A CALL FOR JUSTICE


                                                            (chapter 2)

The first root cause of our disagreement with the Deobandi scholars with references to their books, is before you. It should be clear that this basic cause of disagreement is concerned with: (1) Insulting the Holy Prophet PBUH(), and (2) Denial of the necessities of Islam. And there is no doubt in their infidelity. A number of verses of the Holy Quran bear testimony to the fact that even a minor disrespect towards the Holy Prophet (PBUH), breaks one's relation with faith and Islam. Under no circumstances can superiority in knowledge or worship save one from the evil consequences of insolence.


Here I will request my readers NOT to read the defamatory writings of the Deobandi scholars with a view that it is just a religious dispute between Bareilly and Deoband. Rather what must be kept in mind is that the attack of the Deobandi scholars is upon the great personality of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The attack of their insolent pen is NOT upon the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars, but especially on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) himself !!


If you read these lines with a view that it is just a dispute between the scholars of Bareilly and Deoband then the sincerity you need to make a fair decision, will vanish. The purpose of my above request is because to prefer the Holy Prophet (PBUH) above any other beloved person is a requirement of our faith. Therefore put aside the scholars of Bareilly for a while and ask your faithful conscience the following questions:



(a) Do the writings of the Deobandi scholars attack the sanctity of our Holy Prophet (PBUH), or not ??

(b) Do these writings deviate from the basic requirements and tenets of faith, or not ??





If you have any doubt regarding the authenticity and the location of the references given, you can yourself find and read them – these books are openly available at bookshops, even to this day.


So what did the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars do ?? It was just that after going through these defamatory writings of the Deobandi scholars, the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars openly displayed the reaction of the unbearable distress and the spiritual agony that they were made to suffer all of a sudden. The hurdle of relations did not come in their way.


They contacted the Deobandi scholars and with authentic proofs asked them to first seek repentance according to the Shariah from those writings - which vilify our Holy Prophet (PBUH), and which deny the necessities of Islam - and secondly to delete those writings from their books. But the spurious fame of the Deobandi scholars came in their way and they preferred the everlasting punishment of fire to the disgrace of this world.



A1) A common trait among those who disrespect The Holy Prophet (PBUH).



Deviating from the above conversation, I would like to clarify a point to my readers, trusting that the extra moments of waiting will not be a burden upon them.


Going through the annals of history you will notice a common trait among those who were insolent towards the Holy Prophet (PBUH). After uttering or writing any blasphemous word due to hypocrisy, instead of seeking repentance for their infidelity, they resort to wrong interpretations and verbal jugglery when they are called to account and admonished.


During the era of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the very same attitude existed in the hypocrites of Medina. Once when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was returning from a journey, the hypocrites used a derogatory word for him - and when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) called them to account after he was informed by the honourable companions, the hypocrites resorted to giving wrong interpretations and lame excuses. It was revealed in the Holy Quran to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as follows:



“Do not feign excuses, you have turned disbelievers after becoming Muslims” (Surah Tauba - 9:66 - from the Holy Quran's English Translation “Treasure of Faith” by Mohammed Aqib Qadri)


Had the revelations not been going on, the hypocrites' fraud would not have been disclosed and they would have concealed their infidelity by reciting Kalema in the Muslim society.



A2) A recent example of verbal jugglery.



If you wish to know about the role of the hypocrites of Medina in the present age, read about the Pro Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia of New Delhi. In order to be called a supporter of secularism, he expressed his views about the banned book of Salman Rushdie in an interview for an English Magazine that “the ban on this book (Satanic Verses) enforced by the Indian Government should be lifted because everyone has a fundamental right to express his views.”


The clear meaning of this phrase is that Rushdie cannot be called to account of the Blasphemy he has done in his book because he has a fundamental right to express his views. In other words, Mushir-ul-Hasan with his above phrase has openly supported the disrespect towards our Holy Prophet (PBUH). The courageous and sacrificing students of Jamia Millia deserve praise and applause. When they read the interview of Mushir-ul-Hasan, and based on his crime of supporting a blasphemer, they joined hands in the spirit of defending the honour of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and demanded from the then Indian Government that since a supporter of a blasphemer is also a blasphemer, Mushir-ul-Hasan should be sacked from his post – and that they cannot tolerate a blasphemer and cruel person at any cost.


As this was a question of defending the honour of our Holy Prophet (PBUH), a large number of teachers of the Jamia Millia became indifferent of the consequences and announced their support with the students. When the Muslims of Delhi learned about the incident, a wave of hatred and detestation spread, and the people of the city also started supporting the students. The manner in which Anjuman-e-Raza of Zakir Nagar displayed their anger against Mushir-ul-Hasan, gave correct advice to the students and encouraged everyone, should be written down in letters of gold.


But The Scholars Of Deoband !! Only according to the Deobandi Scholars (among whom Maulvi Salim Ibne Qari Tayyab Saheb and Maulvi Ahmed Ali Qasimi and the Secretary General of Abna-e-qadeem Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband Maulvi Fuzail Ahmed are worth mentioning) the blasphemy of Mushir-ul-Hasan is NOT proved. This is evident from their joint statement in the daily “Qawmi Awaz” dated 18 May 1992 as follows:



“The students should see in the light of Islamic teachings, whether the one who is being termed an insulter of the Holy Prophet (), is really an insulter or not.”


How regretful and astonishing it is, that the students and the teachers of Jamia Millia and the general public who are not scholars understood the blasphemy of Mushir-ul-Hasan, but the scholars of Darul Uloom Deoband could not understand it – although the appeal of the Chancellor Mr. Bashiruddin Ahmed about Mushir-ul-Hasan was published on the last page of Qawmi Awaz, and the following excerpt from it perfectly reveals the crime of Mushir-ul-Hasan.



“The Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Jamia, Prof. Mushir-ul-Hasan has expressed his opinion about lifting the ban on this book (Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie). As this is a cause of annoyance, an environment of anger and revolt has been created.”


It is clear from the statement of the Vice Chancellor that the charge of the students against Mushir-ul-Hasan is not baseless because he has based his statement on the fact that every one has the right to freely express his views. Therefore whatever Salman Rushdie has written against our Holy Prophet (PBUH), is Rushdie's permitted right. But it is a matter of great regret that despite so much explanation, the Deobandi scholars consider Mushir-ul-Hasan guiltless. The most important justification given by them for his innocence is as follows:



“The one who is being termed an insulter of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has clarified that he is free from this sin and has complete respect in his heart for the Holy Prophet (PBUH)”.



The inanity of the Deobandi scholars is really pathetic that they do not even know that in order to prove any charge, the confession or admission of guilt is NOT required. His statements and the words he has used are more than enough to prove his guilt – or else it should be pointed out where in the history of Islamic punishments has a criminal been punished on the basis of his confession. Whoever has been punished, has been punished on the basis of his words and statements. Can Dar-ul-Ifta of Deoband prove that has anyone who was termed an infidel by it because of uttering blasphemy, been made to confess his infidelity ?? But it is obvious here that the Deobandi scholars would not have uttered such immature statements if their love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH), had not been overcome by the motive of supporting Mushir-ul-Hasan. They have now to answer what was the reason of their supporting and advocating for Mushir-ul-Hasan.


We have referred to this event just to clarify to our readers how the love of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), unites the believers against the insulters - and how those whose hearts are devoid of this noble spirit resort to indecent and ridiculous interpretations in order to defend a blasphemer.


In order to expose the mentality of the blasphemers as well as their supporters, I think I have swayed far from the main subject. I now request you to direct your attention to the discussion in the previous pages regarding the charges against the elders of Deoband for insulting the Holy Prophet (PBUH).


The very same thing happened at that time. In order to protect the insolent writings of their elders, the Deobandi scholars adopted a stance of hostility and stubbornness, and with all their might began propagating among the masses that they were completely free from the charges of blasphemy. And furthermore, they claimed that the scholars of the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi school had created this entire dispute and that the accusation against them – that of insulting the Holy Prophet (PBUH) - is totally untrue, and baseless.


They had a large number of resources and means of communication at their disposal. When people started getting influenced from their false propaganda, we were left with no other option but to go for discussions and debates and to reveal the fact that the charges on the elders of Deoband school for writing insolent remarks against the Holy Prophet (PBUH), are NOT baseless, but in fact a reality.


Therefore in every debate, the insolent writings of their elders were read before them alongwith proper reference to the page numbers and the Deobandi scholars never said that the books from which the reference were given were not written by their elders or that these insolent writings were not present in their books.


The most important benefit derived from these debates was that the general public realised that the charges of blasphemy on the Deobandi scholars are based on solid grounds - and that the protest and agitation of the Ahle Sunnah scholars which is reflected in their speeches is to defend the honour of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).



B) THE SECOND FOUNDATION OF DIFFERENCES. (Incorrect beliefs of the Deobandi school).



You have read in the previous pages that the first basic cause of our differences with the Deobandi scholars, is their disrespect of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and their denial of the basic tenets of Islam. You would have definitely assessed by now that our hatred and abhorrence of the Deobandi scholars because of their blasphemy can never end - for it is a requirement of our faith.


The first basic cause was quite sufficient for our separation from the Deobandi school, but you will be astonished to know that there are quite a few special beliefs upheld by the Deobandi scholars, which are also playing a vital role in widening the gulf between us. Provided below are some of their beliefs, with reference to their books:



1.       A follower (member of the Ummah) can surpass the Prophets in deeds. (Tahzeer-ul-Naas)

2.       It is not necessary for the Prophets to be immune from saying blatant lies. (Tasfia-ul-Aqaid)

3.       It is wrong to consider that saying lies is against the dignity of Prophet hood. (Tasfia-ul-Aqaid)

4.       It is wrong to believe that Prophets are innocent of sinning. (Tasfia-ul-Aqaid)

5.       A person engaged in prayers becomes a polytheist (mushrik) upon diverting his thoughts towards the Prophet. (Siraate-Mustaqeem)

6.       To think about the Prophet whilst one is in prayer is worse than being engrossed in the thoughts of adultery, or thinking about a donkey or an ox. (Siraate-Mustaqeem)

7.       It is possible for Allah to tell lies (Yakrozi).

8.       It is a heresy to deem Allah free from time and space (Idha-ul-Haq)

9.       The deceptions of magicians are greater than the miracles of the Prophets. (Mansabe-Imamat).

10.   A person, who labels the Companions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as “infidels”, is not out of the fold of Jamaat Ahle Sunnah. (Fatawahe Rashidiah)

11.   Whoever is named “Mohammed” or “Ali” does not have authority over anything. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)

12.   All creations – whether small (such as common men) or great (such as prophets and saints) – they all are, before Allah's majesty, more lowly than even a cobbler. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)

13.   One who considers the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as his mediator and intercessor on the Day of Resurrection, is equal to Abu Jahal in polytheism. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)

14.   It is polytheism to have names such as “Rasool Baksh”, “Nabi Baksh”, “Gulam Mohiuddin” and “Gulam Moeenuddin”. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)

15.   To be “A mercy for the entire creation” (Rehmatul Lil Alameen) is not an exclusive attribute of our Holy Prophet (PBUH). The followers can also be the  “A mercy for the entire creation”  (Rehmatul Lil Alameen). (Fatawahe Rashidiah)

16.   Eating from the food prepared for Fateha of the saints, causes the heart to die. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)

17.   The Holy Prophet (PBUH) is our elder brother, we are his younger brothers. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)

18.   It is polytheism to say, “if Allah and His Prophet will a thing, it will be accomplished”. (Bahishti Zewar)

19.   To travel for the sake of visiting the mausoleums of any Prophet (peace be upon them) or any saint, or to illuminate their mausoleums, to carpet them, to sweep there, give people water to drink or make arrangements for their ablution and bathing – (all this) is polytheism. (Taqwiat-ul-Iman)



Here I will request my readers to reflect upon the above mentioned beliefs of the Deobandi school with justice and sincerity. Among these beliefs are a few that affect the belief of Tauheed (the Oneness of Allah) and a few others which if accepted as true would put the faith of a billion Muslims in danger - and this does not stop here. Billions of our ancestors, who accepted faith contrary to these beliefs as true Islam, will also come within the purview of such beliefs.


For a little while, put the Bareillvi scholars aside, and with your religious temperament, decide whether you agree with the above mentioned beliefs and actions or not - and without any hesitation just decide in a clear YES or NO - whether the present Muslim society is based on these beliefs or not. If not and obviously not, then please give a decision regarding the scholars of Bareilly who have disagreed with the above noted beliefs and have struggled to save the Ummah from these filthy beliefs & actions, and have also striven to keep the Ummah associated with the correct beliefs of Islam.


