A call for Justice - details - PART TWO

PART TWO
A) CHARGES OF THE DEOBANDI SCHOLARS AGAINST THE SCHOLARS OFBAREILLY.
The history of our differences will remain incomplete if we do not
narrate here the chargesthat the Deobandi scholars have leveled
against us. The most important blame on us isthat we have termed their
learned and worthy scholars as infidels and we have been very bold and
careless in giving the verdict of infidelity, and furthermore that we
have been very biased and fanatical in our views.
In defense, we only wishto state that the verdict of infidelity
mentioned in our book "Hussaam-ul-Haramain" (The Sword of the Two Holy
Sanctuaries), for the charge of insulting the Holy Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him), and on the charge of denial of tenets of
Islam, has been given against ONLY 5 (five) persons - and the verdict
has beenupheld and attested by the then scholars of Mecca and Medinah,
andother cities of the Arab world.
Of those five, four are the very same elders from the Deobandi School
(the blasphemouswritings of whom are detailed above) and the fifth
person is the great liar and impostor Gulam Ahmed Qadiani.
So henceforth, if someone supports the blasphemous writings ofany one
of the 5 mentioned above, he will himself be responsible for the
consequences and the due punishment. The scholars of Bareilly are not
interested in unnecessarily expelling anyone from the fold of Islam.
By supporting the blasphemous and insolent writings and disrespect of
the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is they
themselves whomake arrangements for their own ruin in this lifeand in
the hereafter. It isabsolutely ridiculous to blame anyone else for it.
A Point To Remember
Here, an important matter needs to be explained. A non-Muslim,after
his recitation of theKalema and acceptance of faith and Islam, should
be considered a Muslim - and likewise it is necessary that if any
Muslim commits blasphemy (Allah forbid),he should be considered an
infidel - this is a fundamental rule.
The Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars had to fulfill this unpleasant
obligation under specificconditions - and similarly the Deobandi
scholars have not laggedfar behind. As a proof, please read the letter
of Maulvi Amin Ahmed Islahi, extracted from hisfamous book
"Hakeem-ul-Ummah" written by Maulvi Abdul Majeed Daryabadi. This
letter was written at the time when Maulvi Islahi was the Chief
Administrator of Madrasahe Islah, in Sarae Meer, District Azamgarh,
India. The following extract from the letter is worth reading: -
"The verdict given by Maulana (Ashraf Ali) Thanvi that - 'Maulvi
Shibli Nomani and Maulvi Moeenuddin Farahi are infidels, and since the
Madrassah is the mission of these two individuals, it follows that the
Madrassahe Islah is a teaching place of infidelity and hypocrisy - to
the extent that even the scholars who attend its public meetings are
also infidels and faithless' - has now been published."
Upon receiving this letter, Maulvi Abdul Majeed Daryabadi (a disciple
and caliph of Maulvi Thanvi) wrote a detailed letter as a confidante
to Maulvi Thanvi in which he referred to the piety, intense worship
and"Tahajjud" prayers of Maulvi Shibli Nomani and Maulvi Moeenuddin
Farahi, as proofs of their Islam. His aim was to convey that the
verdict of infidelity against these two prominent pious persons could
not be easily accepted. The reply he received from Maulvi Thanvi was
as follows: -
"All these are deeds - and beliefs are quite apart from them. It is
possible for wrong deeds to combine with correct faith and beliefs,
and the opposite is also possible." (Hakeem-ul-Ummah - page 476)
The only possible inference from the above reply of Maulvi Thanvi is,
that despite Maulvi Shibli Nomani's and Maulvi Moeenuddin Farahi's
fame, knowledge and piety, the decree of infidelity issued by Maulvi
Thanvi against the two is correct. In order to prove that Maulvi
Ashraf Ali Thanvi was correct in issuing such a verdict, his devotees
and fans will resort to the interpretation that surely Maulvi Thanvi
must have seen or noticed some act of infidelity (in writing or in
speech) in these two Maulvis - without a solid reason based on
Shariah, he would surelynot have issued a verdictof infidelity.
Now if we apply the same principle on Mr. Thanvi and other scholars of
Deoband, then it transpires that the verdict of infidelity issued
against them by the scholars of the 2 holycities, is also NOT
unfounded. They also had solid reasons based on the Shariah for
terming them infidels, the details of which you have read in the
earlier pages.
