solution to ones

problems. No one is free from trials and tribulations. Indeed,

Allah states, And We will surely test you with something of

fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but

give good tidings to the patient. Who, when disaster strikesthem, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we

will return (2:155-156). Therefore, this humble servant

reiterates: have complete faith and firmly cling to Allah. In

times of despair hope for the best from Him. The time for pain


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and comfort is appointed by Allah and after hardship comes

ease. Peace be upon you.

2) Request for Prayer

A person wrote and requested prayers for his uncle who

was paralysed.

Hadrat Sahib s Reply 8th September 1995

Peace be upon you. I was saddened to hear about your

problems. You wrote a letter earlier and I have not neglected

your matter, indeed, I pray for everyone, especially those

people who seek prayers but ultimately the result lies in Allahs

hands. Allah is nothing but beauty and kindness. Sometimes

things which we find unpleasant are in Allahs vie w better for

us. Only He knows the wisdom behind His actions. Make

abundant supplications to Him. Allah has given this message

via Rasul Allah that When someone calls Me, I hear and

answer him. Indeed, Rasul Allah has stated that A persons

prayer is accepted unless he asks for a sinful thing or to break


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ties of kinship and is not impatient. It was enquired, O h

Messenger of Allah , what is Being impatient? He said, A

person says that I have prayed but without success. Hence he

despairs and gives up. 1 Rasul Allah has also stated, Your

Lord is the epitome of modesty, He grants without asking, He

feels ashamed that a person who raises his/her hands in prayer

should return empty handed. 2 Keep praying and this humble

servant shall also supplicate and expect the best from Allah as

He is the source of all goodness. Peace be upon you.

3) Financial Woes

A lady from the UK wrote about her familys financial

woes.

1 Narrated by Muslim2 Narrated by Tirmidhi


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Hadrat Sahibs Reply 18 th June 1994

Peace be upon you. I received your letter and became

aware of your circumstances. The world is a place of deception.

Outwardly it appears beautiful but inwardly it is poisonous. A

person is seduced by its outward appearance and wastes all

his/her energies upon it. When a person becomes fully

entangled in it, then despite all of ones efforts it is difficult to

move away from it. The only cure for all of your problems is to

turn towards Allah. Try this remedy with sincerity. On one

hand, the bitterness of your dealings is reduced and on the other

hand the person obtains the willpower to face adversity. In

addition, Allah provides a solution from the unseen. The

condition is that you have firm belief in Allah, do not neglect

prayer and offer Salah regularly. As Salah is a direct

connection between a person and Allah. Through Salah a

person becomes close to Allah. Ayat karima should be read not

less than 1250 times daily and read durud sharif 11 times at the

start and at the end and keep your problems in mind. This

humble servant shall also pray to Allah. Some devotee has

exaggerated concerning this humble servant; I am nothing like

that and constantly worried about my own salvation. Peace be

upon you.


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4) Ungrateful

A person wrote and complained about his father.


Peace be upon you. I have received your letter in which

you complained about your kith and kin. This is the way of the

world. There is a shortage of loyalty in this world, so do not get

upset. There is much wisdom hidden in this. The main point

being that, only the relationship with Allah is genuine and of

benefit in both worlds. We forget this relationship for small

worl dly gains. Dont ponder over their disloyalty and ins tead

focus on Allah. This focus shall not only increase your spiritual

ranks but also lead to a change of heart on their part. Your

independence and integrity shall force them to review their

attitude towards you. Indeed, Allah is the Changer of hearts.

When a person is connected with Allah then he is free from the

needs of others.

The time and energy you dedicated to their care, these

matters come under dealings and are part of the rights of

people. Allah shall grant you reward for this service, therefore

do not stain your sincerity and waste your good deeds by

expecting the reward from people. This humble servant prays


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for you. Your pleas should be directed towards your Lord who

is the Protector and Custodian of His creation. Offer five

prayers in congregation and read the khatam of Hadrat Pir

Shaykh Abd al-Qadir Jilani Rahmatullah Alayhi in the following

manner:

100 times durud sharif at the start and at the end and

500 times Hasbunallah wa nimalwakil and after every 100 say

nimal mawla wa nimal nasir once. Read with focus and pin

your hopes on Allah. Peace be upon you. Note: Keep this letter

safe and read it often.

