had doubts regarding the issue of the knowledge of the unseen) left, he said on the way: 'My heart has accepted the words of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه.If Allah Almighty wills, I will now become his disciple.'"^[1]

The Benefits of Explaining with Gentleness

When the Ḥāfiẓ mentioned that the person had understood the issue and now wished to become a disciple of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه, the Imam offered a Madani pearl, saying: "Observe the benefits of gentleness; they can never be attained through harshness. Had harshness been applied with that person, this outcome would not have been achieved (meaning, by explaining with strictness, he might not have understood the issue, and could have distanced himself further from religious matters)." He further stated: "Those whose beliefs are wavering should be treated with compassion so that they may find the truth."^[2]

It should be noted: If someone is struggling with matters of belief, ordinary people like us should avoid debating with them. Instead, they should be referred to a Mufti who is a true devotee of the Prophet    صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. The Mufti can explain the matter in the light of the Quran and Hadith, and if Allah wills, a path to reformation will emerge.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Inviting to Goodness Through one’s Gaze

Dear Islamic brothers! Imam Ahmad Raza Khanرَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه  was a great saint. At times, he would also reform others through the spiritual efficacy granted to him by the Almighty. For instance, in 1329 AH, the Imam was staying at the residence of Allāmah Shah Waṣī Ahmad Ṣūratī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه. During this time, Sayyid Farzand Ali came to meet the Imam. The Sayyid’s beard was trimmed. Imam Ahmad Raza Khan رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه