Brief Biography of the Holy Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam)

11: THE DIVINE LIGHT TRANSITION TO THE ORIGINATOR

THE DIVINE LIGHT TRANSITION TO THE ORIGINATOR TO EVER ILLUMINATE THE UNIVERSE: 11 HIJRAH

The 11th year of Hijra is the year in which the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him), after completing of his greatest mission of perfection of the Islaamic modality of Allah by his example returned to the Being Who had deputed him. He is from that time to date the beacon house of Divine light to illuminate the worlds to peacefulness. After conquest of Makkah Arabs in general had embraced Islaam. On the day of his first and last Hajj the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) was revealed the last verse of the Holy Quraan which he delivered in an address and recited :

"This Day I (Allah) have perfected for you your faith, and completed My (Allah's) favours upon you. And have chosen Islaam as your religion (as the best religion for all times to come)." (Al-Quraan = 111 : 5)

Then he (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) said, I leave with you the Holy Book, -Quraan from Allah, and my Sunnah for your all times guidance",

"Here is a devotee of Allah whose hard labor has provided him option from his (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) Rabb (Sustainer) the life of this transitory world against that life which is everlasting, eternal and so dear to the Creator."

"This devotee has chosen the latter." When Hadhrat Aboo Bakr (Allah is pleased with him) heard this, tears started rolling down his cheeks, and he correctly realised that when the religion has been perfected, then the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) has no concern with this physical world and whatever it contains."

One month before the departure from this world to the eternal life Hereafter the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) used to advise his companions in such a way that they used to think of his departure from this temporary life to eternal world. The Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) remained somewhat sick for fourteen days, due to physical weakness could not join the congregation prayers lead by Hadhrat. Aboo Bakr on his (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) orders. When Hadhrat Aboo Bakr (Allah is pleased with him) stood up for the first prayer Imaamut (leading) on the praying place of the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him), he and other companions were so much swayed by passions and overpowered with grief of his (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) not being in sight. They had so tender feelings not to find him (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) for this first prayer that they started weeping. When the voice reached the sacred ears of the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) he was having tranquillity, satisfaction and confidence that his (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) orders will be carried by his (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam), companions without his physical presence. He took the final bath and came into the mosque; sat on the left side of Hadhrat Aboo Bakr (Allah is pleased with him) and led the prayer. On completion of this double led prayer he (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said, "O Muslims ! I entrust you to Allah; Allah's care, supervision and help. I am going to separate from this physical world and I am going to leave it".

In the morning of the last day be moved the curtain of his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam apartment belonging to his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam beloved wife Aysha (Allah is pleased with her) which was so adjacent and by the side of his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam Holy Masjid. He Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam personally observed all the Muslims busy in praying. On seeing the prayer rows in order, signs of great, satisfaction appeared on his sacred face, and he (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) smiled. Then the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) Surely a Messenger has come amongst you from amongst yourselves. If (any of) you falls in a trouble it hurts him grievously as he is ill the time desirous of your welfare. To the believers he is so compassionate and so merciful." (Al Quraan IX - 128)advanced; and offered morning prayer as with Hadhrat Aboo Bakr Siddique (Allah is pleased with him). After this

prayer, the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) did not physically offer any other prayer in this

world, except his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam sincerest, profoundest and humble remembrance of Allah Almighty in

humility. (This was narrated by Bukhari on the authority of Hazrat Ayisha Siddiqah, page 62).

After reaching home, the Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) faced the transition of his Salallaho

Alaihi Wasallam soul to the Khaliq (Creator). A bowl, full of water was placed towards the head of the Holy Prophet

(Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him). He (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) personally dipped his right

hand fingers in water and gently rubbed his pious face again and again. His head was in the lap of Hadhrata' Aysha

(Allah is pleased with hen. She was placing wet cloth on his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam holy forehead. He was reciting

verses of the Holy Quraan:

"In the company of those on whom is the grace of Allah." (Al-Quraan = IX : 69)

On observing this situation his so dear daughter Hadhrata Fatima (Allah is pleased with her) started weeping. The

Holy Prophet (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) called her (R.A.) nearer to bis (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam)

holy mouth and wiped out her tears. He said to her as she (R.A.) reported later, that she will be the first to meet him

(Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) in the eternal world from amongst all the Muslims. Then he (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam)

called near him (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) his so dear grandson Imam Hassan and Hadhrat Imam Hussain (Allah is

pleased with them). He kissed their faces and caressed them and bequeathed about their esteem. He (Blessings and

Salutations of Allah on him) also called his (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) wives and advised them. The Holy Prophet

(Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) them called Hadhrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) and continued

conversation with him for some time. He (Blessings and Salutations of Allah on him) then emphasized in low voice to

all those present about the prayer regularity and tile preservation of the rights of the subordinates (servants and

slaves) to be cared. Then he (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) brushed his teeth. Then he (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) was

heard saying, "My Rabb (Sustainer) grant me Pardon and join me to the companionship on the highest echelon."

In the final he uttered "Baluur Rafeequll Aalaa" - "Blessed is the companionship of the Being on the highest."

Hadhrata' Aysha (r.a.) (Allah is pleased with her) says "then his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam head fell in her (R.A.) lap

and the pupil of his Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam eyes closed;" and his luminous soul turned out from the sacred body. It

was Monday the 12th of Rabi-ull-Awwal, in the year 11 A.H. at the age of 63 years and four days at. break fast. time

in the broad day light clear morning.

Indeed; we are all for Allah and we have to return to Him. May Allah shower His choicest Blessings and

profoundest. Salutations on him (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam) for his highest exaltation on the Day of

Resurrection alongwith his pious noble family and his great companions."