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Imam
El-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Jilani El-Hashimi,
al-Hasani
wal-Husaini
A
Guide to the Way of Allahu Ta’ala and His Holy Last Messenger
Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa aalihi
wa as’haabihi wa Sallam
El-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Jilani is from Ahli-Bayt,
a direct descendant of the Holy Last Messenger, Syedena Muhammad ibn Abdullah
(Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim). One of his forefathers, Hazrat Sheikh Syed
Muhyuddin Abdul Qadir Jilani, (May Allah Shower His Mercies upon him) is
acknowledged throughout the Islamic world as being the supreme saint of
Islam. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani devoted his whole being to the worship
and servitude of Allah, caring nothing for the empty pleasures of the worldly
life. His efforts were rewarded by his attainment of spiritual stations
unmatched by any other Wali (saint). He was endowed with the power to heal
the sick, and manifested many other miraculous powers.
El-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Jilani,
like his famous ancestor, also lives a life of devotion to Allah Ta'ala
and in service of His creation. His years as a young adult were spent in
seclusion in the lofty mountains of the Himalayas, where his knowledge
of the Divine [Ma'arfa] became very great, and he attained the high spiritual
station and Allah gave him knowledge of healing physical and psychological
ailments (which are in reality disorders of the soul), by using selected
phrases of the Holy Qur’an and prayers of the prophets.
Again, paralleling the life of his famous ancestor, exhibiting
the love and compassion for humanity, and in the example of the shining
characteristics of the Holy Last Messenger (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim),
Sheikh Jilani abandoned his life of seclusion and began his mission of
service to humanity.
Sheikh Jilani introduces Qur’anic
Psychiatry
In 1976, a group of Muslim psychiatrists at the Psychiatric
Research Center of Shahar Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia, set out to scientifically
prove the fact that the Holy Qur’an is capable of healing, as Allah says
in the Holy Qur’an:
O Mankind! There hath come to you guidance from your Lord
and a healing for the diseases in your hearts, and for those who believe,
Guidance and a Mercy.
And we sent down in the Holy Qur’an such things as have healing and
mercy for the believers and but increases the miseries of the disbelievers.
Several reputable Muslim scholars were approached by these
doctors but were unable to offer any assistance with the project. Finally
when they came to Sheikh Jilani seeking his help, he eagerly accepted the
challenge. The results of the project were monitored and recorded by two
psychiatrists, Dr Gaber, a Christian and a Muslim, Dr. Mahmuda Parveen,
and witnessed by a team of scientists from eight countries for eleven months.
Patients suffering from many types of mental disorders
were treated and cured. Essentially, the majority of patients responded
remarkably well to Qur’anic therapy, especially those who had not undergone
any previous psychological treatments. However, the response level of those
who had previously received massive doses of drugs and “shock
therapy” were very poor.
One of Sheikh Jilani's most prominent cases was that of
the son of the chief bodyguard of King Fahd, who was critically injured
in a car accident and had gone into a coma for the past five days. He was
brought in a special plane from Riyadh where doctors tried unsuccessfully
to revive him.
A large number of doctors and government officials stood
outside the Center as he laid on the bed. Everyone was asked to leave and
headphones were placed on the patient's head and specially selected prayers
from Holy Qur’an were played, which revived him within 15 minutes.
As more miraculous results of this type were achieved,
it became evident that the project employing the Jilani Methodology of
Qur’anic Therapy was a great success. Yet, the very psychiatrists
who had begun the project, feeling the threat to their very profession
by the effectiveness of the Jilani Methodology, began to turn against
Sheikh Jilani and tried to discredit his work. When Dr Dennis, who was
Secretary General of the International Psychiatrist Association, and had
witnessed the results of the project, was approached by Sheikh Jilani concerning
an opportunity to introduce the Jilani Methodology in London, how disappointing
for him was the doctor's reply, “I don't want
to believe in religion.” [note how this doctor would
rather let millions suffer and die than to swallow his atheistic ego and
help millions upon millions of patients who are suffering numerous diseases
that can be cured via Qur’anic Therapy, thus giving them a fresh start
on life].
For more detailed information on this fascinating subject,
read Sheikh Jilani's books Qur’anic Psychiatry and A Report
on Curing Some Incurable Diseases.
Islam in America: Invigorated and
Refined by Sheikh Jilani
Aside from waking Muslims up to the urgency of coming to the
aid of their brothers and sisters in Afghanistan, Sheikh Jilani's first
visit to America had a much greater impact. He found there people from
all walks of life who, in their quest for the ultimate truth, had accepted
Islam with an enthusiasm unmatched anywhere else in the world. However,
they were not properly educated in all of the aspects of al-Islam, which
is more than just religion, but a perfect way of life which covers its
every facet. On seeing this, Sheikh Jilani decided to remedy the situation
and bring those American Muslims up to the level which would allow them
to attain the higher perfection in living the life of a Believer.
His task was made somewhat easier by the fact that anyone
with a good heart, immediately upon casting their first glance at the Sheikh,
knew that he was someone special, who had been sent by Allah Ta'ala as
guidance and a mercy. All too happily, the Muslims in America accepted
him as their Imam and Murshid (Spiritual Guide).
Muslims, who previous to meeting the Sheikh, were known
for their laudable qualities of kindness, bravery, generosity, veracity,
etc. gladly accepted him. Those who had previously exhibited undesirable
traits, and were known as liars, cheats, and backbiters rejected him on
some pretense or other. As Allah says in the Holy Qur’an:
Allah guides not the wrong doing people.
