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Mahdaviah Insight (A Publication of Mahdavia Islamic Center of Chicago ) Mahdaviah Insight (A Publication of Mahdavia Islamic Center of Chicago ) February 2018 (Jamadi ul Awwal/Jamadi us Thani, 1439 H) | Vol. 3, Number 8 Editorial: The One with Evidence (Sahab-e-Bayyanah) In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The month of Jamadi ul Awwal has great significance for Mahdavis because this is the month of the birth of Allah’s Caliph, Inside this issue: Hazrat Syed Muhammed (Jaunpuri) Mahdi Alaihis-Salaam. He AS came to propagate the teachings of Vilayat -e- Muhammadiya and this is the primary purpose of his advent. Just like any other matter, the Muslim Ummah is divided on the subject of Mahdi and some people have gone to the extreme point to question the need for his advent. In fact, these people should ask Allah SWT why he sent Imam Mahdi in the Ummah of Prophet Muhammed SAS. They should ask Prophet Mu- hammed SAS why he explained about the advent of Mahdi in as many Ahadith that they have reached the level of Mutawatira (recurring). Therefore, we don’t have to answer their question. Editorial 1 Among those who believe in the advent of Mahdi, we see that a large majority of Muslim Ummah is still waiting for the ad- vent of this personality, this include people from Shia Islam and Sunni Islam. It is only the Mahdavia Community which has a The Purpose of 2 firm belief that Hazrat Syed Muhammed (Jaunpuri) AS is the Caliph of Allah and the Mahdi as promised. the advent of When Allah SWT sends someone (a prophet or a Caliph) for the guidance of Mankind, He will send that person with an evi- Mahdi (A.S.) dence (Bayyanah). There are only two places in Qur’an wherein it is said “AFAMAN KANA ALAA BAIYYINATIM-MIR- RABBIHI..”. One is verse 14 of Surah Muhammed and the second one is in verse 17 of Surah Hud. 1.Translation: “Can then he, who stands on clear evidence from his Lord, be like those for whom their evil deeds are beauti- Mubaiyyin E 3 fied for them, while they follow their own lusts”. (Al Qur’an, 47:14) In this verse, Allah SWT clearly laid down the difference Kalaamullah between Prophet Muhammed SAS (who is with a clear evidence (proof) from his Lord) and the infidels of Makkah such as Abu Jahal and his companions. 2. Translation: “Is he who relieth on a clear proof from his Lord, and a witness from Him reciteth it, and before it was the Kids’ Section 4 Book of Moses, an example and a mercy? Such believe therein, and whoso disbelieveth therein of the clans, the Fire is his appointed place. So be not thou in doubt concerning it. Lo! it is the Truth from thy Lord; but most of mankind believe not”. (Al Qur’an, 11:17) In this second verse, the Qur’an clearly laid down a difference between someone who is on a clear proof from his Lord (This should be someone who has been sent by Allah. Since Prophet Muhammed SAS is the last in the chain of Urdu Poetry 4 prophets, therefore, this person should be a Caliph of Allah and he is the Mahdi, the Promised) and those who are in love of this world, therefore, cannot be equal to him (Mahdi). Further, the evidence (Bayyanah) that is given to Mahdi by Allah SWT is the Vilayat of Prophet Muhammed SAS. Mahdi AS presented this verse (11:17) in proof of his Mahdiyat. The evidence (Bayyanah) which is in the form of Vilayat-e-Muhammadiya, is so important that without which one cannot even strive for the ultimate goal of human life (Deedar-e-Ilahi). It is for this purpose, the Prophet SAS has instructed the Um- mah to go and make covenant with him even if you have to crawl on ice because he is the Caliph of Allah, Mahdi. In other words, the teachings of Ihsan will remain out of bound if one does not have the benefit (Faiz) of Vilayat. The whole purpose of above discussion is to underline the importance of understanding the need and importance of the advent of Mahdi in the Ummah of Prophet Muhammed SAS. Editorial Team As Mahdavis, when we have accepted Hazrat Syed Muhammed Mahdi AS who was born on 14th Jamadi ul Awwal 847 H, as 1. Zareen Syed Mahdi, the promised, we have much more responsibility to strive hard for putting all the teachings of Mahdi AS (obligations of Editor-in-Chief Vilayat along with obligations of Nabuwat) into practice to reach our goal. If we focus on the teachings of Mahdi AS, it is very clear that our goal is not to seek this world but the creator of this world, our goal is not to seek Jannah but the Creator of MICC has an Editorial Team Jannah, knowing our Lord (Allah) and having His