Background and Upbringing of Faqeeh-ul-Ummat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi
Hadhrat’s Grandfather
Hadhrat’s grandfather’s name was Haji Khaleel Ahmad Saahib (RA), the khaadim (attendant) of Hadhrat Moulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (RA). He initially took bay’at (allegiance) to Hadhrat Moulana Qaasim Naanotwi (RA). He was a buzurg who was very punctual with the Tahajjud Salaah. He always practiced […]
Faqeehul-ul-Ummah Hadrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Ganogohi Saheb رحمة الله عليه
By: Mufti Farooq Meeruti Sahib (daamat barakaatuhum)
Allah Ta`ala had endowed Faqeeh-ul-Ummah Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi رحمة الله عليه with innumerable astounding qualities and features.
Hadhrat’s linage traces back to the honourable host of Nabi r, Hadhrat Abu Ayyub Ansaari t.
Hadhrat’s grandfather, Haji Khaleel Ahmad was a special […]
We present a few glimpses of the blessed life of Rasulullah r from the Shamaail of Imaam Tirmizi (R.A). It is hoped that it will be a source of light and guidance for the Ummat. “And my guidance is only from Allah (S.W.T), in Him I trust and unto him I repent.” (Al-Qurân)
GLIMPSE OF RASULULLAH’S (S.A.W) DOMESTIC […]
Foods Of Rasullulah (Peace Be Upon Him)
‘Âishah (R.A) says: “Till the demise of Rasûlullâh (Peace be upon him), his family never ate a full stomach of bread made of barley for two consecutive days”.
lbn ‘Abbâs (R.A) reports that: “Rasûlullâh (Peace be upon him) and his family spent many consecutive nights without food, because there […]
1. Fasting in the month of RAMADHAAN is one of the five pillars of Islam.
2. Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is FARZ upon every Muslim, male and female who is sane and mature.
3. Almighty Allah has promised great reward for those that Fast, whilst severe punishment is in store for those that do NOT fast in […]
اللّهُ لاَ إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ
Allâh is such that besides Him there is no deity, and He is Ever Living, The Maintainer.
لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلاَ نَوْمٌ
Neither slumber nor sleep overcomes Him.
لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الأَرْضِ
Unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all within the earth.
مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ
Who is there that can intercede by Him save with His permission?
يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَاء
He knows what is before them and what is […]
Aadabul Muasharat (Etiquettes of Social Life)
THE FIVE BRANCHES OF THE SHARIAT
The Shariat consists of five branches or parts:
Aqaa-id, A’maal, Muamalaat, Akhlaaq, Husn-e-Muasharat.
AOAA-ID (Beliefs), e.g. beliefs in the Oneness of Allah Ta’ala and the Risaalat (Prophethood) of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
A’MAAL (Righteous deeds) e.g. Salaat, Saum.
MUAMALAAT (Transactions, Contracts) e.g. trade and commerce.
AKHLAAQ (Moral character) […]
It is through knowledge of dîn that one can recognize the straight path. Therefore, acquiring this knowledge and teaching it to others is the most important obligation after bringing faith. In the books of Ahâdîth, the chapter of knowledge comes after the chapter of faith. Rasûlullâh (S.A.W) said, “Seeking knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim.” (Ibn Mâjah)
Virtues […]