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Brief Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
Brief Biography
of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
By: Khursheed Alam
Dawood Qasmi*
Blessed Birth: Allah’s last and final Messenger, Muhammad (Sallallahu Aleihi Wa
Sallam) was born on Monday 12th Rabiu al-Awwal in the year of the
Elephant corresponding 20th April 571 AC to Abdullah son of Abdul
Muttalib and Aminah daughter of Wahab son of Abdu Manaaf in Makkah, the city
where holy Ka’bah is situated.
Golden
Lineage of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS): The Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) bin Abdullah
bin Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim bin Abd Munaaf bin Qusei bin Kilaab bin Murrah
bin Ka’ab bin Lawei bin Ghalib bin Fehr bin Malik bin Nadhr bin Kinanah bin
Khuzaimah bin Mudrakah bin Ilyas bin Mudhar bin Nazaar bin Ma’add bin Adnan. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/22)
Father’s Death:
The father, Abdullah died before the Prophet’s blessed birth.
Blessed Names: On seventh day of his birth, Abdul Muttalib performed his Aqiqah and
invited all the members of the Qureish. Abdul Muttalib gave him unique name
“Muhammad”; while his mother named him “Ahmad”. Both the names were unique
traditionally for the peoples of the Qureish as such names were not given to
anyone before by their elders. (Seerate Mustafa 1/61-62)
Five
Names: According to one narration in Sahih
Bukhari, the Prophet (SAWS) described his five names: Muhammad, Ahmad, Maahee,
Haashir and Aaqib. (Seerate Mustafa 1/66)
Kunniyah: Abul Qasim and Abu Ibrahim (SAWS). (Seerate Mustafa 1/67)
Nursing: Firstly the Prophet (Sallallahu Aleihi Wa Sallam) was breastfed by his
mother for 3/4 days. For few days more, he (SAWS) was also breastfed by
Thuweibiyah, the girl-slave of his uncle Abu Lahab, who was set free by Abu
Lahab as soon as she informed him about the blessed birth of Muhammad (SAWS). (Seerate
Mustafa 1/68)
According
to the Arab custom, the prominent Arab used to send their newly born babies to
the rural area during the breastfeeding period, so that they will be brought up
in clean envirounment and they will have command over eloquent language.
Muhammad (SAWS), therefore, was also taken by Halimah Sa’adiyah (RA), a blessed
lady from “Bnu Sa’ad Tribe” for upbringing and breastfeeding. (Seerate Mustafa
1/69)
When the
Prophet (SAWS) turned two years, Halimah Sa’adiyah weaned him from
breastfeeding and brought him (SAWS) back to his mother, Aaminah. But she
remembered the blessing which she was bestowed upon because of him (SAWS), so
she requested to his mother to give him back for further upbringing for little
longer. She was given back. After some months, he started going with his foster
brothers for grazing the goats. (Seerate Mustafa 1/72)
Shaqqus
Sadr: When he (SAWS) was four years old still
in Banu Sa’ad Tribe, once he went for grazing the goats with his foster
brother. Two angels, Jabraeel and Mikaeel (AS) dressed in white clothes descended
in form of the human beings and caught him. They split his chest open, took out
the heart, cleaned it, put it back at its place and stitched it. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/72)
Second
Shaqqus Sadr: The second time Shaqqus Sadr took place
when he (SAWS) had turned 10. The third time Shaqqus Sadr took place at the
time of the Prophethood when he was 40 years old. Fourth Shaqqus Sadr took
place at the time of Miraaj; (while he was 51 years old.) (Seerate Mustafa 1/75-76)
Mother’s Demise: Because of the
incident of Shaqqus Sadr, Halimah and her husband got frightened and hastily
brought him back to his mother.
Now he (SAWS) was in the care of his beloved mother. When he (SAWS) was 6 years
old, his mother took him to Madinah to visit the relatives. His mother died, while
coming back from Madinah at a place called “Abwa”. (Seerate Mustafa 1/83)
In Charge of Grandfather: The doubly orphaned Muhammad (SAWS) was put under
the charge of his grandfather Abdul Muttalib who took care of him. After two
years, Abdul Muttalib died. (Seerate Mustafa 1/84)
In Charge of Uncle Abu
Taalib: When he was just 8 years
old, he was in charge of his uncle Abu Talib as Abdul Muttalib confided to his
son Abu Talib the charge of the little double orphan on his deathbed. (Seerate Mustafa 1/84)
First
Journey to Syria: When the Prophet (SAWS) was 12 years
old, he started his journey to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. When they
reached nearby Busra, they met a Christian Priest, Jarjees, who informed the Qureish
about his being Prophet in the future and suggested to not take him to Syria.
Then he was returned back to Makkah. (Seerate Mustafa 1/85-87)
Participation in Harbul Fijaar:
Following the Event of the Elephant, the War which took place between Qais and
Qureish is called “Harbul Fijaar”. The Qureish won the battle. The Prophet (SAWS) participated in the battle on
insistent of his uncles. (Seerate Mustafa 1/90)
Hilful
Fuzul: On behest of Zubair bin Abdul Muttalib,
the people from Bnu Hashim and Bnu Tameem gather together at the place of
Abdullah bin Jada’an and they agreed upon to assist and help the oppressed ones
either they are from their own people or some else. The Prophet (SAWS)
participated in this agreement. This time he was 15. (Seerate Mustafa 1/91)
As the
Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) used to go for grazing goats when he was in Banu Sa’ad
tribe in his childhood, in the same way he also grazed the goat in Makkah when
he was a youth. (Seerate Mustafa 1/94)
The 2nd
Journey to Syria: Siyyidah Khadijah (RA) was a pious, rich
and businesswoman of Arabia. When he (SAWS) turned 25, he was offered by
Khadijah (RA) to go Syria for her business. Because of poor economic condition
of his uncle Abu Talib, he (SAWS) accepted this offer. He went Syria with her slave
Meisarh. (Seerate Mustafa 1/96-97)
Wedding
with Khadijah (RA): Following the 2 months and 25-day of
the Syria trip, Sayyidah Khadijah (RA), then 40, proposed the Prophet (SAWS),
then 25, for marriage. After consultation with his uncle, he (SAWS) got ready.
Date was fixed. On the date, the Prophet (SAWS) reached Khadijah’s home in the
company of his uncles: Abu Talib, Hamzah and other elders of the family and
Nikaah was performed by Abu Talib. (Seerate Mustafa 1/107-108)
Hakam (Mediator/Judge): When the Prophet (SAWS) was 35, the Qureish wanted to
reconstruct the Holy Ka’abah. When the construction of the holy Ka’abah reached
the level at which the Hajar-e-Aswad
(Black Stone) was to be placed, a dispute erupted among the tribe of the
Qureish regarding whom to grant the honour of placing the Stone back on its
corner. Abu Umayyah bin Mughirah Makhzumi suggested that the first person to
enter the Haram the following morning
would be made Hakam (Judge) to give the final decision. They agreed upon it. The
Next day in the morning, it was the Prophet (SAWS) who entered the Haram first.
