Mahdaviah Insight - October 2026
October 2026 (Rabi us-Sani/Jamadi-ul-Awwal 1448H) Vol. 12, Number 4
Editorial: Insan ul-Ayen – The Pupil of the Eye
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
The Qur’anic verses have been revealed in the Arabic language. According to Al-Mawrid, an Arabic dictionary, “Al-Insan” means the human being. The same dictionary shows the meaning of “Insan ul-Ayen” as "The Pupil of the Eye." In other words, "Insan" means the pupil (with which we see), and "Ayen" is the eye. Moulana Rum RA has used the word “Insan” to explain that the most important thing in the human body is the pupil with which we see, and the rest of the body is merely a combination of flesh and skin. It means that the most important thing that Allah bestows us is the pupil of the eye or the ability to see.
We should recognize that there are two different ways people follow Islam. One is the corporal Islam, which is based on reasoning, and the second one is spiritual Islam, which is based on the love of Allah. The basic element that is common among all the teachings of Wilayat is the love of Allah. It is the love that takes the seeker from one station to the other and makes a person passionate about seeing his beloved (Allah).
The Muslim Ummah is divided on the question of Allah’s vision in this world. Some say that it is impossible to have Allah’s vision either in this world or the Hereafter. Some say that Allah’s vision is not possible in this world but possible in the Hereafter. Yet a third group, to which we belong thanks to the guidance from Imam Mahdi AHS, believes that Allah’s vision is possible in this world and almost all the Awliya (saints) and Sufis belong to this category too.
It is for this purpose. Moulana Rum said that a human being is an eye, and the rest of the body is just the cover, and the eye is the one that sees its friend. Rumi further says that if eye does not see its friend (one who is ever-living and sustainer of all existence), it is better it remains blind.
At one point, Moulana Rumi said, "
The human being is not just the combination of flesh, bones, and skin; there is no humanity without the vision of Allah (Deedar-e-Ilahi). He also explains how it is possible to have the vision in the following words:
“Borrow the Beloved’s Eyes,
Look through them, and
You will see the Beloved’s Face everywhere.”
As we know, the basic purpose of the advent of Mahdi AHS is to propagate the teachings of Wilayath. These teachings will help a seeker to achieve Gnosis (Irfan) of Almighty Allah, seek His nearness, and ultimately His Deedar. Although Mahdi AHS is the perfect practitioner of the Shari’ah of Prophet Muhammed SAS, his mission is to explain to the masses the teachings of Wilayath. Both Prophet Muhammed SAS and Imam Mahdi AHS have the same mission of inviting people towards Allah’s Vision (Baseerath). Allah SWT says in the Qur'an, “Say thou (O Muhammad), 'This is my way; I do invite unto Allah on an insight clear as the seeing with one’s eyes, I and the one who followeth me.'" Glory be to Allah! And I am not of the polytheists!" (12:108)
Similarly, in a famous Hadith-e-Qudsiyyah (Allah says through Prophet Muhammed SAS), “I was a Hidden Treasure; I loved to be known, hence I created creation and made myself known to them, so as to gain recognition through Me.”
This Hadith-e-Qudsiyyah is very famous among Sufis and quoted by none other than Shaikh-e-Akbar, Mohiuddin Ibn al-Arabi RA and Moulana Jalaluddin Rumi RA.
Thus, from the verse of the Qur’an (12:108) and the above Hadith, it is very clear that the purpose of one’s existence in this world is to seek Allah, to recognize Him, to have His Gnosis (Irfan), and ultimately to seek His vision (Deedar). The first duty that Allah has enjoined upon Human beings is to recognize Him. As Allah says in the Qur’an: “I did not create the jinn and the humans except that they may worship Me.” (51:56). Hazrath Ibn Abbas RZ said that “worship me” is to seek His cognizance. It is also reported that Prophet Muhammed SAS is narrated to have said, “Indeed, the pillar of the house is its foundation, and the pillar of the religion is the recognition of God, the Exalted...”
It is for this purpose that Allah SWT has given us eyes. In fact, human beings are given two sets of eyes; one is physical, and the other one is hidden in our heart (Chashm-e-Dil). The hidden eye gives us the Baseerat. Some time, when you cannot see with physical eyes, you can see those things with the hidden eye.
May Allah guide us and give us His recognition and increase our love for Him. Ameen
Editorial Team
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Dar Ittifaq Nusrat-e-Deen Ast, Wa Dar Nifaq Hazeemat-e-Deen Ast
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, Most Merciful.
