The Excellence of Baal Mubarak of Rasulullah by Muhammad Aftab Qasim Noori
The Excellence of Baal Mubarak of Rasulullah by Muhammad Aftab Qasim Noori
The Excellence of Baal Mubarak of Rasulullah by Muhammad Aftab Qasim Noori
Baal Mubaarak of
Rasoolullah
& Other Tabarukaat
Translated Through The Blessings of
Ghaus ul Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind
By a humble servant of Allah
Muhammad Afthab Cassim Razvi Noori
Published By
Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre
Overport, Durban, South Africa
A Noori Publication
CONTENTS
Compilers Note
Tabarukaat in the Light of Quran & Hadith
Distribution of the Baal Mubaarak
The Sahaba-e-Kiraam & Baal Mubaarak
Victory attained
Disrespect leads one to Hell
More Valuable Than anything on earth
Excellence of the Water
Victory attained by Muslim Army
Respect for Hair that was touched by the Prophet :
Request of Hazrat Anas
Baal Mubaarak placed in the Kaffan
Rasoolullah distributes Baal Mubaarak
Statement of the Mujaddid of the 14th Century
Another Blessed statement of Ala Hazrat
Conclusion
Pictures of Tabarukaat (Relics)
Compilers Note
All Praise is due to Almighty Allah, Durood and salaams upon the Holy Prophet
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It has always been the practice of the Muslims of every era in history to show
utmost respect and to preserve Tabarukaat (Islamic Relics especially those
attributed to the Holy Prophet ). To show respect and veneration to Islamic
Relics, to gain blessings from them, to utilise them as a means for gaining victory,
and to keep them near at the time of problems, or during any illness, or to steer
away hardships by means of it are not new customs as some believe. This
permissibility of such blessed practices is supported by the teachings of the Holy
Quran. It is also proven form the books of Ahadith that the Companions of
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah used to attain blessings from the blessed Relics of
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah . They also used the Tabarukaat as a means of having
their prayers accepted. Volumes can be written concerning the respect and honour
that should be accorded to Tabarukaat such as the Baal Mubaarak (Sacred Hair) of
the Holy Prophet . A few facts have been placed before the readers in order that
the beliefs of the true believers are reinforced and that their Imaan and practices be
increased.
Many have requested a book pertaining to the excellence and permissibility of
keeping and respecting the Baal Mubaarak (Sacred Hair of Rasoolullah ) and
other Tabarukaat (Islamic relics). This book has been compiled with information
from Tabarukaat Ki Shari Haisiyat by Mufti Mahmud Akhtar and from a few other
books. I pray that this book will be a means of blessing for all those who read it. I
also pray that Allah blesses us all with the understanding of Deen through the
Wasila of Rasool-e-Akram .
Sag-e-MUFTI-E-AZAM
Muhammad Afthab Cassim Al-Qaadiri Razvi Noori
Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre (Durban, South Africa)
Those relics were portions of scriptures, the Staff (stick of Jannat) of Moosa (alaihis
salaam), his clothing, his Sandals, the Turban of Hazrat Haroon (alaihis salaam),
some of the Taurat, the ring of Hazrat Sulaiman (alaihis salaam) and a few pieces of
Mun (Food from the skies). (Roohul Bayaan, Vol. 1, pg. 386)
The evidence that the Bani Israeel kept this trunk before them in times of
war and asked through its mediation for victory over their enemy is present
in the books of Tafseer.
It has been stated: The Bani Israeel asked for victory over their enemies through
the mediation of this trunk. They used to place it in front of them in a battle, and this
gave them tranquillity. (Jalaalain)
In has also been stated: When the Bani Israeel used to go into battle, they would
keep the trunk in front of them and ask for victory over their enemies through its
mediation. (Roohul Bayaan, Vol. 1, page 385)
It is evident from the above mentioned quotations, that it is necessary to
respect and honour the relics and belongings of the pious servants. There is
no doubt that through their blessings, victory is achieved over the enemy,
ones prayers are accepted and ones needs are fulfilled. Respecting and
honouring the blessed belongings, allows one to attain great blessings and
immense benefit. By disrespecting and insulting these blessed relics, one is
faced with numerous calamities. Disrespecting the Holy Relics, one to be
afflicted by the spread of disease, and leads to destruction and devastation.
