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THE

LIGHTOF

THE EYES

His face is the late morning light, his hair locks the dark night,

The believer sends blessings upon him, longing for just a sight!

Aqib alQadri

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Seventy (70) Priceless Treasures (Methods) for beholding the Beloved Prophet, the Living Master, Hazrat

Mohammed For undoubtedly - for the believers - he is:-

“THE LIGHT OF THE EYES”

The Noble Messenger of Allah has said: “The people most loved by me from amongst my Ummah would be those who would come after me but everyone amongst them would have the keenest desire to catch a glimpse of me even at the cost of his family and wealth.”1

Indeed, Allah’s beloved Messenger has spoken the truth!

His face is the late morning light, his hair locks the dark night,

The believer sends blessings upon him, longing for just a sight!2

1 Saheeh Muslim

2 By Aqib al Qadri

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Contents PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................. 6

DEDICATION ........................................................................................................................................ 7

EXCELLENCE OF QUR’AN RECITATION .................................................................................................... 8

EXCELLENCE OF RECITING DUROOD (INVOCATIONS UPON THE HOLY PROPHET) ................................. 8

ETIQUETTES OF RECITATION OF HOLY QUR’AN AND INVOCATIONS .................................................... 10

EXCELLENCE OF SEEING THE HOLY PROPHET IN A DREAM .................................................................. 11

So how does one recognize the Holy Prophet? ................................................................................ 11

Seeing the glorious Prophet of Allah - its different features. ........................................................... 12

EXAMPLES OF POETRY – WISHING TO SEE THE HOLY PROPHET. ......................................................... 13

Poetry By A’ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan .............................................................................. 13

Poetry By Maulana Hasan Raza Khan alQadri:- ................................................................................ 14

Poetry By Mufti Maulana Mustafa Raza Khan alQadri:- ................................................................... 14

Poetry By Mufti Maulana Akhtar Raza Khan alQadri:- ...................................................................... 15

Poetry by the writer (Aqib alQadri):- ................................................................................................ 15

SOME WORDS OF ADVICE ..................................................................................................................... 15

Advice From Imam Yusuf Bin Ismail alNabhani ................................................................................ 15

Advice From Imam Abdul Wahhab Sha’raani ................................................................................... 16

What If The Vision Is Not Granted? .................................................................................................. 16

THE SEVENTY PRICELESS TREASURES .................................................................................................... 19

Treasure # 01 .................................................................................................................................... 19

Treasure # 02 .................................................................................................................................... 20

Treasure #03 ..................................................................................................................................... 20

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Treasure #49 ..................................................................................................................................... 34

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PREFACE

All Praise is for Allah, the Lord of the Creation: Infinite blessings and peace be upon the

Mercy to the Creation – i.e. our Master, Hazrat Mohammed ; and upon his family and upon all his companions, and upon all those who rightly follow him until the last day.

O Allah, the Supreme Lord! I begin with Your name and seek help from You; and it is only through Your guidance that we are able to perform good deeds.

I thank Allah, the Lord of the Creation, the Supreme Master, Who, in His infinite wisdom, gave me the opportunity and blessed me with this noble task. I cannot express my gratitude for this splendid favour.

May He accept this humble endeavour in His august court. May it also be accepted in the august court of the beloved Prophet. Aameen.

I am deeply indebted to my close friend Haji Abdul Razzaq(Raja bhai), who showed me the book named “Fawaaed alSab’oon” (compiled by Dr Abdul Majeed alKindah alRifaayi) which was already translated into Urdu, to be translated into English. It is a wonderful compilation of methods that one may adopt to gain the vision of the Holy Prophet. Indeed, the compiler has even stated that many of his friends tried the recommended methods, and informed him that they too were blessed with the great favour of seeing the Holy Prophet in their dreams.

I found that the original version had several duplications, whilst some invocations were missing, some lacked references, and some were not invocations but advices by senior scholars. Many of the methods are actually from previous texts, such as Imam Yusuf bin Ismail alNabhani’s compendium called “Sa’daat alDarayn”. I therefore took the liberty to revamp the entire book with several changes; nevertheless full credit goes to the original work, without which this book would not have been possible. May Allah, the Great Bestower, grant Dr Abdul Majeed alRifaayi, an immense reward.

I have filled in the missing invocations& methods, replaced the duplicated ones, added new ones and inserted footnotes &references. The book also contains the following new sections, which I deem will be beneficial to the readers:-

1. Excellence of Qur’an Recitation. 2. Excellence of Reciting Invocations and Salutations upon the Holy Prophet. 3. Etiquettes of Recitation of Qur’an and Invocations 4. Excellence of beholding the Holy Prophet in a dream. 5. Examples of beautiful poetry – wishing to see the Holy Prophet. 6. Advice by senior AhleSunnah scholars.

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We beg Allah to give us true guidance, for all guidance is from Him. We beg Him, to make our hearts pure, our actions sincere and our deeds fruitful. We pray that He inclines our hearts towards Himself – and fills it with true love for Him, and His holy Prophet.

We beseech Him to guide us to follow all His commands: and to guide us to profusely send blessings and salutations upon His chosen Prophet, for He has commanded us as follows:-

Indeed Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet; O People who Believe! Send blessings and abundant salutations upon him. 3

Infinite blessing and peace be upon all of Allah’s noble Prophets; and chiefly upon His chosen beloved Prophet Mohammed - and upon his virtuous wives, his noble progeny, his noble companions, the virtuous saints and scholars of his nation, and upon all those who rightly follow him until the last day.

We implore Allah to accept our invocations, and bless us with His great favours; to make us closer to Him, and closer to His beloved: and to grant us the vision of the Best of His

creation, the Holy Prophet Mohammed : Aameen – (So be it.)

Indeed Allah is the Most Benevolent, the Most Merciful, and the Greatest Bestower.

DEDICATION

This humble effort is dedicated to all my spiritual masters, my parents, my tutors & my guides.

O Allah, the Supreme Lord! O Allah, the Owner of all Majesty and Honour! Accept this humble effort from this lowly servant of Your pious bondmen! O Allah, grant success to all those who sincerely strive in Your path. O Allah grant the vision of the beloved to all the ardent devotees and faithful servants of Your beloved! Aameen.

Aqib Farid alQadri

(may he be forgiven)

07th Rabi ulAwwal, 1436 (30 December 2014)

3Surah Ahzaab, Verse 56

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EXCELLENCE OF QUR’AN RECITATION

The Holy Qur’an states:-

ر من القرآن فاقرءوا ما تيس

Therefore recite from the Qur’an as much as is easy for you: 4

And the Holy Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him), informed us:-

‘(Said Allah, the Supreme)“If one finds no time for My remembrance and for begging My favours due to remaining engaged in the recitation of the Qur’aan, I shall give him more than what I give to all those who beg favours from Me.” The superiority of the word of Allah over all other words is like the superiority of Allah over the entire creation.’5

Whoever recites a letter of the Book of Allah (the Qur’an) he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a tenfold reward. I do not say that ‘Alif-Laam-Meem’is one letter; but Alif is a letter, Laam is a letter and Meem is a letter.6

Recite the Qur’an: it will appear on the Day of Resurrection, as an intercessor for its reciter. 7

One who recites the Qur’aan and is well versed in it (i.e. its recitation), will be in the company of angels who are scribes, noble and righteous; and one who falters in its recitation and has to exert himself, will get double the reward.8

EXCELLENCE OF RECITING DUROOD (INVOCATIONS UPON THE HOLY

PROPHET)

Indeed Allah and His Angels send blessings upon the Holy Prophet! And indeed He commands the faithful to send invocations and salutations upon the Holy Prophet

و ن إللئ إ ي موإ تسل ميا ه یصلون عل ت ك مل وإ عليه وسل منوإ صل ين أ ا إل ي ي أي إلنب

Indeed Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet; O People who Believe! Send blessings and abundant salutations upon him.9

4Surah Muzzammil - Verse 22 5Tirmizi 6 Tirmizi, Daarimi 7Muslim 8 Bukhari, Muslim 9Surah Ahzab – Verse 56

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This is itself is a great virtue; that the reciter is following Allah’s command, and is doing what Allah also does!

Do you love the Noble Messenger of Allah?

The Noble Messenger of Allah said: “None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children and all mankind.”10

Do you wish to have all your worries of this world and the Hereafter, resolved?

Syedna Ubayy Ibn Ka’ab relates: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, I spend much time in supplication; what proportion of my supplications should I devote to (sending blessings on) you?” He said, “As much as you like.” I said, “A quarter?” He said, “As much as you like, and if you increased it would only be better for you.” I said, “Then a half?” He said, “As much as you like and if you increased then it would only be better for you.” I said, “Then two thirds?” He said, “As much as you like and if you increased it would only be better for you.” I said, “I’ll devote all of my prayers to sending blessings on you.” The Prophet said, “In that case it will suffice you from your worries and your sins will be forgiven.”11

Would you like to get blessings and increase your ranks?

Whoever sends blessings upon me, Allah sends ten blessings upon him, removes ten sins of his and elevates him by ten ranks."12

Would you like to be close to the Noble Prophet on the calamitous day of resurrection?

The people who will be nearest to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who supplicate to Allah the most for me."13

Would you like the Noble Prophet to intercede for you on the calamitous day of resurrection?

Whosoever recites the Invocation (Durood) on me 10 times in the morning and evening, I will intercede for him on the day of Qiyamah.”14

Would you like to be respected, and not disgraced?

May his nose be soiled with dust in whose presence mention is made of me and he does not supplicate for me."15

Would you like to be greeted by the Noble Messenger of Allah?

10Bukhari & Muslim 11Tirmizi, Musnad Imam Ahmed bin Hambal (different chain) 12Ahmed, Nasai. 13Tirmizi 14Tibrani 15Tirmizi

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Whenever someone greets me, Allah returns my soul to my body and I reply to his greeting."16

Would you like that your salutations be conveyed to the Noble Messenger of Allah?

There are many angels of Allah, who roam the earth and convey the salutations of my people to me.17

Allah has appointed an angel near my grave, and has granted him the power to listen all what the creation says. So until the Day of Resurrection, when someone sends blessings upon me, the angel conveys it to me along with the name of the reciter and his father that, “So and so, son of so and so, has sent blessings upon you”. 18

Would you like the angels to seek forgiveness for you?

Whosoever sends blessings upon me in a book, the angels seek forgiveness for him until my name remains in that book19

Therefore when writing the name of the beloved, one must write the full Invocation

(Durood) such as after it, to gain the above reward. It is prohibited to write short forms (such as ‘pbuh’, ‘saws’ etc). Do not ever be miserly by doing this, for you will not save anything except some ink or a bit of paper or time – but you will lose the great benefit.

ETIQUETTES OF RECITATION OF HOLY QUR’AN AND INVOCATIONS

Recite the Qur’anic Verses and Invocations (Durood) with sincerity, just for Allah’s good pleasure, without thinking that you deserve to see the spectacle. Leave the results to the Grace of Almighty Allah, and the compassion of His beloved Prophet.

While reciting, be in a state of ritual cleanliness i.e. with ablution (Wudu). Choose a clean place, such as a mosque or a prayer rug. Face the Qiblah (Ka’aba) or the sacred Rawdha in Medina Munawwarah. Apply natural (non-alcoholic) perfume or burn incense / agar-wood, for aroma. Make sure you recite it clearly, with proper pronunciation. Consult a scholar to

avoid mistakes.The recitation should be audible at least to one’s self, dignified and not too fast.When reciting the Holy Qur’an make sure you start with Ta’awwuz, and then Bismillah Shareef.

For sleeping, choose a clean bed in a clean room devoid of pictures. If possible, try to offer the non-obligatory Night Vigil Prayer (Tahajjud). If you are granted the great favour, do not stop: rather increase the invocations,

as a token of gratitude!

16Abu Dawud 17 Nasai, Ibn Habban 18Al Bazzar 19al-Tabrani in al-Awsat

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EXCELLENCE OF SEEING THE HOLY PROPHET IN A DREAM

The Holy Prophet informed us that good dreams are a believer’s early glad tidings in

this life. So what can be better tidings, than the beholding of Prophet Mohammed in one’s dream? For this is achieved only by true believers, and is an evidence that Allah is pleased with him, and that he (the believer) will die on faith!

And whoever sees the Holy Prophet in a dream, has indeed seen the Truth.

The beloved Apostle of Allah has said: “The one who has seen me (in a dream) has indeed seen the Truth because the accursed Satan cannot appear in my form.” 20

The truthful Prophet also said: “The one who has seen me in a dream will soon see me whilst awake, and (know that) the accursed Satan cannot appear in my form.” 21

The merciful Prophet has further said: The one who is blessed with my vision in a dream will certainly be blessed with my vision on the Day of Resurrection and one who is blessed with my vision on the Day of Resurrection, I will intercede for him - and one who is blessed with my intercession will drink from the water of Lake of Kawthar. And whoever drinks from the Lake of Kawthar, Allah will forbid his body upon the Fire of hell.22

There are indeed some sceptics who doubt if it is possible to see the glorious Prophet. Truly, it is impossible for them, for they are heretics – but not for those who whole-heartedly accept the words of the Prophet to be true. May Allah guide the heretics to recognize and accept the true words of the most truthful one!

So how does one recognize the Holy Prophet?

The Holy Prophet himself mentions: “Everything recognizes me – except rebellious humans and jinns.” Indeed, even animals, trees and stones recognized him: there are many instances of them coming to him, obeying him, and conveying “Salaam” (Salutations) to him – for they recognized him, without any human or jinn informing them!So it far more rational that a loyal believer would recognize his leader, who is the most unique in all creation!

Do you not see that every believer, when questioned in the grave, will recognize him and answer, “He is the Noble Messenger of Allah” – whereas he may have never seen him in his lifetime or even in his dream?Similarly, the believer’s soul (whilst he is

asleep), will recognize the Holy Prophet in the dream.

20 Saheeh Bukhari 21 Saheeh Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim 22 alDur alMunazzam fi Mawlid alMuazzam

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In some dreams, the Holy Prophet even introduces himself; in some a caller (an angel) informs the beholder; and simultaneously, the heart of the believer will testify to it! So when one sees “him”, one can be certain of having seen “him”, and none other!

So, O believers! Strengthen your resolve and perform your obligations dutifully, to attain the closeness of Almighty Allah. Then go further, still closer to Allah with the performance of additional worship and prayers, and seek His proximity with obedience. Adopt the manners of the Holy Prophet, his character and follow his customs and practices. Cleanse your heart, polish its mirror, live a clean life and earn a pure livelihood in order to attain the goal of being blessed with the sacred vision. Indeed, the sacred vision is the reward for the one who dies in the Beloved’s path

Seeing the glorious Prophet of Allah - its different features.

O the ardent devotee of the Prophet! Know, that whoever Allah blesses with the sacred vision, may see the beloved Prophet in different states. This depends on the personal state of the individual himself. The greater the fear of Allah, and the due observance of Islamic Laws, punctuality in the performance of prayers, the more vivid will be the spectacle. Sometimes one may see the beloved Prophet in a dream the way he is described in the books of Hadeeth. Even if one sees Allah’s noble Prophet, in his absolute majesty and splendour, he will not have seen the Holy Prophet’s actual majestic stature or beauty - for he is unique, flawless and above the comprehension of any human. His stature is far exalted than what vision can encompass and what anyone can describe. Only Allah, his Creator, knows the real beauty of His unique creation.

Imam Yusuf bin Ismail alNabhani prayed to Allah to grant him the vision of the beloved Prophet, in the same state as the noble companions used to see him. He recited Surah Ikhlaas 3,000 times and was granted his prayer. Imam alNabhani states that it is impossible to faithfully describe the superiority, brilliance and beauty of Allah’s

beloved. Therefore, millions of felicitations to him who saw the blessed Apostle .

“Everything shall be expressed by the silence of his glorifier! He finally says, ‘I do not have enough words to describe your traits.’ ” 23

The author of the book Mafateeh ulMafateeh states that it is possible that someone may see the beloved Prophet in a state different than his actual exalted status. This is actually a reflection of the viewer’s own condition of faith and steadfastness. This is not related to the actual high status of Allah’s beloved prophet. This occurs because the Holy Prophet Apostle is a mirror and one will see his own reflection when he looks into the mirror.

Imam Mohammed Abu Hamid alGhazali states: “Such a vision does not reflect on the person and status of the august Apostle of Allah. In fact, the vision is a sample illustration of the actual beauty – and this is a tool that forms an image, reflecting the spiritual status of the viewer. The fact is that the image does not portray the exemplary

23Hadaaeq e Bakhshish – Imam Ahmed Rida Khan

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reality of the exalted Prophet. The spectacle is neither the sacred soul of the Holy Prophet nor is it his luminous body. What is seen is a reflection of the light and the reality of Allah’s noble Messenger. And Allah, the Supreme, knows best!”

EXAMPLES OF POETRY – WISHING TO SEE THE HOLY PROPHET.

We present below some examples of the beautiful poetry, by Ahle Sunnah scholars; and how they expressed their desire to see the Holy Prophet.

Poetry By A’ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan

There is hardly any Muslim who has not heard of the great Reviver’s efforts to instil the true love of the Holy Prophet in the hearts of the believers. He was such an ardent devotee of the Holy Prophet that he is remembered for his Midhat (poetry in Praise of the Prophet), as much as he is remembered for his revivalist works. If he has inspired true love of Allah’s Messenger in billions of Muslims worldwide, how fervently would he himself be longing to see Allah’s Messenger? We have no doubt that he saw the Master of the Creation on many occasions, but he always wished for more visions, which is reflected in his sublime poetry: a few selected translated verses are presented for the readers:-

تو ہی بندوں پہ کرات ےہ لطف و عطا، ےہ تھجی پہ بھروسہ تھجی ےس دعا

مجھے جلوہ پاک رسول دکھا،تجھے إےنپ ہی عز و عال یک قسم

Only You shower grace and bestowals upon bondmen, upon You is my trust and to You is my entreaty! Show me the splendour of the pure Messenger, for the sake of Your own greatness and supremacy!

إٹھا دو پردہ دکھا دو چہرہ، کہ نور ابری جحاب مںی ےہ

مںی ےہ زمانہ اتريک ہو رہا ےہ کہ نور کب ےس نقاب

Raise the veil, and reveal the bright face for the Light of Allah is concealed! The world is falling into darkness, for since long the Sun is screened!

خدإ إن کو کس پيار ےس ديکھتا ےہ

نکھںی ہںی حمو لقاے محمد جو أ

()صل ہللا تعایل عليہ وسمل

How lovingly does the Creator look at those eyes! The eyes that are engrossed in the vision of Mohammed!

رخ دن ےہ ي مہر سام یہ بھیی نہںی وہ بھیی نہںی

شب زلف ي مشک خطا یہ بھیی نہںی وہ بھیی نہںی

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Is his face the day or the sun in the sky? Neither this nor the other! Are his hair-locks the night or the pure musk? Neither this nor the other!

And he was definitely rewarded multiple times, as he says:-

يد مںی جس یک نہںی ہوش تن و جاں ہم کو

پھر دکھا دے وہ رخ إے مہر فروزإں ہم کو

O the one, in whose remembrance I have forgotten my body and my being!Show me once again the same majestic face, O the sun so dazzling!

پیش نظر وہ نو بہار جسدے کو دل ےہ ےب قرإر

یی إمتحان ےہہ روکیے رس کو روکیے ہاں ی

I behold the splendour in front of me, the heart craves to offer prostration! Stop your forehead, stop it Raza! For indeed, this is an examination!

Poetry By Maulana Hasan Raza Khan alQadri:-

نکھںی بند جب خوإب إجل ےس ہوں حسن یک أ

إس یک نظروں مںی تریإ جلوہ زیبایئ ہو

When the slumber of death overcomes Hasan and closes his eyes! May the spectacle of the beloved’s glory be in his eyes!

Poetry By Mufti Maulana Mustafa Raza Khan alQadri:-

نکھوں مںی وہ نور دے مریے پروردگار أ

نکھوں مںی کہ جلوہ گر رےہ رخ یک بہار أ

Give me, O my Lord, such a unique light in my eyes! That the blossom of his face remains permanent within my eyes!

نکھںی إنہںی نہ ديکھا تو کس اکم یک ےہ یہ أ

نکھوں مںی کہ ديکھنے یک ےہ ساری بہار أ

Without his vision, of what use are these eyes? For in seeing him, is the real blossom for the eyes!

دإ اک نظارہ کروں مںی حبيب خ

دل وجان إن پر نثارہ کروں مںی

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I yearn to have a sight of the beloved of Allah! I would sacrifice my heart and life, upon the beloved of Allah!

Poetry By Mufti Maulana Akhtar Raza Khan alQadri:-

نکھوں کو مریے مشس إلضحی کر ديںمنور مریی أ

مغوں یک دھوپ مںی وہ سایہ زلف دوات کرديں

Dazzle my eyes with his spectacle, my radiant late-morning sun; he can as he wills! In the blistering heat of sorrows, shade me with his hair-locks, he can as he wills!

Poetry by the writer (Aqib alQadri):-

ضحی چہرہ ےہ إن اک زلف چھایئ رإت ےہ وإل

صلي عل پڑھتا مومن چاہتا دیدإر ےہ

His face is the late morning light, his hair-locks the dark night! The believer sends blessings upon him, longing for just a sight!

نکھوں مںی سامؤ تو بہت إچھا ہو مریی أ

ر کرإؤ تو بہت إچھا ہوإپنا دیدإ

Were you to reside in my eyes, how wonderful it would be! Were you to show me yourself, how wonderful it would be!

SOME WORDS OF ADVICE

Advice From Imam Yusuf Bin Ismail alNabhani

Imam Yusuf alNabhani states in Sa’adat alDarayn: Whoever desires to see Allah’s Majestic Messenger in a dream, must strictly obey the commands of the Holy Prophet, abstain from all forbidden acts, follow the customs / traditions (Sunnah) of the Holy Prophet and foster intensity in his love for the Holy Prophet. This can be achieved by regular remembrance of the Holy Prophet, through his praise and reverence. Send abundant Invocations (Durood) and hymn the poetic praises of Allah’s beloved and be engrossed in his thoughts. Be eager to see and meet him and always visualize the sacred chamber of his blessed Rawdhah alMubarak in your thoughts and heart as if you are physically standing in attention in his hallowed presence in reverential awe. Read authentic Hadith manuals about his physical description and visualize them even though it may be difficult and vague. Your sincere enthusiasm will certainly attract the grace of the compassionate Prophet and his blessed soul will come to your assistance. If you are constant in sincere devotion, his physical image will eventually clear up and

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become embedded in the heart and soul. Apply the “Practice makes perfect” formula to achieve the goal. No sincere endeavour in the Path of Love remains unfruitful.

Imam Yusuf alNabhani says that if one sees the beloved Prophet in the same form as his noble companions saw him, then it is impossible for him to properly describe his experience of this vision. The method of achieving such a vision is by sincerely & excessively reciting both, Surah Ikhlaas and Durood on the glorious Prophet.

He also states that one should keep an image of the Sacred Sandal of Allah’s Noble Messenger with oneself. This greatly enhances the chances of the Sacred vision of the beloved Prophet. 24 Likewise, Shaykh Shihab Ahmad alMuqri mentions in his book “Fath ulMuta’aal Fee Madh ilNa’aal” that “The Sacred Sandal is unique and some leaders of our religion have personally experienced the benefits of keeping it with them. One who keeps it with him gains respect among people and is blessed with the Sacred vision of the August Messenger.” An image of the Sacred Sandal is also found in Imam alNabhani’s book, “Jawahir ulBihaar” and in Fatawa Ridawiyyah of the Mujaddid Imam Ahmed Rida. The Muhaddith of Makkah, Shaykh Syed Mohammed Alawi alMaliki, has also mentioned this in his Zakhaer e Muhammidiyyah.

Advice From Imam Abdul Wahhab Sha’raani

The great gnostic Imam Abdul Wahhab Sharaani wrote that one who desires the sacred vision of the beloved Prophet, must harbour deep love for all the Saints (Awliya Allah), along with the continuous invocations upon the glorious Messenger. The doors to the sacred vision will remain closed without this, because the saints are the masters and rulers of the people and the good pleasure of Almighty Allah and His beloved Prophet lies along with the good pleasure of the saints.

What If The Vision Is Not Granted?

An ardent devotee should never be depressed or aggrieved if the great blessing does not materialize - even if he has tried by practicing whatever he could, to the best of his abilities. The devotee must be grateful to Almighty Allah that He gave him the inclination & guidance to pray, recite the Hoy Qur’an and invocations on His exalted Messenger. He should neither falter in his resolve nor despair and must have full trust in Allah’s decision. For only the Great Lord knows the reasons for not showing him the glorious face of the beloved. There are some reasons for this. When Allah decides to bless His servant with goodness, it is indeed a great blessing for the bondman that Allah grants him the guidance to recite the Holy Qur’an, and to repent! This is, in itself a great blessing with the promise of a great reward!

Do you not see? That whenever a bondman recites a single letter of the Holy Qur’an the reciter is granted 10 virtues. As per the saying of the Holy Prophet, “Alif Laam Meem” is not a single letter, but is a word with 3 letters in it – so the reciter receives 30 virtues by reciting it. 25 So just imagine how much goodness will a reciter receive from the Gracious Lord, if he were to recite Surah alMuzzammil 41 times or Surah alKawthar

24 Sa’adat alDarayn Page 486 25 Sunan Tirmizi

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1,000 times or Surah alQadr or Surah Quraysh? Was this not done by the desire of seeing the beloved? And when one recites a single Invocation (Durood) on the noble Prophet, the Gracious Lord rewards the reciter with 10 virtues, 10 elevations in rank, and the erasure of 10 sins. Are these not fantastic rewards and great blessings, by themselves? Moreover, the mercy of the Most Merciful Lord was directed towards the reciter – all this due to the ardent wish to see the beloved!

The devotee is also advised to repent (towards His Lord), seeking forgiveness: and this too is a great mercy of the Gracious Lord – for He states in the Holy Qur’an:

And seek forgiveness from Allah; indeed Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.26

“Ask forgiveness from your Lord and then incline towards Him in repentance; indeed my Lord is Most Merciful, Most Affectionate.” 27

Allah’s Noble Messenger further states: “Seek forgiveness from Allah as I seek His forgiveness, more than 70 times every day.” 28

There are several other benefits of seeking forgiveness. One’s heart draws closer to the beloved Messenger of Allah. So even if one is not favoured with it in the early stages, one cannot be sure, he may be blessed with it sometime later. Just reflect over the following verse of the Holy Qur’an:

Proclaim (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), “O my slaves, who have wronged themselves, do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy; indeed Allah forgives all sins; indeed He only is the Oft Forgiving, the Most Merciful.”29

You must always have an excellent opinion regarding Allah whilst being steadfast on the right path. Do not ever neglect the matters of religion. Repentance will increase the light of your heart, your soul will achieve bliss, vision and perception will enhance – and the pennant receives a steady stream of virtues from Allah, the Most Merciful. You will deserve the immense rewards as mentioned earlier, whilst being blessed with the opportunity of constant remembrance and begging at the door of the Most Gracious. This is indeed a great honour and success.

The author of Mafateeh ulMafateeh states that if, even after tremendous efforts, one is not favoured with the sacred vision of the beloved Prophet, one should not despair – for it is indeed a great honour for a humble bondman that the sublime Lord chose you and blessed you with the inclination and guidance to recite the Holy Qur’an and to send salutations of peace & blessings upon His beloved!

O Allah! We implore You, by virtue of Light of Your divine entity to bless us with the sight of the sacred face of Your revered Prophet, Your most beloved.

26 Surah Nisa, Verse 106 27Surah Hud, Verse 90 28Saheeh Bukhari 29Surah Zumar, Verse 53

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All Praise is for Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Creation. Blessings and salutations

of peace on our Master, Hazrat Mohammed , who is the first, the last, the visibleand the hidden: and upon on his virtuous wives, his noble progeny, his noble companions, and his followers until the Last Day.

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THE SEVENTY PRICELESS TREASURES

We now reveal to you the fabulous, priceless “Treasures” (beneficial methods) and advise you to ready yourself and remain engaged in them with total devotion so that you are honoured with the sacred vision of Allah’s beloved. Indeed, Allah is the Greatest Bestower.

Note: For the “Treasures” mentioned as “Proven Effective”, it means that they have been tried & adopted by the virtuous bondmen of Allah, (that is the saints and spiritual leaders) and that they were blessed with the sacred vision.

Treasure # 01

Practise Piety!

The persons closest to the Holy Prophet are those who are the closest to Allah! And it is they who receive the glad tidings in this world! They are none other than those who have firm faith and are pious – for Allah, the Supreme, says in His speech:

لل ل خ ء أ ن أول يا

إ زنون )أل م ول ه ي ين ءإمنوإ وڪانوإ یتقون ) (٦٢وف علي ل

نيا ٦٣أ دل

ة أ لحيو

ى ف أ لبش

(لهم أ

رة لخ لل وف أ

ت أ م یل ل ل م ل تبد لعظ

وز أ ل

و أ ل

Pay heed! Indeed upon the friends of Allah is neither any fear, nor any grief. Those who have accepted faith and practice piety. There are good tidings for them in the life of this world and in the Hereafter; the Words of Allah cannot change; this is the supreme success.30

And Allah, the Supreme, further states:-

سل مون ل وأنت مۦ ول تموتن إ حق تقات ه لل

قوإ أ ت

ين ءإمنوإ أ ل

ہا أ أی ی

O People who Believe! Fear Allah in the manner He should rightfully be feared, and do not die except as Muslims.31

And the Holy Prophet said: The nearest to me are the pious, whoever they are, wherever they are.32

So first gain knowledge &be pious; for this will get you close to Allah, and His Noble Messenger; and being pious means obeying Allah and His Messenger – carrying out all the commands (of regular worship, duties such as caring for parents etc.), and staying away from all that is forbidden or doubtful. In addition, perform additional worship

30Surah Yunus, Verses 62-64 31 Surah Aale Imran, Verse 102 32 Tirmizi

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such as additional charity, caring of orphans, Additional Prayers(Nawafil), constant Remembrance (Zikr) of Allah and profuse salutations upon the Noble Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him). Follow the advice of the great scholars, mentioned above.

Treasure # 02

Recite Surah Yaseen33 and Surah Taghabun34 as much as possible: for they are very effective in achieving any goal, and for the acceptance of prayers. Recite Surah Ikhlaas35profusely. Sendsalutations upon the Holy Prophet, in abundance (at least 300 every day). Allah willing, you will be blessed with the sacred vision.

Treasure # 03

Surah alQadr36: Anyone who recites it 21 times every day, 20 minutes before sunrise and before sunset, will be blessed with the vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger.37

Treasure # 04

Surah alKawthar38: If one recites Surah alKawthar 1,000 times every night, he will be favoured with the vision of the Holy Prophet.39. [This method is proven effective.]

Treasure # 05

Surah alMuzzammil40: If one desires to see Allah’s Noble Messenger, one should recite Surah alMuzzammil 41 times daily and by Allah’s Grace, he will be honoured with the sacred vision of Allah’s beloved Messenger.41[Proven Effective]

33 This Surah (serial # 36) is also known as the heart of the Holy Qur’an. Its recitation carries the reward of reciting the entire Holy Qur’an 10 times. 34The reciter of this Surah (serial # 64) will have an easy death. 35

This Surah (serial # 112) is equal to 1/3rd of the Holy Qur’an. Those who love this Surah will enter Paradise due to its love. 36This Surah (serial # 97) is regarding the Night of Power (The first night of the revelation of the Holy Qur’an). If one recites this Surah 7 times in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, he will have obtained reward of worship during the Night of Power, which is better than a thousand months. Also reported that it is equal to ¼th of the Holy Qur’an. 37 Wasaael ashShafiyah, page 421 38 This Surah (serial # 108) is the shortest in the Holy Qur’an. Those who recite it often will be blessed with drinking from the Holy Prophet’s Pond (Hawdh alKawthar) 39 Wasaael ashShafiyah, page 421

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Treasure # 06

Some scholars state that whoever recites Surah alQadr a thousand (1,000) times on Friday will surely be blessed with the vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger before his death. 42 [Proven Effective]

Treasure # 07

Some of the elite spiritual masters mention that if one recites Surah alKawthar 1,000 times and also sends Salutations 1,000 times, on a Friday, he will see the Holy Prophet in his dream. [Proven Effective]

Treasure # 08

Many spiritual masters state that if one recites Surah alQuraysh43 1,000 times just after midnight on a Friday, and then goes to sleep, he will achieve his goal and see the Holy Prophet in his dream.[Proven Effective]

Treasure # 09

Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas narrates that the one who recites Surah Ikhlaas 1,000 times in one night, shall be blessed with the vision of the noble Messenger.44 [Proven Effective].

