Islamic Era History

 Key Principles for Living a Good Life 1. Don't Rely on Others: Never depend completely on someone else. 2. No One Stays Forever: People come and go; no one stays with you forever. 3. Friends Can Become Enemies: Today's friend might become tomorrow's foe. 4. Keep Your Secrets Safe: Your secrets are like bullets. If you share them with others, one day they might use them against you. 5. Trust Only Three Things: Your wallet, your health, and above all, your God. These will never disappoint you. 6. Hide Your Needs and Desires: Don't share your plans and wishes with others. 7. Not Everyone Who Smiles Loves You: A smile doesn't always mean affection. 8. Words Can Be Deceptive: Just because someone calls you "dear," "friend," or "beloved" doesn’t mean they truly care for you. (Even TV hosts call their viewers "dear" without knowing or loving them.) 9. Take Care of Yourself: Rely on your own mind and heart for happiness, and you’ll a...

 Allah Listens to Silent Prayers Allah hears everything—silent prayers of the heart, silent tears, and quiet sighs. Worship done in the stillness of the night, calling out to Allah in pain and distress, and tears shed in moments of deep anguish all reach His throne. If a person calls upon Allah repeatedly, how can it be that there is no answer? Allah’s response comes instantly, but it is humans who are impatient and hasty. It is impossible for Allah to not answer when you call upon Him. Every prayer, plea, and sigh is heard at its appointed time. Those prayers that are not accepted in this world are saved for the Hereafter. So, be patient—every wish will be fulfilled. No tear is wasted, but everything happens at the right time. Hold on to patience, for every prayer will eventually receive the command "Be," and it will be done.

Allah's Mercy and Power: A Message of Hope He says, “Remember Me, and I will remember you.” He further says, “Call upon Me; surely, I am the One who listens to the call of the distressed.” Listen! He never lets your tears go to waste. In return for those tears and sighs, He will bless your life with joy and abundance. While you talk about patience here, He is arranging rewards for you there. While you cry over your restlessness here, He turns that very restlessness into a source of comfort for you. Even the people who dishearten you and drive you towards Him—He will make them witnesses to the countless blessings and love He bestows upon you. When you seek guidance, He counts you among the righteous because not every heart longs for Him—only the hearts He chooses for Himself. He becomes immensely pleased to see you confiding in Him, coming to Him with the certainty that He alone has the power to turn your sorrows into comfort. And this is the true test of your faith—remaining steadf...

 Los Angeles and Angel Jibreel (AS) Allah Almighty has made this earth a home for all humans. The children of Prophet Adam (AS) and Hawwa (AS) now number around eight billion worldwide. The city of Los Angeles in the United States has a population of over 3.8 million. Currently, this city is facing a massive wildfire.  A few days before the fire began, a Hollywood event took place where people credited their success to others, but no one thanked God. It was then declared that Los Angeles is a "godless city," and people celebrated this idea. However, two days later, the wildfire engulfed the city. People were forced to flee, leaving behind their luxurious homes and cars to save their lives. The name Los Angeles means "City of Angels" and is believed to refer to Angel Jibreel (AS). Angel Jibreel is the messenger of Allah who brought divine revelations to the prophets. The Quran describes him as "one with great power" and "of high rank." All prophet...

 The Inner Universe and the Light of Hope No matter how deep the darkness, never lose hope, for as long as hope remains, light will eventually break through. The moon shining in the dark night sends you a message: one who is held by Allah is never truly alone, even in the blackest of nights. Allah leads them to the bright morning, giving light to the night of their life. Your duty is to hold firmly to His rope, stay steadfast, and act upon His guidance. The morning you long for will surely come, and you will find yourself bathed in the light of nearness to your Lord. When the soul resided with Allah, it was engrossed in His vision. But when Allah sent this spiritual being to the world to test its recognition of Him, He placed the veil of nafs (self) between His divine light and the human being. The test of humanity lies in breaking through the barriers of worldly desires and freeing oneself from the snares of the nafs to attain recognition and vision of Allah. The divine light of A...

