رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه remember what Imam-e-A’zam رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه said and he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه smiled. When the Caliph asked him the reason for it, he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه replied: ‘My honourable teacher, Imam-e-A’zam Abu Hanifah رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه, said to my mother years ago that your son will eat lavish food. Today, this saying of my beloved teacher has become true.’ Then, he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه relayed his whole story of the childhood to the Caliph. The Caliph was astonished to listen to it and said: ‘Indeed, knowledge does benefit and elevates one in this world and in the Hereafter. (‘Uyoon-ul-Hikayaat, pp. 278)

صَلَّى اللّٰهُ تَعَالٰى عَلٰى مُحَمَّد                      صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب

Dear Islamic sisters! We can deduce 2 Madani pearls from the aforementioned parable:

1. With the bestowal of Allah Almighty, the blessed Awliya رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَالٰی become aware of the future events.

2. The Knowledge of Deen is a means of success in this world and the Hereafter. To the extent that even wealthiest people do not attain the ranks and status that are attained by the dedicated seekers of knowledge. Therefore, we shall also acquire the knowledge of Deen ourselves as well as teach it to our children too in order to provide them with a Madani upbringing.

Remember! Nothing will benefit you after death except for virtuous deeds. All of the wealth, bank balances, luxury houses, posh cars and worldly status will be left behind. Nothing out of it will accompany you in the grave.

The Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has stated: ‘When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three deeds:      

1. Sadaqah-e-Jariyah [continuous reward]

2. Such knowledge that is benefited from

3. Pious offspring that prays for him. (Muslim, pp. 886, Hadees 1631)