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BIRTH
He was born on the 10th of Rabi-ul
Akhir 1325 Hijri (1907) in Bareilly Shareef. His grandfather and the great
Mujaddid of Islam, A?la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu), was pleased with his
birth and personally called out the Azaan and Iqaamah in his ears. He even
chewed a date and placed it in Hazrat Ibrahim Raza Khan?s (radi Allahu anhu)
mouth. Ala Hazrats brother, Ustaaz-e-Zaman, Hazrat Maulana Hassan Raza Khan
(radi Allahu anhu) was also very pleased when he heard of his birth.
To celebrate the auspicious occasion of his Aqeeqah, A?la
Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) prepared a huge feast for all the
students of the Madressa. Students from different parts of the world were fed
with their customary food. A?la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) made
sure that all the students were very happy during this invitation.
Hazrat Ibrahim Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was
named ?Muhammad? according to the family tradition. His father, Huzoor Hujjatul
Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza (radi Allahu anhu) added the name
Ibrahim. His mother called him Jilani Mia. He later in life earned the title
?Mufassir-e-Azam Hind?.
EDUCATION & KHILAFAT
On a Thursday, the 14th of Shabaan
1329, A?la Hazrat held the traditional ?Bismillah Khwaani? (Commencement of
Islamic Studies) when Hazrat Jilani Mia (radi Allahu anhu) was
four years, four months and four days old. Many people were invited and fed.
Hazrat Ibrahim Raza Khan Jilani Mia (radi Allahu anhu)
studied the Holy Qur?an and the Urdu language by his mother. When he
reached the age of seven, he was enrolled into the world-renowned Darul Uloom
Manzar-e-Islam in Bareilly Shareef. He studied under great Ulama such as Maulana
Ahsaan Ali Saahib Muhaddith Faizpuri, his father Hujjatul Islam Maulana Haamid
Raza Khan and Hazrat Maulana Sardaar Ahmed Muhaddith-e-Pakistan (radi Allahu
anhum). In 1344 Hijri, he qualified as an Aalim and Faadil at the age of 19
years and four months. Huzoor Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu)
tied the turban on his head and blessed him with the Khilafat.
Once Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said,
?When Huzoor Hujjatul Islam passed away, then Jilani Mia, was not here. When
he returned, then some people had reservations about his Khilafat, so I said
that if some of them had reservations concerning whether his blessed father gave
him the Khilafat, and then I too hereby bestow the Khilafat upon him. Now, none
should have any objections. Because of my support for him, many people now
supported him and the Madrassa was given in his control.?
MARRIAGE
Hazrat Allama Mohammed Ibrahim Raza (radi Allahu anhu)
married the daughter of his uncle, Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (radi
Allahu anhu). This marriage was arranged by the great Mujaddid, A?la Hazrat
Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu).
PERSONAL HABITS
Hazrat Jilani Mia (radi Allahu anhu)
was very a kind and generous person. His led his life according to the life
of the great Mashaa?ikh. He usually oiled his hair and beard after taking a
bath. His clothing was a simple loose Punjabi Kurta. He sometimes wore an
almond-coloured coloured Kurta, but white was his usual colour. His diet
consisted of roti (bread), braised meat, Kalabash, herbs and Bhindi. He loved to
wear Itar. When Itar was given to him he made sure that it was made from
permissible substances. He used both his hands to apply the Itar on to his chest
and under his arms. He slept on his right-hand side. He never preferred anyone
to lie flat on his or her face when asleep.
VISIT TO HARAMAIN SHARIFAIN
In 1372, Hazrat Ibrahim Raza Khan Jilani Mia
(radi Allahu anhu) made Ziyarah of Haramain Sharifain. The Ulama
of Makkah and Madinah showed great respect to him due to his relationship with
the great Mujaddid A?la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu). While there great
Ulama and Mashaa?ikh blessed him with Ijaazats for Hadith, Dalaa?ilul
Khairaat, Hizbul Bahr, etc.
SERVICE TO ISLAM
Hazrat Allama Mohammed Ibrahim Raza Khan
(radi Allahu anhu) was a very well qualified and experienced teacher.
After Fajr Salaah, he would spend time reading his Wazaa?if, etc. He
would then have his breakfast and go directly to his classroom. He always
entered the Darul Uloom before the students read the Salaami (Salutations
to the Holy Prophet sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to commence classes and
would join them in sending Salaams to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam). He would then make Du?a with great sincerity. He used to teach
the Hadith Kitaabs, viz. Muslim Shareef, Tirmizi Shareef, and Mishkaat
Shareef. He also used to refute the corrupted beliefs of the Wahabis/Najdis
with authentic proofs. When teaching Muslim Shareef, he often entered a very
high spiritual state. He used to speak most often in Arabic, and he encouraged
the students to do the same.
Hazrat Allama Mohammed
Ibrahim Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was also a dynamic orator.