Then he (SAWS) was made Hakam. He told the people to put the Black Stone in his
Sheet and asked the Chiefs of each tribe to lift it up to the level. Then he
(SAWS) himself placed it at its place. (Seerate Mustafa 1/111-112)
In the
Cave of Hiraa: When the Prophet (SAWS) turned 37-year
old, he started visiting the Cave of Hiraa repeatedly and loving seclusion and
loneliness to worship Allah the Almighty.
Prophethood: When the Prophet (SAWS) turned 40, once he was in the Cave of Hiraa, Allah
the Almighty selected him as His Nabi (Prophet) and Rasool (Messenger) sending
the Frist Revelation (Wahee). (Seerate Mustafa 1/128) The Prophet (SAWS) was
blessed with Prophethood and Messenger-hood on Monday, 8th Rabiul
Awwal. (Seerate Mustafa 1/138-139) Following the Prophethood, Sayyidah Khadijah
(RA), Warqah bin Naufal, Ali bin Abi Talib, Zaid bin Harathah and Abu Bakr
Siddiq (RA) embraced Islam. (Seerate Mustafa 1/148-49)
Because of
the invitation of Siyyiduna Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA), some prominent members of
Qureish, like Uthman bin Affan, Zubeir bin Awwam, Abdur Rahman bin Awf, Talha
bin Obaidullah and Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqas embraced Islam. (Seerate Mustafa 1/151)
2nd
Year of Prophethood: He (SAWS) announced about his
Prophethood secretly and almost 40 people embraced Islam. The Home of Arqam
(RA), situated at mount Safaa, was selected as the Revert Center. The Muslims
used to get together there as long as Sayyiduna Umar had not embraced Islam. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/165)
4th
Year of Prophethood: For the first three years, he (SAWS)
used to call the people towards Islam secretly. After 3-year, the Prophet
(SAWS) announced his Prophethood openly and invited his relatives towards Islam
from the mount Safaa. (Seerate Mustafa 1/165-66)
Some
Personal Enemies of the Prophet (SAWS) and Muslims: Abu Jahl, Abu Lahab, Aswad,
Harith bin Qeis, Waleed bin Mughirah, Umayyah bin Khalf, Uqbah bin Abi Muaeet
etc. (Seerate Mustafa 1/203)
5th
Year of Prophethood: When the polytheists felt that the
number of the people embracing Islam is growing, they started torturing and
oppressing them ruthlessly. When the torture and oppression of the polytheists
of Makkah against the Muslim became unbearable, the Prophet (SAWS) suggested
the newly reverted Muslims to migrate to Habsha (Ethiopia). The first time 11
males and 5 females and the 2nd time 86 males and 16 females migrated
to Habsha secretly. (Seerate Mustafa 1/234-41)
6th
Year of Prophethood: (Sayyiduna Hamzah and) Sayyiduna Umar
(RA) embraced Islam. Then the Muslims started offering Salaah in the Holy
Ka’abah openly. (Seerate Mustafa 1/251)
7th
Year of Prophethood: While on the one hand the King of
Ethiopia, Najashi rejected the demands of the Qureish’s ambassadors and gave
high respect to Jafar (RA) and his friends, Hamzah and Umar (RA) embraced Islam
on the other. Then the polytheists became hopeless and agreed upon to boycott the
Prophet (SAWS), Banu Hashim and his Supporters socially. They were detained in
the Valley of Abu Talib and had to stay 3-year there in the Valley in worst
condition. (Seerate Mustafa 1/257)
10th
Year of Prophethood: Social Boycott came to an end and the Muslims
took the sigh of relief. (Seerate Mustafa 1/261)
The 10th
Year of Prophethood is known as “Aamul Huzn”, because uncle, Abu Talib
and Sayyidatuna Khadijah (RA) passed away. After their death, the Prophet
(SAWS) was apparently helpless. He (SAWS), therefore, made a journey to Ta’if and
presented Islam to famous three brothers: Abd Yaa Leil, Masood and Habib of
Ta’if; but in return, he (SAWS) was tortured and attacked by the unfortunate
folks of Ta’if until he got wounded and his shoes were full with blood. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/264-67)
Miracle of
Splitting the Moon: When the
polytheists: Waleed bin Mughirah, Abu Jahl, Aas bin Waail etc. demanded the Prophet
(SAWS) to prove his Prophethood
by splitting the moon into two, if he was a Prophet. The Prophet (SAWS) did so with the help of Allah
the Almighty, but they didn’t embrace Islam rather they said that he had been a
magician and had played magic. (Seerate Mustafa 1/230-31)
11th
Year of Prophethood: On 27th Rajab, the Prophet
(SAWS) was taken on a unique tour of the Kingdom of the Universe, which is
known as Miraaj. He proceeded from Masjide Haram to Masjide Aqsa. Then from
Masjide Aqsa, he was taken up to the skies until he reached heavenly tree known
as Sidratul Muntaha. The polytheists negated this tour; while Abu Bakr Siddiq
(RA) accepted it without a doubt. (Seerate Mustafa 1/279)
Islam in Yathrib
(Madinah): A group of Khazraj from Yathrib (Madinah)
came to Makkah in the Hajj season. The Prophet (SAWS) invited them towards
Islam and recited few verses of the Glorious Qura’an in front of them. As they
saw the Prophet (SAWS) recognized him and they started whispering that this is
the same Prophet about whom we heard from the Jew of Madinah. Then they
embraced Islam in the same gathering. They were six people (RA) who embraced Islam.