Treasure # 10

Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas narrates that if one performs 2 Rounds (Raka’at) of Additional Prayer(Nawafil), and in them recites Surah Ikhlaas 25 times after Surah Fateha45 (in each round) and after completion of the Prayer recites the Salutations

40 The reciter of this Surah (serial # 73) will have an easy death. 41 Wasaael ashShafiyah, page 418 42 Khazeenat ulAsraar 43This Surah (serial # 106) is very useful for safety and security from any threat. 44 Wasaael ashShafiyyah 45 This Surah (serial # 01) was revealed twice. It is a must to recite it in prayers, and is very effective for acceptance of supplications and a cure for ailments.

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1,000 times - he will be blessed with the vision of the beloved Prophet prior to the coming Friday and all his sins will be forgiven. 46

Treasure # 11

The beloved Messenger of Allah has said: “If one performs 2 Rounds (Raka’at) of Additional Prayer (Nawafil) on a Friday night, and after Surah alFateha recites the Ayat alKursi47, 5 times in each round: and upon completion remains busy in reciting salutations - he shall be made happy with the sacred vision.”48

Treasure # 12

The Messenger of Allah has said: “One who desires to see me should offer 4 rounds of Additional Prayer on a Friday night. In each round, after reciting Surah alFateha, recite the following Surahs once - adDuha49, Alam Nashrah50, alQadr, alZilzal51. Upon completing the Prayer, recite Invocations (Durood) 70 times and also seek Allah’s forgiveness 70 times. He should then engross himself in reciting salutations and go to sleep. He shall see me in his dream.”52.

Treasure # 13

The Holy Prophet has said: “Anyone who sends 1,000 invocations (Durood) upon me on a Saturday, will see his abode in Paradise, before he dies.” 53[Proven Effective.]

Treasure # 14

The great saint Qutub Shaykh Abu alHasan Shaazli, states that if one wishes to meet the beloved Prophet on the tumultuous Day of Judgement, he should regularly recite the

46 Wasaael Shafiyyah pg 471, Sa’adat alDarayn pg 484 47This Verse, mentioned in Surah Baqarah, decribes the traits of Allah, the Supreme. It is also known as the greatest of all verses of the Holy Qur’an. 48 Mafateeh alMafateeh 49This Surah (serial # 93), describes the features of the face and the hair-locks of the Holy Prophet. 50This Surah (serial # 94), mentions that the remembrance of the Holy Prophet has been given prominence and a high station. 51This Surah (serial # 99), is reported to be equal to 1/4th of the Holy Qur’an. 52 Majmua alHadeeth. Similar method reported through Syedna Imam Hasan Basri 53 Narrated by Syedna Anas bin Maalik – mentioned in Wasaael Shafiyyah, Page 467

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following 3 Surahs –alTakweer54 (the Rolling Up), alInfitaar 55(the Splitting) and alInshiqaaq56 (the Breaking Apart).57

Treasure # 15

The leader of the virtuous, Hazrat Jamal udDeen Abu Muwaihib Shaazli, states that he saw the Holy Prophet in his dream, who informed him that, “Before going to bed, recite the “Ta’awwuz” 5 times and the ‘Bismillah’ 5 times and then recite:

ي إ م ھلل ر إ د م ح م ق ي ب ل ال و ح ملي س و ه ي ل ع ہللا ل ص د م ح م ه ج و ن مأ

If you recite these, I will certainly come in your dream.”

How wonderful is this supplication for the person who possesses faith and trust, especially when is engrossed in Durood on the beloved Prophet. [Proven Effective.]

Treasure # 16

It is reported that Syeduna Abu Bakr Shibli, used to profusely recite the following verse of the Holy Qur’an every morning and evening; and was blessed with the sacred vision of the Holy Prophet; several exemplary praises of the Holy Prophet are mentioned in this single verse. One must recite this 10 times every morning and evening, coupled with plentiful invocations (Durood).58

م ن ني رءوف رح لمؤم حر یص عليك اب ك عز يز عليه ما عن ت س ن أن ه ;لقد جاءك رسول مي ل ل إ إلل ب وإ فقل حس ن تول

فا

م و رب إلعرش إلعظ ت و و عليه توك ل إ

Treasure # 17

To obtain the sacred vision of Allah’s Messenger, one should recite the following Durood 100 times. 59

إ إل ر و ن ب ئل س إ ني إ م ھلل ر ت ن إ ك ری غ ل ك ن ي إ ع و ھ ی إل وإر ن ه ج و ن ی ي ب ن ي س ك ی ك د ن ع و ھ ك د م ح م ن د ي

54Surah serial # 81 in Holy Qur’an 55Surah serial # 82 in Holy Qur’an 56Surah serial # 84 in Holy Qur’an 57Reported in Mafakher alUlya 58 Surah Tawbah – Verses 128,129 59 Zakhaaer Mohammadiyya, Mambae Sa’adat

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Treasure # 18

It is reported that if one desires to see the illustrious Holy Prophet, one should perform 2 rounds of Prayer and recite the following supplication, 100 times:

Treasure # 19

The great scholar Shaykh Zaini bin Dahlan Makki in his book Majma’a asSalawaat mentions that a proven method of gaining the sacred vision of the beloved Prophet is to recite the following Invocation (Durood), 1,000 times every day.

ھم إر ك إلل رس ع ل د إلجام ن محم يد ي ي عل س إل عليك صل ي وإدل ه وسمل ب ل و ص و عل أ

Treasure # 20

Sayyedi Imam Mohammed alBakri is said to have compiled the invocation named Salaat ulFaateh. If one recites the Salaat ulFaateh 1,000 times on the nights of Friday, Saturday or Monday he will be blessed with the sacred vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger. One should first offer 4 Rounds (Raka’at) of Prayer, in which after Surah alFaateha, he must recite the following Surahs 3 times each: in the first Round, Surah Qadr, in the second Surah Zilzaal, in the third Surah alKafiroon60 and in the fourth Surah Falaq61 and Surah Naas62 3 times each. Thereafter, one should recite Salaat ulFaateh 1,000 times. During this, arrange for fragrance in the room (by lighting incense wood etc if possible). 63[Proven Effective.]

ھم ن إلات ح إلل د ن و مولن محم يد ي ي عل س إط صل ی إ یل ص لحق ي وإلھاد بق نص إلحق اب ل ما إغل ق و إلخات ل ما س

م قدإر ه إلعظ ل حق قدر ه و م م و عل أ تق إلمس

60 This Surah (serial # 109) is equal to 1/4th of the Holy Qur’an 61 This Surah (serial # 113) wards off harmful effects of evil eye and black magic. 62 This Surah (serial # 114) wards off harmful effects of evil eye and black magic. 63 It is also reported that if one recites it 100 times on a Friday night, he will be favoured with the sublime vision.

ي ر يد ي نور إلنور يمدب ي ي روح س يغ عن ي إلمور بل د ت د و محم ي ةن محم د ت ن محم د يي ل س سالما ةو سالما إروإح أ و

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Treasure # 21

The Messenger of Allah has said: “If one recites the following Invocation (Durood) 1,000 times on a Friday, he will behold the vision of his Lord (Allah) on the same night or he will be blessed with seeing his Prophet, or will witness his final abode in Paradise.” If one does not gain the vision the same night, he must continue this for the next 3 or 5 Friday nights, until one reaches his goal. 64

ھم ی إلل ي ي إلم إلنب د ن محم يد ي ي عل س صل

Treasure # 22

The Messenger of Allah has said: “If one offers 2 Rounds of Additional Prayer on a Friday night, reciting Ayat alKursi once and Surah Ikhlaas 15 times in both Rounds, after the recitation of Surah alFateha; and upon completion, recites the following Invocation (Durood)1,000 times –he will be blessed with my vision in a dream before the next Friday. Paradise is the abode of one who sees me and all his past and future sins shall be forgiven.”65[Proven Effective.]

This is the same Invocation as in Treasure 21, but with different method.

ھم ی إلل ي ي إلم إلنب د ن محم يد ي ي عل س صل

Treasure # 23

Sayyedi Abu alAbbas Ahmad alMorsi states that if one recites the following Invocation (Durood) 500 times every day and night, he will be blessed with the sacred vision of the majestic Prophet, in this world, whilst he is awake. The Durood is as follows:

ھم ی إلل ي ي إلم إلنب ك ورسل د عبد ن محم يد ي ي عل س صل

Imam Yusuf alNabahani mentions that if this Durood is good for the blessed vision whilst being awake, it will certainly prove more effective for the blessed vision in a dream. 66He has however, added the following words:-

ي و ’’ ه وسمل ب وص ل ‘‘عل أ

64 Narrated in Bustan alFuqaraa 65 Narrated from Syedna Abu Huraira, in Hadaaeq alAkhbaar, and Ghunyat ulTalebeen of Hazrat Ghaus alAazam Shaykh Abdul Qader Jilaani. The same Durood has been quoted by the spiritual master, Hazrat Habib alAttas alHabashi, in his book Tazkeer alMustafa and is also mentioned in Zakhaaer Mohammediyyah. (May Allah be well pleased with them) 66 Sa’adat alDarayn, Page 444

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Treasure # 24

It is mentioned in Ibriz alShareef, which contains the sayings of the great Ghaws of his era, Abdul Aziz alDabbagh alHasani alMaghribi, who said that during his young age, Syedna Khizar advised him to recite the following Invocation (Durood), 7,000 times every day:

ھم بن عبد إلل د ن محم يد ي اه س ي ب نيا يرب ہللا ف إدل بن عبد د ن حمم يد ي و بني س ع بین ج إ ي ل وسمل ہللا صل ہللا عليه و أ

ر قبل إل ةخ

Treasure # 25

Anyone who recites the following invocation (penned by Imam Ahmad alRifaayi) 12,000 times will be blessed with the sacred vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger. The benefits derived in its recitation are impossible to enumerate.67

ھم ر إنوإر إلل ، ب ی ي إلقرش ي ي إلم د إلنب ن محم يد ي ي عل س إر ك صل ن ع ني ع ، و ك و معدن إرس و ك ت ج ح ان س ل ، و ك ت ای

ي ح إ و ك ق ل خ ری خ إ ق ل خ إل ب و ك د ب ع ك ي ل ي ب ن ء ی نب إل ه ب ت م ت خ ی إل ك ی ل ع و ني ل س ر م إل و أ ي س و ه ب ص و ل أ ان ح ب ، س مل

ي ر ي ر ك ب ع ة ز ي إلع ب ي د م ح إل و ني ل س لمر إل ع م ال س و ن و ص ا ی ي ر لل ل إل ب ني م ع

Treasure # 26

Some mystics state that if one recites the following Invocation (Durood) 100 times for 10 consecutive nights, with complete purity & devotion, and goes to sleep resting on his right side, he will succeed in his mission of seeing the Holy Prophet.68

ھم ي إلل ي إلن ل ع صل و س ر و ك د ب ع ب ي إلن ي ب ل ع و ی ي إلم ي س و ه ب ص و ل أ م ك م ل ، ن و ل اف إلغ ك ن ع ل غ و ن و ر ك إإل كر ك ا