If the fame and piety of Maulvi Shibli Nomani and Maulvi Moeenuddin
Farahi could not save them from being termedinfidels, then has some
special revelation descended from the sky which exempts these elders
of the Deobandi school from being termed infidels, despite their being
guilty of blasphemy and disrespect of the Holy Prophet?
B) AN ANSWER TO THE CHARGE OF BIAS AND FANATICISM.
One of the charges leveled against us by theDeobandi scholars is
thatwe have been very biased and fanatical in our views. At this
juncture, it will be most appropriate to show them their own face in
the mirror, so that they may think before they point a finger at
anyone else!
B1) The First Example of Deobandi Extremism.
You have just read in theprevious paragraphs theverdict given by
Maulvi Ashraf Ali Thanvi which was as follows: - 'Maulvi Shibli Nomani
and Maulvi Moeenuddin Farahi are infidels - and since the Madrassah
(Islah) is the mission of only these two individuals, it follows that
the Madrassahe Islah is a teaching place of infidelity and hypocrisy -
to the extent that even the scholars who attend its public meetings
are also infidels and heretics.'
Now you can decide yourself, can there be fanaticism beyond that?
B2) Second Example of Deobandi Fanaticism.
Maulvi Thanvi is such an extremist in his views that he does not allow
his devotees and fans to even read the books of the persons he
considersheretics. An extract from the book "Kamalate-Ashrafia" (A
collection of Maulvi Thanvi's sayings etc.,) is as follows: -
"If a person from an astray sect talks about religion, there is always
evil hidden in it. Their writings also contain evilhidden within,
thereforeone should never keep their company and never ever read their
books." (Kamalate-Ashrafia - page 55)
Now please be fair with us - if we adopt the same strict attitude
towards those whom weconsider infidels because of their denial of the
necessities of faithand disrespect of the Holy Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him), we are reproached. Whyshould we not be allowed
the same privilege that the Shariah allows them?
B3) Another Example of Deobandi Extremism
Those who are aware of the history of Nadwah, know that the elders of
the Deobandi school were against its very formation. To the extent
that when the principle of Nadwah Maulvi Mohammed Ali Mongeree went to
inviteMaulvi Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi to attend its yearly conference, he
not only declined to accept the invitation, but also refused to meet
Maulvi Mongeree. When Maulvi Mongeree insisted that if Maulvi Rasheed
Ahmed Gangohicould not attend the conference, he should allow any of
his men to attend on his behalf, Maulvi Gangohi's reply was: -
"It has been made known to me that it (Nadwah) does not have a good
ending. I therefore cannot permit any of my men to attend on my
behalf." (Tazkerat-ur-Rasheed Vol2 page 205).
"It does not have a goodending" - there cannot be better proof of this
ILHAM (revelation) other than the fact that Nadwah is now under the
control of the Deobandis!
And the horrible picture of its ending will become clearer if you keep
its beginning in sight.
Learned people know that Shibli Nomani occupied an important place
amongst the founders of "Nadwah". One of his articles has been
published in the sixth volume of"Makalate Shibli". He wrote this
article at a time when there was some misunderstanding between him and
the principal of Nadwah. Gradually, the differences rose to such an
extent that the students went on strike in support of Shibli. The
excerpt is as follows: -
"When the crisis was at its peak, the time of Mawlid Shareef arrived
and the students wantedto celebrate it according to their yearly
routine - but knowing that I (Shibli) would speak on the occasion of
Mawlid Shareef, they were prevented from it. At lastsome people
intervened and persuaded him (the principal) that if Mawlid Shareef
celebration was not permitted, there willbe widespread anger in the
city. So under this compulsion, the celebration of Mawlid Shareef was
allowed, but under various conditions and restrictions." (Makalate
Shibli - Vol 6. Page 131)
But can the Mawlid Shareef celebration be held in the courtyard of
Dar-ul-Uloom Nadwah inthis age? Is the trend of celebrating Mawlid
Shareef still prevalent among the students of Nadwah? No. Because
Nadwah has now been usurped by Deobandis.