Find Peace in Turning to Your Allah Listen! When you feel exhausted by this temporary world, when restlessness and unease become a part of your life despite all your efforts, turn to your Lord. Go to His door and share your entire story with the One who hears everything. The tears for which you seek others' shoulders, shed them before your Lord. There, no one will mock you, nor will anyone taunt you, saying, "How can a man cry?" Instead, He will embrace you, take you into His care, just as you forget all your pain and worries when you rest your head in your mother's lap. Similarly, by prostrating before Him, you will find relief from all your troubles. If you make a mistake or commit a sin, ask for His forgiveness. Thank Him in prostration for the countless blessings and favors with which He has adorned your life. Pray to Him for the problems you see no solution to. Seek guidance from the Almighty to keep you on the straight path, for He is the best guide. As Allah sa...

 The Story of the People of Prophet Lut (AS) – A Warning for Humanity The most shameless nation in history was the people of Prophet Lut (AS). They abandoned women and were interested in men, especially young male travelers. According to the Talmud, the people of Sodom were cruel, deceitful, and unjust in their daily lives. No traveler could pass through their area safely, and no poor person could get even a piece of bread from them. Often, strangers would die of hunger in their land, and these people would strip their clothes and bury their bodies naked. They had turned their valley into a massive garden where they openly committed indecent acts without shame. Prophet Lut (AS) was sent to guide them. He called them towards the worship of Allah and urged them to repent from their immoral actions. He said, "Why do you commit such shameful acts? Why do you leave women and turn to men for pleasure? Indeed, you are a foolish people." Prophet Lut (AS) preached to them day and nigh...

 The Story of Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (RA) – A Lesson in Faith and Devotion Once, Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (RA) suffered from an eye infection. A fire-worshiping doctor advised him not to let water touch his eyes. However, Hazrat Junaid (RA) replied, "Performing ablution (wudu) is necessary for me." After the doctor left, he performed ablution and offered the Isha prayer before going to sleep. By morning, his eye pain was completely gone. A divine voice proclaimed, "Since you did not neglect your worship for the sake of your eyes, we have removed your pain." When the doctor saw his recovery and asked how his eyes healed overnight, Hazrat Junaid (RA) simply replied, "Through ablution." Hearing this, the doctor said,"Indeed, I was the real patient, and you were the true healer." He then embraced Islam.It is narrated that someone once saw Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (RA) in a dream with the Holy Prophet (PBUH). In the dream, a man presented a religious ques...

The Eyes of Love See True Beauty This story is taken from the famous book Masnavi by Maulana Rumi. One day, the king of the time was traveling with his courtiers when one of them pointed out, “Your Majesty, the woman who just passed by is Layla.” The king, curious, asked, “Who is Layla?” The courtier replied, “Your Majesty, Layla is the woman for whom a man has lost his senses and roams the world as if mad. People call him Majnun.” Intrigued, the king ordered, “Bring Layla before me! I want to see the woman who has driven a man to madness.” Layla was brought to the court. The king looked at her and saw an ordinary-looking, dark-skinned woman—far from the extraordinary beauty he had expected. Disappointed, the king said, “O Layla, I see nothing special about you. Why would Majnun lose himself over you?” Layla smiled and replied, “O King, if you are not Majnun, how can you know who Layla truly is? To see my beauty, you must look through the eyes of Majnun. Only then will you see me as th...

The True Path to Meeting God An ascetic devoted himself to a 40-day retreat, longing for a vision of God. During the day, he fasted; at night, he stood in worship. Isolated from the world, he spent his time in prayer and supplication. On the 36th night, a voice called out: “Go to the copper market this evening and visit the shop of a certain coppersmith. There, you will find your answer.” The ascetic eagerly went to the market and searched for the shop. As he wandered through the streets, he noticed an old woman holding a copper pot, offering it to every coppersmith she passed. She wanted to sell the pot for 6 dinars, but every coppersmith weighed it and offered no more than 4 dinars. Undeterred, the woman continued until she approached a particular coppersmith, who was busy with his work. The old woman said, “I wish to sell this pot for 6 dinars. Will you buy it?” The coppersmith asked, “Why only 6 dinars?” The woman explained, “My son is sick, and the healer has prescribed medicine t...

"Wadi-us-Salaam: The World’s Largest Cemetery in Najaf, Iraq ,Valley of Peace" The world’s largest cemetery is located in the city of Najaf, Iraq, and is called "Wadi-us-Salaam," meaning "Valley of Peace." It is also known in English as the "Valley of Peace." Najaf is one of Iraq's major cities and holds the status of a holy city. Wadi-us-Salaam has been in use for almost 1,400 years, with even older traditions linked to it. It is not only the largest cemetery in the world but is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cemetery covers an area of 1,485.5 acres (more than 9 kilometers) and contains over five million graves. The number of graves is equal to the population of some entire cities. Every year, millions of people visit this cemetery. Most of the people buried here are Shia Muslims or those who were martyred in wars. Every day, 150 to 200 people are buried here. The cemetery also has underground burial chambers that can hold ...