و ہللا مل ق ه ی ب ر ج و ہللا مل ع ه ب اط ح ا إ م د د ع ي د د ع ہللا مل ع ه ع س و و ہللا ك ح ه ب ذ ن ك ء لم ئ و ش ك اف ع ض إ ئ و ش ك

ء اض ر و ه ش ر ع ة ن ی و ز ہللا ق ل خ د د ئ ع ش ة ال ص ہللا مل ع ف ن ئ اک و ا ھ م و ون ك ا ي م و ن اک ام د د ع ه ات م ك إد د م و ه س ن ق ر غ ت س ت

ہللا ء اق ب ب ة ی ق اب ہللا ل م إم إو د ب ة م إئ د ة ال ص د ي ل اب ط ي ت و د ع إل

67 Sa’adat alDarayn 68 Reported by Imam Yusuf alNabhani, in Jame-usSalawaat, quoting from Imam Shaykh Ahmad Dayrabi.

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Treasure # 27

Whoever recites the following Invocation (Durood) 1,000 times for any good cause or for the sacred vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger will be answered with the fulfilment of one’s desires. Almighty Allah will bestow great abundance on the reciter and grant him his wishes. He will be honourable among people and be safe from evil and misfortunes. The immense benefits of its recitation cannot be described in words.69

ھم إلل ل د و عل أ ن محم يد ي ي عل س قدر صل ب و ترضاه وإص ف عنا ل إ ل يقنا ل ما ت ظنا و وف إل ہللا و إغن نا و إح

و ء إلس نني ريانت ر ائ س ن ع و م إلن ری خ وإرض عن إلس ل ا ن ل خ د إ و م ال إلظ ح ي اب ص م دی و إلھ ة م ئ إ ه اب ص إ و أ

لل إ ي م و ی ق ي ح ي م ال إلس إر د

Treasure # 28

Shaykh Ahmad alTejaani has said: Anyone who recites the following Invocation (Durood) 7 times daily with perfect cleanliness before going to bed will be favoured with the vision of the glorious Prophet.70

ھم ح إلل عل عني إلر ي ي وسمل ة ت و ق إليا و ة ي ن اب إلر ة صل ي ح ت إل و م و ھ إل ز ک ر م ب ة ط ائ ح إل ة ق ق ع إل و ان ر إل و ن إر إل و ن ن یي ة متکو ي إلدم

Treasure # 29

The master and teacher Shaykh Mohammed alFaasi alShazli wrote an Invocation (Durood) and says that whoever recites this 3 times every morning and evening will be blessed with the vision of beloved Prophet, whilst awake and (also) in a dream - as if he is in the august presence of the majestic Noble Messenger, when he was physically present on earth!71

ئ وإ عليه و ت ك إ ن ہللا و مل منوصل ين إ ھاإل إی ي ي ون عل إلنب ي ه یصل ھم صل ي يام إلل يموإ تسل عل من جعلت سل ي ه سببا وسمل

وت ي إر ك إلجب قاق إرس نش إر ك إل ل ية إرس ابن ية وخل ة إلر ان ية و صارنئ با عن إلحض ح الق إنوإر ك إلر ن فھو يقوتة إت ية ة و إ

ی مد إتك إلص ة ی إر عين ك حجبت ب ه ة ات ك إلزل ي و عني مظھر ص ة إحد ن إرس إ م ي نك صار حجاب ك عنك ورس ك و م فب

م وإلبحر إل ن خلق ك فھوإ إلكن إلمطلس ھم كث ریإ م ي إلل ر إلمطمطم فنسا إخ ه ز اھ یك وب كرإمت ه عليك إن تعمر قلوبنا ب دل

ن لت ه و قلوب نا اب ن ب معام إئ ر و رس حوإل نا اب ياخ إر ه وإش رس نوإر ه وإروإحنا اب و وإر ه وإروإح اب حوإل نا اب ياخ إر ه وإش رس نا اب

و خوإت نوإر ه إلمحييا جال ن اب دت ه و إبصار ننا ب مشاھ لت ه و بوإط معام ن ب إئ ر النا ف مرضات ه حتي نشھدك ب ه وھوب ك رس إع

فاكون نئ ب عل ي ي و تسمل ھم إن تصل ي إلل ل ب ھ ما عليھ ما ونسا تني وإد لحض ه ا عن حض تني اب نب يام یل يقا ب يه صالة و تسل

69 Imam Yusuf alNabhani in Jame-usSalawaat Page 119 70 Jame-usSalawaat Page 20 71 Jame-usSalawaat Pages 21 & 137

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ل ص و دھ بنا ب معنا ب ھ ما عليه و تقر ي م قدر ه ت حة إلتق یاو عظ ببھ ما ن ب س یه و تنحن یاء ام دل نحة إلص ب ھ ما م ء و تمنحن

ة عليھ ما أضعا ی رد إلمكنون فھو إلياقوتة إلمنطو ي ي إلمصنون وإلجوھر إل ه إلس ن نت ل نھا ف مكو ك وإلغيھوبة إلمنتخب م

مظھرإ ن ذإ يت ك حتي صار ب ی ن رس ي ربوب ك وبال م ن غيب تدل ب ه عليك و كيف ل أضعلف معلومات ك فكن غيبا م س

ت نا ف محك و قد إخب إ یب و حصل يكون إلر عون ہللا وقد زإل ب ذإ إ ن ہللا یبای عونك ما یبای تاب ك بقو ك

ال ت نا معك قلوب ھ م مصاب يح إلھدی إ ھم دللت نا عليك ب ه و معام ي نت باه وإجعل إلل ق ي إلغبار و شوئ ب إل لمظھر ين إل ن ر م

فجعلت قالئ د ن قلوب ھ م درر إلعن ن بدت م ھلكدإر م ن إصاب إ إلتحق یق ل ھم م تھم ف ساب ق إلقدإر أن لمبان يوإ خت

يتھم رض يك إلمختار و ی ھم مز ید ر ضوإن ك عليھ م مع إلل وإلع نب ي ادإت إلخیار وضاعف إلل ین ك فھم إلس نصار د ة ل ری ش

خوإن ف ہللا و ج نا و إ ینا و مشائ نوب نا ول ودل ھم ي ر إلل ني وإلمتق ني ل الثر وإغ نات وإلمسل م ن ني وإلمؤم يع إلمؤم

نھم و إھل إلوزإر ني م يع وإلمسل مات إلمط

Treasure # 30

Shaykh Shams alDeen Abdousi states that if one, after offering the Night Prayers (Isha) lies on a clean bed and recites the last 3 Surahs (alIkhlaas, alFalaq and alNaas),3 times each – and engrosses himself in the following Invocation (Durood)without talking to anyone until he falls asleep, he will be blessed with the sacred vision of Allah’s Glorious Messenger. Whoever recites this Invocation will be protected from the evil temptations of the accursed Satan. Some knowers relate this Invocation to Syedna Ghaws alAzam Shaykh Abdul Qader Jilani. If one recites it after Isha Prayers 3 times with the last three Surahs, he will be blessed with the sacred vision of the glorious Prophet.72

ھم إج ي و ة ي ان ج إل و ق ائ ق ح إل ف ش إ ل ع دإ د م و ال ض ف ك ات ي ی ت ك ز إ إ و د م رس ك ت اکر ب منیإ و إد د ع كإت و ل ص ل ض ف إ ل ع إلل

إل ق ائ ق ح إل ع م ج م ي ج إلت ر ھ ظ م و ة ي ن ای ن ية و ة ي ان س ح إل ات ي ل اب إر إلر ط إلرس ط مھب بي إلن عقد ة وإس ي م ی ني ش ی ج و مقد

ی إلنب ب ك ر د ائ ق و ني ل س ر م إل و ل ل ام ح ني ع ج إ ق ئ ال خ إل ل ض ف إ ني م ر ك م إل ء ا م و ل ع ل ز ي ع إل ء إ ة م ز إ ا د اھ ش ن س إل ف إلش

إ د اش م و ل ز إل إر رس إ ی ز ج إل د و ج إل رس ي ر ھ ظ م و ك ح إل و مل ع إل ع نب م و ی د ق إل ان س ل ان ج ر ت و ل و إل ق إب و إلس إر و ن ی

ي إل و إ و ی ك و ك إل د س ج ح و ری ل إلسي و ی ي و ل ع إل د و ج و ال ن ي ع ان س ن خ ت م إل ين إر إدل ات ی ح ني ع و ني ن ات ام ق م إل ق ال خ اب ق ل

ل ع و ب ل ط م إل د ب ع ن ب ہللا د ب ع ن ب د م ح م ن د يي س م ر ك ل إ ب ی ب ح م إل ظ ع إل ل ي ل خ إل ة ي ائ ط ل ص و ك ات وم ل ع م د د ع ه ب ص و ل أ

ي ك ات م ك إد د م م ك و ر ك إإل ك ر ك ا ي س و ون ل اف غ إل ك ر ك ن ع ل غ و ن مل ر و إ ری ث ك ا م ي ل س ت ني ع ج أ ہللا ول س ر اب ص إ ن ع ہللا ض

72 Imam Yusuf alNabhani in Sa’adat alDarayn, Page 484. Imam alNabhani further states that he saw the same Invocation with some additions in the book Kunooz-ulAsraar which is referenced from Masalik alKhifa. Imam Abdul Wahhab alSharaani also reports it in Tabqaat alWustaa, from Tazkirat-usSafar of Shaykh Nooruddin Shewaani. Abdul Wahhab alSharaani further states that Shaykh Nooruddin Shewaani came to him in a dream 2 years after he had passed away and informed him that Shaykh Shams alDeen Abdousi had taught him this Invocation. By reciting it just once, he derived the virtues of reciting it ten thousand times or more. All Praise is for Allah!

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Treasure # 31

Anyone who engrosses himself in constant and abundant recitation of the following Invocation will be fortunate to see the glorious Messenger of Allah.

ھم ي ي ص إلل ي س و ل ي ل س ع مل ل ع و د م ح م ن د ي إم و د ب ا مال س و ة ال ص ہللا مل ع ا ف م ہللا ة ح ر ب اب اح ت م د م ح م ن د يي س ل أ

ہللا ل م

Treasure # 32

Hazrat Imam Ja’far alSaadiq states in Manafey alQur’an: If one offers 2 Rounds of Additional Prayer after Friday midnight, and then recites Surah alKawthar 1,000 times, he will be blessed with the sacred vision of the beloved. 73

Treasure # 33

Imam Ahmad Qastalaani says: If one recites Surah alFeel74 1,000 times at night, he will see the beloved Prophet in his dream.

Treasure # 34

Some of the senior spiritual Masters state that one should offer 2 Rounds (Raka’at) of Additional Prayer after the Sunset Prayer (Maghrib), and in every Round after Surah alFateha recite Surah Ikhlaas 7 times and after the finishing the Prayer, prostrate and recite the following 7 times each:

He should then keep repeating the same procedure until the call for Night Prayer (Isha). Offer the Night Prayer with the assembly and then recite the following invocation 1,000 times.