5) Guidelines

This is a personal letter. In 1975 at the age of nineteen

I asked a Sangi to write a letter to Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi

whom I had not met. This was my first letter to Hadrat Sahib

Rahmatullah Alayhiin which I sought his blessings and guidance.


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Hadrat Sahibs Reply 22nd November 1975

786-92,

Dearest Muhammad Muzamil Sahib, May your Lord

Almighty protect you. Written by the permission of his

eminence Qibla and Kabah Janab Hadrat Sahib (May Allah

increase his shadow). Peace be upon you. We wish well for

both parties. Your letter arrived and shed light on your

situation. I pray that Allah Almighty grants you the best of both

worlds and makes you steadfast upon the Shariah. May Allah

grant you knowledge that is supported by action and the

company of the righteous people. I hereby give you permission

to recite the litanies that you have mentioned in your letter. All

of this is remembrance of Allah and it is these things that shallbenefit you in the everlasting life. A person gains contentment

by remembering Allah. This life is temporary and life in the

hereafter is everlasting. He who performs good deeds and

avoids sins in this life shall achieve success in the next life.

We express our gratitude to Allah Almighty that despite

being in a faithless country you have love for the din , passion

for Islam, observe Salah and have kept a beard. This is a special

grace from Allah. Stay focused on your true Lord and if

possible then associate with the pious people; the pious are

those people that when you see them they remind you of Allah;


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your heart turns cold towards the world and concern for the

hereafter increases.

Greetings to all your Sangis , I pray for all of them that

Allah makes them observe the din . Peace and best regards. All

is well here, the lowly servants of Darbar Sharif adjoining

Kaladeo, Jhelum.

6) Spiritual Instructions for a Novice

In 1941 a young Sangi who was instructed by Hadrat

Sahib to go into a spiritual retreat sought his guidance.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply 12 th August 1941

Dear companion and brother on the spiritual path, May

Allah grant you a long life. Peace and blessings be upon you.

All is well here (Checheyan Sharif). I pray to Allah for your

welfare. I have received your letter and became aware of your

situation and have sent a tawidh that you requested, put it into

something and hang it around your neck. In addition, after you

have recited surah Fatiha 41 times in the morning, blow it upon


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the water and drink at sehri or Iftari time. Do not despair and

complete the durud sharif that you are instructed to recite.

Avoid drinking too much water. Try to establish dhikr and read

the khatams with utmost devotion and Allah Almighty shall

have mercy upon you.

Conversation without purpose is futile and you have

been told on numerous occasions to avoid such vain talk but to

no avail. Keep your goal in mind and keep yourself busy with

the remembrance of Allah Almighty and dont be negl igent

even for a moment. Every action should be sincere and without

any display of piety. Keep yourself connected with your master

at all times. Pray for me at the shrine. Everything is fine at your

home, Maulvi Muhammad Zaman, both Baba Faqir

Muhammad and Miyan Fadal Ilahi sends their regards and Mai

Sahiba also sends her greetings. Give my regards to the Hafiz

Sahiban and in particular Hafiz Zia al-Din. When you reply,

write about him. Write about Mehdi Khan also, has he begun

the Qasida Burda Sharif ? You must keep death foremost in

your thoughts. Anyone who indulges in pleasures of the world

shall not enjoy the pleasures of the afterlife. One should love

Allah to such an extent that one forgets all else and becomes

immersed in the remembrance of Allah as Hadrat Khaqani

Rahmatullah Alayhi writes,


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After thirty years of research it became

apparent to Khaqani,

One breath with Allah is better than the

kingdom of Solomon.

In reality, compared to a king a Dervish is richer, as

long as it is the real thing and not something superficial.

Ibrahim ibn Adham left his kingdom and became a Dervish;

one must reflect on this as there must be a secret behind it.