The Wisdom of Hazrat Bayazid Bastami (رحمتہ اللّٰه علیہ): A Lesson in Humility It is said that a Qazi (judge) once came to Hazrat Bayazid Bastami (رحمتہ اللّٰه علیہ) and said:"We have more knowledge than you. But why is it that our words lack the same impact as your blessed sayings?" Hazrat Bayazid Bastami (رحمتہ اللّٰه علیہ) replied:"Hang a vessel filled with walnuts around your neck and walk through the market, announcing, 'Whoever slaps me, I will give them these walnuts.' Go around every street and alley of the city like this. Then, your words will gain impact (meaning that until you destroy your ego completely, you cannot achieve this rank)." The Qazi responded:"Astaghfirullah (I seek forgiveness from Allah)." Hazrat Bayazid Bastami (رحمتہ اللّٰه علیہ) replied:"This is your second mistake. I am telling you something that will eliminate the arrogance of your ego, and you are seeking forgiveness for it!" (Reference: Tafsir Ruh al-Bayan...

 Importance of Moderation in Eating According to Islam A person should avoid overeating and exceeding their hunger, as this is disliked by Allah and is not appreciated by people. Moreover, it is harmful to the body. When a physician was asked if the Qur'an contains any reference to medicine, he replied that Allah has summed up the essence of medicine in this single verse: "Eat and drink, but do not exceed limits; indeed, He does not like those who exceed the limits." (Surah Al-A’raf 7:31) The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "The son of Adam does not fill a vessel worse than his stomach. A few morsels are sufficient for him to keep his back straight. If he must eat more, then let him fill one-third of his stomach with food, one-third with drink, and leave one-third for breathing." Five Harms of Overeating: 1. It removes the fear of Allah from the heart. 2. Worship becomes burdensome. 3. The heart does not soften even upon hearing wise counsel. 4. A person's words ...

 The Names of the Eight Doors of Paradise 1. Bab As-Salat (The Door of Prayer): This door is for those who are punctual in their prayers and fulfill them on time. 2. Bab Ar-Rayyan (The Door of Fasting): This door is reserved for those who observe fasting. Only they will enter through it. 3. Bab At-Tawbah (The Door of Repentance): This is the door for those who sincerely repent to Allah. It remains open until the Day of Judgment, closing only at sunset before the Last Day. 4. Bab As-Sadaqah (The Door of Charity): Those who give charity and fulfill their obligation of zakat will enter through this door. 5. Bab Al-Jihad (The Door of Struggle): This door is for those who strive and struggle in the path of Allah. 6. Bab Al-Kazimin Al-Ghaiz (The Door of Forgiveness): It is for those who control their anger, forgive others, and do not seek revenge. 7. Bab Al-Ayman (The Door of Intercession): This door is associated with intercession, led by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). 8. Bab Ar-...

The Story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the Fire-Worshiper: A Lesson in Kindness Sheikh Saadi (RA) narrates that Prophet Ibrahim (AS) would never eat alone. He always waited for a guest to join him for a meal. One time, an entire week passed without any guest visiting his home. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) even went out several times searching for a traveler or someone he could invite to share his meal. This week-long wait made him weak from hunger. Finally, after a week, he found an old, sick, and weak man who was starving. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) invited him to his home for a meal, and the man gladly accepted. At home, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) treated the guest with great respect, seated him at the dining table, and placed food before him. When they began to eat, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) said "Bismillah" (in the name of Allah) before starting his meal, but the old man did not say anything. Surprised, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) asked him why he did not say "Bismillah" before eating. The old ...

 The Story of Prophet Noah (AS) and the Elderly Believer: A Lesson in Love and Divine Mercy Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (AS) narrated: When Prophet Noah (AS) was building the Ark, an elderly believing woman would visit him daily, carrying her bundle, and ask, "O Prophet of Allah, when will the Ark set sail?" Prophet Noah (AS) would reply, "It will take time." The woman would sit there until evening and then leave. One day, Prophet Noah (AS) said to her, "O woman, when the time comes, you will be informed." The woman returned and waited for the call. Meanwhile, the flood arrived, and the Ark sailed, but Prophet Noah (AS) forgot to call her (as if he was made to forget her by Allah’s will). After the flood subsided, one day, Prophet Noah (AS) felt a desire to visit the city from where he had set out. Upon reaching there, he noticed a hut with a lit lamp inside. Surprised, he wondered how any house could survive the great flood. He called out, proclaiming Allah’s gr...