The clear proof of this is evident in the incident regarding the Imaaqa, who
stole the sacred trunk from the Bani Israeel and disrespected it. They were
afflicted with all kinds of illnesses and all five of their villages were
destroyed.
The fact that the Holy Prophet commanded the distribution of his
blessed hair amongst the Sahaba-e-Kiraam is evidence that the Tabarukaat
are objects of benefit and blessings. There is no doubt that whosoever
receives this will become prosperous.
The Sahaba-e-Kiraam Honoured the Baal Mubaarak
Hazrat Anas states: I saw the barber shaving the blessed head of
Rasoolullah . The Sahaba-e-Kiraam were moving in circles around the
Prophet with the intention that should any hair fall, then it should fall
into the hands of one of them. (Muslim, Vol. 2, page 256)
Hazrat Imam Nawawi states as follows concerning the above mentioned
narrations: In this there is clarification in regards to gaining blessing from
the relics of pious people. The ways and manner of the Sahaba-e-Kiraam
proves that they attained blessings from the possessions of Rasoolullah .
They took blessings by touching the holy hands of Huzoor and they also
took blessings from his blessed hair. They showed such respect and
excellence to it, that even before one hair would fall; it would fall into the
hands of the person in that position. (Sharah Muslim, Vol. 2, page 256)
From this it can be ascertained, that to be the first in attempting to gain any
blessings, and to show utmost respect and honour to the Holy Relics, and to
gain benefit and blessings through them, is not an innovation, but it is the
Madhab and way of the Sahaba-e-Kiraam (radi Allahu anhumul ajmain).
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immediately assembled his battalion and left towards the battle. As they
drew close to the battle, they saw someone riding a swift horse racing
towards the battle field. He stopped the rider and found that it was the
blessed wife of Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed .
She explained that when she heard that Hazrat Abu Ubaidah had left
to assist Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed as he was under siege, she could not
understand as she knew that he never lost in any battle due to the Baal
Mubaarak of Rasool-e-Paak which he had in his hat. She states that it
was only then that she realized that he had left the particular hat at
home, so she took the hat and a swift horse and intended to have the hat
delivered to her husband.
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah asked her to continue towards the Battle field. Hazrat
Raafi states that they were about to be overpowered when they saw
someone arrive with a swift horse on the battle field. When Hazrat Khalid
bin Waleed approached the rider, he noticed that it was his wife who had
brought his hat.
The narrator swears an oath saying, The moment Hazrat Khalid bin
Waleed placed the hat on his head and commanded us to attack the
kufaar, the kufaar could not defend themselves against us and we were
victorious. SubhaanAllah, this is the blessing of the Baal Mubaarak of
Rasool-e-Paak
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cannot clean the Baal Mubaarak and that it is absolutely pure; but this is
not why we pour water over the Baal Mubaarak. We do not give ghusl to
it with intention of cleaning it (Allah forbid), but we do so, so that the
water that touches the Baal Mubaarak is a means of cleansing our hearts
and our illnesses.
Hazrat Sayyiduna Uthman ibn Abdullah states, My wife gave me a
bowl of water and asked that I take it to Ummul Momineen Bibi Umme
Salma (radi Allahu anha). It was my wifes habit that when anyone fell ill
or was afflicted by Nazr (evil eye), she would send me with a bowl of
water to Sayyida Umme Salma (radi Allahu anha). The reason for this was
because Umme Salma (radi Allahu anha) had a Sacred Hair of Rasoolullah
which she kept in a silver casing. She used to remove the Baal
Mubaarak from the casing and shake the Baal Mubaarak in the water.