Indeed, the ego and the devil are enemies of the person but they

do not have control over the person who is sincere. The devil

has promised to stay with the person to his dying breath and

Allah Almighty also took an oath on His honour that He would

accept the repentance of His servants until death; a person

needs to turn to Allah. May Allah grant you and this humble

servant the ability to follow the noble practice of the Holy

Prophet , grant us iman at the time of death and include us

amongst the family of the Naqshbandiyya Mujaddidiyya

masters by the honour of the Mujaddid Rahmatullah Alayhi and the

leader and master of all creation .Oh Allah accept our

prayers. Let me know which chapter of the Holy Quran you

have started and how many days it has been since you began

reading durud sharif ? You are instructed to keep us informed

of your inner state. Peace be upon you.


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Note: If you can find any books on Sufism from Hafiz

Sahib then time permitting you should read them. Maktubat

Sharif , Jawair-e Alawiyya and Maqasaid al-Salikin (highly

recommended). If you can obtain any of these books then by

all means study them. If you can find any other books on the

lives of the pious people then study them. If you are able to

obtain the book on the lives of the Mujaddidiyya Masters by

Muhammad Hasan from Lillah Sharif then do so and observe

how the pious people lived their lives and what hardship they

faced and what they witnessed. Peace be upon you.

7) Suicidal

A person wrote and complained that he had visited

numerous shrines to remove his debt but without any success

and now felt suicidal and blamed the saints for his despair.


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8) Missed Prayers and Litanies

A person from the UK enquired if he missed his prayers

then what could he do about the awrad that he missed?

Hadrat Sahibs Reply 2nd July 1991


aware of your situation. It is an obligation to make up the

missed prayers. However, with regards to missed awrads one

has the option of reading it with the missed prayers or at some

other convenient time, but one must read them. During the

awrad keep your needs in mind. Just as you are busy improving

the welfare of your children in this life similarly worry about

their welfare in the hereafter. Allah Almighty states: Save

yourself and your family from the Fire (66:2). During the

khatamat remember the saints in whose honour you are reading

the khatam so that you can obtain more blessings. Thank you

for remembering us, give our regards to all the family.


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9) Problems

A person from Lahore wrote about his problems.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply 2nd July 1991

Peace be upon you. May Allah keep you safe and

remove your difficulties. Indeed, He is the one who is in charge

of everything. We humble servants of Allah pray for you. May

Allah reward you and make matters easy for you for having a

good opinion of us. If possible then pray tahajjud and read

khatam al-khawajgan once a week, it is very beneficial in times

of turmoil. Make yourself and your family observe the daily

prayers. Ask a Sangi the method of khatam al-khawajgan or

write to us and we shall provide the details. Once again, I

remind you not to be heedless.

10) Condolence

This letter was addressed to Hadrat Abu al-Hasan Zaid

Faruqi Rahmatullah Alayhi (d.1993) of Delhi Khanqah Sharif on


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the death of his relative Sahibzada Aga Abd al-Rahman in

Quetta.

Hadrat Sahib s Reply 29 th January 1991

In the name of Allah the most Kind, the most Merciful

Dear esteemed Pir Sahib, may Allah grant you a long

life, our humblest greetings. I have received a letter fromsolicitor Rahmat Allah Sahib informing me of the sad demise

of Sahibzada Hadrat Aga Abd al-Rahman. Indeed we belong

to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. (2:156). We are

deeply saddened by this news. Undoubtedly the time for death

is appointed and it cannot be postponed or moved forward. Inorder to reach his ultimate destination, a believer has to pass

through this path. A human being is comprised of emotions and

sadness is a natural outcome. Without a doubt one is affected

by these events. In the spiritual path we are the beneficiaries

of this noble family and as such every member of thishousehold is a beacon of light for us. With his death another

lamp has been extinguished. We pray that Allah grants him a

place in His nearness. May Allah choose his descendants to

serve the din and guide people. We all share your grief.

Although your advanced age restricts your travel however


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when the weather improves and if you visit Quetta to express

your concordance to his family then please grant us humble

people some time in your schedule. We dare not impose this

matter upon you but humbly request your presence.

11) Business Problems

A person wrote and mentioned he had made losses in

his business and sought prayers.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply 10 th July 1991

Peace be upon you. Thank you for remembering us.