Just think! That was the beginning and this is theend - and strangely
enough, note that the"Ilham" of Maulvi Rasheed Gangohi relatesonly
with its "evil" end - not with the beginning!
B4) Yet Another Example Of Deobandi Fanaticism.
You have read one example of the fanaticism of Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed
Gangohi. Now please read one more example of his extremism and
stubbornness.
His hatred for the Saints and their mausoleums had reached to such an
extent, that he hated even their Urs. The mausoleum of one of
thefamous Chishti Saints Hazrat Maulana Abdul Quddoos Gangohi is also
in the same Gangoh, which happens to be thenative place of Maulvi
Rasheed Ahmed. The hatred in his heart for the great saint, and for
the celebration of the saints' "Urs" can be gauged from the following
extract from the book of Maulvi Zakaria - the Shaykh-ul-Hadith of
Saharanpur.He writes in his book"Tareekhe Mashaikhe Chisht" - page 294
(The History of Chishti Shuyukh) as follows: -
"The Urs of Hazrat Maulana Abdul Quddoos Gangohi which Maulvi Rasheed
Ahmed was powerless to stop, distressed him so much that it was almost
impossible for him to bear it. At first, he used to leave Gangoh and
stay in Rampur in those days, but in the last few years of his life he
was compelled to bear this anguish and had to spend the time of the
Ursin his Khankah (house).During the days of Urs, he also detested his
disciples coming to Gangoh to such an extent that he often showed his
anger and even avoided speaking to them. One of his Caliphs and
disciples, Maulvi Mohammed SalehJalandhari set off for Gangoh in order
to have the privilege of seeing Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi.
Incidentally, the Urs was in full swing.Although Maulvi Mohammed Saleh
did not have the faintest idea of the Urs, Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed
instead of replying to his greetings, did not even bother to ask him
whether he had taken his meal, or even ask him the reason of his
arrival."
"Two days passed away in the same stalemate. Seeing Maulvi Rasheed
Ahmed Gangohi's face turned away from him, and purposely ignoring his
presence was unbearable for Maulvi Mohammed Saleh. At lasthe
approached Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed, and with tears in his eyes he asked
Maulvi Rasheed as to what had he done, forwhich he was being punished
so severely. As an apology he further said, 'Hazrat, Allah knows that
from the very beginning, I have no interest in things like Urs. I
swear that I have not come to Gangoh for the sake of attending the
Urs. I did not know that the Urs was being held in these days.' Imam
Rabbani said, 'Although your intentionwas not of attending theUrs, but
on the way through which two men were coming to attend the Urs, you
were the third!' ".
Readers must now decide with justice - can there be fanaticism more
intense than this? His disciple had not come to Gangoh for the sake of
attending the Urs, but had come to meet his Shaykh. But as he had made
the terriblemistake of coming at thetime of Urs, he was punished
severely, as if he had committed a heinous crime!
Now the question arises that if Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed had so much
hatred for the Urs of Maulana Abdul Quddoos Gangohi, then why did he
ever become a disciple in the Chishti Sabri order of saints? And
whereas the fact is that in this order, right from Hazrat Khwaja
Moeenuddin Chishti, to Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, Baba
Fareeduddin Ganj Shakr,Meboob-e-Ilahi Hazrat Nizamuddin Awliya, Hazrat
Sabir Pak, Hazrat Chirag Dehli, Hazrat Banda Nawaz Gaysu Daraz, Hazrat
Turk Panipati, Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Haq Radolvi, Hazrat Shaykh Abdul
Quddoos Gangohi, Hazrat Shaykh JalaluddinThanesri, Hazrat Akhi Siraj,
Hazrat Alauddin Pindvi and Hazrat Sultan Ashraf Jehangir Samnani-
among them there is not a single saint who has not held the Urs of his
Shuyukh.
It is quite strange to note that only because of the fact that his
disciple had come during the time of Urs, Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi
turned his face away from him. Whereasall the Shuyukh of the Chishti
order who have kept the tradition of Urs alive, believe him (Shaykh
Abdul Quddoos) to be their Dastageer (aide). Now the questionwhich
swings like a sword above the head ofMaulvi Rasheed Ahmed is- how can
someone who(according to the beliefs of Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed) is
himself involved in "Moharrimat wa Bidaat" (forbidden acts and
innovations), take someone else close to Allah?