“Dar ittifaq nusrat-e-deen ast, wa dar nifaq hazeemat-e-deen ast.”
“In unity is the support and victory of Deen, and in division is the weakening and defeat of Deen.”
These words, from Imamuna Syed Muhammad Jaunpuri, Mahdi-e-Ma’ood (AHS), carry a message that remains deeply relevant to our community. They remind us that the strength of a community does not come simply from its numbers, wealth, organizations, or individual accomplishments. True strength comes when people remain united in faith, purpose, respect, and service to one another. Unity Is a Teaching of Islam. The importance of unity Allah (SWT) mentions in the Qur’an :
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.” Qur’an 3:103
This verse teaches us that unity is not merely a social preference. Muslims are commanded to hold firmly together upon the guidance of Allah (SWT) and to avoid divisions that weaken the community. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) also described believers as parts of one structure. He said, “A believer to another believer is like a building whose different parts strengthen each other." In Sahih al-Bukhari 481 (while saying this), the Prophet (SAWS) intertwined his fingers, beautifully demonstrating how believers should support and strengthen one another. This is the same principle expressed in the words, “Dar ittifaq nusrat-e-deen ast.” When we stand together, help one another, and work toward a common purpose, our collective efforts strengthen the Deen and the community.
Unity Does Not Mean We Will Always Agree:
Unity should not be mistaken for everyone having the same opinion. Differences of opinion will naturally occur. People come from different families, generations, experiences, and perspectives. The real test of unity is not whether disagreements occur, but how we conduct ourselves when they do.Can we disagree without disrespecting one another? Can we listen before responding? Can we forgive? Can we put the greater interest of the community ahead of personal differences? Can we continue working together even when we do not get our preferred outcome?
When disagreements become personal, groups begin forming, communication stops, and people start working against one another, the entire community suffers. This is the warning contained in the second part of the saying of Imamuna Syed Muhammad Jaunpuri, Mahdi-e-Ma’ood (AHS):
“Wa dar nifaq hazeemat-e-deen ast.”
Division weakens our collective ability to serve the Deen. Brotherhood Requires Responsibility
The Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) taught:
“A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He does not oppress him, nor does he abandon him.” Sahih al-Bukhari 2442
Brotherhood, therefore, requires more than simply calling ourselves one community. It requires us to support one another during difficulties, celebrate each other’s successes, correct one another respectfully, and avoid behavior that creates unnecessary division. Community organizations, religious gatherings, educational programs, charitable efforts, and youth activities can only succeed when people are willing to cooperate. No single individual can accomplish everything. Some people may lead; others may organize, teach, donate, volunteer, or simply encourage others. Every sincere contribution has value.
What Are We Teaching the Next Generation?
Perhaps one of the most important reasons for maintaining unity is our children. Young people learn about community not only from what we tell them, but from what they see us doing. If they see adults constantly arguing, criticizing one another, forming groups, or refusing to work together because of personal differences, that becomes their understanding of community life. But if they see elders disagree respectfully, forgive one another, help families in need, support religious and educational programs, and come together for the sake of Allah (SWT), they learn something much more powerful.
They learn that our Deen is greater than our individual differences. The community we leave for our children will be shaped by the example we establish today.
A Reminder of the Teachings of Rasulullah (SAWS). When we reflect upon the saying of Mahdi-e-Ma’ood (AS), “Dar ittifaq nusrat-e-deen ast, wa dar nifaq hazeemat-e-deen ast,”
We find a message consistent with the principles taught in the Qur’an and by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWS): hold firmly together, strengthen one another, preserve brotherhood, and do not allow disagreements to become destructive divisions.
For the Mahdavia community, these words serve as a reminder to return to those same principles: Placing Deen above ego, brotherhood above personal differences, and the welfare of the community above individual interests. Unity does not require us to become identical. It requires us to remember what connects us. When we stand together for Allah (SWT), support one another, respect our elders, educate our children, care for those in need, and work sincerely for the betterment of our community, we give practical meaning to these words:
Dar ittifaq nusrat-e-deen ast — in unity is the strength and support of Deen.
Wa dar nifaq hazeemat-e-deen ast — in division is the weakening of Deen.
May Allah (SWT) unite us as one community, remove unnecessary differences among us, strengthen the bonds of brotherhood within our community, and give us the wisdom to pass a united and flourishing community to the generations that follow. Ameen, Summa Ameen.