Those who were ill would gain Shifa (cure) after drinking this blessed
water. (Bukhari Shareef)
Victory attained by Muslim Army
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed kept a few blessed hairs of the Holy Prophet
in his hat. In one of the battles, Hazrat Khalid bin Waleeds hat fell
off his head, with the result that he advanced a powerful attack to retrieve
it. Some of his companions objected as to why he did this. Many Muslims
were also martyred in this battle. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed said: The
offensive which I commanded was not for the hat but it was for the blessed
hair of Rasoolullah , so that its Barkat should stay with me and not get
into the hands of the Kufaar. (Shifa Shareef)
This offensive of Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed was because he did not wish
to be deprived of the blessings of the blessed hair. This clearly proves that
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the Sahaba believed in gaining blessings from the blessed Baal Mubaarak
(Hair). It further proves that they protected and respected the blessed hair,
even if it meant putting their lives into danger.
Respect for the Hair that was Touched by the
Prophet
Above, we have mentioned the respect and the honour that is awarded to
the sacred hair of the Prophet which is more excellent than everything
in the world. Let alone the sacred hair of Rasoolullah , the Sahaba even
respected even that hair on which the Prophet passed his blessed
hands.
Hazrat Abu Makhdoora was a Muazzin of the Prophet . His wife,
Hazrat Safia bint Najda (radi Allahu anha) reports that Hazrat Abu
Makhdooras hair, at the front of his forehead, was so long that when he
sat and let it down, it touched the ground. People asked him as to why he did
not trim his hair. He replied: I am not going to separate these strands of
hair, because Rasoolullah rubbed (touched) them with his blessed
hands. (Shifa Shareef)
From this, we can derive that the Sahaba highly respected that which was
touched by the hand of Rasoolullah . They did their best to gain blessing
from it. If something was Makruh for others, then they did not accept this
for themselves. Concerning this, Hazrat Allama Shahbuddeen Khufaaji
has stated: He kept the hair which had been touched by the Holy Prophet
so that he may gain blessing from it. For this reason there is no
objection (to what he did) like (it would be objectionable) for others. If the
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hair is grown for other than a reason of such blessings, then there is room
for objection. (Naseemur Riyad, Vol. 3, page 434)
Request of Hazrat Anas
Hazrat Sayyiduna Thaabit Bunaani states that Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik
, one of the chosen companions of the Prophet said to me, Here is
a strand of blessed hair from the hair of the Prophet . After my
demise, you should place it under my tongue. Thus, after his demise, as
per his request, I placed it under his tongue, and he was laid to rest in his
grave in this manner.
Baal Mubaarak placed in the Kaffan
Hazrat Sheikh Muhaqqiq Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith Delhwi quotes
the following narration in his world renowned book Madarijun
Nabuiwat: When the time of Hazrat Sayyiduna Umar bin Abdul Azizs
wisaal drew near, he asked for a few strands of the blessed hair of
Rasoolullah and some blessed nail clippings of Rasoolullah . He
then made wasiyat that they should be placed in his Kaffan, and it was
done as he had requested. (Madarijun Nabuiwat)
Rasoolullah Personally Gives Baal Mubaarak
Shah Waliullah Muhadith narrates in Anfasul Aarifeen as follows: My
father Hazrat Shah Abdur Raheem Delhwi narrated a very blessed incident about
the Baal Mubaarak of Rasoolullah . The incident is as follows: He (Shah Abdur
Raheem) says, Once I had a very severe fever and this lasted for a long time. I had
actually given up hope on life. During this time, I dozed off for a while and dreamt
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Shah Abdul Aziz by me and he was informing me that Rasoolullah had come
to visit me (make Iyaadat to visit the sick) and possibly, he will come from the
direction where your bed is facing (in other words the foot of the bed). You must
thus turn the direction of your bed, so that your feet are not facing the direction
from which he will come, as this is disrespectful. On hearing this, I asked
those near me to move my bed, so that my feet are not facing the said direction.