That in itself was sufficient proof for his new followers
that Sheikh Jilani was on the right path. He taught his students to live
according to Deen ul-Islam in letter and spirit, giving them a complete
sense of self purpose and understanding man's goal in life: To return to
his Creator. With that understanding came a desire to live a more moral
and righteous life for self and family. Therefore, Sheikh Jilani encouraged
his followers in America to become upstanding citizens of their county,
as well as Muslims. They were discouraged from participating in criminal
acts of any kind. They were enjoined to obtain education and training skills
and stay off the welfare roles as this depleted the dignity of the Muslims
[and others]. The majority of Sheikh Jilani's followers purchased land
in areas away from the urban metropolis and developed small villages where
they could raise their children in a wholesome environment and live a life
of pure Islam, free from the decadence of a godless society.
Establishment of Muslims of the Americas
and the Qur’anic Open University
To implement his plan of raising the status of his American
Talibeen (students), Sheikh Jilani established the Muslims
of the Americas and its affiliates, Qur’anic Open University. Many
new programs were initiated by MOA especially in the field of Tabligh,
the propagation of al-Islam.
Q.O.U. campuses were established throughout the United
States, Canada and the West Indies, South America and Pakistan. Through
these campuses, arrangements were made to send aspiring believers to Pakistan
for intensified training in Islamic Studies, The students studied and received
diplomas in Islamic sciences such as Fiqh (Islamic Law), 'Ilm ul-Qur’an
(science of Holy Qur’an), Ilm ul-Hadith (science of Islamic traditions),
Qiraat (proper recitation of Holy Qur’an), and Arabic studies, in
addition to courses which would improve the quality of life and perfect
Iman, such as Adab and Ikhlaq-e-Muhammadi
(Islamic etiquettes and conduct of Holy Last Messenger, Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim).
Those students who graduated from the course of study in
Pakistan, subsequently became instructors in their hometowns. In an amazingly
short time, the light of knowledge began to shine all over the country
while the darkness of Ignorance was dispelled.
Banaa Tun-Noor International Chapter,
Inc.
In 1987, the first group of young American ladies went to
Pakistan under the auspices of QOU. This group spent a particularly intensified
four months of Islamic training in which they received knowledge equivalent
to a full college year. This group was to initiate the ladies arm of the
Muslims of the Americas. Sheikh Jilani names them the Banaa Tun-Noor.
Prior to this, many of the women of MOA had studied directly under the
Sheikh, and were trained in the Jilani Methodology of Qur’anic healing.
They then established Qur’anic Therapy in the United States, with excellent
results and were automatically incorporated into the newly founded Banaa
Tun-Noor.
In most recent years, the atrocities committed by the Indian
government against the people of Occupied Kashmir has drawn the attention
of Muslims all over the world, and in aiding these people, Sheikh Jilani
again being in the forefront. He, with the help of the men and ladies of
his community, organized campaigns to raise badly needed food, medicine,
blankets, and other essential items for the thousands of Kashmiri refugees
who were driven from their homes by the scorched earth and ethnic
cleansing policies of the Indian Hindu dogs.
Banaa Tunoor have visited the refugee camps of Azad [free]
Kashmir. This has greatly assisted them in their fact finding tour and
in gaining the support of the American people at home.
Author of Many Books for the Benefit
of Mankind
Sheikh Mubarik Ali Jilani has written a number of books, based
around the central theme of helping man to realize the true purpose of
his existence, and reach the stage of al-Insan al-Kamil, the perfect man.
Among these are:
Rauza tus-Safa
The Science of Man
Incurable Diseases
Qur’anic Psychiatry
The Fall of Freudism
Arba'een Jâmi
Al-Qudûri - a 1,000 year old authentic work of Hanafi Fiqh
(Law)
Tafseer of Selected Surahs of Holy Qur’an
These Books have been read by thousands who have changed their
lives dramatically by believing and following the advice the books contained.
In addition, Sheikh Jilani has revised, edited and published the English
translation of Rauza-tus-Safa, one of the most beautiful and detailed
accounts of the greatest man who ever lived, the Holy Last Messenger, Muhammad
(may the Grace and Mercy of Allah ta'ala be eternally upon him), and most
recently, the Arba'een Jaamee, a collection of forty (40) short Ahadith
with explanatory translation and commentary by al-Sheikh Jilani. See
endnote
Of the thousands whose lives Sheikh Jilani has met, helped and taught,
all are in ardent praise off his adeptness, generosity ,Divine Knowledge,
selflessness, and devotion. They are incensed at those who are trying to
spoil the good work he has done and continues to do. May Allah, Subhana
wa ta 'ala, have mercy on him and protect him from the evil doers, [amin]
ENDNOTES
Al-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Jilani al-Hashmi is al-Hasani
wal-Husaini, meaning a direct descendent of Syedena wa Maulana Muhammad,
Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim, via Al-Sahibayn wal-Shahidayn, al-Imam
Hasan bin Ali ibn Abu Talib (Radhi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu) and al-Imam
Husain ibn Ali bin Abu Talib (Radhi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu). It is an unimaginable
Barakah of Allah Ta'ala to have a Sheikh who is Ahli-Bayt
and a Wali of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.
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