(Seerate Mustafa 1/319)
12th
Year of Prophethood: From Yathrib, next year 12 people came
to Makkah to meet the Prophet (SAWS). Five of them were those who had already
embraced Islam in the previous journey and seven people were new. They embraced
Islam and took pledge on the hands of the Prophet (SAWS). When they were going
back to Madinah, the Prophet (SAWS) sent Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Ummu Maktoom
and Mus’ab bin Umeir with them to teach the Qura’an and the Islamic rulings. (Seerate Mustafa 1/320-21)
Jumuah
Salaah in Madinah: In the same year, As’ad bin Zurarah
(RA) encouraged the Muslims to establish Jumuah Salah and it took place. After
few days, a letter from the Prophet (SAWS) to Musab bin Umeir came, where he
(SAWS) had instructed to establish Jumuah Salaah. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/324)
13th
Year of Prophethood: Sayyiduna Mus’ab bin Umeir came from
Madinah to Makkah with a group of Muslims to perform Hajj. In this group there
were 73 males and 2 females who took the pledge on the hands of the Prophet
(SAWS) in Valley. This pledge is called “Beiate Aqabah Thaaniyah”. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/325)
Selection
of Chiefs: Following the completion of the Pledge,
the Prophet (SAWS) informed them that the Prophet Musa (AS) had selected 12
Chiefs from the children of Israel; therefore he (SAWS) also selected 12
leaders and chiefs from them on behest of Jabraeel (AS) and guided them to lead
and head their people. (Seerate Mustafa 1/332)
Beginning of Hijrah
(Migration) and Welcome in Madinah: In the beginning,
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Aleih Wa Sallam) was shown the Hijrah place, a land of date palm trees, between two mountains,
the two stony tracts, in a dream. Up to the time, he
(SAWS) was undecided about the place of Hijrah, until it was confirmed and the
place was decided through Wahi (Revelation). Then the Prophet (SAWS)
directed his followers to migrate to Madinah with the command of Allah, the
Almighty. They were received and welcomed in Madinah with enthusiasm and much
hospitality. (Seerate Mustafa 1/340)
The Polytheists Plot to Kill
the Prophet (SAWS): The
polytheists, after observing the Hijrah of the Sahabah (RA) one after another,
thought that Rasulullah (SAWS) will migrate today or tomorrow as well. So, they
started thinking seriously to prevent him from the Hijrah. They met in all
haste. After several milder expedients had been rejected, Abu Jahl opined that
he should be killed and for killing one man should be chosen out of every tribe
and that each man should strike a blow at him with his sword so that
responsibility of the guilt would rest equally on all tribes. The Banu Abd
Manaaf was much inferior and therefore would not be able to revenge their
kinsman's death. Iblis, who participated in the meeting pretending to be a
Sheikh from Najd, conquered with this opinion.
Following the meeting,
Jabraeel (AS) came and informed Rasulullah (SAWS) about the polytheists’ plot.
The Prophet (SAWS) informed Abu Bakr (RA) about his plan to migrate. A number
of youths were selected for the bloody deed. As the night advanced, the
assassins posted themselves round the house of the Prophet (SAWS). They watched
all night long, waiting to murder the Prophet (SAWS) when he should leave his
house at the early dawn. By some the Prophet (SAWS) had warned of the danger,
and he directed Ali (RA) to lie down in his place and wrap himself up in his
green clock, which he did. The Prophet (SAWS) miraculously escaped through the
window and he appeared to the house of Abu Bakr (RA), unperceived by door. In
the meantime, they, looking through a crevice and seeing Ali (RA), whom they
mistook for Muhammad (SAWS) himself, asleep, continued watching there until
morning.
When Ali (RA) arose, they found themselves deceived. The fury of
the Qureish was now unbounded. The news that they would be assassins had
returned unsuccessful and Muhammad (SAWS) had escaped aroused their whole
energy. A prize of a hundred camels was set upon Muhammad's head. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/344-49)
Then
Rasulullah (SAWS) and Abu Bakr (RA) reached a cave on the mountain of Thaur and
stayed there for three nights. Abdullah Ibn Abi Bakr who was an intelligent and
sagacious youth, used to stay with them overnight. He used to leave them before
daybreak so that he would be with Qureish in the morning as if he had spent the
night in Makkah. He would keep in mind any plot made against them and when it
became dark, he would go and inform them of it. Aamir Ibn Fuhaira, the freed
slave of Abu Bakr (RA), used to bring the milch sheep (of Abu Bakr) to them a
little while after nightfall in order to rest the sheep there. So they always
had fresh milk at night, the milk of their sheep, and the milk which they
warmed by throwing heated stones in it. Aamir Ibn Fuhaira would then call the
herd away when it was still dark (before daybreak). He did the same in each of
those three nights. Rasulullah (SAWS) and Abu Bakr (RA) had hired a man from the
tribe of Bani Ad-Dail from the family of Banu Abd Ibn Adi as an expert guide,
and he was in alliance with the family of Al-As Ibn Wail As-Sahmi and he was in
the religion of the infidels of Quraish. The Prophet (SAWS) and Abu Bakr (RA)
trusted him and gave him their two she-camels and took his promise to bring
their camels to the cave of the mountain of Thaur in the morning after three
nights later. And when they set out, Aamir Ibn Futhaira and the guide went
along with them and the guide led them, along the seashore." (Sahihul
Bukhari, Hadith: 3905)
When
the Prophet (SAWS) was on his way to Madinah, Suraqa Ibn Ju'sham followed to
get the prize of 100 camels. After approaching them, his horse stumbled and he
fell down. He stood up and took out the divining arrows and drew lots as to
whether he should harm them or not, and the lot which he disliked came out.
Despite that he continued his plot. When he was close to them, suddenly the
forelegs of his horse sank into the ground up to the knees and he fell down.
The horse got up, but could hardly take out its forelegs from the ground. When
it stood up straight again, its forelegs caused dust to rise up in the sky like
smoke. Latter, he called upon them to feel secure. At this point, he felt that
the cause of Rasulullah (SAWS) would become victorious. He informed them the
plans of the Qureish concerning them. The Prophet (SAWS) said: 'Do not tell
others about us.' Then Suraqa requested him to write a statement of security
for him. He (SAWS) ordered Amir Ibn Fuhaira, who wrote it on a parchment. Then
Rasulullah (SAWS) proceeded on his way." (Summarised from Sahihul Bukhari,
Hadith: 3906)
The
Prophet (SAWS) and Abu Bakr (RA) were also followed by Buraidah Aslami who was
with 70 peoples. But at the end, all of them embraced Islam. (Seerate Mustafa
1/382)
The
news of the Prophet’s Hijrah was spread already in Madinah. The Ansaar were
waiting eagerly for him and ready to receive with enthusiasm. Anyway, the
Prophet (SAWS) reached the place called Qubaa on Monday, 12th Rabiul
Awwal 13th year of Prophethood. He stayed for few days in Qubaa, at
the home of Kulthoom bin Hadm and constructed Masjidut Taqwaa. After leading
Jumuah Salaah, he (SAWS) left for Madinah. In his Khutbah, he didn’t mention
any point about his perpetual enemies and didn’t condemn them; rather he
highlighted the topic of Taqwaa and the preparation for the Hereafter. When he
reached Madinah, everyone was wishing to make him a guest; but he (SAWS) stayed
at the home of Abu Ayyub Ansari (RA) according to the will of Allah. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/383-93)
1st
Hijrah: After Hijrah reaching in Madinah, the
Prophet (SAWS) was interviewed by some Jew scholars. Some prominent Jews and
great Jew scholars like, Maimoon bin Yaameen, Abdullah bin Salam, Abul Qeis
embraced Islam. Sayyiduna Sarmah bin Abi Anas, a monotheist embraced Islam. The
place was bought and the price was paid by Abu Bakr (RA) and Masjide Nabawi was
built. The Prophet (SAWS) constructed the homes for Ummahaatul Moomineen.