Then in my dream, I saw Holy Prophet and he said, My dear son! How are
you feeling? When he asked me this I lost control of my emotions. The
Prophet then held me in his blessed arms. He held me in a way that his
blessed beard was over my head. I became ecstatic and began to cry (so much)
that the blessed clothing of the Prophet was wet with my tears. Then,
gradually I began to feel relaxed. I then felt in my heart that much time has
passed. I then thought, how nice it would be, if I could get a Baal Mubaarak of
Rasoolullah from somewhere. I thought how wonderful it would be if
Rasoolullah presented me with one of his Baal Mubaarak personally. As I
thought this, the Prophet became aware of my thoughts and he ran his
blessed hands over his beard and two blessed strands came into his blessed hands.
He gave both these strands to me. I was wondering in my dream if both the Baal
Mubaarak will remain with me after I wake from my dream or not. The Prophet
said, My son! These two strands will remain with you. The Prophet then
gave me glad tidings of good health and life. I heard this and felt comfortable.
When I awoke, I felt completely relaxed and well. I then asked for someone to bring
a lantern and when I looked, I found that both the Baal Mubaarak were not in my
hand. I was saddened (by this), and meditated in the Court of Rasoolullah . I
then saw him again and he said to me, My son! I placed both the Baal Mubaarak
under your pillow for their safekeeping. You may take them from there. I
immediately woke again and looked under the pillow and found them there. I then
kept them in a safe place with respect. When the fever broke, I started to feel weak.
Those present near me thought that the time of my death was near and began to
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cry. Since I did not have much strength to talk, I just used signs to let them know
that I was fine and after some time, I felt better.
Shah Abdur Raheem says that the beauty of the two Baal Mubaraks was that they
were always entwined, but when Durood was recited, they would separate and
stand up.
Statement of the Mujaddid of the 14th Century
Sayyiduna Aala Hazrat Azeem ul Barkat, Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan
Faazil-e Barelvi beautifully states:
It is Huzoor Pur Noor, Sayyidul Mubaarikeen whose sacred dust from his
blessed Naalain is blessing to the heart and soul and Surma for the eyes of Imaan. He
made that water blessed that was used to wash the hands of the Muslims; and
requested that water for drinking, even though, I swear by Allah, that the Barkat that
is in the hand, tongue, heart and soul of the Muslims was also bestowed to them by
him. All these blessings were gained through the Sadqa of his blessed Naalain. This
was all done for the education of the Ummah, and as a warning for those who are lost
in their dreams; that if you do not understand it in this way, then listen to the action
of your Leader . Awaken and become one who attains the blessings of the
Awliyah and Ulama. What kind of an ignorant and deprived person is he who cannot
recognise the relics and belongings of the beloveds of Allah and who does not gain
blessings from them. (Badrul Anwaar fi Adaabil Aathaar)
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Conclusion
After examining all the narrations and quotations, it is clear as day that in
the Muslims in every era respected and honoured the Baal Mubaarak and
the other Holy Relics of the Believers.
The Sahaba-e-Kiraam, Akabireen, Aima-e-Mujtahideen, Awliyah and the
Ulama have always respected and honoured the Tabarukaat. Those who
showed disrespect towards it were engulfed by the Azaab (Punishment) of
Almighty Allah. Thus, it is necessary upon the Muslims to respect and
honour the Islamic relics.
Never go without Tahaarat in the place where the Tabarukaat is kept.
Always keep it in a clean and pure place. Always read the Quran and Durood
Shareef in abundance in that room. Do not show your back or feet towards
the Tabarukaat.
Try as much as possible not to sleep in that room as disrespect can occur
while asleep. Do not keep it in such a place where there is a fear of
disrespect being shown, since respect is necessary and disrespect will take
you far from the Mercy of Allah.
Make arrangements for Ziyaarat so that others may be blessed with an
opportunity of gaining spiritual benefit through it.
May Almighty Allah through the Wasila of Nabi Muhammad grant the
Muslims the Taufeeq of respecting the Tabarukaat and may we all benefit
through its blessings. Aameen
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