Irfan. If this is our objective of this life, we can not follow the course outline and a Review Board to ensure the quality of the where we cannot have a chance to go beyond Jannah. Thus, our course outline is different from others; our objective of life publication. is different from others. As Mahdi AS said, “Even if all the eight paradises are given to you. Do not be content with them. Be magnanimous and ambitious; be in love with the Truth (Haq). You are the Phoenix of the near-by mountain. Soar (as high The Newsletter, being a collaborative project, will also be available at as you can).” www.miccusa.org, www.promisedmehdi.com, promisedmehdi yahoo group, and We are pleased to present the February issue of Mahdaviah Insight. In this issue, you will find an article on the purpose of Promised Mehdi facebook page. AS the advent of Mahdi , another article explains the terminology on Mubaiyyin-e-Kalaamullah, kids’ section on brief his tory The authors are responsible for the of Islam, and Urdu poetry. Please find time to read and share the Newsletter. Your comments and suggestions are always contents of their article; editorial board may or may not agree with the appreciated. opinions expressed by authors. Editorial Team Email: [email protected] | www.miccusa.org Mahdaviah Insight February 2018 page 2 (AHS) The Purpose of the Advent of Mahdi Syeda Khundza Nida Mahmood Quote from the In the name of Allah, the most High. (a) Allah SWT does not like those people who love others with the same degree as they love Him. Article) There are two main objectives of the advent of Hazrath. Mah- (b) Allah says believers are those who love Allah the (AHS.) most (more than anyone and anything) di Maa’ud (i) The revival of the true spirit of Islam, which was di- (c) In the verse of Surah Taubah, after giving a list of “The second minishing due to the mundane love and lust of this all these people and all those things which are world. usually lived and loved, Allah Almighty warns that if objective of the (ii) The accessibility of the teachings of Ehsan (Vilayat) the love of these people and those things increases in your heart more than the love of Allah, His apos- advent was to bring As far as the first objective is concerned, we see that Hazrath tle and striving in His Cause, then they should wait Mahdi Maa’ud (AHS.) brought back the Islam of our Prophet’s for the torment. The punishment for such people is the servants of Allah era by establishing Shariah and by eradicating customs, that they will not be guided by Allah Almighty. closer to Him by habits and innovations (Rasm, Aadath Bid’ah). Our Prophet (PBUH) has said about Hazrath Mahdi (AHS.) that he will not As it is clear that Allah’s love is prime in the teachings of making them reach abandon any sunnah by re-establishing it and will not leave Hazrath Mahdi (AHS.) . Now the question would be to find any bid’ah by erasing it. Therefore, Hazrath Mahdi (AHS.) pre- the way to love Allah. Let’s again refer the Holy Qur’an the spiritual zenith, pared the groups of people, who in fact were even praised by for guidance: one of the non-Mahdavi writers as: “They were not human where they can beings but angels of heaven who were sent down to purify the “Say (O Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love earth.” Allah, then follow me (i.e. Muhammad), Allah will achieve the ultimate love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft- The second objective of the advent was to bring the servants Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Al Qur’an 3:31) goal of their of Allah closer to Him by making them reach the spiritual existence: zenith, where they can achieve the ultimate goal of their exist- Thus, following Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Ittibah) is the ence: The Vision of Allah, if Allah wills. Hazrath Mahdi (AHS.) essential element that is required in the quest to love The Vision of Allah, if himself explains the aim of his advent as follows: “We have Allah. It is for this reason, Hazrat Mahdi (AHS.) has taught been sent only for the Vision of our dearly loved Allah.” Allah us by saying “My religion is the book of Allah and the Allah wills. ” says in the Quran, “Say (O’ Muhammad) this is my way, I following of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) . Hazrath Mahdi do invite unto Allah on clear evidence as the seeing with (AHS.) is the perfect follower (without error) of the Prophet one’s eyes – I and one who follows me.” Here in this verse (PBUH) .
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