Allama Sayyed Abul Hasan Nadwi ‘may Allah have mercy on him’ (Part 41)
The Spiritual Moments of Allama Nadwi’s Life (‘may Allah have mercy on him’)
Purity of Heart
One of the characteristics of the pious and godly individuals is that they cleanse the surface of the heart and chest from the pollution of hatred and enmity, knowing well that the heart belongs to Allah, and it is not appropriate to bring other things into that position.
“It is our religion to have a chest like a mirror.”
“It is disbelief in our religion to have hatred.”
As mentioned about Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, may Allah have mercy on him, he said: “Whenever the officer of Mo’tasim raised the whip to strike another blow, I would forgive Mo’tasim.” Imam Nadwi, may Allah have mercy on him, also held a high and honorable position regarding forgiveness. Surely, whoever ascends to the heights of perfection finds it easy to endure any hardship and remains unaffected by gossipers and envious people.
Bilal Abdul Hai Nadwi writes: “Benevolence for everyone was intertwined with the nature and temperament of Mawlana Nadwi, and anyone who came to him was welcomed with an open heart and treated with humility. He sometimes dealt with younger ones in such a manner that it led them to have a favorable opinion of him. If a malicious person approached, he would also treat him in the best way. Moreover, he was kind to those who stepped beyond the veil of modesty and criticized him.”
Behavior with Relatives
The conduct of Hazrat Imam Nadwi, may Allah have mercy on him, with his relatives was exemplary; he maintained loving and positive relationships with everyone. He was willing to bear any difficulties concerning them to fulfill the rights of maintaining family ties, which he regarded as a success from Allah, despite his countless occupations and many responsibilities.
It is said that Mawlana placed great importance on the environment where his potential talents flourished. He would embark on lengthy journeys to visit his relatives, and whenever someone fell ill among them, he would go to visit. Even if a relative broke the ties of relationship, Mawlana would strive to maintain these ties and forgive them. Mawlana Muhammad Rabeh Nadwi writes, “He attached great importance to observing family bonds and maintained a good relationship with his father’s friends, valuing their children as his own. If some relatives behaved unnaturally, he would practice patience, and if given the opportunity, he would not hesitate to affirm familial ties.”