He made Brotherhood between Ansar and Muhajireen because the Muhaajireen had
left their homes, properties and relatives in Makkah. To create familiarity
among the Ansaar and Muhaajireen, the brotherhood between them was made. 45
Muhaajireen were made brothers of other 45 Ansaar. Ansaar played the role with
their Muhajireen brothers was matchless. This relation of brotherhood was so
strong that when an Ansari died, his Muhajir brother used to be his inheritor
(later it was abrogated.). Adhan was introduced to call the Muslims for Salaah.
To protect Muslims from the mischief of Jews, the written treaty was made
between Muslims and Jews of Banu Qainqa’a, Bani Nadheer and Bani Qureizah.
Battle of Wuddan took place. In brief, the migration marked the
beginning of new era in their lives. (Seerate
Mustafa 1/396-442)
The
Prophet (SAWS) sent a Sariyyah under the leadership of Sayyiduna Ubaidah bin
Harith (RA) towards Rabigh to follow the caravan of polytheists in Shawwal. He
(SAWS) also sent a Sariyyah under the leadership of Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqas
towards Kharrar. (Seerate Mustafa 2/49)
2nd
Hjirah: Before Hijrah, Rasulullah (SAWS) used
to offer Salaah in the way that it was easy to face both the Qiblahs: Beitullah
nad Beitul Maqdis; but when he (SAWS) migrated to Madinah, it was not possible.
So, he faced the Beitul Maqdis in Salaah only as it was impossible to face both
the Qiblahs. Following 16-17 months, Allah the Almighty altered the Qiblah from
Beitul Maqdis to the Holy Ka’abah permanently as it was also the desire of the
Prophet (SAWS). In the last ten days of Sha’baan, the fasting in the month of
Ramdhan was made compulsory. In the month of Ramadhan, the rulings regarding
the Sadqatul Fitr and Eidu Fitr were revealed. The ruling regarding Eidul
Adhhaa and the Sacrifice was revealed. Invoking Durud upon the Prophet (SAWS)
was revealed. Zakaah (Alms) was made compulsory. (Seerate Mustafa 1/444-54)
The
Sariyyah was sent under the leadership of Sayyiduna Hamzah (RA) towards Seiful
Bahr to follow the Caravan of polytheists coming from Syria under the
leadership of Abu Jahl. The Prophet (SAWS) himself participated in the Battle
of Abwa/Wuddan. The battles of Buwaat and Oshairah, Badr Sughra, Sariyyah of
Abdullah bin Jahash and famous battle of Badr (Badr Kubra) occurred. In Badr
Kubra, Muslims got clear victory, 70 enemies were killed and 70 were arrested
who were released after paying ransom. The battles of Qainqa’a and Saweeq took
place. Siyyadah Fatimah (RA) was married to Sayyiduna Ali (RA). (Seerate
Mustafa 2/48-166)
3rd
Hijrah: Battles of Ghtfaan, Buhraan took place.
Sariyyah of Zaid bin Hartha took place. Because of the attack from the
Polytheists of Makkah, the Battle of Uhah took place. The tooth of the Prophet
(SAWS) got martyred. Sayyidna Hamzah and
Hanzalah along with other 70 sincere Sahabah got martyred. The body of
Sayyiduna Hamzah (RA) was mutilated. The Battle of Hamraul Asad occurred. The
Prophet (SAWS) made Nikaah with Hafsah bint Umar (RA). The Prophet’s daughter
Ummu Kulthoom (RA) got married with Sayyiduna Uthman (RA). Sayyiduna Ali and
Fatimah (RA) were blessed with baby boy, Hasan (RA). Alcohol was made Haraam
(Prohibited). (Seerate Mustafa 2/167-246)
4th
Hijrah: The Prophet (SAWS) sent different
Sariyyah towards several tribes when he (SAWS) came to know their planning to
attack. It was Sariyyah of Abu Salmah Abdullah bin Abdul Asad (RA) and Sariyyah
Abdullah bin Uneis (RA). The Tragedy of Rajee’ occurred. Actually some people
from Adhl and Qaarah came to the Prophet (SAWS) and asked him to send some
scholars to teach them Islamic Rulings as they had embraced Islam. The Prophet
(SAWS) sent 10 Sahabah under the leadership of Aasim bin Thaabi (RA), but they
betrayed and killed 7 of them. Three of them: Abdullah, Zaid and Khubeib (RA)
were arrested who were killed latter. Tragedy of Beeru Maunah: On the request
and guarantee of Abu Barra, the Prophet (SAWS) sent 70 Sahabah towards Najd to
preach Islam under the leadership of Mundhir bin Amr (RA). They stayed at Beer
Maunah. On the conspiracy of Aamir bin Tufail, nephew of Abu Barra, the Ra’al,
Asiyyah and Dhakwaan tribes killed the Sahabah (RA) except two of them. On this
incident and tragedy, the Prophet (SAWS) started reading Qunut Naazilah and
cursing those killers. Battles of Bnu Nazeer, Dhaatur Riqaa and Badr Mau’ad
took place. Sayyiduna Husain (RA) was born. The Prophet (SAWS) married with
Umme Salmah Makhzumiyah (RA) and Zainab bin Khuzaimah (RA). The Prophet (SAWS)
ordered Sayyiduna Zaid bin Thaabit to learn Jew’s language, Hebrew. Ruling
regarding Hijaab was revealed. (Seerate Mustafa 2/246-67)
5th
Hijrah: Battle of Domatul Jandal occurred;
because the Prophet (SAWS) came to know that the people of Dumatul Jandal
wanted to attack on Madinah, due to that the Prophet (SAWS) went in the company
of one thousand Sahabah. As the people of Dumatul Jandal came to know, they ran
away. The battle of Bani Mustaliq occurred and the whole tribe of Mustaliq
embraced Islam. While returning from the battle, the story forged statement
(Slander-Ifk) against Ummul Moomineen Aaisha (RA), fabricated by the
hypocrites, took place. The Almighty Allah gave verdict through the holy
Qura’an that she was innocent. According to some narrations, the ruling
regarding Tayammum was revealed. The battle of trench occurred, because Hai bin
Akhtab and Kinanah bin Rabee’ provoked the Qureish and Banu Ghatfa respectively
to attack on Madina. About ten thousand people left for Madinah to finish
Muslims. When the Prophet (SAWS) came to know it, he called a Meeting of
Sahaba, where Sayyiduna Salman Farsi (RA) suggested digging Trench and it was
done. This battle continued for 15 days. Three non-Muslims and six Muslims were
killed. The battle of Quraizah occurred. On the occasion of the battle of
Trench, Banu Quraizah broke the agreement; this was why this battle occurred.
