The Imam of Silsila Shahiya Asrariya

Nanajaan closely guided and followed the worldly education, spiritual education and social development of the Shaikh (RH). During the course of this development, Nanajaan also blessed him (RH) with his acquired knowledge and skills and expertise in the field of spirituality.

He completed his graduation B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) and LLB from the prestigious Institute, Shibali National Post Graduate College of Azamgarh. Simultaneously, he also completed NCC (National Cadet Course). During the course of NCC, he was appointed as the commander of a semi military unit. In this capacity he led the mission of conquering an icy peak of Himalaya, near Nainital.

In this way, the Imam (RH) continued to grow in the spiritual as well as external education in the company and guidance of his Murshid Nanajaan. Sometimes Nanajaan used to take the Imam (RH) with him to his "Peer" (Shaikh-ul-Tariquat Alhaj Hamid Hasan Alwi (RH)) who used to live in Kohnda District, Azamgarh. Kohnda Peer Saheb also used to bless him (RH) with spiritual education.

Blessings and favor of Allah (SWT) and affection of spiritual great nobles gave the Imam (RH) a high place in spiritual world, and made him excellent spiritual and highly effective person. Very few people are blessed with such attributes and excellence (perfection). Allah (SWT) also made the Imam (RH) very humble and with magnificent grandeur (greatness) and handsome personality. Spiritually, the Imam (RH) was a perfect follower of 'Sunna' and ways of life of Prophet (PBUH).

In his companionship the showeriness of divine favor and tranquillity of Allah (SWT) was so much that his companion used to feel it and those who had attained the purity of 'Qalb', they used to feel such showeriness of Allah (SWT) with their open eyes. He was favored by Allah (SWT) with evangelism and virtuous vision which is the forty-sixth part of scriptures of Prophecy and is the destination of accomplished person of Allah (SWT). He was established on such a high pedestal of Divination, occurrence of revelation on 'Qalb' and inscription of Allah (SWT) that knowledge of excellence and inspired knowledge used to shower generously in his Qalb. His companions used to feel such occurrence. In his all work abundance of 'assistance of Allah (SWT)' could have been seen with open eyes.

He possessed the highest degree of patience and tolerance of pardoning and forgiving, of hospitality and modesty and of utmost trust (faith) in Allah (SWT). He was having utmost affection and love for "UMMAH RASOOL-ALLAH-SALLAL-LAHE-WASSALAM and was always concerned for the dignity and salvation of Ummah.

In this article, I have attempted to describe the laudable and good (special) qualities of the Imam, of Silsila. This is a very brief summary without any exaggeration. May Allah (SWT) forgive me for any mistakes. The Imam (RH) was a perfect man and totally devoted person. Sayings from Quran:

(Sura 31, Ayat 15)

"Follow The way of those who turn to Me"

Because of this reason, people used to feel proud of being in his company and following his companionship, and of being loyal and obedient to him. In his gatherings/meetings, people used to feel the love and mystic knowledge of Allah (SWT) in their hearts.

On Friday 16th of November 1973, the Peer and Murshid of the Imam (RH) authorized him as a Guide for Education and Development for common people. The Imam's Peer-O-Murshid left this world on 30th January 1976.

To deliver this spiritual auspicious (entrusted) treasure of the nobles to the lucky ones, the Imam (RH) sacrificed all the luxuries of life. In all his meetings/gatherings, during the course of his journeys, his only objective (aim) was to free up the people from the love of this world and direct them towards Allah (SWT). To achieve this objective, he closely observed and guided the faith (religious faith), behavior (acts), manners (ethics) for all the seekers of the love of Allah (SWT). Simultaneously, he also focused on the purification as well as analyses of 'one's inner self'. Except for this, had no other worldly work.

For the sake of Allah (SWT), He used to follow various forms of prayers, such as, Namaz (salat), Roza (fasting), Zikr, Etekaf, Pilgrimages to Hrum Sharif, etc. enthusiastically and sincerely. He used to fulfill these duties/engagements regularly with total firmness and dedication.