) - is
totally untrue, and baseless.
The very same thing happened at that time. In order to protect the insolent
writings of their elders, the Deobandi scholars adopted a stance of hostility
and stubbornness, and with all their might began propagating among the masses
that they were completely free from the charges of blasphemy. And furthermore,
they claimed that the scholars of the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi school had created
this entire dispute and that the accusation against them – that of insulting the
Holy Prophet () - is
totally untrue, and baseless.
They had a large number of resources and means of communication at their
disposal. When people started getting influenced from their false propaganda, we
were left with no other option but to go for discussions and debates and to
reveal the fact that the charges on the elders of Deoband school for writing
insolent remarks against the Holy Prophet (),
are NOT baseless, but in fact a reality.
Therefore in every debate, the insolent writings of their elders were read
before them alongwith proper reference to the page numbers and the Deobandi
scholars never said that the books from which the reference were given were not
written by their elders or that these insolent writings were not present in
their books.
The most important benefit derived from these debates was that the general
public realised that the charges of blasphemy on the Deobandi scholars are based
on solid grounds - and that the protest and agitation of the Ahle Sunnah
scholars which is reflected in their speeches is to defend the honour of the
Holy Prophet ().
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
(), and their denial of
the basic tenets of Islam. You would 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 to know 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 of the 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 consider that saying
lies is against the dignity of Prophet hood. (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 donkey or 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 () 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 ()
as his mediator and intercessor on the Day of Resurrection, 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) is not an exclusive attribute of our
Holy Prophet (). 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 ()
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 sake of 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 of Allah) and a few others
which if accepted as true would put the faith of a billion Muslims in danger -
and this does not stop here. Billions of our ancestors, who accepted faith
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. If not 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 within the 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 which the 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.
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 in which the religious traditions of the Muslims masses (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 the belief that
the Holy Prophet (peace be upon them) had knowledge of the hidden, even if it is
given by Allah.
3.
According to the explanation of
Taqwiat-ul-Iman, they believe that the Holy Prophet ()
has mingled with dust.
4.
Holding of Meelad (Mawlid)
gatherings and Qiyam & 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 Quran etc., either for
saints or for common Muslims – all these are forbidden according to them.
6. They term it forbidden to hold public meetings to narrate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain 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 () as
forbidden.
8. According to them, building of domes over the mausoleums of Saints and pious Muslims is 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 Quran) and Aqeeqah (sacrifice for new-born) is prohibited.
11. Teejah (meals for the poor on the third day of passing away of a Muslim), Daswaan (meals for 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 a Muslim), 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 invite anyone 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 a person, inquiring after his health and greeting him.
15. They also term the seeking and obtaining of benefit (Faiz) from the souls of saints and seeking their assistance as forbidden.
16.
According to them, kissing the
thumbs upon hearing the name of the Holy Prophet ()
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 Quran 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.
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