Once, there was a two day programme. He delivered a very dynamic lecture on
the first day, and then left. The next day, Hazrat Muhaddith-e-Azam Kichauchwi
(radi Allahu anhu) was due to lecture. He said, ?In the
morning, 20 Wahabis came to me and said that the lecture which was delivered
the night before inspired them so much that they made Tauba and accepted the
(true) Islam.?
LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Some of the books written by him are:
Zikrullah, Nehmatullah, Hujjatullah, Fazaa?il-e-Durood Shareef, Tafseer Surah
Balad, and Tashreeh Qasia Mu?mania. Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind
(radi Allahu anhu) started the monthly A?la Hazrat Magazine
for the propagation of the teachings of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat. The magazine
proved very successful. Alhumdulillah, this magazine is still in
circulation even today.
MIRACLES
Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu
anhu) was also a very powerful Saahib-e-Karamat. A few Karamats are
being presented here for Barakah.
Once, a dumb man was brought
to Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu). Hazrat
Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu) made Du?a for him and he
began to speak immediately. Many of the Tableeghis in that town who saw Hazrat
Mufassir-e-Azam Hind?s (radi Allahu anhu) miracle made Tauba
(repentance) from their false beliefs.
Once a couple came to Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi
Allahu anhu). They told him that their brother-in-law, who was the
bread-winner in the family, had been falsely accused of murder. They requested
him to make du?a for his release. Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu
anhu) asked them if he was a Sunni. They replied that he was. Hazrat
Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu) took a piece of paper and
wrote the following Arabic words on it: ?Allahu Rabbu Muhammadin Salla Alaihi
wa Sallama, Nahnu Ibaadu Muhammadin Salla Alaihi Wa Sallama.? Hazrat
Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu) told them that the
prisoner should learn this Durood and recite it in abundance. He also instructed
them that he should tie the Taweez on his right arm and, if Allah Wills, he will
be released. Ten days later, both of them returned with sweets and Niyaz. They
also brought a third person with them. They told Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind
(radi Allahu anhu) that the person was their brother-in-law. They
told him that he was found not guilty and released, but the two others who were
with him have been given life sentences. Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi
Allahu anhu) made them Mureeds and then advised them to continue with their
Salaah and Durood Shareef.
CHILDREN
Almighty Allah blessed Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam
Hind (radi Allahu anhu) with five sons and three daughters. His
sons are:
1. Hazrat Allama Rehaan Raza Khan: He was born on the
18th of Zil-Hijjah in Bareilly Shareef. He is the Mureed and Khalifa
of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu). He was a great teacher
and a very powerful personality. He passed away on the 18th of
Ramadaan 1405 (1985). His Mazaar Shareef is in Bareilly Shareef. His son, Hazrat
Allama Subhan Raza Khan Subhani Mia, is the present Sajjadah Nasheen of Bareilly
Shareef.
2. Hazrat Allama Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan: He
is the present Torch-Bearer of the Khandaan-e-A?la Hazrat. Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam
Hind (radi Allahu anhu) appointed him as his Successor (Ja?Nasheen)
during his lifetime. He resides in Bareilly Shareef.
3. Dr. Qamar Raza Khan: He resides in Bareilly
Shareef. He is a very kind and loving personality. He resembles his brother,
Hazrat Allama Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan very closely.
4. Hazrat Manaan Raza Khan Manaani Mia: He is a very
well known personality and is the founder of Jamia Nooria, a Darul Uloom
constructed in memory of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu).
5. Hazrat Tanweer Raza Khan: He was older than Hazrat
Allama Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan and was always in a very high spiritual state
even as a child. He disappeared (Mafqudul Khabr) as a child and has never been
seen or heard from since.
GEMS OF WISDOM
Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind?s (radi Allahu
anhu) words were always full of knowledge and wisdom. A few words of
wisdom are quoted here:
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My own faults stop me from
finding faults in others.
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Slight absence makes the
heart glow fonder and a lengthy absence kills the love.
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The respect of every nation
depends on its Ulama.
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Allah gave us two years and
one tongue, so that we listen more and speak less.
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Piety is through good
character and not through family ties.
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One who is not the beloved of
Allah cannot be your beloved.
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Sabr (patience) is more
bitter than poison and sweeter than honey.
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Knowledge without practice is
a burden to one?s soul.
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Allah gives comfort in the
world to one who does deeds for the Hereafter.
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When you have done
everything, then you should still think that you have done nothing.
DEMISE
Hazrat Mufassir-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu
anhu) passed from on a Monday, the 11th of Safar 1385
Hijri (12 June 1965). The next day, his Janazah Salaah was prayed at the Islamia
Inter-College. Mufti Sayyid Muhammad Afzal Hussaini performed the Janazah
Salaah. Mufti Muhammad Afzal Hussain, Maulana Muhammad Ahsaan Ali, Maulana
Sayyid Arif Ali, Janaab Sayyid Ijaaz Hussain and Janaab Muhammad Ghaus Khan
lowered him into his Qabar Shareef. His Mazaar Shareef is in the Dargah of A?la
Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) in Bareilly Shareef.
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