- Giyarwee Shareef is specifically
an Esaale-Sawaab for Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu).
These are many proofs in the Holy Qur an, the Ahadith and from the
statements of many of the illustrious Ulema and Mashaaikh of Islam
substantiating the validity of Esaale-Sawaab.
- Almighty Allah states in the Holy
Quran: And those who came after them say, Our Lord forgive us and our
brothers who came before us into the Faith, and leave not in our hearts rancour
(dislike) against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of
Kindness, Most Merciful. (Surah Hashr: 10)
- The Holy
Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: There is Allahs
Mercy on my Ummah. A person who is buried as a sinner, but with prayers and
Istighfaar (asking for forgiveness) of Muslims, they with arise without sins (on
the Day of Judgement). (Tibrani)
- In
another Hadith which is recorded in Sahih Mishkaat Shareef, it is narrated that
a Sahaba once asked Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam): O Prophet
of Allah! We give Sadqa (charity) on behalf of our deceased and perform Hajj on
their behalf. Does the Sawaab reach them? The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) replied: Yes, without doubt they become happy as one of
you becomes happy when he is presented with a gift.
- The Ahadith and the verses, as well as many other, suggest that Dua and
Esaale-Sawaab for those Muslims who come beforeis a highly commendable act. This
action of making Dua is also the essence of the Giyarwee Shareef. Although the
event pertains the Great Saint, all Muslims are remembered in the Duas for
Esaale-Sawaab.
- The
celebration of Giyarwee Shareef has been observed by great Awliya and Ulema for
many hundreds of years. Giyarwee Shareef is specifically an Esaale-Sawaab for
Ghaus-al Azam (radi Allahu anhu).
- It is
also celebrated o the 11th of every Islamic Month (Giyarwee means
eleven in Urdu) in many mosques or by individuals at home. This auspicious
function takes place both nationally and internationally endowing great
spiritual benefits and Barakah.
- Describing the circumstances of his time, Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi
(radi Allahu anhu) in Ma Thabata minas Sunnah writes: Verily in
our country (Indo-Pak sub-continent) in these times, the celebration of Giyarwee
Shareef is widespread. It is more famous among the Mashaaikh of the Qaderiyyah
Order.
- Shah
Abdul Aziz Muhaddith Dehlvi (radi Allahu anhu) states in his Fatawa
Azeeziyah: To read Fateha and to send his Sawaab to the Arwaah (souls) is
permitted and correct.
- He
further states in his Malfoozat-e-Azeezi: During the Giyarwee Shareef, the
Sultan and the pious elders congregate at the Mazaar Shareef (Blessed Tomb) of
Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani in Baghdad Shareef. They recite the Khatam
Shareef from Asar Salaah till Maghrib Salaah and also recite the praises the
praises of Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu). After the
Maghrib Salaah, the Spiritual Head sits in the middle of the congregation and
leads the Zikr. On this occasion many people experience a sense of Wajd
(spiritual ecstasy). This is followed by distribution of sweets prepared for the
function. The people disperse after the Esha Salaah.
- There
are numerous scholars who have elaborated on the Giyarwee Shareef. To name a
few: The son of Mulla Jeewan (radi Allahu anhu) in his book, Wajeesus
Siraat. Mulla Jeewan is also the teacher of Sultan Aurangzeb Alamgir, the
Great Mughal Emperor; Allama Ghulam Sarwar Lahori (radi Allahu anhu),
author of Khazinat ul Asfiyah; Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi (radi Allahu anhu) in his book
Akhbaar-ul Ahyaar; Shah Abul Muaali (radi Allahu anhu) in his book
Tuhfa-e-Qaaderiyah; Arif-e-Billah
Imam Shatooni (radi Allahu anhu) in his famous Kitaab Bah-jatul Asrar
Shareef.
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