May Allah Almighty protect you. Fix a time and read

times with 786 durud sharif 11 timesin the beginning and at the end. Success and failure are part of

life, do not worry. Allah Almighty shall improve matters.

Read the daily prayers regularly with congregation. Allahs

remembrance is the cure for all hardship. Peace be upon you.


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12) An Old Sangi

Hadrat Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhiwas informed that an

old Sangi was on his death bed.

Hadrat Sahib Reply Saturday 26 th June 1971

786-92,

Dear Ustad Sahib, may your Lord Almighty keepyou safe by the honour of His beloved . Please accept our

greetings. I was saddened to hear about your fathers

critical condition. He was a dear companion of Qibla Alam

Rahmatullah Alayhi and a source of comfort for us as he

reminded us of him. Everyone shall taste death (3:185), thus this process continues. Everyone should prepare for

death and make provisions for the hereafter. If you want

to make his grave near the mosque then consult Hajji Sayd

Muhammad. 3 If there is appropriate space near your house

then make his grave next to brother Din Muhammad Sahib,all of this depends upon you. Give our regards to the family

and other Sangis. Peace and best regards.

3 Sayalian


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13) Foot and Mouth Disease

Someone wrote seeking protection for Foot and

Mouth disease amongst the local animals.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply Wednesday 25 th Shaban al Muazam,

between Dhur and Asr.

786-92,

Dearest, may your Lord Almighty keep you safe

by the honour of His beloved . For the animals that are

affected by foot and mouth disease, recite sura Taghabun

(64) 7 times with durud sharif 11 times in the beginning

and at the end, call the adhan and then upon every recitalblow upon water. Peace and best regards.

14) Interest Free Loan

A person requested a loan.


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Hadrat Sahibs Reply 30 th September 1979

786-92,

Dearest, peace be upon you. Someone has twice

expressed his predicament and needs two thousand rupees.

You are well aware of thi s humble servants financial

circumstances. Therefore I am sending the bearer of this

letter to you. Borrow the required amount from someone

and give it to him in his hour of need and I shall pay you

back. Peace and best regards.

15) Runaway Student

Hadrat Sahib was informed of a runaway student.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

786-92

Peace be upon you. If the aforementioned student

has run away on numerous occasions then it is better to

expel him as it affects other students. Make supplications


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and return all his belongings to his father and bid them fare

well. Peace and best regards.

16) Deeds for the Hereafter

A Sangi wrote two letters with details of his activities.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply Saturday 3 rd January 1978

Dear Brother on the spiritual path, May Allah Almighty

increase His love and passion in your heart by the honour of

His beloved . I have received two letters from you and

became aware of your situation. I have been busy and therefore

unable to reply to your letter earlier. I am happy to know that

you are preoccupied with useful matters. Anyone who prefers

matters of the hereafter to the affairs of the world is indeed

fortunate. It is narrated in a Hadith that seven people shall be

under the shade of Allahs throne on the day when there be will

no other shade. One such person is a young man who grew up

in Allahs worship . I totally agree with your sentiments. Peace

and best wishes.


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17) Dont Waste Time

A scholar wrote that he carried out the task that was

entrusted to him.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I have received your letter. Thank

you for your co-operation in this matter. I am pleased to know

that the learned scholar is well. People are in need of such rare

personalities. May Allah grant him greater ability to reform

people. Mawlana Sahib, time is passing by and the moment that

has passed shall never return. Therefore the mystics state that

one should not spend a moment without remembering Allah.

Remembrance of Allah shall benefit you in the hereafter. You

have a double responsibility, apart from worship and obedience

you also guide people. The more responsibilities you have the

greater the reward. Keeping these responsibilities in mind,

continue your work and seek support from Allah. Peace beupon you.

Note: You must have attended the urs ceremony at

Golra Sharif. If you have a recording of Mufti Abd al-Shakur

Sahibs speech or if you can remember any of the key points


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then send them. What were Sahibzada Naseer al-Din Sahibs

impressions of Mufti Sahib s speech?

