Posts Tagged ‘ al-gangohi ’

Did the eminent shaykh, the scholar of his time, Mawlawi Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, say that the Creator (Exalted is He) has actually lied, and that the one who says this has not erred, or is this amongst the fabrications against him? Assuming the latter, how do you respond to what al-Barelwi mentioned that he has with him a photocopy of the respected shaykh's fatwa? (Answer) That which they attributed to the eminent and incomparable shaykh, the scholar of his time, the peerless of his age,...
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From the needy servant Imdadullah Chishti, in the service of all my friends: This needy servant has recently received some letters from India, in which was written that some people harbour ill-thoughts concerning Molwi Rashid Ahmad , what they should make of him. Therefore, let it be announced and published on behalf of this needy servant that Molwi Rashid Ahmad is an Allah-fearing man of learning and an upright scholar. He is an example of the pious predecessors. His personality...
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A translation of a portion of a letter from Shaykh al-'Ulama' Haji Imdad Allah Muhajir Makki to Shah Rafi' al-Din Deobandi 'Uthmani in which he emphasises his love for Shaykh al-Sunnah Mawlana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi (may Allah shower them with His mercy) and highlights his dim view of those who bear enmity towards him. The letter is also a manifestation of Haji Imdad Allah's high level of humility - a quality distinctly found in him and those affiliated to his tariqah.
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