C) ANOTHER OBJECTION BY THE DEOBANDI SCHOLARS -AND ITS ANSWER
The people against whom Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza (of Bareilly) used
his pen could not bear their wounds, and kept moaning all their life.
Revenge is a basic instinct of every wounded person - and naturally,
when a personcannot restrict his enemies, he resorts to hurling
abuses. The same thing happened with Ala Hazrat. The people who could
not defend the charge of insulting the Holy Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him) through knowledge and proper arguments,
concluded that the only way of satisfying their lust for revenge was
to tarnish the image of Ala Hazrat - by any means, fair or foul.
When they could not find anything objectionable in the dignity and
personality of Ala Hazrat, they concocted the false charge that Ala
Hazrat has revived various innovations instead of reviving the Sunnah
- whereas as a Renewer ofIslam, the greatest accomplishment of Ala
Hazrat is his differentiation and segregation of right from wrong, and
truth from falsehood - innumerable examples of these are spread over
huge volumes of his decrees (fatawas).
The name of Shaykhe Deoband Husain Ahmed Madani, tops the list of
those who raised such accusations against Ala Hazrat. In his book
entitled "Al Shihab-ul-Saqib", he has hurled about 600 abuses on Ala
Hazrat, among which is"The Renewer of Innovations" - which is ascar on
the page of his book.
But at this stage, I wish to salute the character and dignity of Ala
Hazratagain and again that despite the Deobandis' grave enmity, the
accusers have not yet been able to prove him as a pioneer of
innovations.
The difference in the meaning of "Pioneer" and "Renewer" is well known
to every learned person. Those who called Ala Hazrat the"Renewer" of
innovations must now prove who is the"Pioneer" of the"innovations"
which supposedly Ala Hazrat has revived. And they will also have to
give account, as to how manytimes have they abused the "Pioneers" of
such innovations.
Although it is not the main topic, I do have a long list of
innovations - the "pioneers" of which are none other than the Deobandi
scholars themselves! Though I do not have ample time, butto prove my
objection and in relevancy with the occasion, I quote only some of the
innovations pioneered by the Deobandi scholars, as listed below:
1. Reading the complete Saheeh Bukhari Shareef (the famous Hadith
collection), in order raisemoney for the Madressah, while giving the
excuse that this was done for "repelling calamities & fulfilling
needs" - the pioneer of this innovation is none other than the Darul
Uloom Deoband itself.
2. Assigning a specific place for funeral prayersin the courtyard of
DarulUloom Deoband, not on the basis of administrative reasons but on
the basis of wrong beliefs - the pioneer of this innovation is none
otherthan the Darul Uloom Deoband itself.
3. Stipulating that the shroud of a dead Muslim must always be made of
Khaddar (a hand spun coarse cloth) - and refusing to lead / offer the
funeral prayers in the absence of Khaddar -the pioneer of this
innovation is none otherthan the Shaykh of Deoband, Maulvi Husain
Ahmed!
4. Holding a large celebration upon completion of 100 years of Deoband
Madressah, with huge arrangementsand publicity for the sake of
conferring certificates to scholars - and inviting a polytheist,"Gair
Mahram" (forbidden even to look at) woman on the stage, and giving her
the seat of "Chief Guest" - and as if this was not enough, seating all
their elderly scholars and students at her footsteps below the stage -
the pioneers of these several evil innovations are none other than the
scholars of Deoband.
5. Standing up respectfully on hearing the National Anthem (of India)
which contains several polytheistic phrases, and that too in the
courtyard of a religious school - the pioneers of this evil innovation
are none other than the scholars of Deoband.
6. Considering that it is a"religious duty" to help a Congress Leader
to gain victory in elections - the pioneer of this innovation is none
otherthan the Shaykh of Deoband, Maulvi Husain Ahmed!
7. Holding a public meeting with invitations, for the sake of
condoling the death of their elders and then reciting eulogies based
on heresy and apostasies- the pioneer of this innovation is none
otherthan the Darul Uloom Deoband itself.
8. Compulsorily stopping the people after a predetermined particular
Salat (obligatory prayer) and delivering a lecture fromthe book
"Tableeghi Nisaab" - the pioneers ofthese several innovations are none
other than the scholars of Deoband. (This book has now been
named"Fazaile Aamal").
9. Taking the people out of their homes for"special worship" and on
tours around the world in the name of inviting people to recite Kalema
and offer Salat - the pioneers of this innovation are none other than
the scholars of Deoband.
10. Ordering all the people present to stand up in respect of the
Indian President when he arrived, while the national anthem (of India)
was being sung inthe courtyard of the Darul Uloom - the pioneers of
this innovation are none other than the scholars of Deoband, who were
themselves present on the stage. Now they must answer as what kind of
innovation this was.
These and countless other innovations have been pioneered by the
Deobandi school - but they never get tired of terming Ala Hazrat as an
Innovator!
Scholars of the Deobandischool give the decree of"heresy" without any
hesitation on every newly originated action,and by terming it as
prohibited, they create new differences and new intrigues among the
Muslims.
Take the case of Mawlid as an example. The most important reason given
by them to prove that it is "an innovation, haram(prohibited) and a
heresy" is that it is a 700-year-old innovation.In its present state,
it was neither at the time of the Holy Prophet, nor in the age of the
Companions or Tabayeens. But when it is asked, that if according to
you it is a heresy only because of itbeing a newly invented act, then
please point out any of its components which eradicates any Sunnah or
comes under the category of forbidden acts - so they have no answer,
except to keep silent.
Following are the components of a Mawlid Shareef gathering:
1. Public announcement
2. Carpeting, stage, tent, etc.,
3. Illumination
4. Perfumes and sprinkling of rose water
5. Distribution of sweets
6. Gathering of Muslims
7. Narration of events that took place at the time of birth of the Holy Prophet
8. Remembrance of Allahand His Holy Prophet.
9. Standing and recital of Salaam.
In the above list, except for the standing and recital of Salaam,
there is not a single component that is missing in their gatherings
for Seerah, sermon, preaching, or for honoring their scholars. Public
announcement, stage, illuminations, gathering of people, speeches by
one or more speakers - all these are present - so by their own decree,
they should also term these as prohibited.
The only remaining issueis that of Standing and reciting Salaam. This
too is not the reason of prohibiting Mawlid Shareef - for according to
them, the celebration of Mawlid Shareef is prohibited even
withoutthis. (According to the explanation of the decree issued by
their famous Maulvi, Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi)
And if it is asserted that the reason of prohibition is the narration
of incorrect traditions in it, then I would like to remind you that
Maulvi Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi prohibited the Mawlid Shareef even if the
traditions narrated in it are correct!
In a number of debates I have asked the scholars of the Deobandi
school, that when the components of our Mawlid gatherings and that of
your various gatherings are one and the same, then why are your
gatherings for the purpose of delivering sermons permissible - and at
the same time, why are our gatherings for Mawlid impermissible? An act
cannot be permitted or prohibited just because the reason of our
assembly is Mawlid Shareef and your assembly is for delivering a
sermon or for seerah.
When they could not come up with any reply, I said that there is only
one reason which comesto my mind - and that is -on the occasion of the
birth of the Holy Prophet, when the entire universe was celebrating,
only Satan (along with his disciples)was mourning and casting dirt
upon his head.
Only Satan the outcast was aggrieved at the birth of the Holy
Prophet(peace and blessings be upon him). Possibly you too feel hurt
and follow Satan's footsteps, because the event of his noble birth has
taken place a long time ago, and now only its memories are left. When
you people celebrate the"Diamond Jubilee" of Madressah Deoband,
Shariah does not stop you - and when we celebrate Mawlid Shareef, the
Deobandi school starts screaming!
Someone has rightly said- that when the heart is envious of someone,
it gets enflamed even at the mention of his name! PART THREE
A VERY PAINFUL QUESTION AND ITS ANSWER
After going through this article, a question may come to mind - why is
it that when there are so many astray sects, that the scholars of Ahle
Sunnah seem to come together against only the Deobandi School of
thought, and not so much against any other?
Before answering this question, I consider it essential to point out
that by Allah's grace, the scholars of Ahle Sunnah have fought
against, anddenounced and refuted every stray sect by speech,
literature and debate - there is ample proof of this. We have never
compromised withanyone in our quest to overcome evil and to protect
the true faith. A number of treatises written by Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed
Raza (and other scholars) in denunciation of Shias, Qadianis, and
Non-Abiders (Gair Muqallid) have been published in millions and are
being published right up to this day. AfterAla Hazrat, his caliphs,
pupils and disciples performed religious duties through their speeches
and writings and the influence of their services has spread all over
the world. It would be wrong to assume that we have a soft corner for
any deviated sect.
REASONS FOR A STRICT STANCE AGAINST THE DEOBANDI SECT
A point that remains to be clarified is - why is the attitude of the
Ahle Sunnah scholars, so severe against the Deobandi sect? There are a
number of reasons for it - they must be readand understood with a cool
mind.
Reason # 1 - Their Infidelity
The first and foremost reason is the infidelities and blasphemies of
the Deobandi scholars - these are actually the fundamental
differences- these heretic beliefs are written in their books and are
ingrainedin the hearts of the Deobandis.
Reason # 2 - Difficulty In Identification
As far as actions are concerned, they too call themselves Hanafi, and
apparently they offer Salat (prayer) as we do. Their call of Salat,
Salat of Eid etc. are the same as ours. In short, there are no outward
signs with which the simple Muslims can identify / recognize them.
There is every possibility that simple Muslims will misunderstand
them. Therefore it was necessary that the beliefs of the Deobandi
school be presented clearly to the masses, in order that there is no
difficulty in identifying them.
As far as Shias are concerned, their call for prayers, their mode of
prayer etc., are vastly different from that of Sunnis - they are
easily identifiable. The same is the case of the Non-Abiders
(Gair-Muqallid). Their compulsory prayers, Witrprayers, Taraweeh and
Eid prayers clearly warn others that they have different beliefs.
Therefore the need to warn people of such deviated sects is not as
urgent as is the need to educate them about the deviant Deobandis.

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A call for Justice - details - NOW IT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE

Now the third root causeof our differences with the scholars of
Deoband is also before you. You have now to decide 3 things, with
justice.
Firstly, do you agree with the above mentioned verdicts issued by the
Deobandi scholars, or not.
Secondly, are these verdicts contrary to the lawful traditions and
customs practiced in the Muslim world, or not.
And thirdly, is the religious and social system of our Muslim society
harmed by these verdicts or not.
If yes, and surely yes, then according to these verdicts, is the
entire Muslim society involved in forbidden acts from dawn to dusk?
And if so, where does our Islamic society stand?
This is the stage where you have to draw a line between the scholars
of Deoband and that of Bareilly - and you must arrive at the
conclusion that all the efforts of the Deobandi scholars were directed
at proving that the entire Muslim society, each and every member of
it, was a sinner - whereas the efforts of the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi
scholarswas to prove that unless an act is explicitly forbidden by
Allah or theHoly Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), then no
one has the right to forbid it. Terming the ethical and religious
customs upon which the Muslim societyis built, as forbidden (Haram) is
a clear deviation from proven facts and an open enmity with the
Muslims.
If my readers adopt a fair stance, they will have to admit that all
the efforts of the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholarsare in support of
majority of the Muslim Ummah, whereas those of the Deobandi
scholarsare directed against it.
Can there be a greater ingratitude other than taking those who are
hell bent upon attackingand ruining us, as our greatest well-wishers -
whereas on the other hand to deem those whohave put their lives and
status in danger for us, as our greatest enemies?
CONCLUSION OF PART ONE
The purpose of clarifyingthe foundations of our differences, up to
what I have written until now, is that the readers may clearly
understand the nature of differences, and may not attribute our anger,
frustration and separation for any other reason.
If the assault of the insolent pen of Deobandwas on us, there could
have been plenty of ways for forgiveness andreconciliation. But the
fact is that they tried to harm the honor of the Holy Prophet (peace
and blessings be upon him), and have thereby causedsuffering to Allah
and HisHoly Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) - and so the
decision regarding them will come from these sources.
We do not have any direct relationship with any scholar - it is
through the means of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him). When someone severs his relationship with the Holy Prophet, then
the question our having a relation with him does not arise. Rather the
spirit of loyalty towards the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be
upon him) demands from us that as long as we live, we shall not only
have our relations severed with such blasphemers, but shall continue
our struggle of keeping eachand every Muslim away from them.