18) Demise of Hadrat Mai Sahiba Rahmatullah Alayha

A lady wrote about a dream that she had about Hadrat

Mai Sahiba Rahmatullah Alayha and requested some of her relics.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply 28 th February 1993

Peace be upon you. I received your letter of condolence.

This was Allah s will. We have to accept His every decision

gladly and pray that He includes us amongst His grateful

servants and save us from trials and tribulations. You knew her

therefore act upon her teachings. There is great benefit in

following her teachings. Her spirit shall be pleased. You

requested a book and other relics, when you come next time we

shall discuss this matter. This humble servant prays for you and

your children, may Allah Almighty fulfil your pious wishes.


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Note: the dream you had is very blessed as Mai Sahiba

was connected to Hadrat Abu Bakr through both physical and

spiritual lineage. This dream is a product of your devotion to

her. Peace be upon you.

19) Beard

A thirty year old man wrote that no one was willing to

give their daughter to him as he has kept a beard.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply 21 st August 1993


aware of your problem. Be steadfast as it is a test of your

resolve and determination. Perhaps you shall face some further

rejections. You should have firm faith the blessed master

whose Sunnah caused you so much problems will not let you

down. Indeed, the whole creation came into existence due to

him. Rasul Allah had prophesised that to follow his Sunnah


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in the last days would be made difficult. If possible then fix a

time daily and recite durud sharif 11 times in the beginning and

at the end and read Ya Wadudu 1000 times with utmost

devotion and dedication. Peace be upon you.

20) Evil Person

Someone wrote about an evil person who had made life

difficult for the local villagers.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter. May Allah

Almighty keep you in His protection. His remembrance is the

best protection for every evil and the greatest source of

contentment. I hope you are reading your award on a regular

basis. In particular pray tahajjud and stay focused on Allah. If

you missed any of your awrads then make them up later and in

the future be careful. If possible then appoint a time and read

ayat karima 500 times. Read it with focus an attention and keep

your problems in mind, read durud 100 times before and after.


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We humble servants only have the remembrance of Allah as

our aid against evil and discord. This is what our masters have

taught us and this is what we teach the seekers. Allah is the

Forgiving, the Merciful, the all Hearing and all Seeing. He does

not desert those that remember Him. However, sincerity and

focus are pre-conditions. Peace be upon you.

21) Obesity

A person wrote about his obese wife.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Take her for a check up with some qualified doctor.

This humble servant shall also pray for her and I am sending a

tawidh as well. We suggest a mixture called Kamuni from

the Hamdard brand, the instructions are written on the bottle.

May Allah heal her. Keep your focus on your Lord and with

His grace the medicine shall be effective as well. That is all.

Peace be upon you.


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22) Invitation

Hadrat Pir Badshah Sahib from Mohra Sharif invited

Hadrat Sahib to attend the 40 th ceremony of Pir Aftab Ahmad.


His eminence Janab Pir-e Tariqat Hadrat Pir Badshah

Sahib, May Allah prolong your life. Peace be upon you. Thank

you for the invitation for the 40 th. My nephew Muhammad

Masum, who attended the funeral, informed me about the

demise of Pir Aftab Sahib. The death of a believer is indeed

wonderful. As long as he was alive, he was caught between

separation and longing and considered the world as a prison.

But his very existence was a source of benefit for the world and

a protection from calamities. Pir Sahib Rahmatullah Alayhi has

moved from separation to union but he has deprived many

people of his pre-dawn supplications. The real loss is that the

world has lost the prayers and focus of a man of Allah.

However, his followers can still benefit from his blessed spirit

as long as they follow his teachings. This humble servant was

already weak and recently hiccups have made my condition

worse. I am unable to meet the Sangis and as for travel it is a


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thing of the past. In light of my circumstances I hope you will

excuse my failure to attend the gathering. This humble servant

shares your feelings, emotions and turmoil on this great loss.

Peace be upon you.

23) Complaints

A person wrote to complain about his daughter- in- law

and his son.


