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Pirani Amma memories warm, she leaves,

A life envious for many, she leaves,

Admirer's countless behind, she leaves,

Hearts empty tears flowing, she leaves,

Shaykh al-Islam's company pious, she leaves,

With secrets many of wisdom, she leaves,

Such the mystery of destiny herein,

A world heavenly to dwell, she leaves,

Graceful ethics, peaceful efforts she leaves,

A nation mourning and in prayer, she leaves,

Flocked to bid farewell, herd of devotee's she leaves,

Amassed to witness, a  faithful  pasture  she  leaves,

Shahadah voiced  believers, amassed  by the grave,

A Mother Spiritual, children aggrieved she leaves,

Life   devout     with   Madni   zeal    enhanced    she   leaves,

Qur'an reciting durud conveying enriched tongues she leaves,

Pillar of servitude, love and compassion,

A Partner in gratitude, passionately she leaves.

'alayha al-rahmah w'al-ghufran

Ahmedabad witnessed scenes for a funeral procession arguably never seen before in recent history for a Sayyidah Khatoon Rahmatullahi 'alayhaa who was finally laid to rest. This was no ordinary funeral. It was led by Hadrat Shaykh al Islam and their younger brother Hadrat Ghazi e Millat; ironically still in grief from their own loss from just a matter of days earlier.



Many of the nobles and notables from Kicchocha Muqaddasah and from the Ashrafiyya Khanwada from various parts of the world gathered at Madani Maskan to share the loss and moment of grief with Hadrat Shaykh al Islam w'al Muslimeen. The house must have been heaving with people but in reality it was 'empty'. Empty without the heart and soul of the house, our beloved Spiritual Mother, Pyari Makhdoomah Amma Sahiba May Almighty the Allah bless her soul.



As we start getting reports of the funeral and the mass turnout we can now see for ourselves the fact that tens of thousands of people attended the funeral of this highly devout and caring lady is in essence a testimony of the 'khidmah' (service) and contribution of an awesome Scholar, Sufi and Shaykh, our spiritual Master better known throughout the globe as 'Raees ul Muhaqqiqeen' Hadrat Shaykh al Islam wal Muslimeen.



Ahmedabad Shareef just like Multan of Pakistan is also known as 'Madinah tul Awliya' with so many esteemed and great Awliya Allah resting therein. Surely this City blessed with the barakah and grace of the Buzurghanai Deen was chosen to be the final resting place of the gracious lady who had spent her life serving arguably the greatest Scholar of our time. She was particularly known for her hospitality and mighty big heart, finding pleasure and delight in serving the guests of Hadrat Shaykh al Islam with the highest quality and variety of foods whether it be at their home in Ahmedabad or during the Urs celebrations in Kicchocha Muqaddasah.



She has left many hearts that were absorbed in the love of Shaykh al Islam drenched in tears. But more so than others she has left the Household of our Shaykh al-Kamil whose grief has been shared by Muslims throughout the world. Even the Beloved Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam was particularly saddened after the sad passing away of Hadrat Khadijah tul Kubra Radi Allahu ta'ala anha. Thus this became a Sunnah as well as a natural process that many of us have to endure at some point of our lives.



However we must be absolutely clear that this was no ordinary person of the present era grieving the loss of their lifetime companion. This is someone who has spent a lifetime preaching, guiding and comforting their devotees in similar circumstances. This is someone who understands and wholeheartedly accepts the will of the Almighty better than most. One who fits the category of the selected ones who come in the list of those described as.,

'Khuda ki raza pe razi rehtai hain

Since it is the Friends of Allah whose every step, every thought, every word and every action is in conjunction with the Qur'an and Sunnah which is constantly in Fear of nothing other than the fear of Allah. As is related -

Qur'an khanni : Sat 24th November 2007


There will be a khatam for the Isaale Sawaab of Pirane Amma Sahib on Saturday 24th November at 3.0pm.

Bano Hashim Trust
Jamia al-Hashmi
Copperfield Street,
off Bennington Street
Blackburn, Lancashire

Start time: 3.0 pm.  (Separate seating arrangements have been made for sisters)

Qur'an khanni : Sat 24th November 2007


A khatam will be held in Essex organised by Muhaddith al-A'zam Mission (London) Branch.

Call Brother Munir for details:   Tel: 07800 583357 / 0208 599 0768

Time: 6.30pm on Saturday 24th. November 2007.

Qur'an khanni : Sut 25th November 2007


A khatam will be held at Muhaddith al-A'zam Mission (Blackburn) UK also on Sunday 25th November 2007 at 10.30 am..

 Muhaddith al A'zam Mission
  Wellington Street
  St Johns
  Blackburn BB1
  Tel: 01254 581551

With Pir-e-Tariqat Hadrat Ahsan Ashraf, Allama Qamer Ahmad Ashraf,
Mawlana Faruq Ashrafi, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, Hafiz Lehri Ashrafi

 
Sun 25th November : 10.30 am

A khatam will be held at Masjid-e-Noor ul-Islam, Bolton also on Sunday 25th November 2007 at 11.00am..

With Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi, Mawlana Iqbal Misbahi


Sun 25th November : 11.00am