After the recitation of these Ayahs, when I would raise my head, all of my troubles would come to an end and I would feel satisfied. (Qalaaid-ul-Jawahir, pp. 10)

Passion for Islamic knowledge

Sayyiduna Ghaus-e-A’zam رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه had a very unique way of gaining Islamic knowledge. His profound eagerness to gain knowledge can be understood by his experiences which are as follows: After having lessons from my teachers, I would go to the jungle where I would continue my studies in the deserts and wastelands no matter whether it was day or night, hurricane or heavy rain, hot or cold weather. I had a very small ‘Imamah on my head in those days and I would eat ordinary vegetables to satisfy my hunger and sometimes I would not find even those vegetables. When I would see other hungry indigent people in search of food, I would return empty-handed because I did not feel it appropriate to hurt their fillings. After returning I would continue my studies and sleep hungrily on the floor filled with pebbles.

(Qalaaid-ul-Jawahir, pp. 10)

Dear Islamic sisters! Ponder over the fact that enduring so many hardships and sufferings Sayyiduna Ghaus-e-A’zam رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه gained Islamic knowledge. In spite of this, he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه never made any complaint.

From the aforementioned parable, we also get the following valuable Madani pearls that when someone suffers from any trouble or anxiety, she should show patience keeping the virtues of patience in mind and she should keep in mind that this world is a house of trials and tribulations in which there are countless comforts and worldly pleasures along with great griefs and sorrows. Easiness and trouble go together. That’s why, since humanity came into being, general Muslims even the blessed saints رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَالٰی and the blessed Ambiya عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام have experienced various trials and hardships along with comforts and pleasures. Even sometimes the chosen bondmen of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ have to face more hardship than ease, but these Allah-loving people instead of making any complaint endure the trials with great patience. They even give Madani Tarbiyyat of patience and tolerance to their disciples, followers and admirers. Therefore, following in these blessed personalities’