A call for Justice - details - C) THE THIRD FOUNDATION OF DIFFERENCES

(Improper Decrees Issued By The Deobandi School)
Under this basis of differences are the verdicts and writings of the
Deobandi scholars inwhich the religious traditions of the
Muslimsmasses (Jumhur) have been termed as"Forbidden" (Haram) and
heretic innovations. Read please the details below:
1. They term the seeking of mediation (Tawassul) from the Prophets and
saints as forbidden and a sin.
2. They do not accept thebelief that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon
them) had knowledge ofthe hidden, even if it is given by Allah.
3. According to the explanation of Taqwiat-ul-Iman, they believe that
the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has mingled with
dust.
4. Holding of Meelad (Mawlid) gatherings andQiyam & Salam (the
prevalent way in which a devotee prays for peace and blessings of
Allah upon the beloved Prophet, in a state of standing upright) - all
these are forbidden according to them.
5. Holding gatherings in order to convey the reward of Fateha,
recitation of the Qur'an etc., either for saints or for common Muslims
- allthese are forbidden according to them.
6. They term it forbiddento hold public meetings to narrate the
martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain or to commemorate Gyarhween Shareef of
Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani and Chhatti of Hazrat Shaykh
Moeenuddin Chishti.
7. They term the rejoicing, holding of public meetings and taking out
of processions on the occasion on the birth of our Holy Prophet (peace
and blessings be upon him) as forbidden.
8. According to them, building of domes over the mausoleums of Saints
and pious Muslimsis forbidden.
9. They term the slogans of "Ya Rasool Allah" and"Ya Nabi Salam
Alaika" as forbidden.
10. According to them, inviting relatives and others on the occasion
of Khatna (circumcision) and Bismillah (The start of reciting the
Qur'an) and Aqeeqah (sacrifice for newborn) is prohibited.
11. Teejah (meals for thepoor on the third day of passing away of a
Muslim), Daswaan (mealsfor the poor on the tenth day of passing away
of a Muslim), Chaleeswan (meals for the poor on the fortieth day of
passing away of aMuslim), preparation of Halwa (sweet dish) on the
occasion of Shabe-Bara`at (15th Night of Shabaan) - all these are not
permissible according to them.
12. According to them it is impermissible to inviteanyone on the
occasion of weddings, engagements etc., nor is it permissible for one
to attend such gatherings.
13. They decree the wearing of head-garlands by the grooms (on the day
of wedding) as an act of polytheism.
14. Regarding the person who places wreaths on the mausoleums of
saints, and commemorates the Urs of saints - they term the marriage of
any Muslim female with the son of such a person as Haram. They also
forbid participation in the funeral prayers of such aperson, inquiring
after his health and greeting him.
15. They also term the seeking and obtaining of benefit (Faiz) from
thesouls of saints and seeking their assistance as forbidden.
16. According to them, kissing the thumbs uponhearing the name of the
Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is forbidden.
17. They also term the Fateha of Imam Jafar Sadiq in the month of
Rajab, as forbidden.
18. They term the illumination of mosques upon completion of the
recitation of Holy Qur'an in the month of Ramadan, as forbidden.
19. They also deem prohibited the placing of epitaphs showing the date
of death on the grave of Muslims.
20. To pray for the forgiveness of the deceased after the funeral
prayers, is prohibited according to them.
21. They term the act of embracing each other on the Eid days as forbidden.

A call for Justice - details - B) THE SECOND FOUNDATION OF DIFFERENCES. (Incorrect Beliefs Of The Deobandi School).

You have read in the previous pages that the first basic cause of our
differences with the Deobandi scholars, is their disrespect of the
Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and their denial of
the basic tenets of Islam. Youwould have definitely assessed by now
that our hatred and abhorrence of the Deobandi scholars because of
their blasphemy can never end - for it is a requirement of our faith.