73 Sa’adat alDarayn, Page 486. Also mentioned in the book Kunooz alAsraar, with the addition to recite the

Invocations 1,000 times after Surah alKawthar. Imam Ahmad Qastalaani also narrates it from Imam

alTameemi. 74 This Surah (serial # 105) wards off evil, and if a person keeps a written copy with himself, he will remain safe from his enemies. The Surah mentions how Allah destroyed those who came to attack the Holy Ka’ba. This took place during the year of the Noble Birth of the Holy Prophet.

بحان إللي س ي ول إ ل م وإلحمد لل ن ي رح إ لہللا وہللا إکب ي ح ي قیوم ي رح

د إ ی ي ل صل ہللا عل محم ي ي إلم نب

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He should then, without speaking to anyone, go to bed resting on his right side. [Proven Effective].75

Treasure # 35

Some senior spiritual masters state that if one intends to see the dazzling beauty of the sacred Master, the most beloved of Allah then one should perform a fresh ablution (Wudu) sit on a clean bed and continuously recite the following Surahs –AlShams, AlLayl and alTeen, along with the Bismillah for some time. Then recite the below mentioned invocation as many times as possible. Repeat this for 7 consecutive nights and go to sleep. By Allah’s Grace he will be blessed with the vision of the majestic Prophet.76

ك ي وإلحرم وإلر ل ھم رب إلبل إلحرإم، وإلح ي قرإء إلل الم ن وإلمقام إ نا إلس د مي ن محم يد ي عل روح س

Treasure # 36

If one continuously recites the following Invocation (Durood) 500 times every day / night he will have the distinguished privilege of seeing the glorious Prophet of Allah whilst he is awake. So if this Durood is effective for the Sacred vision in wakefulness then the chances of Sacred vision in a dream are definitely much more! 77

Treasure # 37

The Grand Mufti of Makkah alMukarramah, Sayyed Ahmad Zaini Dahlan alMakki, states in his book, Majma’a Salawat that many gnostics narrate that if one habitually recites the following Invocation (Durood) on every Friday night (even if just once), he will be blessed with the vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger at the time of his death and whilst being lowered into his grave. The compassionate Prophet will comfort the reciter in these difficult and times in the dark grave just as a loving mother comforts her child. Some of the knowers state that for the one who constantly recites it 10 times every night, and 100 times on a Friday night, his spiritual status will be raised and be endowed great dignity. He will be the beneficiary of enormous good and immense benefits.

75 Sa’adat alDarayn 76 Sa’adat alDarayn 77 Reported in Sa’adat alDarayn, from Shaykh Hasan alAdawi, from Shaykh Abul Abbas Ahmad alMorsi in

the explanation of Dalail ulKhairaat)

ھم ص ي ي إلل ي س و ل ي ل س ع مل و ك د ب ع د م ح م ن د ي ي ب ن و س ر و ك ی ي إلن ي ب و ع و ی إلم ل ي س ه و ب ص ل أ مل

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ھم ص ي ع إلل ي ي وسمل ي ل س ل ي لن إ د م ح م ن د ي ي ب ع إل ب ی ب ح ل إ ی إلم م ر د ق إل ایل ع و اه ج إل إلعظ ل ي س و ه ب ص و ل أ مل

Treasure # 38

Shaykh Imam Saawi mentions in the exegesis of Wird ul Dareeri that some scholars say that reciting Durood Ibraheemi 1,000 times, results in being blessed with the sacred vision of Allah’s Noble Messenger.

ھم ص ي يد مج إلل ك ح ن م إ برإھ ل إ م و عل أ برإھ يت عل إ د ك صل ل محم و عل أ د ي عل محم ھم ابر ك ل

ي د يد إلل عل محم

ب د ك ابرکت عل إ ل محم ك و عل أ ن م إ برإھ ل إ م و عل أ يد رإھ يد مج ح

Treasure # 39

The following is called Durood e Huzoori (or the Invocation of Presence); scholars state that if reads it 80 times on a Friday, his sins of 80 years will be forgiven. It is highly recommended for the blessed vision.78 [Proven Effective]

ل ل ص ی ي و أ ي م ي إل ة ص مل س و ه ي ل ع ہللا صل ہللا عل إلنب ہللا ل و س ر ي ك ي ل ا ع م ال س و لو

Treasure # 40

If one desires to be see the majestic Noble Messenger in his dream, he should take a bath (Ghusl) at night, perform 2 rounds of Additional Prayers and then recite the following Invocation (Durood):79

م ح إلر ن ح إلر ہللا م س ب ھم ي م ل ع و ك ت م ظ ع ل ع د م ح إل إلل

، إ ك إن و ض ر ن م ة ح یی إلر ھ ت ن م و ك ك ل ھم ي ك د م ح إل لل

ی ال ج ز ع و ك ج و م ر ك ل ی غ ب ن ھم ل إ ، ي ھم إ ، إ ك ت اد ب ع ن س ح و ك ان س ح إ ة م إو د ل م ل ع ع لحمد ك لل

ي لل س إ ني ن ر ق ل اب أ أ

أ س إ و ض ر إل و إت و م إلس ه ب ت ق ش إ ی إل ي ی ر ك إل ك ج و ر و ن ب و م ظ ع إل ل ع ة ح إلر و ر ط م إل ه ب ل ن ت ی إل ي ك س اب

ن م ش ت ھم إ إ ، ك اد ب ع ن م ء اي لل ي ل ع اھن ل ا ت ن أ س إ ر ي د ق ئی ش ك إ ھم ب

ي ر ت ن إ ه ب ك ت و ع اد م ق ي لل ي إ س ذ ھ ی ام ن م ف ین ن د ي

ي ، إ مل س و ه ي ل ع ہللا ل ص د م ح م ي ص م ھلل ي ل س ع ل ض ر و ك ق ل خ د د د ع م ح م ن د ي و ك ات م ك إد د م و ك ش ر ع ة ن ی ز و ك س ا ن

ع ل ي س و ه ب ص و ل أ مل

78 Wazeefat ul Kareemah 79 Sa’adat alDarayn, page 490, from Imam Sanusi

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Treasure # 41

The great reviver of Islam, Imam Ahmed Raza has mentioned this in his book of litanies, and is also recorded in is sayings. It is a variation of the powerful and effective Invocation (Durood) that is mentioned in the Hadeeth: (Proven Effective)80

Treasure # 42

The following Invocation (Durood) is compiled by Shaykh Husain Balkhi Firdausi, by modifying the words of Zikr that are mentioned in the hadeeth reported in Muslim from

Syedah Juwairiyah bint alHaris . He mentions that it is very effective for the blessed vision.

د عدد ل محم د و عل إ ي عل محم ھم صل ي ضا إلل مات ك ء خلق ك ور دإد ك ك و م ك و ز نة عرش س ن

Treasure # 43

Imam alYafi’i said: Whoever desires to see the Holy Prophet, should take a fresh bath

(Ghusl) in the beginning of the night before the first Friday of the month, and wear clean

white clothes, and pray the Night Prayer (Isha), then pray 12 Rounds (6×2), in each

Round reciting Surah al Muzzammil after Surah alFateha. He should then send

Invocations (Durood) upon the Prophet 1,000 times, and recite Repentance (Istighfar)

1,000 times, and then sleep in a state of purity. He will, Allah willing, see the Holy

Prophet in his dream.

Treasure # 44

Salaat atTaaj or Durood-e-Taaj (The Invocation of the Crown) is written by the great Sufi Master, Hazrat Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Salim. This is a very famous Invocation (Durood) and is common on the lips of the devotees of the Messenger of Allah. This is known to be very effective for the sacred vision of the august Messenger. It is mentioned in Badr asSa’adah that if recited 7 times daily, it will suffice for the fulfilment of all your needs.

80 Wazeefat ul Kareemah, Malfuzaat of by Imam Ahmed Raza

د ن محم يد ي ي عل س ھم صل ي ب و ترض ل إ إلل د ك ت ن محم يد ي ي عل س ھم صل

ي عليه إلل ھم ص ك إمرتنا إن نصل ي لي لل

ج ع ي س د س لي ھم ص إ اد س ج إل ف د م ح م ن د ي ي ي لل ي س ب ل ق ع ل ي ح م ن د ي ي ل س ع ہللا ل ص ور ب إلق ف د م د و م ح م ن د ي

د م ح م ولن م

ي إ ي ص م هلل ي س ل ع ل إل و ض ر م إل و ط ح ق إل و ء اب و إل و ء ال ب إل ع إف د إق وإلعمل ب إل و إج ر ع م إل و اج إلت ب اح ص د م ح م ن ول م و ن د ي م ل

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Treasure # 45

One who recites the Kalema Tawheed 12,000 times [in one sitting] will gain sight of the beloved Prophet.

Treasure # 46

One who repeatedly recites the following Invocation (Durood) will be blessed with the sacred vision:

Treasure # 47

The following Invocation (Durood) is very effective for success in both the worlds, and if one recites it 1,000 times on Friday night, he will be blessed with the sacred vision.

ي س مل ق إل و ح و إلل ف ش و ق ن م ع و ش م ع و ف ر م ب و ت ك م ه س إ ت ی ب إل ف ر و ن م ر هط م ر ط ع م س د ق م ه م س ج م ج ع إل و ب ر ع إل د ي

ح إلض س مش م ر ح إل و ل إلع ر د ص ج إدل ر د ى ب ي ل ي ج مل إلظ اح ب ص م رى إلو ف هك دى إله ر و ن م م إل ع ی ش م إلش

ع ہللا و م ر ك إل و د و ج إل ب اح ص ني س و ق اب ق و ه ام ق یى م ه ت ن م إل ة ر د س و ه ر س إج ر ع م إل و ه ب ك ر م إق ب إل و ه م اد خ ل ی ب ج و ه اص

و ل ط م ي س ه د و ج و م د و ص ق م إل و ه د و ص ق م ب و ل ط م إل و ه ب ي ب إلن ات خ ني ل س ر م إل د ي ع ل ل إة ح ر ني ب ی ر غإل س ی ن ا ن ی ب ن ذ م إل ع ی ش ني ی ني م ال

ني ف ار ع إل س مش ني اق ت ش م إل إد ر م ني ق اش ع إل ة إح ر ي ح م ني ب ر ق م إل اح ب ص م ني ك ال إلس إج رس ر ق إل ب ر غ إل و ء إ ني اك س م إل و ء اب

ي س ني ل ق إلث د ي ي ن ق ب اح ص ن ي إر إدل ا ف ن ت ل ي س و ني ت ل ب ق إل ام م ا ن ی م ر ح إل ب ي ر ب و ب ح م ني س و ق اب ر غ م إل و ني ق ش م إل ب د ي ج ني ب

ي ح م اس ق ال يب إ ني ل ق إلث ویل م و ن ل و م ني س ح إل و ن س ح إل ہللا د ب ع ن ب د م ي ر و ن ن م ہللا ور ن و اق ت ش م ا إل ي ي ج ر و ن ب ن ص ال وإ ل

إ و ه ي ل ع ي س و ه اب ص إ و ل و م ل . ام ي ل س إ ت

إ ل ہللا ل و س د ر م ح إ ل ہللا م ل

ي ھم صل ي إلل ن عل وسملي يد ي ن عددما يکون وما قد اکن س ح يب إلر د حب محم

ل د و أ ن محم يد ي صل ہللا عل س ي مل وس

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Treasure # 48

The great Qutub Shaykh Ahmed alRifaayi states that the following Invocation (Durood) is very effective for all your needs; and if it is read 12,000 times, one will see the Holy Prophet in his dream. 81

Treasure # 49

The following Invocation (Durood) has been proven very effective for the Sacred vision of the beloved Prophet.