Peace be upon you. I received your letter and was

astonished by your agitation and anxiety. I did not expect this

from such a person who is both learned and a physician. You

should have greater willpower. This type of anxiety and

restlessness is characteristic of ignorant and weak people. The

people who are aware of the Quranic teachings do not let these

kinds of incidents overpower them. They remain focused on

their spiritual realm. These are temporary setbacks that are

bound to take place in an extended family. The elders use their


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24) A Wakeup Call

A lady from the UK wrote about her family problems.


Peace be upon you. I received your letter. These small

tests are there to awaken one from heedlessness. The people

whom are awoken by these incidents and turn to the right path,

Allah Almighty guides them and grants them the ability to

perform good deeds. By contrast, for those people who do not

take heed from these warnings, than Allah Almighty leaves

them to their life of sin. Consider these problems as a wakeup

call and turn to Allah. Pray regularly and follow the commands

of the Shariah . Everyday appoint a time and read Ya Salamu

1000 times with durud sharif 11 times at the start and at the

end. Make sure you read it properly and recite the correct

amount and also focus on the meaning. When you finish

reading then supplicate to Allah Almighty and keep yourproblems in your thoughts and blow upon the water and give it

to the sick person. May Allah grant them a cure by the sake of

His blessed name. Peace be upon you.


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25) Heaven Within

A person wrote about his visit to Hadrat Sahib.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter, it is good that

you informed us of your safe arrival. May Allah Almighty grant

more passion and devotion. Some saint has stated that, Heaven

is within me. Wherever I go it is with me. Prison is my

seclusion, death my martyrdom, migration my travel. Who can

harm me? What he meant was that he was in continua l dhikr .

He continued, Whatever situation I am in, my source of

comfort is with me. You should also keep this view in mind.

Peace be upon you.

26) Sounds of Silence

A person wrote an emotional letter seeking a direct link

with Rasul Allah and so forth.


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Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter, the same

unrest and agitation. Alas, you have not understood that in the

spiritual path, silence is speech. Speech is not very useful in the

spiritual path. Indeed, anyone who claims to be on the path

must refrain from talking and instead use his focus. Let alone

seek an audience, he (a sincere Sangi ) would not even seek out

litanies and leave all matters on the behest of his guide. You

know hundreds and thousands of people like you request

meetings but these people (sincere Sangis ) are content on

seeing this humble servant during the five daily prayers and on

Friday because they do not want to impose their will on their

master. When you have stated your feelings in a letter then

what need is there for you to spend a few minutes with me.

This humble servant considers everyones p roblems equally

and prays for them. Hence you should stop making these

foolish requests. The spiritual path has its own procedure, try

to understand its spirit. Peace be upon you.


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27) Value of Remembrance

A person from Bafa Sharif wrote that he safely arrived

home.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply


aware of your welfare. May Allah protect you and your family

and grant you more passion and dedication. The greatest gift is

remembrance of Allah. What the people of the world consider

valuable such as gold and silver is nothing compared to the

remembrance of A llah. Hadrat Abd Allah ibn Masud said,

I prefer to utter Subhan Allah, rather than give gold jewellery

in charity. Similarly Abd Allah ibn Umar said, To utter

Allahu Akbar a few times on the journey is more beloved to me

than to give a horse for the sake of Jihad. Wise is he who does

not let go of this wealth at anytime. There is no guarantee about

one s lifespan. Try to pray inside the mosque with congregationand spend most of your time there. Best regards to all the other

companions. Peace be upon you.


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28) The Light

A person from Makkah Sharif wrote that he saw Rasul

Allah in a dream. In addition, he had been instructed to read

litanies by a young Naqshbandi person and asked whether he

should continue reading them.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply


aware of your situation. The spiritual matters that you have

mentioned are indeed blessed, may Allah continue His

favours and grace upon you and grant you salvation. The

young Naqshbandi person you have mentioned, if you have

the time and the willpower then continue his awrads . The gift

we have inherited from our masters is continual dhikr upon

which they were steadfast all their lives. They have said much

about its virtues and encouraged us not to waste a breath.

This humble servant also transmits this to the seekers of the

path. Indeed due to this dhikr, one s face and limbs become

filled with light and thus his whole being becomes light upon

light. It is this light that shall accompany a person in life,

death, in the grave and in the hereafter. Peace be upon you.