The people of Banu Quraizah were detained for 25 days, until they agreed upon
to accept any decision of the Prophet (SAWS). He (SAWS) made Sayyiduna Sa’ad
bin Mua’ad a judge of this case. He gave verdict to kill the male and to arrest
the female. The Prophet (SAWS) made Nikaah with Zainab bint Jahash (RA). On the
occasion of Walimah, the ruling regarding Hijab was revealed. (Seerate Mustafa
2/267-320) A delegation 400 people of Muzainah Tribe came to visit the Prophet
(SAWS) and they embraced Islam. (Seerate Mustafa 3/120)
6th
Hijrah: Sariyyah Muhammad bin Maslamah: Prophet
Muhammad (SAWS) sent thirty Sahaabah (RA) towards Qurtaa, under the leadership
of Sayyiduna Muhammad bin Maslamah. The chief of Banu Hanifah, Thumamah bin
Uthaal (RA) was arrested. Latter he was released with the order of the Prophet
(SAWS). Following release, he took bath and embraced Islam in Masjid Nabawi.
The Battle of Bani Lahyaan: The Prophet (SAWS) wanted to take revenge of the
Martyrs of Rajee’, Khubaib, Aasim (RA) etc. but when the Prophet (SAWS)
reached, they ran away. He (SAWS) and Sahabah came back after two days, without
any fight. The battle of De Qarad (Qarad: Name of a spring in Ghtfaan): Abdur
Rahman bin Oyainah, in the company of 40 riders, raided the pasture and confiscated the camels of the Prophet (SAWS) killing the
son of Abu Zar (RA), caretaker of the camels. Hence, this battle occurred. The
Prophet (SAWS) and the Sahabah followed them. Two of them were killed and
remaining ran away. Sariyyah Okashan bin Muhsin, Sariyyah Muhammad bin
Maslamah, Sariyyah Abu Obaidah, Sariyyah Jamoom, Sariyyah Aeis, Sariyyah Tarif,
Sariyyah Hasma, Sariyyah Waadil Qura, Sariyyah Domatul Jandal, Sariyyah Fidak,
Sariyyah Umme Qirfah, Sariyyah Abdullah bin Atik, Sariyyah Abdullah bin Rawaha
and Sariyyah Kazr bin Jabir occurred. Umratul Hudaibiyyah and later the treaty
of Hudaibiyyah took place. Following the treaty of Hudaibiyyah, the Prophet
(SAWS) felt ease and started sending the letter to non-Muslim rulers of the
world; like Qaisar of Rome through Dahya Kalabi, Kisra of Iran through
Abdulllah bin Huzafah Sahmi (RA), As’hamah, the king of Ethiopia (Najashi)
through Amr bin Umaiyyah (RA), Muqauqis, the King of Egypt through Hatib bin
Abi Balta’ah, Munzir bin Sawaa, the king of Bahrain through Alaa bin Hazrami
(RA), (Julandi and his sons,) Jaifar and Abd, Jaifar was the king of Oman,
through Amr bin A’as (RA) (8th Hijrah), Hauzah bin Ali, the chief of
Yamamah through Saleet bin Amr (RA), Harith Ghassani, the Ameer of Damascus
through Shuja’ bin Wahab (RA), wherein he invited them towards Islam. Sayyiduna
Ashamah (RA) embraced Islam and died in 9th Hijrah. The Prophet
(SAWS) offered his Janazah Salaah. Munzir, the king of Bahrain also embraced
Islam. (Seerate Mustafa 2/321-397)
7th Hijrah: Khaibar Victory: With commandment of Allah, the Almighty, the Prophet
(SAWS) left for Khaibar in the company of 1,600 Sahabah (RA) against the
rebellious Jews who had provoked and supported the Qureish in the battle of
Trench. The first and foremost, the Na’aim Fort was conquered. Then Qamoos Fort
was conquered at the hands of Ali (RA) following the struggle of 20 days. Then
Sa’ab bin Mua’adh fort was conquered. Then Qullah Fort was conquered following
the big struggle. At this point, almost all forts were conquered except two
forts: Wateeh and Salalim. The fort was being conquered one after another,
until the Jews requested to let them go in exile and it was granted. Victory of
Fidak: When the dwellers of Fidak learnt about Khaibar’s difficult situation, they
also requested to let them go in exile, it was also accepted. The Prophet
(SAWS) made Nikaah with Safiyyah (RA). Zainab bint Harith gifted the Prophet
(SAWS) a roasted poisoned goat. The Prophet (SAWS) was informed. He stopped
eating and stopped his friends too. On the request from the Jews, latter the
deal was made on share-cropping contract on the basis of dividing
the yield into halves. Muta’h was prohibited. Some Immigrants
to Ethiopia came back the day Khaibar was conquered. Waadi Al-Quraa was conquered
after four days detention. The Prophet (SAWS) performed Umrah in the company of
2000 companions. Wedding of the Prophet (SASWS) with Maimunah bint Harith was
made. Sariyyah Akram bin Abil Awjaa took place. Polytheists of Makkah broke
treaty.
(Seerate Mustafa 2/400-434)
8th
Hijrah: Sayyidna Khalid bin Waleed, Uthman bin
Talha and Amr bin Aas (RA) embraced Islam. The battle of Mauta: The Prophet
(SAWS) sent Haarith bin Umair with a letter to Sharahbeel, the Ameer of Syria.
When he had reached in Mauta, a place in Syria, Sharahbeel made him killed.
This was why, the Prophet (SAWS) sent three thousand Sahabah. The Sahabah (RA)
invited them to Islam firstly, but they didn’t accept Islam until the group of
three thousand Muslims started fighting against 2 hundred thousand non-Muslim
army. One after another, three Commanders in Chief: Zaid bin Haritha, Jafar bin
Abi Talib and Abdullah bin Rawaha, along with other nine Sahabah (RA) got
martyred. At the end, the battle was won under the leadership of Khalid bin
Waleed (RA) and the warriors were welcomed by the Prophet (SAWS) and other
Muslims on return near Madinah. Sariyyah Amr bin Aas: The Prophet (SAWS) came
to know that the people of Qadha’ah tribe want attacking Madinah. The Prophet
(SAWS), therefore, sent a Sariyyah towards Datus Salaasil. They attacked on
Qadha’ah tribe. The people of the tribe ran away and it was won easily. A group
of army was sent towards Seiful Bahr to fight against Juhainah tribe under the
leadership of Abu Obaidah bin Jarrah. (Seerate Mustafa 2/434-52) The Delegation
of Asharee Tribe from Yemen came to visit the Prophet (SAWS) (Seerate Mustafa
3/117-18)
The
victory of Makkah: In accordance with the treaty of
Hudaibiyyah, the other tribes had choice to ally with any group. Banu Bakr,
therefore, allied itself with the Qureish and Banu Khuza’ah allied itself with
the Rasoolullah (SAWS). Once the Banu Nafathah from the Banu Bakr, with the
support of the Qureish, attacked on Banu Khuza’ah and killed some people. This
was clear breach of the agreement. Then the Prophet (SAWS) sent a message to
the Qureish asking them to pay blood-money to Khuza’ah, to separate Banu
Nafatha from the agreement or end the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah. They preferred to
break the treaty. Hence, the Prophet (SAWS) left for Makkah on 10th
Ramadhan, in the company of 10 thousand Sahabah. Before entering Makkah, the
Prophet (SAWS) had announced about Makkah people that those who entered in the
Holy Ka’abah are safe, those who entered in Abu Sufyan’s home are secured and
those who closed the doors of their homes are protected. This news was
publicized by Sufyan (RA) in Makkah. The people followed it. Two Muslims got
martyred and almost 12/13 polytheists were killed. Makkah was conquered easily.