It is now up to the Muslim masses to decide whether this significant achievement of the righteous Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars was in the interest of the Ummah or otherwise - and whether the services they rendered caused dissension within the Ummah or have saved it from breaking up.


If you agree that the faith of the majority of the Muslims worldwide is the same as that which the scholars of Bareilly upheld, you will then have to accept that it was these scholars who were the true leaders of the Muslim masses. Those who, under the influence of false propaganda of the opponents, accuse the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars of sowing the seeds of dissension within the Ummah, deserve to be called the worst ingrates in history.


Even if you do not call yourself a Bareillvi, you must be thankful to the Ahle Sunnah Bareillvi scholars for the noble role that they played by saving you from falling victim of the incorrect teachings of the Deobandi school - and for keeping the Muslim Ummah associated with proper beliefs.



C) THE THIRD FOUNDATION OF DIFFERENCES (Improper decrees issued by the Deobandi school)



Under this basis of differences are the verdicts and writings of the Deobandi scholars in which the religious traditions of the Muslims masses (Jumhur) have been termed as “Forbidden” (Haram) and heretic innovations. Read please the details below:



1.       They term the seeking of mediation (Tawassul) from the Prophets and saints as forbidden and a sin.

2.       They do not accept the belief that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon them) had knowledge of the hidden, even if it is given by Allah.

3.       According to the explanation of Taqwiat-ul-Iman, they believe that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has mingled with dust.

4.       Holding of Meelad (Mawlid) gatherings and Qiyam & Salam (the prevalent way in which a devotee prays for peace and blessings of Allah upon the beloved Prophet, in a state of standing upright) – all these are forbidden according to them.

5.       Holding gatherings in order to convey the reward of Fateha, recitation of the Quran etc., either for saints or for common Muslims – all these are forbidden according to them.

6.       They term it forbidden to hold public meetings to narrate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain or to commemorate Gyarhween Shareef of Hazrat Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani and Chhatti of Hazrat Shaykh Moeenuddin Chishti.

7.       They term the rejoicing, holding of public meetings and taking out of processions on the occasion on the birth of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) as forbidden.

8.       According to them, building of domes over the mausoleums of Saints and pious Muslims is forbidden.

9.       They term the slogans of “Ya Rasool Allah” and “Ya Nabi Salam Alaika” as forbidden.

10.   According to them, inviting relatives and others on the occasion of Khatna (circumcision) and Bismillah (The start of reciting the Quran) and Aqeeqah (sacrifice for new-born) is prohibited.

11.   Teejah (meals for the poor on the third day of passing away of a Muslim), Daswaan (meals for the poor on the tenth day of passing away of a Muslim), Chaleeswan (meals for the poor on the fortieth day of passing away of a Muslim), preparation of Halwa (sweet dish) on the occasion of Shabe-Bara`at (15th Night of Shabaan) - all these are not permissible according to them.

12.   According to them it is impermissible to invite anyone on the occasion of weddings, engagements etc., nor is it permissible for one to attend such gatherings.

13.   They decree the wearing of head-garlands by the grooms (on the day of wedding) as an act of polytheism.

14.   Regarding the person who places wreaths on the mausoleums of saints, and commemorates the Urs of saints - they term the marriage of any Muslim female with the son of such a person as Haram. They also forbid participation in the funeral prayers of such a person, inquiring after his health and greeting him.

15.   They also term the seeking and obtaining of benefit (Faiz) from the souls of saints and seeking their assistance as forbidden.

16.   According to them, kissing the thumbs upon hearing the name of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is forbidden.

17.   They also term the Fateha of Imam Jafar Sadiq in the month of Rajab, as forbidden.

18.   They term the illumination of mosques upon completion of the recitation of Holy Quran in the month of Ramadan, as forbidden.

19.   They also deem prohibited the placing of epitaphs showing the date of death on the grave of Muslims.

20.   To pray for the forgiveness of the deceased after the funeral prayers, is prohibited according to them.

21.   They term the act of embracing each other on the Eid days as forbidden.




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