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29) Useless Sons

A person wrote about some litanies and to complain

about his two sons, one who was disrespectful, irreligious and

greedy and the second who was stupid.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter thank you for

remembering us. You have expressed your opinions about your

sons. As regards the litanies do not be superstitious. You have

permission to read litanies according to your situation. The

spirit of litanies is complete focus, sincerity and dedication.

You can appoint the time for litanies yourself. We shall prayfor your sons so that they that they may meet your expectations.

There is bound to be differences of opinion as both age and

temperament play a part. Use wisdom to nurture and guide

them so that they understand importance of the din . Inform

them that the one who is prisoner is not the one who is inside a jail but he whose heart is locked and a real prisoner is he who

is the prisoner of his desires. Dont be deluded by the world.

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz the Caliph of the time once wrote in

a letter for our guidance, That person is safe who has piety and

fear of Allah in his heart. That he favours the little truth than a


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great deal of falsehood and he chooses the eternal instead of the

temporary and exchanges good fortune for misfortune. Do not

forget that your ancestors are dead. Another generation shall

become your successors. Do you not see that every day you

send somebody towards Allah, whose life has ended and all his

hopes have vanished? You have placed his body in a ditch in

which there are no cushions or beds. Indeed, all his means have

terminated and he is cut off from all wealth, friends, family and

companions and is now busy giving an account of his life.

Peace be upon you.

30) Lengthy Titles

A person wrote a letter and addressed Hadrat Sahib with

many honorific titles.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter. Lengthy titles

are unnecessary. You should know that all goodness belongs to

Allah. By contrast creation is composed of weakness and vice.


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It is Allah s grace and one should be grateful. When this

humble servant looks at his actions then he feels embarrassed.

If I have any hope of salvation then it is from His endless

mercy. Therefore in the future do not address this humble

servant with these titles. If possible then be brief in your letter,

as time is limited. This humble servant prays for your progress.

Peace be upon you.

31) Snakes in the House

A person wrote that snakes appear in his house.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter. This is a

common occurrence in mud houses, dont worry about it. You

have memorised 25 paras that is a great blessing. Recite the

Holy Quran in the house and blow on water and the n sprinkle

it in the house, Allah will protect you from the creatures of the

earth. Your father works in Haram Sharif. Ask him to pray for

us all. Which place is better than Haram Sharif for acceptance


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of prayers? You lack confidence in your speech and that is a

result of insecurity. Just build up confidence and your

insecurity shall diminish. This humble servant prays that your

brother finds a job. Peace be upon you.

32) Lack of Passion for Knowledge

A young lady wrote that she could not focus on her

studies.

Hadrat Sahibs Reply

Peace be upon you. I received your letter. I pray that

Allah Almighty grants you passion for knowledge and bestows

greater capacity of knowledge. You should also offer your

daily prayers and supplicate from Allah. After Fajr read

.times and blow upon your hands and rub on your chest 21

After Fajr and Asr read Ya Qawiyyu 11 times and place on your


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forehead. May Allah have mercy upon you by the sake His

grace. Peace be upon you.

33) Purchase of Land

A person wrote that he intended to purchase some land.


Peace be upon you. I received your letter and I became

aware of your predicament. This humble servant prays for youthat Allah grants you what is better for you. If there are

complications, then there is some wisdom in it. You know full

well that this world is temporary and many people have parted

from us. They also tried their best to remain here but ultimately

only Allah is everlasting. The purpose of our creation has beenforgotten. Tomorrow when our eyes open than it will be too

late and remorse will be useless. One should start making

preparations for that difficult day, now. Only good deeds,

charity and good conduct shall be of benefit. It is not forbidden

to earn livelihood but the main purpose is to always remember


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Allah Almighty. Rasul Allah has clearly stated that a person

says my wealth, but his real wealth is what he has spent in way

of charity or has worn or eaten. Indeed, what he leaves behind

is not his. Only Allah knows what his descendants shall do with

the wealth. We have sincerely written a few words of consul.

Peace be upon you. Note: keep this letter safe and read it from

time to time.


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33 Letters of Qibla Hadrat Sahib