The first basic cause was quite sufficient for our separation from the
Deobandi school, but you will be astonished toknow that there are
quite a few special beliefs upheld by the Deobandi scholars, which are
also playing a vital role in widening the gulf between us. Provided
below are some of their beliefs, with reference to their books:
1. A follower (member ofthe Ummah) can surpass the Prophets in deeds.
(Tahzeer-ul-Naas)
2. It is not necessary for the Prophets to be immune from saying
blatant lies. (Tasfia-ul-Aqaid)
3. It is wrong to considerthat saying lies is againstthe dignity of
Prophethood.(Tasfia-ul-Aqaid)
4. It is wrong to believe that Prophets are innocent of sinning.
(Tasfia-ul-Aqaid).
5. A person engaged in prayers becomes a polytheist (mushrik) upon
diverting his thoughts towards the Prophet. (Siraate-Mustaqeem)
6. To think about the Prophet whilst one is in prayer is worse than
being engrossed in the thoughts of adultery, or thinking about a
donkeyor an ox. (Siraate-Mustaqeem)
7. It is possible for Allah to tell lies (Yakrozi).
8. It is a heresy to deem Allah free from time and space (Idha-ul-Haq)
9. The deceptions of magicians are greater than the miracles of the
Prophets. (Mansabe-Imamat).
10. A person, who labels the Companions of the Holy Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him) as "infidels", is not out of the fold of Jamaat
Ahle Sunnah. (Fatawahe Rashidiah)
11. Whoever is named"Mohammed" or "Ali" does not have authority over
anything. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)
12. All creations - whether small (such as common men) or great (such
as prophets and saints) - they all are, before Allah's majesty, more
lowly than even a cobbler. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)
13. One who considers the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him) as his mediator andintercessor on the Day ofResurrection, is
equal to Abu Jahal in polytheism. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)
14. It is polytheism to have names such as"Rasool Baksh", "Nabi
Baksh", "Gulam Mohiuddin" and "Gulam Moeenuddin". (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)
15. To be "A mercy for the entire creation" (Rehmatul Lil Alameen)
isnot an exclusive attribute of our Holy Prophet (peace and blessings
be upon him). The followers can also be the "A mercy for the entire
creation" (Rehmatul Lil Alameen). (Fatawahe Rashidiah)
16. Eating from the food prepared for Fateha of the saints, causes the
heart to die. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)
17. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is our elder
brother, we are his younger brothers. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)
18. It is polytheism to say, "if Allah and His Prophet will a thing,
it will be accomplished". (Bahishti Zewar).
19. To travel for the sakeof visiting the mausoleums of any Prophet
(peace be upon them) or any saint, or to illuminate their mausoleums,
to carpet them, to sweep there, give people water to drink or make
arrangements for their ablution and bathing - (all this) is
polytheism. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman).
Here I will request my readers to reflect upon the above mentioned
beliefs of the Deobandi school with justice and sincerity. Among these
beliefs are a few that affect the belief of Tauheed (the Oneness
ofAllah) and a few others which if accepted as truewould put the faith
of a billion Muslims in danger- and this does not stop here. Billions
of our ancestors, who acceptedfaith contrary to these beliefs as true
Islam, will also come within the purview of such beliefs.
For a little while, put the Bareillvi scholars aside, and with your
religious temperament, decide whether you agree with the above
mentioned beliefs and actions or not - and without any hesitation just
decide in a clear YES or NO - whether the present Muslim society is
based on these beliefs or not. Ifnot and obviously not, then please
give a decision regarding the scholars of Bareilly who have disagreed
with the above noted beliefs and have struggled to save the Ummah from
these filthy beliefs & actions, and have also striven to keep the
Ummah associated with the correct beliefs of Islam.
It is now up to the Muslim masses to decide whether this significant
achievement of the righteous Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars was in the
interest of the Ummah or otherwise - and whether the services they
rendered caused dissension withinthe Ummah or have saved it from
breaking up.
If you agree that the faith of the majority of the Muslims worldwide
is the same as that whichthe scholars of Bareilly upheld, you will
then have to accept that it was these scholars who were the true
leaders of the Muslim masses. Those who, under the influence of false
propaganda of the opponents, accuse the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars
of sowing the seeds of dissension within the Ummah, deserve to be
called the worst ingrates in history.
Even if you do not call yourself a Bareillvi, you must be thankful to
the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars for the noble role that they played
by saving you from falling victim of the incorrect teachings of the
Deobandi school - and for keeping the Muslim Ummah associated with
proper beliefs.

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