 The Power of Remembrance of Allah In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It is said that a Sufi devoted himself to the remembrance (zhikr) of Allah with great passion and consistency. He continued this practice so fervently that his lips became sweet from the constant repetition of Allah’s name. One day, Satan whispered to him, "Why do you keep remembering Allah so much? You have never heard a response from Him. Your love is one-sided, and this silence is proof that your remembrance is not accepted by Allah." This evil thought disheartened the Sufi, and he stopped zhikr. Brokenhearted and sorrowful, he went to sleep. Though his eyes closed, his destiny awakened. In his dream, he saw Hazrat Khizar (AS), who asked him, "Why have you stopped remembering Allah? Why have you become disheartened by this beautiful act?" The Sufi replied, "I stopped because I never received a response from Allah despite my efforts. This made me think my remembranc...

 No One Will Be Alone in Paradise In our history, there is a beautiful and significant name: Abdullah bin Zaid (RA). He never married throughout his life. His youth passed, old age came, and one day, while he was reading a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he came across these words: "In Paradise, no one will be alone. Whoever did not marry in this world, either because they didn’t reach the age of marriage or for some other reason, but died as a believer, Allah will arrange their marriage in Paradise." After reading this, Abdullah bin Zaid (RA) wondered, "I haven’t married in this world, so it will surely happen in Paradise. But who will my wife be?" He prayed, "O Allah, show me who my wife will be in Paradise." The first night, his prayer wasn’t answered. The second night, it wasn’t answered either. But on the third night, he had a dream. In the dream, he saw a dark-skinned woman from Abyssinia (Habasha). She introduced herself, saying, "I am M...

The Story of Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) and the Drunkard Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) once saw a drunkard lying unconscious on the ground, muttering “Allah, Allah” with his wine-stained mouth. Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) sat down beside him, cleaned his mouth with water, and remarked, “This unaware man does not know whose pure name he is uttering with this impure mouth.” After cleaning his mouth, Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) left the place. When the drunkard regained consciousness, people informed him, “While you were unconscious, Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) came here, cleaned your mouth, and left.” Hearing this, the drunkard felt ashamed and deeply regretful. He began to weep and addressed his own soul: “Shameless one! Now even Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) has seen you in this state. Fear Allah Almighty and repent for your future.” That night, Hazrat Sari Saqati (RA) had a dream in which he heard someone say, “O Sari! You cleaned the drunkard’s mouth for Our sake; We have cleansed his heart for your sake.” Whe...

 The City of Souls: A Mysterious Encounter with the Past Abu Ayyub Al-Yamani narrated from a man named Abdullah from his tribe. Abdullah said: "I, along with some men from our community, embarked on a sea journey. During the journey, darkness enveloped us for several days. When the darkness finally lifted, we found ourselves near a settlement. I stepped out of the boat in search of water and went toward the settlement. I noticed that the doors of the houses were closed, and a strange wind was blowing inside them. I called out, but no one responded. Suddenly, I saw two riders approaching, mounted on white steeds. They asked me about my situation, and I told them about the darkness we faced at sea and that I had come out in search of water. They said, 'O Abdullah, proceed through this alley. At the end of it, you will find a well with water. Draw water from there, but do not be alarmed by what you might see near the well.' I then asked them about the houses with closed doors...

 The Story of Nasuh's Sincere Repentance Nasuh was a man with feminine features—soft voice, no beard, and delicate appearance. Using his outward appearance to his advantage, he worked in women’s bathhouses, massaging women and cleaning their bodies. Everyone assumed he was a woman, unaware of his true identity. This work not only served as his livelihood but also allowed him to indulge in sinful desires. Though he often felt guilty and repented, he repeatedly broke his promises to change. One day, the king’s daughter visited the bathhouse. After her bath and massage, she discovered that her precious jewel (a pearl or diamond) was missing. The princess ordered everyone to be searched. Fearful of being exposed, Nasuh hid. Terrified, he sincerely prayed to God, begging for forgiveness and promising never to return to such work. While he prayed, news came that the jewel had been found, and Nasuh was spared humiliation. With tearful eyes, he left the bathhouse and vowed to leave his sin...

 Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA): The Third Caliph of Islam Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA) was the third caliph of Islam. His lineage meets with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the fifth generation. His father's name was Affan, and his mother was Arwa bint Kuraiz. He was born in the sixth year of the Year of the Elephant, corresponding to 576 AD. Hazrat Usman learned to read and write in his early years, making him one of the few literate individuals of the Quraysh. According to Ibn Asakir, he was a handsome personality, with a tall stature, fair complexion tinged with redness, a thick beard, and a broad, strong physique. After Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declared his prophethood, Hazrat Usman was the fourth person to embrace Islam. Upon accepting Islam, the disbelievers of Makkah inflicted severe torture upon him, but his faith never wavered, and he remained steadfast. Studying Hazrat Usman's life inspires admiration. He possessed every noble characteristic. His love for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was i...

Baba Farid Ganj Shakar (RA) and the Acceptance of Deeds Once, Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shakar (RA) was addressing his close disciples, who had attained spiritual perfection. During the conversation, Baba Farid (RA) narrated the story of a saint from the city of Herat. This saint used to earn his livelihood by cooking and selling curry. One day, as usual, he prepared a large pot of curry and waited for customers. A woman came and requested some curry. The saint gave her what she asked for, and in return, the woman handed him a counterfeit coin as payment. Without revealing to her whether he could distinguish between real and fake coins, the saint quietly accepted it and placed it in his money box. The woman then spread the word in the village, telling others that there was a saint who could not recognize counterfeit coins. Hearing this, more people, including other women, began coming to the saint. They would buy curry and pay him with fake coins, which he continued to accept ...

 "Where is Allah? – A Story of Faith and Test of Patience" Once, Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) was in the desert near Medina with his companions, having a meal. A shepherd passed by, and Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) invited him to join them. The shepherd replied, "I am fasting." Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) was surprised and said, "It’s so hot, and you’re fasting while also herding the sheep?" To test the shepherd’s integrity and piety, Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) asked, "Can you sell us one of these sheep? We will pay for it and give you some meat so you can break your fast." The shepherd replied, "These sheep are not mine; they belong to my master." Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) then said, "Tell your master that a wolf ate one of the sheep." The shepherd, in anger, pointed towards the sky and said, "Then, where is Allah?" Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) kept repeating the shepherd’s words, "Where is Allah? W...

 The Story of Hazrat Ibrahim ibn Adham (RA) and His Patience Over Desires Once, it is narrated that Hazrat Shafiq bin Ibrahim (RA) said: “I saw Hazrat Ibrahim ibn Adham (RA) sitting in a market near the birthplace of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Makkah Mukarramah. He was sitting aside on the edge of the road and crying. I also turned away from my path and approached him to inquire about the reason for his tears. Hazrat Ibrahim ibn Adham (RA) replied, 'It is nothing.' I insisted two or three times, and finally, he said, 'If you promise not to tell anyone about this, I will share the reason.' I assured him, and then he narrated: For thirty years, my heart has been persistently desiring hareera (a type of sweet porridge). However, with great effort and patience, I suppressed my desire and refrained from fulfilling it. Last night, while I was sitting, I dozed off. In that state, a man appeared before me holding a green bowl. Steam was rising from it, and the aroma of...

Three Infants Who Spoke in the Cradle - A Hadith from Sahih Bukhari Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA), the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "Only three infants spoke while still in the cradle. The first was Jesus (AS), the second was the child of Juraij, and the third was an infant who interacted with his mother." The Story of Juraij:In Bani Israel, there was a pious worshiper named Juraij who built a place of worship to dedicate himself to the worship of Allah. One day, while he was praying, his mother called him, saying, "O Juraij, speak to me." Juraij was in a dilemma during his prayer and thought, "O Allah! Should I respond to my mother or continue my prayer?" He decided to continue his prayer and ignored his mother's call. This happened three consecutive days, and each time his mother left disappointed. On the third day, out of frustration, she made a supplication, saying, "O Allah! Do not let him die until he has seen the face of an immoral woman....