Treasure # 50

Dalaael alKhairaat(The Ways of Virtue) is a famous collection of invocations (Durood). This is recited in 8 parts, beginning on a Monday and the last part again on Monday. Since many centuries, it has been recited to gain the blessings of the sacred vision, and has proven highly successful. It is said that due to the constant and punctual recitation of Dalaael alKhairaat, people are blessed on numerous occasions with the holy vision. Moreover, every reciter does derive the blessings, treasures and benefits of its recitation. Indeed Allah is the One Who guides on the right path and we offer choicest

salutations and invocations on our Master Hazrat Mohammed , his noble family and pious companions. [Proven Effective].

Treasure # 51

For the fulfilment of needs, and to be blessed with the sacred vision, the following Invocation (Durood) of the Qutub Sayyed Ahmad alBadawi, is known to be very effective. This should be recited daily 100 times before the Dawn (Fajr)prayers.

81Sa’adat alDarayn.

ك د عبد ن محم يد ي ھم صلي عل س ي إلل ي ل خ و و رسو ا غ ھب ل ن إ و ص ال خ إل إیق ر ا م ھ یق ب ر إ ة لو ص ك ب ي ب ح و ل ة ای

ي س و اص ص ت خ إل مل م د د ا ع م ي ل س ت م ك ابك ت ك ه اص ح إ و ك م ل ع ه ب ط اح إ ا ل إل ه ر ك ن ع ل غ و ن و ر إك إل ك ر ك ا ن و غ

ي و ھم صل ي إلل ل نات وعل أ د بعدد حس ن محم يد ي عل س ب سملي ه و ص ي وسمل

و ي وسملي ھم صل ي ي ل س ع ك ر اب إلل ، و ة ي إن ر و إلن ل ص إل ة ر ش د م ح م ن ول م و ن د ي إر رس إل ن د ع م و ة ي ان ح إلر ة ض ب ق إل ة ع م ل

، ن و ی ب إلن ة ج ر إدل ن ، م ة ي ل ع إل ة تب إلر ة ی ن إلس ة ج ھب إل ، و ة ي ل ص إل ة ض ب ق إل ب اح ، ص ة ي ان ط ص إل وم ل ع إل ن إئ ز خ ، و ه ي ن اب إلر

ئ و ل ت ت إ و ه ن م م ھف ه إ ي ص ، و ه يل ي س و ل ع و ه يل ع ك ر اب و مل ل یل إ ت م إ و ت ق ز ر و ت ق ل ا خ م د د ع ل أ ن م ث بع ت م و ی

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Treasure # 52

An Invocation (Durood) attributed to Sayyed Qutub Ahmad Idrees alMaghrabi is believed to be very effective for the sacred vision of the glorious Prophet. [Proven Effective].

Treasure # 53

Whoever frequently recites Qaseedah Burdah (Poem of the Cloak ) is, Allah willing, blessed with the sublime vision in a dream. [Proven effective]

The writer of these invocations, Shaykh Imam Buseeri, was afflicted with paralysis and while reciting this, went to sleep. He dreamt that he was in the august court of the Holy prophet, who ordered him to recite the same invocation. When he had finished reciting it in the dream, he received a Cloak as as gift from the Holy prophet. When he woke up, the Cloak was upon him, and his paralysis was cured.

All Praise is for Almighty Allah the Lord of the Worlds and billions of Salutations on the beloved Prophet, his noble family and pious companions.

Treasure # 54

An Invocation (Durood)penned by Sayyed Qutub Abdul Salaam bin Masheeshis very famous and effective for gaining the sacred vision of the glorious beloved Prophet. One who recites this at least 3 times before going to bed, will be granted the good fortune of having the sacred vision. [Proven Effective]

ي س و ت ي ن ق إ مل ي د م ح إل إ و ری ث ك ا م ي ل س ت ي ر لل ع إل ب ني م ال

ھم إ ي ك ل أ س إلل ي ص ت ن م ، إ ظ ع إل ہللا م إل و ع ه ب ت ام ق و ، مظ ع إل ہللا ش ر ع ن اک ر إ ل م ی لي إ ، م ظ ع إل ہللا ه ج و ر و ن ب ني ل ع ل

م ح م ن ول م ل ع و ، م ظ ع إل ر د ق إل ی د ل أ ي ن ي ، ف م ظ ع إل ہللا إت ة م ظ ع ر د ق ، ب م ظ ع إل ہللا ب ك و ة ح م ل ا م د د س ع ن

يام ل حقي م ظ ع إل ہللا إم و د ب ة م إئ د ة ال، ص م ظ ع إل ہللا مل ع ف م، ك ، تعظ إلخلق إلعظ د ي ي ن محم يد ي ي س و ي مولن ي س مل

ع و ه ي ل ع ل ل ث م ل أ ع إج و إ ی ب و ن ت ع ا ج ك ه ن ی ب نا ط اب و رإ اھ ظ س إلن و ح و إلر ني ب حا و ر ب ر ي ل ع إج و اما ن م و ة ظ ق ی

ي ل إدل ف ه و ج و إل ع ي ج ن م إت م ظ ع ي ة ر خ إل بل ا ق ي ن

ي إ ي ص م ھلل ي س و ل ت ق ن إ ه ن م ن ل م ع مل ن ت و ق ائ ق ح إل ت ق ت ر إ ه ی ف و إر و إلن د م و ل ع ت ل اء ض ت ل و ق ئ ال إل ز اع ف م أ وم ھإل ت ل

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Treasure # 55

Imam Qastalaani said, “I saw written in some books that whoever recites Surah al Muzzammil and al Kawthar regularly will be blessed by seeing him (peace and blessings be upon him)

Treasure # 56

One who recites the following Invocation (Durood) just3 times will, by Allah’s Grace see the Holy Prophet in his dream.

Treasure # 57

The invocation (prayer) of Syeduna Khizr is amongst the most powerful and proven ways of gaining the vision of the Holy Prophet: it is as follows:-

م ه ك ر د ی مل ف ج ر ھ ز ب ت و ك ل م إل ض ي ر ف ق ح ل ل و ق اب ا س ن إ ض ی ب ت و ب ج إل اض ی ح و ة ق ن و م ال ل إ ئ ش ل و ة ق ف د م ه إر و ن

ط و ن م ه ب و ھ و إ ك ن م ق ي ل ت ة ال ص ط و س و م إل ل ی ا ق ك ب ھ ل ة ط س و إل ل و ل ي إ ل ھ إ إ و ا ھ ك ه ي ل إ م ھلل و ك ي ل ع إل إدل ع ام ج إل ك رس ه ن

ائ ق إل م ظ ع إل ك اب ج ح ني ب إ ك ی د یي ق ح ل إ م ھلل ب ن ي ح و ه ب س ن ق ق ن ف ر ي ع و ه ب س ب جهل إل د ر و م ن ا م ھب مل س إ ة ف ر ع م ه ي إ ن

ل إح و ل ض إل د إر و م ن ا م ھ ب ع ر ك إ و ك ت ض یل ح إ ل ی ب س ن ع ن ف ذ ق إ و ك ت ص ن ب ظا و ح م ال ح ج ز و ه غ م د ا ف ل اط ب إل ل ع ب

ف ب د ح إل ار ب إ و ة ی ل ش ن ق ر غ إ و د ی ح و إلت ال ح و إ ن م ن س ح إ ل و د ج إ ل ع و س إ ل ی و ر إ ل ت ح ة د ح و إل ر ب ني ع ف ن

و ر ة ای ح م ظ ع إل اب ج ح إل ل ع ج إا و ھ ب ل إ ق ی ق ح رس ي و ه ح و ر و ح خ ي ل و إل ق ي ح إل ق ی ق ح ت ب م إل و ع ع ام ج ه ت ق ی ق ح و ت ری أ

د ن ع س إ ن ط اب ي ر ھ اظ ي و ي ر ك ز ك د ب ع ء إد ن ه ب ت ع ا س م ب إیئ ص ن ك ب ن ي إ و د ی ك ب ن ی ب ع إج و و ن ل ح و ك ن ی ب

و ني ب ن ر ق إل ك ي ل ع ض ر ی ف إل ن إ لل إ لل إ لل ، إ ك ری غ ني ب أ اد، ر ع یل م إ ك إد ر ل ت ن ب دل ن ا م ن ا أ یي ھ و ة ح ر ك ن ن ر م إ ن ا م ن ل

و )ثالث( دإ ش ر ن إللئ م إ ون علي ت ك ل ي موإ تسل مياه یصل وإ عليه وسل منوإ صل ين أ ا إل ي ي أي و ه م ال س و لوإت ہللا ص النب

ي ل س ع ه ت اک ر ب و حته ر و ه ات ي ت و ك د ب د ع م ح م ن د ي و س ر و ك یي ب ن ي إلن ي إل ب ل ع و ی ي م ل ر ت و إل و ع ش إل د د ع ه ب ص و أ

ين ر ات م ك د د ع و ي ر ان ح ب ، س ت اک ار ب م إل ات ام ا إلت ب ي ر ك ب ع ة ز ع إل ب ي د م ح إل و ني ل س ر م إل ل ع م ال س و ن و ص ا ی ي ر لل ب

ع إل ني م ال

ي عل ن ھم صل ي إل ر و إلل ي ، س ار س ی إل ب اب اح ت م ، و ار ي غ إل ق ي ر ت ، و إر رس إل رس ي ، و إر و ن ي إلن د م ح م ن د ي ع و ار ت خ م إل ب ل ل أ

ض ف إ و ہللا م ع ن د د ع ار ی خ إل ه اب ص إ و ار غ ي ز ي ز ع ي ك إم و د ب ة م إئ د ة ال ص ال

ي د م ح ل إ م ح إلر ن ح إلر ہللا م س ب ي ر لل ي و ني م ل ع إل ب ھم صل ي د و ع ملي س ، إلل ن محم يد ي ل ع ل س ي س ل أ ا م د د ع د م ح م ن د ي

یی ل ھ إ ت م ل ا ع م ل م و ت م ل ا ع م ة ن ی ز و ت م ل ع ه اب ي س ك یي ب ن ه ي ل ع ہللا ل ص د م ح م ن د ي ل ي س و و أ ب ج ت س إ مل ي ھا، إ ن ل ا ك م لل

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Treasure # 58

The following Invocation (Durood) is also very effective for obtaining the sacred vision.