After the victory, Rasulullah (SAWS) entered Majid Haraam and made Tawaaf of
Holy Ka’abah. Sayyiduna Abbas and Sayyiduna Abu Sufyan embraced Islam. (Seerate
Mustafa 3/1-34) The Battles of Hunain, Auwtaas and Taaif occurred. Sayyiduna
Ibrahim was born to the Prophet (SAWS) and passed away in the same year.
(Seerate Mustafa 3/62-74)
9th
Hijrah: Sariyyah Oyainah towards Banu Tameem:
Rasulullah (SAWS) sent Bashr bin Sufyan (RA) to collect Zakaah (Alms). All the
people got ready to pay it, but Banu Tamim refused, rather got ready to fight. On
this, Rasulullah (SAWS) sent a Sariyyah under the leadership of Oyainah (RA).
They raided in the night and 11 men, 21 women and 30 children were arrested.
Latter, they embraced Islam and all the arrested people were released. Sariyyah
Abdullah bin Awjsah was sent with the letter of the Prophet (SAWS) to invite
Bani Amr bin Hartha to Islam, but they refused. Sariyyah Qutbah bin Aamir was
sent to Khath’am. The fight took place and the Khath’am was defeated. Sariyyah
Zahhak bin Sufyan was sent to invite Banu Kilaab towards Islam. They refused to
embrace Islam and started insulting and got ready to fight. When the fight
started the Banu Kilaab was defeated. Renowned poet of Arabic language, Ka’ab
bin Zuhair (RA), who had run away from Makkah on the Victory day, embraced
Islam arriving in Madinah. (Seerate Mustafa 3/79-89)
The Battle
of Tabook: Heracles, the King of Rome prepared 40
thousands army and wanted to attack on Madinah. When the Prophet (SAWS) came to
know it, he (SAWS) commanded his companions to get ready at once and fight
against them at the boarder of Tabook. The economic condition of the Muslims
was not good, so the Sahabah started donating whatever they can manage. Uthman
(RA) donated 300 camels and one thousand Danaanir. The prophet (SAWS) left for
Tabook with Sahabah and Muhammad bin Muslamah (RA) was deputed charge of
Madinah. The prophet (SAWS) stayed in Tabook for 20 days; but the fight didn’t
take place. Some tribes themselves came and agreed upon paying Jizyah (Tax).
Then the Prophet (SAWS) sent 420 Muslims under the leadership of Khalid bin
Waleed (RA) towards Akeedar, the ruler of Domatul Jandal from Heracles. He was
arrested and brought to Rasulullah (SAWS). A deal was made on paying 2000
camels, 800 horses, 400 armors and 400 spares. Hajj was made Fardh. A good
number of people went for Hajj and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr was made Ameerul Hajj.
The Najashi passed away and his Salatul Janazah was offered by the Prophet
(SAWS). Riba (usury) was prohibited. (Seerate Mustafa 3/90-105) Thaqeef delegation
visited the Prophet (SAWS). (3/110) Those who didn’t accept Islam, Jizyah was
imposed on them. Delegation of Bani Hanifah came. Musailam Kazzab was also a
member of this delegation. He insisted to be nominated. The Prophet (SAWS)
refused and they went back. (3/114-115) When the Prophet (SAWS) came back from
Tabook, a delegation of Hamdan from Yemen came to visit the Prophet (SAWS),
while already they had accepted Islam at the hands of Sayyiduna Ali (RA)
(3/120) A delegation of Christian of Najran from Yemen came to Madinah, but
they didn’t accept Islam and got ready to pay Jizyah. (3/121) A delegation of
Bani Asad visited the Prophet (SAWS) and embraced Islam with the guidance of
the Almighty Allah. (3/133) In brief, many delegations, like: delegation Ghudara,
delegation of Baliyy and delegation of Bani Murrah etc. visited the prophet
(SAWS) and embraced Islam (Seerate Mustafa 3/134-35)
10th
Hijrah: Several delegations, which started from
8th Hijrah, from different tribes visited the Prophet (SAWS). Amongst
them were the delegation of Hawaazin, consisting 14 people, the delegation of
Bani Aamir bin Sa’sa’ah and delegation’s two members: Aamir bin Tufail and
Arbad bin Qeis talked in very bad manner. They died also in bad manner without
embracing Islam, delegation of Abdul Qeis from Bahrain also visited the Prophet
(SAWS) and embraced Islam, a delegation of Tai arrived and embraced Islam.
Delegation of Kindah from Yemen arrived to visit the Prophet (SAWS). A
delegation Azad Tribe consisting 15 people came and embraced Islam. The Prophet
(SASW) sent Khalid bin Waleed (RA) to Banu Harith, a tribe of Najran to preach
Islam. They accepted Islam at once and latter a delegation of the said tribe,
in the company of Khalid bin Waleed (RA), came to visit the Prophet (SAWS). A
delegation of Bahra’a from Yemen came to Madinah and stayed at the home of
Sayyiduna Miqdad (RA) and after learning the Masa’il and rulings of Islam went
back. Briefly, many delegations, like: Delegation of Khaulan from Yemen,
delegation of Muhaarib, Delegation of Ghassan and the delegation of Salaamaan
etc. visited the Prophet (SASWS) and embraced Islam. (Seerate Mustafa 3/107-137)
Before
Hijrah, the Prophet (SAWS) performed two or so Hajjs. But after Hijrah, the
Prophet (SAWS) performed the first and last Hajj in the 10th Hijrah
which is called Farewell Hajj (Hajjatul Wada’). He (SAWS) left for Makkah on 25th
Dul-Qaadah and reached on 4th Dul-Hijjah. Almost 114,000 people
performed Hajj in the company of Rasulullah (SAWS). The Prophet (SAWS) gave his
last Sermon, which includes the important issues along with several points
protecting the Human Rights.
