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Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
This book is a collection and compilation of the sayings and sterling
words of advice of a master of Shariat and Tasawwuf, Hadhrat-e-
Aqdas, Faqeehul Ummat, Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Saahib
Gangohi (May Allaah Ta'aala fill his grave with noor) in discussions
that took place at various gatherings.
These issues are of utmost importance, especially in times when it
is evident that many efforts are underway to undermine the integrity
of the beloved friends of Allah and the true lovers of Rasulullah J.
False allegations levelled against them puts the public into doubts and
misunderstandings about them. Thus the common man is deprived of
great benefit. One can only derive benefit from these saints when one
has confidence and love for them. Hence it is necessary to guide the
Muslims who have clear hearts and minds.
Those behind the propaganda against the Awliyaa, the warning in
the following Hadith of Bukhaari is sufficient.
In a Hadith-e-Qudsi Allah Ta'ala says, “Whoever has animosity
for any of my friends, I declare war against them.” This
announcement is made by the Creator Himself. There is no need for
us to fight against those who dislike and harm the buzurgs (saints).
By the grace of Almighty Allah, these sayings of Hadhrat Mufti
Mahmood Hasan Gangohi (may Allah shower him with His special
2 The Deoband Ulama and their Love for Rasulullah b
mercy), regarding the Ulama of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah i.e.
the Ulama of Deoband (May Allah Ta'ala elevate their ranks), have
eradicated doubts and distrust from the hearts of numerous people.
Efforts have been made to give a literal translation of Hadhrat
Mufti Saahib’s (RA) words. His words of advice bring about a unique
sense of enjoyment and pleasure. However, due to the decline of the
Urdu language in Kashmir, readers may experience some difficulty.
For this, the compiler seeks to be excused.
As a precautionary measure, those passages which have already
been published in the Mawaaiz (discourses) and Malfoozaat
(anecdotes) are quoted here directly from those publications, since the
respected Mufti Farooq Saheb (db) & Mufti Mas’ood Ahmad Saheb
(db) have taken great care in compiling and publishing those kitaabs.
There is a possibility that some flaws may have been made. These
mistakes should be attributed to the compiler and his inexperience.
May Allah Ta’ala reward those who notify us of these errors.
The contents of this book were read before Hadhrat Mufti Sahib
(RA) on my visits to Deoband. Thereafter, with the grace of Allah
Ta’ala, my respected brother, Moulana Mufti Muhammad Farooq
Saahib (Madda Zilluhul aali) reviewed the manuscript and expressed
his satisfaction with it. With these reassurances, the manuscript was
prepared for publication.
May Allah Ta’ala make this kitaab a balm for ailing hearts. May
He make it a means of salvation for the writer through the blessings
of our saints and elders. Aameen. This is not difficult for Allah Ta’ala.
(Hadhrat Moulana) Muhammad Rahmatullah of Darul Uloom
Raheemiyah, Bandipoorah, Kashmir on the 3rd of Rajab 1411
Hijri.