Application of the Beautiful, Comprehensive and Foundational Hadeeth to Acquire Good Character من حسن إسﻻم المرء تركه ما ﻻ يعنيه (From the beauties of Islam within a person is the ability and strength to abandon and totally leave those matters that do not concern him/her) “You are what you concern yourself with” Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji Batley, England, UK This piece discusses the beautiful rule mentioned in the comprehensive and foundational Hadeeth to acquire good character – above - from an application and practical point of view. The beautiful rule mentioned in this Hadeeth is without a doubt a transformer if the depths and comprehensiveness are fully grasped, digested and applied to one’s life. This piece tries to provide the depth and insights into this Hadeeth. The piece is a life changer and will transform your life many folds if the beautiful rule is applied sincerely, diligently, repeatedly and consistently with full focus and conviction as detailed in the piece. ©Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK - [email protected] Dedication First and foremost I would like and be honoured to dedicate this book to my loving and supportive parents for providing me the Tarbiyah (training) and the Deeni environment (I pray for their good health and a long, prosperous and happy life). It is through this I was able to appreciate the beauty of Islam, to feel the immense love and respect they had for the Friends of Allah Ta’ala whether they were scholars or not scholars in the formal sense, providing access and opportunities to gain the company of numerous eminent scholars of the time in particular the scholar who I am most inspired by from who I have seen (my beloved and compassionate (Mushfique) mentor (Sheikh), guide (Murshid) and Murabby Hazrat Moulana Masihullah Khan Jalalabadi (Almighty shower His mercies on him) (d. 1992). As an extension of my parents I feel the need to include my respected and much loved Marhoom (late) elder brother Moulana Muhammad Imran Daji (Almighty shower His mercies on him) (d. 1999) who spent a beautiful life and had a beautiful death touching the hearts of many with his beautiful heart, soul and personality. I would like and be honoured to dedicate this book to the great and unique reformer (Mujaddid) of this century Hakeem Ul Ummah Mujaddid Ul Millat Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Almighty shower His mercies on him) (d. 1943 - 1362 A.H.). Without doubt he was the reformer (Mujaddid) in the important area of Islam on Character (Aklhaq) and Purification of the mind, heart and soul (Tazkiyah) – the essence (Ruh) of the Deen (faith) with countless insightful, full of wisdom and inspiration in those books on this subject. He is the primary source of our love, inspiration, insights and wisdom. I feel comfortable in saying he is one of the greatest scholars of this Ummah as a whole. I would also like and be honoured to dedicate this book to my beloved and compassionate (Mushfique) mentor (Sheikh), guide (Murshid) and Murabby Hazrat Moulana Masihullah Khan Jalalabadi (Almighty shower His mercies on him) (d. 1992). One of the great disciples of Hakeem Ul Ummah Mujaddid Ul Millat Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Almighty shower His mercies on him). My beloved guide and mentor was an authority and an expert in the field of Tazkiyah (spiritual transformation). He remains alive in my heart every single day and has endured in my life through his beautiful, magnanimous and powerful teachings and insights that changed, transformed and keeps transforming my life every single day. To whom I am forever indebted for teaching me the essential and foundational rules and principles of Tazkiyah and placing me on the true Path of Sulook and Tazkiyah. I would like and be honoured to dedicate this book to my current beloved and compassionate (Mushfique) teacher (Ustaz), mentor (Sheikh), guide (Murshid) and Murabby Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (Allah protect him and grant him long healthy life) (b. 1943). He is the respected son of Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani (Almighty shower His mercies on him) (d. 1976) who was also one of the great disciples of Hakeem Ul Ummah Mujaddid Ul Millat Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Almighty shower His mercies on him) and one of the distinguished and great disciples of my beloved mentor and guide Hazrat Moulana Masihullah Khan Jalalabadi (Almighty shower His mercies on him) and also the disciple of Hazrat Dr. Abdul Hayy Arifi (Almighty shower His mercies on him) (d. 1986) who was also a great disciple of Hakeem Ul Ummah Mujaddid Ul Millat Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Almighty shower His mercies on him). My teacher and guide’s love radiates my heart, whose powerful and heart-felt teachings and