 The Story of Abdullah bin Salam (RA) and His Acceptance of Islam In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. "Do you know how a Jewish scholar, Abdullah bin Salam (RA), came to believe in the truth of Islam? What were the three questions whose answers only a Prophet could provide? Today, we will share the inspiring details of this incident." When Abdullah bin Salam (RA) heard about the arrival of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Madinah, he came to meet him and said, "I will ask you three questions that only a Prophet can answer. What is the first sign of the Hour? What will be the first food given to the people of Paradise? And why does a child resemble its father at times and its mother at other times?" The Prophet (PBUH) replied, "Jibreel (Gabriel) has just informed me of their answers." Upon this, Abdullah (RA) remarked, "Jibreel is the enemy of the Jews." The Prophet (PBUH) continued, "The first sign of the Hour will...

 The Story of Balaam bin Beor: A Scholar's Fall from Grace Balaam bin Beor (بلعم بن باعوراء) was a great scholar, worshipper, and ascetic of his time. He possessed the knowledge of Ism-e-Azam (The Greatest Name of Allah) and, through his spirituality, could witness the Divine Throne from his seat. His prayers were widely accepted, and his supplications were rarely rejected. Balaam had a large following of students, and it is said that the number of inkwells in his school reached twelve thousand.When Prophet Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) set out with the army of the Children of Israel to fight against the "people of Jabarin," Balaam's nation, worried and frightened, came to him. They pleaded with him, saying, "Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) is leading a strong and powerful army to attack us. He aims to drive us out of our land and give it to his nation, the Children of Israel. Please, pray against him so that he is defeated and retreats. Since your prayers are...

 سرمد کاشانی ایک مشہور صوفی بزرگ تھے جو مغل بادشاہ شاہ جہاں کے دور میں دلی آئے۔ انہوں نے جامع مسجد کے مشرقی دروازے کی سیڑھیوں کے قریب رہنا شروع کیا اور اپنے وقت کے بہت مقبول صوفی بن گئے۔آخری دنوں میں سرمد برہنہ رہنے لگے تھے اور کلمہ طیبہ کا صرف پہلا حصہ "لا الہ" یعنی "کوئی خدا نہیں ہے" پڑھتے تھے۔قاضی نے ان پر پورا کلمہ نہ پڑھنے کا الزام لگایا اور مغل بادشاہ اورنگزیب کے حکم پر 1660 میں جامع مسجد کی سیڑھیوں کے قریب ان کا سر قلم کر دیا گیصوفی سرمد کا مزار اسی جگہ واقع ہے جہاں ان کا سر قلم کیا گیا تھا۔ آج بھی ہزاروں عقیدت مند اور مریدین ان کے مزار پر حاضری دیتے ہیں۔سرمد کی زندگی کے بارے میں بہت کم معلومات دستیاب ہیں۔ وہ فارسی کے ایک بہترین شاعر تھے اور ان کی رباعیات کا ایک مجموعہ بھی موجود ہے۔سرمد آرمینیائی نسل کے ایرانی یہودی تھے۔ وہ ایران کے شہر کاشان میں ایک یہودی تاجر اور مذہبی گھرانے میں پیدا ہوئے۔ اس وقت کاشان میں یہودی اور مسیحی بڑی تعداد میں آباد تھے۔سرمد نے بچپن میں ہی عبرانی اور فارسی زبانوں میں مہارت حاصل کر لی تھی۔ نوجوانی میں انہوں نے تورات اور انجیل کا گہر...

 بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم شروع کرتا ہوں اللہ کے نام سے جو بڑا مہربان اور نہایت رحم کرنے والا ہے  ہمزاد کو اردو اور فارسی میں قرین کہتے ہیں ۔ اور اس کی حقیقت کا خلاصہ یہ ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ نے ہر انسان کے ساتھ دو قرین (همزاد ) پیدا فرمائے ہیں ، ایک شیطان اور ایک فرشتہ ! شیطان قرین یا شیطانی همزاد کی دن رات کوشش ہوتی ہے کہ انسان کو راہ راست سے پھسلا کر گمراہی کی گہری کھائی میں گرادے جبکہ فرشتہ قرین یا علوی ہمزاد کی مسلسل کوشش ہوتی ہے کہ انسان اللہ اور اس کے رسولوں کی اطاعت وفرماں برداری پر قائم رہے اور اللہ کی رضاء جوئی والے کام کر کے آخرت کی فلاح و نجات حاصل کرے ۔ رات سوتے وقت اور صبح جاگتے وقت ان دونوں قرینوں کی کشمکش کی طرح چلتی ہے۔ فرشتہ قرین رات کو خیر پر خاتمہ اور صبح خیر پر آغاز کی تلقین کرتا ہے جبکہ شیطان ہمزاد رات کو شر پر اختتام اور صبح شر سے آغاز کی تلقین کرتا ہے ۔ام المؤمنین ، صدیقہ بنت صدیق اکبر ، سیدہ عائشہ صدیقہ فرماتی ہیں :۔  -کہ ایک رات نبی کریم ﷺ ان کے ہاں سے کہیں باہر تشریف لے گئے ۔ فرماتی ہیں ، مجھے آپﷺ پر بہت غیرت آئی ۔ آپ واپس تشریف لائے تو مجھے دیکھتے ہی...