Few
Sentences from his Farewell Hajj’s Sermon: “O people,
just as you regard this month, this day, this city as sacred, so regard the
life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted
to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.
Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon
your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take interest; therefore, all interest
obligations shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to
keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer inequity. Allah has judged that there
shall be no interest and that all interest due to Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib
shall henceforth be waived.” (Seerate Mustafa
3/147-48)
11th
Hijrah: The delegation of Nakha’ visited the
prophet (SAWS) and embraced Islam. (3/140) The Prophet (SAWS) sent the last
Sariyyah under the leadership of Usamah bin Zaid towards Romans on Monday, 26th
Safar. The Prophet (SAWS) fell sick on Wednesday. One Thursday he (SAWS) fell
seriously sick. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (RA) was selected for leading Salaah. One
Monday (12th Rabiul Awwal), the Prophet (SAWS) passed away and was
buried in the home of Aaisha (RA) where he (SAWS) passed away. (Seerate Mustafa
3/152-53)
While the
Prophet (SAWS) was sick, he came to know that while on the one hand Aswad
Anasi, Musailmah Kadhdhaab and Tulaiha Asadi had claimed Prophethood falsely,
some Muslims had forsaken Islam on the other. Rasulullah (SAWS), therefore,
sent a Sariyyah to follow Aswad Anasi and he was killed just a day before his
sad demise. May Allah’s peace and blessing be upon him! (Seeratul Mustafa
3/156)
*Head Islamic Department, Moon Rays
Trust School, Zambia, Africa.
Email: qasmikhursheed@yahoo.co.in
MMERC’s Establishment and 25 Years of Path Breaking Journey
MMERC’s Establishment and 25 Years of
Path Breaking Journey
By: Khursheed Alam Dawood Qasmi*
Markazul
Ma’arif as an NGO:
Inspired by his father’s charitable work, then a young graduate
of Darul Uloom Deoband, Mualana Badrudding Ajmal Qasmi, founded Markazul
Ma’arif (NGO) in 1983 to work for the needy people. It’s a social-welfare
Non-Government Organization with the sole aim and motto of striving for the upliftment
of economically and educationally backward section of the society, with its
headquarter located in Hojai town of Assam. From its inception, the
NGO laid special emphasis on Education by establishing dozens of schools and
colleges. It also works in several important fields by establishing, hospitals,
orphanages, providing houses to homeless people, distributing reliefs at the
time of natural disasters and extending financial assistance for marriage. The
NGO is not only serving in Assam vicinity, but it also works in different parts
of India through its branch offices located in Assam, Manipur, New Delhi,
Deoband and Mumbai. One of its noteworthy works is to equip fresh Ulama with
English language under Markazul Ma’arf Education and Research Center (MMERC).
Need
of English Language for Ulama (Islamic Scholar):
No doubt, English language is an international language in our age.
If one wants to communicate with international community or just wants to use a
commonly understood language to convey his messages at large, he must learn
English language. Ulama being the suitable people to represent Islam and convey
the peace messages of Islam, throughout the world, were not aware of the ABC of
English language. It was difficult for them to present their thoughts at global
level to reach international community, where much misunderstanding has been
spread against Islam due to biased media houses. The English language has
become essential and crying need of the hour; but Ulama were not able to
understand, speak and write English language properly. Need of English language
for Ulama (Islamic Scholars) was felt by many individuals; but no one knew how
to materialize this dream.
Markazul
Ma’arif Education & Research Center Establishment:
Comprehending the importance of English language and apprehending
the need of the hour, Markazul Ma’arif Education and Research Center (MMERC)
was established in 1994 by a Darul Uloom Deoband graduate and a successful businessman,
Muhsin-e-Millat Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Qasmi. Maulana Qasmi is a member of
Darul Uloom Deoband’s governing body, President of a political party: AIUDF and
Lok Sabha MP for Dhubri constituency of Assam. The mission of this institution
was to equip the young promising Ulama with English language, computer science
etc. so that they can face the current challenges and play a pivotal role in
preaching Islam and serve the nation and international community at large. Thus,
MMERC became the first institution of its kind in India, which started training
Ulama in accordance with the need of hour.
Initially the MMERC was established in New Delhi. Mr. Mohammad Umar
Gautam, ex-Lecturer of Jamia Millia Islamia and famous Da’aee was given
the charge to work on the MMERC project and to run it as its first director. A
two-year course was designed and named, “Diploma in English Language &
Literature (DELL)”. Under Mr. Gautam stalwart directorship, this course started
its journey. The newly graduated Ulama were selected after entrance exams. It
was first time in the history that more than a dozen Ulama gathered under one
roof to learn English language and computer science. It functioned well. Following
some years, it was shifted to Mumbai. Maulana M. Burhanuddin Qasmi, an alumnus
of MMERC’s first batch, was assigned to take the charge of its daily affairs as
its second director. Under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Qasmi, some more
activities were added to this programme. Each year, a good number of Ulama are
benefiting and graduating since more than two decades and the MMERC is moving
ahead.
MMERC
Silver Jubilee Celebration:
The MMERC has completed 25 years. Now it’s going to celebrate
its “Silver Jubilee Celebration and a 3-Day International Seminar on Muslim
Youth, Ulama and Contemporary Challenges with Special Reference to DELL Course
and Post-Madrasa Education” on 4th-6th October, 2019, in
New Delhi. The period of 25 years is not a small one; but to get a tremendous
success, this period is not too long as well. Anyway, within 25 years of its commencement,
the MMERC got tremendous success and big achievement in its mission of
equipping fresh Ulama with English language and computer science. A just and
fair historian will surely endorse and record the services of the MMERC for
equipping the Ulama with modern tools and removing the hindrance from their
paths to face any challenge of this age.
MMERC
Products:
MMERC has produced almost 450 graduates armed with modern tools
like English language, computer science etc. By completing two-year Diploma in
English language & Literature, Ulama, in moving forward, find no obstacles which
stop them. They find themselves fully equipped to choose whichever field they intend
to serve the Ummah and the nation. The MMERC Alumni chose different fields and have
played important role in their chosen fields be it teaching, research, Dawah,
social work, journalism or administration, etc. Whichever field they stepped
in, their success is remarkable. Due to their talent, quality and outstanding performance,
they have been respected and embraced by their administration and colleagues with
enthusiasm.