insights constantly inspires and transforms my life and whose affection and concern towards me humbles me. 2 ©Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK - [email protected] Contents Page Author’s Note Introduction My Note for Non-Muslim Readers Introduction and Scope of the Analysis of the Hadeeth Uniqueness of the Content of this Piece A Truly Transformer Hadeeth Example of the Effects of the Beautiful Rule as a Tree with Deep Roots Example of the Beautiful Rule Removing the Layers and Veils of Darkness Blocking the Divine Rays The Hadeeth is the Basis for the Chistiyah Silsilah Spiritual Remedy Method Concept & Principle of Ikhtiyary ( ) & Ghair Ikhtiyary ( ) Mastery in the Application of the Beautiful Rule’s Link with Frequent Inspirations & Wisdom Significance of this Hadeeth Great Benefits of the Application of the Beautiful Rule Classification of this Beautiful Hadeeth and its Relation to incere Well-Wishing An-Nus’h - ) Application of the Beautiful Rule Re-Programs your Sub-Conscious Mind Natural Human Reaction Real Empowerment through the Application of the Beautiful Rule My Introduction to this Beautiful, Foundational and Comprehensive Hadeeth Brief Explanation of the Hadeeth Why, How and What Linking the Beautiful Rule to Purpose of Human Life in Islam - ‘Total ervitude to the Creator’ Abdiyyat) Reflection Pointer for Non-Muslims on Purpose of Life Linking Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to Purpose of Human Life in Islam Reflection Pointer for Non-Muslims on Prophet Muhammad (peace, salutations and blessings be upon him) Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) as the Greatest Wise Person (Al- Hakeem) Sadiqeen - True Friends of Allah Ta’ala Remedy for Bad Characters, Social Ills and Weaknesses Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO) Remedy for Bad Characters (11) (صرح Greed (بضغ Anger False Statements And Lying (Kizb) ي بة غ Backbite 3 ©Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK - [email protected] (دسح Jealousy (ء ير Insincerity Vanity and Conceit (Ujb) ( ب ر Arrogance (ةنيك و دقح Malice / Hatred ( ب Love for Fame ( ب د ي Love of Worldly things Remedy for Social Ills (6) ( ري ة / ر Mockery (زمل Defaming (زب نت Insulting through Nicknames ( ءة ن uspicion & re udices ( س - pying on others Ta assus (ةبيغ Backbite Remedy for Other Weaknesses (32) و و ة - Satanic Whispers (Waswasah Judgements when Meeting Someone Judgements during Conversations Stereotyping Blaming Others/Everyone Else Complaining about Everything Living in the Past ( ر س Ishraf-e-Nafs ( ر وت / ر بد Lustful Glances Lustful Thoughts Gossip Competitiveness What Will People Say Expectations from Others Wastage of Money (Israf fil Maal - ) (تقو عييضت Wasting Time Regulates What you Watch on T.V. or Online Useless Talk Meaningless Political Discourse Excess Sleep Procrastination Laziness Compulsive Behaviour Observations when Walking and Driving Behaviour when Out Shopping Curiosity Fear Fear of Speaking the Truth 4 ©Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK - [email protected] Worry and Anxiety Reminding (Tazkeer) and Preaching and Propagating Deen (Tableegh) Discussing and/or Complaining about Weather Detachment from Distractions Caution for Sisters Taking Time Out Additional Outcomes from the Practice on the Beautiful Rule Develops Nothingness, Clean Slate, Blank Canvas Internalises Good Characters (ميلس بلق and Qalb aleem (ميلس لقع Development of Aql aleem Develops Mental Maturity Moderates Two Key Human Internal Faculties Develops Assertiveness Empathy Develops resence and Consciousness of the Creator in All Acts Tauheed Fa’li - ) ( و ل - Sole Reliance and Trust on Allah Ta’ala Tawakkul Develops Sound Counselling and Consulting Skills Liberates and Gives Freedom Develops Contentment Develops Total Focus on a Task Enhances Performance in Studies, Work, Business & Health وع - Develops ‘ resence of the Heart’ Khusoo Develops Self-Expression Opening and Uncovering of the Heart (Kashf - Develops Agility of the Mind and Heart Develops Wisdom Lets You Live in the Moment Improved Physical and Mental Health Develops True Happiness and Bliss Creates Ability to Prioritise Creates Space for Inspiration Develops True Leadership Skills Creates Detachment Creates Healthy Marriages and Relationships Protects the Senses Protects the Heart Develops Respect for People (their time, privacy, etc) Develops Appreciation and Value for Time Improves Memory Recurring Reminder of Purpose of Life Perpetual State of Repentance (Taubah Nasooh) Develops Love for Solitude Creativity and Innovation Sky Rockets 5 ©Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK - [email protected] Earning Potential and Avenues Increase Enhances Intimacy Creates Time for Things That Matter Creates Awareness and Mindfulness (Yaqzah) Observation of External Behaviour Awakens and Repeatedly Works