 ہمزاد کی مجموعی طور پر چار اقسام ہیں ۔ ہمزاد چار طرح کا ہوتا ہے قبل اسکے کہ ہم ہمزاد کی اقسام بیان کریں ضروری خیال کرتے ہیں کہ پہلے ہمزاد کا وجود ثابت کریں ۔ لیکن چونکہ یہ ایک فروعی قسم کی بحث ہو گی جو آپکو مختلف ویڈیو میں بھی مل سکتی ہے ۔ اس لئے ہم اختصار سے کام لیں گے ۔ ہمزاد کے مختلف نام ہیں۔ عبرانی میں اسے طیف اور کئی دیگر ناموں سے موسوم کیا جاتا ہے ۔ عربی میں قرین ہمزات وغیرہ سنسکرت میں سایہ (اسکے عمل کو سایہ پرشی) فارسی میں ہمزاد اور اردو میں بھی اسے ہمزاد ہی کہتے ہیں۔ بعض ہم نام بھی کہتے ہیں اسلام میں صوفیہ کرام اسے جسم لطیف روح حیوانی ،جسم مثالی وغیرہ کہتے ہیں ۔ ہوں تو انگریزوں کے مذہب سپر چولزم میں بھی اس کی حقیقت کو تسلیم کیا گیا ہے ۔ اور فن از خود نویسی میں بعض دفعہ اپنی روح یعنی ہمزاد کی طرف سے بھی اطلاعات موصول ہوتی ہیں ۔ انگریز کا مذہب سپرچولزم ہمارے آجکل کے نام نہار عالموں سے کئی گنا آگے ہے اور ہماری روحانیت کی ابتدائی سیڑھی کے قریب ہے ۔ ہم لوگ اپنے آباؤ اجداد کے ودیعت کردہ علوم کو فراموش کر چکے اور یورپ کے بیان کردہ لفظوں کو سچ خیال کرتے ہوئے اپنے آباؤ اجداد کو کم ...

 بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم شروع کرتا ہوں اللہ کے نام سے جو بڑا مہربان اور نہایت رحم کرنے والا ہے۔انسان کے اعمال اس کے ساتھ قبر میں جاتے ہیں۔ اگر اعمال نیک ہوں تو قبر روشن اور کشادہ ہو جاتی ہے، اور وہ اعمال اس شخص کو خوش رکھتے ہیں۔ لیکن اگر اعمال برے ہوں تو وہ قبر میں اندھیرا، تنگی، اور عذاب لے آتے ہیں۔ملک یمن کے شہروں میں بعض صالحین سے سنا ہے کہ فرماتے تھے کہ ایک میت کو دفن کر کے جب لوگ واپس آنے لگے تو قبر سے ایک بڑے دھماکے کی آواز آئی اور قبر میں سے ایک کالا کتا نکل بھاگا ایک بڑے صالح آدمی وہیں تھے انہوں نے اس کتے سے کہا کہ تیرا ناس ہو تو کون بلا ہے وہ بولا میں اس میت کا بد عمل (برا کام) ہوں انہوں نے پوچھا کہ یہ (جو آواز آئی تھی اس کی چوٹ تیرے لگی تھی یا میت کے کہا میرے ہی لگی تھی وجہ یہ ہوئی اس کے پاس سورہ یسں وغیرہ جن کا یہ شخص ورد رکھتا تھا آگئیں اور مجھے اس کے پاس نہ جانے دیا بلکہ مار کے نکال دیا : روایت میں ہے کہ مالک بن دینار سے کسی نے ان کی توبہ کرنے کا سبب پوچھا فرمایا میں شرابی آدمی تھا ہر وقت شراب خواری (شراب پینا) میں ڈوبا رہتا تھا میں نے ایک بہت حسین خوبصورت لونڈی خریدی ...