For instance, I mention here few names of the MMERC products. Maulana
M. Burhanuddin Qasmi is the present serving director of the MMERC, a freelance
writer and Editor of the Eastern Crescent, a Mumbai based monthly English
magazine. Maulana Mohammad Atiqur Rahman Qasmi is the Coordinator: DIPR of
Markazul Ma’arif and Environmentalist Awardee from UNEP. Maulana Dr. Ansar Azmi
Qasmi, professor Malik Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. Maulana Iftikhar Ahmad
Qasmi is the bilingual English and Arabic writer and teacher of Hadith at Jamia
Akkalkuwa. Maulana Dr. Md. Rafiq Qasmi is a research associate at MANNU,
Hyderabad. Mufti Dr. Md. Obaidullah Qasmi is Assistant Professor and Head of
Arabic Department in Zakir Husain College, University of Delhi and ex-Head of
English Department, Darul Uloom Deoband. Maulana Mohammad Afzal Qasmi is Teacher
of Hadith at Aljamiatul Islamiyyah, Bolton, Lecturer at Blackburn College, UK
and ex-teacher of Darul Uloom Deoband’s English Department. Mufti Abdur Rasheed
Qasmi is a teacher of Hadeeth and V-Chairman of Haq Education & Research Foundation,
Kanpur. Mufti Dr. Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi, freelance writer, is Head:
Internet Department and Coordinator: Online DarulIfta, Darul Uloom, Deoband.
Mualana Shamsul Huda Qasmi is the Head of English Department and Editor of The
Light, an English magazine published form Jamia Islamia, Akkalkuwa. Late
Maulana Ismail Moosa Makrod (May Allah grant him Jannah!), the founder of
Markaze Islami Education & Research Center, Ankleshwar, Gujarat. Maulana
Manzar Imam Qasmi (PhD) is a bilingual freelance journalist, research scholar
on International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and Contending
Modernities from University of Notre Dame, USA. Maulana Dr. Rafiqul Islam Qasmi
is Assistant Professor at UG, GS: AIUDF and an ex-MLA of Assam. Maulana Dr. Gufran
Najeeb (BUMS) is a medical practitioner. Maulana Dr. Abdur Rahman Qasmi is
currently on post-doctoral fellowship and had worked as News Reader in All
India Radio. Maulana Dr. Rahmat Ali Qasmi is Assist-Editor of Hajj Magazine in
Hajj Committee, Gov. of India. Maulana Ghufran Sajid Qasmi is the Founder and Chief
Editor of Baseeratonline and Milli Baseerat Weekly. Maulana Mohammad Sajid
Qasmi (M Ed. From American College of Education, USA) is administrator of Darul
Uloom, Atlanta, USA. Maulana Mohammad Khalid Qasmi is teacher of Hadith at
Jamia Abdullah bin Masood and ex-Head-Imam Al-farooq Masjid, Atlanta, USA. Maulana
Muddissir Ahmad Qasmi is the Assistant Editor of the Eastern Crescent, a
columnist of Urdu leading daily Inquilab and director of Al-Ghazali
International School, Araria, Bihar. Maulana Tauqeer Ahmad Qasmi is a gifted speaker
and Head of English Department, Darul Uloom Deoband. Maulana Dr. Hifzur Rahman
Qasmi is a research scholar at JNU, New Delhi and translator of several books.
These individuals have performed tremendously in different
fields as it’s understood from their designations. They have also authored and
translated several books. It’s truth that the English language, which they
learned in the MMERC under the patronage of Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Qasmi and
the directorship of Mr. Gautam and Mualana M Burhanuddin Qasmi, played a key role
in their successes and achievements.
Launching
of the Eastern Crescent:
In 2006, MMERC launched its monthly magazine, in English
language, with beautiful name “Eastern Crescent” (EC) with the motto of “Alternative
Media, People’s Choice”. The first issue was published in May 2006. It’s
published under able editorship of MMERC director, Maulana M. Burhanuddin Qasmi
from the day one. As it publishes the articles and stories of the MMERC alumni,
it gives spaces to the modern educated scholars, without any discrimination, as
well. It’s a good platform for the MMERC alumni to share their ideas, views and
opinions with the English knowing people. Keeping focus on Indian issues and
Islamic topics, the magazine covers current affairs and issues related to Indian
Muslim community mostly. Because of its opining making articles, stories and
beautiful printing, the magazine has been appreciated by several learned people
and research scholars. This magazine is being published since last 14 years
without fail. It’s a big achievement for the MMERC in the field of journalism.
Maktab
Markazul Ma’arif:
The importance of Makaatib for Muslim children is acknowledged
by one and all. As it imparts basic Islamic teachings to young children, it inculcates
moral values in their minds. The pupils who go to the Makaatib in the early age
of their lives are able to understand the significance of their faith and
religion. They learn how to make Wudhu and how to perform five times daily
Salaah etc. Bearing the aforesaid points, it’s necessary to establish Makaatib.
It must be appreciated that the MMERC authorities are running a successful
Maktab namely “Maktab Markazul Ma’arif” for the children under the supervision
of the eligible teachers. Currently, about 170 children are enrolled in the
Maktab. The success of the children of this Maktab is distinguished. The
authorities must be thanked for this service to the community.
Workshop
for School Pupils:
It’s very necessary to be informed of essentials of Deen.
When one is aware of essentials of Deen, it provides spiritual strength
and it gives confidence in the life to practice it. Currently our pupils who go
to the schools are hardly taught adequately about Islamic teachings and values.
Most of them don’t know the articles of faith. Markazul Ma’arif Education and
Research Center holds workshops on the occasion of school’s vacations. It’s held
completely in an Islamic environment to promote the values of Islamic teachings
and inculcate them in the minds of young learners coming from different
schools. This workshop assists and encourages the pupils to practice Islamic
teachings in their day-to-day lives.
MMERC’s
DELL Embracement:
In the initial stage, when this MMERC’s Diploma in English
Language and Literature (DELL) course was introduced, two and a half decades
ago, none would have thought that this course would be as successful as it’s
observed today. But the hard work, sincerity, dedication, devotion, commitment
and enthusiasm of the management, teachers and learners bore fruits and paid
fully. Today, it’s a model successful course to enhance the ability of the newly
graduates of Madaaris. Following the success, this course has been widely embraced
and introduced not only in the campus of some celebrated Islamic seminary or Madrasas
in India, but also in a certain university like Aligarh Muslim University. This
programme is known as “Bridge Course” in the university.
Conclusion:
Really the MMERC has played a significant role in shaping the
young Madrasa graduates for the service of the nation and the Ummah at national
and international levels. As an institution, the MMERC is a role model to be
followed. Currently, almost a dozen of such institutions are found in India
following the footsteps of the MMERC. For a country like India where thousands
of Ulama are produced from several Madaaris, it’s need of the time to introduce
the DELL programme in a big number as the existing institutions do not seem to
be enough comparing to the number of the graduating Ulama annually. In these
institutions, along with the DELL programme, one special lecture in a moth, on an
important topic, should be also arranged as it will be much beneficial for the
learners, as I think. ***
*Head:
Islamic Department, Moon Rays Trust School, Zambia, Africa
Email:
qasmikhursheed@yahoo.co.in
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