Treasure # 59

The following Invocation (Durood)penned by Hazrat Shaykh Ibrahim alHilmi alQadri is claimed to be very effective for obtaining the sacred vision, as well as safety in the both the worlds.

Treasure # 60

It is said that the following invocation and salutation is very effective to gain the great favour of the sublime vision: one should recite it 3 times, then 10 times followed by 300 times, totalling 313.

ن و د ك ت م ظ ع ف ت ط ل ت و ل ع و اء ط ل إل ت إرض و ء ام ظ ع إل ل ع ك ت م ظ ع ب مم ك ك عل مت ما ت م ك ع نت ك و ك ا فوق عرش ب

دور اکلعلن ي ند ة وسوإس إلص ی ة و عال ن ي ك ع ي ف ان ط ل س ی ك ع ض خ و ك ت م ظ ع ل ئ ش ك اد نق إ و ك م ل ع إلقول اکلس

إدل ر م إ ار ص و ك ن اط ل س ل ي ن م یل ل ع إج و ك د ي ب ه ك ة ر إلخ ا و ي ن ك و ع ن إ م ھللي جا إ ر ح م جا و ر ف ه ی ف ت ی س م أ ت بح س أ م ي ھ ك

ن ع و ن ط خ ن ع ك ز او ت و ب يئ ع ح ي ب ل ق ع ك ت س و ت م ع ط أ ل ه ی ف ت ص ق ا م م ك ن م ه ب ج و ت س إ ا ل م ل ئ س أ ن أ ن

أ س إ و نا م أ ك و ع د أ إ و سا أن ت س م م إل ن إ و یل إ ن س ح م إل ك ن یل إ ء س ن ی ا ب م ی ف س ض غب إ و ك ت م ع ن ب یل إ د د و ت ت ك ن ی ب و ن

إ ع م ل اب ك ي ل ت ل ح ك ب ة ق ث ل إ ن ك ل و اص ض ب د ع ف ك ي ل ع ة ء إر ج إل ل ع ن إ ك ان س ح إ و ل ہللا ل ص و م ح إلر إب و إلت ت ن

ي ل س ایل ع ع ت ي ح م ن د ي و د م ل ي س و ه ب ص و أ مل

ي و ھم صل ي ي س إلل ي ل س ع مل ع د و م ح م ن د ي ل ھ ن ل ك ل أ ك د د ع و ك ت ای ل

ھم ص ، إ م ح إلر ن ح إلر ہللا م س ب ي ي لل ي س و ل ي ل س ع ك ر اب و مل م ح م ن د ي اب و ض م د و ج إل ف ع ش ع ش د ت ا ف ھض ع ب ت ح ض ع ب

و إد د ع إل ب ي غ ت ن ا م ن ي ل ع اض ی و ئ ا م ن ی ك ي يماضا ع ی ف إد د م إل و ض ی إل إ ع و ني ات ي ح إل ة ن ل ي س و ل أ مل

ب ني ل إ ل تع ني، و ب ه نس ي إلعالم ي رب م ، إلحمد لل ح ن إلر ح إلحق إ ل ہللا إل سم ہللا إلر ق اد ص ل و س ر د م ح م ني ب م إل مل

ھم ص ني م إل د ع و إل ي ي ل س ع لي ، إلل ح ت ت ة ال ص د م ح م ن د ي و ه ب ا اب ن ل ل ع و ه اب ط خ ذ ی ا ل ن ع م س ت وسمل ل إ

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Treasure # 61

The following Invocation (Durood)written by Syeduna Abu She’r alShaami is effective for having the vision of either the Holy Prophet and also the vision of Syedna Hazrat Khizr.82

Treasure # 62

If one recites the following Invocation (Durood)40 times for 40 consecutive nights, he will be granted the sacred vision.

ة إل عل حض إر ك و منبع إنوإر ك إدل د مظھر أرس ن محم د يي عل س ي ھم صلي وسمل ي ا ل مادإم إلل ن إت ك صالة ترضاھا م

يام مویس يبا ك م خل يال و محمدإ حب برإھ و إ

Treasure # 63

The following Invocation (Durood) is proven effective for the fulfilment of one’s virtuous wishes.

ي ھم صلي وسمل ي ب عدد ن عم ہللا عل خلق ه و إ إلل ل د و عل أ ن محم د يي افض عل س ل

Treasure # 64

If one recites the following Invocation (Durood) constantly, will have an easy sustenance, the doors of the spiritual world will be opened for him, and his status will be raised, and will meet the illustrious spirits. [Proven Effective].

د م ن محم د يي عل س ي ھم صلي وسمل ي ع و ف ار ع م إل اح ت إلل ل ي ات ن س ح د د ع ه ب ص إ و ل أ ف ار غ و ف ار ع ك

82 Sa’adat alDarayn

ھم إ ي إلل ي ن م ب و ت ك م إل م ظ ع إل ك س اب أ س إ ن إدل ئيد م ل ل إ ع ل إ ك ج و ر و ن ي ب إل إئ ب ل ق ف ل خ م إل ایق و س ر و ك یي ب ن

أ س إ و مل س و ه ي ل ع ہللا ل ص د م ح م ي ن ع س د ق م إل د د ع إل و كإل ة د ح و ن ع ایل ع ت م إل د ح إل ة د ح و ب د إح و ال م ظ ع إل ك س اب ك

د ح إ د م إلص لل إ ، د ح إ ہللا و ھ ل ق م ح إلر ن ح إلر ہللا م س ب ق ي ب م ، ل ی و ل و ، دل و ی م ل ك ي م ل إ د ح إ إ و ك هن ل ص ت ن ي ل ع ل

ي س ي ل م ظ ع ل إ ب ب إلس و د و ج و إل ة ای ح رس ي د م ح م ن د ي ل ق ف ت ثب ت ة ال ص د و ج و م ك ظ ت و ان م ی إل ب ن ر ق إل ن م ھ ت و أ ن

ح ت ت و ت ي إل ه ن م ھب یل و ات ن ج إل ر و ا ن و م ع إلن ر و ن ع و ی ر ك إل ك ج یل و إ ر ظ إلن ر و ن ل ي س و ه ب ص و ل أ مل

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Treasure # 65

If one recites the following Invocation (Durood) 1,000 times on a Friday night, he will be blessed with the sublime vision of the beloved Prophet.

إك اکر إل يع إ ع ج ھم إجي إلل يني وإجعل یل لوإت إلمصل يع إلص عل ر ين و ج الت لوإت ل ص يع إلص ی و ج كر اکر ل

يع إ ج

ل ني ھ ر ين إلكم إلمط ل ني و عل أ یع إلمذن ب د ش ن محم يد ي س

Treasure # 66

Recite the following invocation as many times as is easy, and then recite1,000 times the name of Allah, يا وهاب. [Proven Effective].

ھم ص ي ي إلل ي إلم د إلنب ن محم يد ي عل س ي ي وسمل یب إلعایل ل م إلجاه ب ی إلحب ن غ إ و ك إت ة م ظ ع ر د ق إلقدر إلعظ ن ض ب ل

و ك إو س ن ع ل ھم إ إ ملي س و ه ب ص و أي ع لل ي ع ن ف ط إل و ك ت اد ب ع ن س ح و ك ر ك ش و ك ر ك ل ر اد ق م إل ه ب ت ر ا ج م ف ب

ر إغ و ح إلر و ني ن ؤم م إل ع ي م ج ل و یل إدل ن ي إر إدل ف ة ع إس و إل ك ت ح ر ب ن ی ر ك ي ة ر إلخ و اي ن

Treasure # 67

Imam Tibrani once saw the Holy Prophet in his dream, and after greeting him said: O Allah’s Apostle! I have been inspired some words by Allah, which I often read. Allah’s Apostle enquired, “What are they?” Imam Tibrani read out the following words, and the Holy Prophet was so pleased, that he smiled, with his teeth becoming visible. This is the Durood83:-

ھم ي و ك د ح ن د م د ع ب د م ح إل إلل عدد من ب د م ح إل ك د م ي م ل إ د م ت ن ا ب ت ك د م ح إل و

ي ي ص م ھلل د د ع ب د م ح ل م ع ل

ي ص و ه ي ل ع لي ص ن م ن م د د ع ب د م ح ل م ع ل ي ص ی م ل ي ص و ه ي ل ع ل ن ا ب ت ك د م ح ل م ع ل ص ی ه ي ل ع لي

Treasure # 68

Similarly, the recitation of following invocation (Durood Sharif ) is also effective.

ھم ص ، م ح إلر ن ح إلر ہللا م س ب ي إلل ي ي وسمل د كر اب و ل ن محم يد ي عل س و ر ر ك ت ت و ة ي ن و ك إل ت ال ع ن م إل ال ن اب د د ت و ع ش ع ش ت

د د ت ت د و ج و ل إات ر إل ت اک ر ب اب و ض م ة ی ا ف ھض ع ب و إد د إلع ب ي غ ت ت ح ض ع ب ن ا م ن ي ل ع اض ی یضا ف إد مد إل و ض ی إل إ

83 Sa’adat alDarayn.

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إل ات ض و یل ر إ الت إلغ ه ام ھم ن م ن ید ذ اب خ ا ي م ي ع ع و ات ب ھل إو س ن ل ي س و ل أ مل

Treasure # 69

To be blessed with the sublime vision, one should make a fresh ablution (Wudu) and perform 2 rounds of Additional Prayers (Nawafil), seeking only Allah’s pleasure. Thereafter, recite the followingInvocation (Durood)80 times followed by Surah alKawthar 80 times. One should then go to sleep on a clean bed.

ھم ص ي إلل د إلن ن محم يد ي ي عل س ي ل ه وسمل ب و ص ل ی وعل أ ي م ي إل ب

Treasure # 70

Shaykh Abu alQasim Subki mentions in his book alDur alMunazzam fi Mawlid alMuazzam that Allah’s Noble Messenger states: If one recites the following Invocation (Durood), hewill be blessed with my vision in his dream. And one who is blessed with my vision in a dream willcertainly be blessed with my vision on the Day of Resurrection and one who is blessed with my vision on the Day of Resurrection, I will intercede for him - and one who is blessed with my intercession will drink from the water of Lake of Kawthar. And whoever drinks from the Lake ofKawthar,Allah will forbid his body upon the Fire of hell. 84This is the Durood:

O Allah, the Supreme Lord! O Allah, the Owner of all Majesty and Honour! Accept this humble effort from this lowly servant of Your pious bondmen! O Allah, grant success to all those who sincerely strive in Your path. O Allah grant the vision of the beloved to all the ardent devotees and faithful servants of Your beloved! Aameen.

Aqib Farid alQadri

(may he be forgiven)

07th Rabi ulAwwal, 1436 (30 December 2014)

84 Sa’adat alDarayn Page 484. The same Durood is mentioned by Ala Hazrat in Fatawa Razviyyah.

ھم ص ي ي عل إلل ن ل يد ي ہ ف إلقبور روح س د ف إلجساد و عل قب ي ن محم يد ي د ف إلروإح و عل جسد س محم