Samad Syed
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What is Missing from Deen
In the Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful.
As a student of Qur’an, one should not only read the book but also make a sincere effort to understand it. Let’s take one of the verses of Qur’an and focus on its meanings and interpretations.
“O you who have believed, whoever of you should revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [in place of them] a people He will love and who will love Him [who are] humble toward the believers, powerful against the disbelievers; they strive in the cause of Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the favor of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.” (Al Qur’an, 5:54)
A few important points emerge from this verse that are worth noting:
1. Allah SWT is addressing the believers in this verse and not all the human beings;
2. Allah SWT is warning the believers that if they revert from their religion (renegade from Islam), Allah will bring a community;
3. This promised Community has a special position because Allah will Love them and they will also love Allah,
4. Another trait of the community being they are humble towards the believers and stern towards the disbelievers; and
5. They strive in the cause of Allah and do not fear the blame of any blamer.
Analysis:
1. Secondly, Allah SWT says that He will bring a community (Qaum). Naturally, Allah will not personally bring a community but that community will be sent by Allah under the leadership of a Prophet or His Caliph. Since Prophet Muhammed SAS is the last in the chain of prophets and no other prophet has to come after him, the promised community has to come under the leadership of a Caliph of Allah and it is for this purpose Prophet Muhammed SAS has clearly laid down the status of Promised Mahdi as the Caliph of Allah in the famous Hadith-e-Thoubaan.
2. The Love of Allah is the main focal point of this community. As Allah says, He will love them and they will love Him. It means that this promised community’s primary objective is to love Allah, love anyone for the sake of Allah, to do anything for the sake of Allah. They strive in the cause of Allah and do not care the criticism of the critique. In other words, whatever they are doing and not doing, everything is for Allah alone. They use only one criteria, that of Imaan, as the basis of relations with others. In other words, how humble and how strong they stay with others depend upon the level of Imaan of the other party.
Allah SWT has sent His Caliph, the Promised Mahdi AHS in 847 H in the City of Jaunpur. This was the time when apparently this city was a great center of Islamic scholarship and known as “Shiraaz-e-Hind”. However, Imam Mahdi AHS. said that Allah has sent this servant (Banda) at a time when the religion (the real Deen) was confined among the ascetics (Majzoob), one who practices self-denial. So, it means that the apparent religion was different from the real religion and to correct this contradiction, Allah SWT has sent Imam Mahdi for the guidance. Imamuna Mahdi e Ma’ud AS has said that this Qur’anic verse is for his (Mahdi) Community (Qaum)
So what’s missing from the Deen at the time of advent of Mahdi AHS? It is the LOVE OF ALLAH from the Islamic practices. When someone prays Namaaz, does fasting, pays Zakaat, and performs Hajj for anything other than Allah, it becomes a ritual (Rasm) and Islam completely rejects any such practice.
May Allah fill our hearts with His love and help us carry our deeds for the sake of Allah alone, Aameen.
KlSaif
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Kid’s section
Short Biography of our Imam Mahdi-e-Ma’ood (AHS)
In the Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful.
His Birth and Family
Our beloved Imam Haz. Mahdi (AHS) was born on Monday, 14th Jamadi-ul-Awwal in 847 Hijri in Jaunpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India.
His name was kept as Syed Mohammad with Kuniyat Abul Qasim by his father, as he was instructed in his dream by our beloved Prophet (PBUH).
His father’s name was Syed Abdullah and mother’s name was Bibi Amina.
His brother’s name was Ahmed,
Haz. Mahdi (AHS) belonged to the noble family of Bibi Fatima (Rz), the daughter of our beloved Prophet (PBUH)
His Childhood and Youth
At the age of 4 years, 4 months, his father celebrated his Bismillah. Haz. Shaikh Daniyal made him recite Surah Fatiha and Haz. Khizr (AHS) was sent to say “Ameen”.
At the age of 7 years, he memorised the whole Quran.
At the age of 12 years, Haz. Mahdi (AHS) was given the title of Asad-ul-Ulema. (lion of the scholars)
When Haz. Mahdi (AHS) reached the age of 12 years, he received the ‘amanat’ of Rasoolallah (AHS) from Haz. Khizr (AHS) in Khokari Mosque.
At the age of 19 years, Haz. Mahdi (AHS) got married with Bibi Illahdati, his paternal cousin.
After the war with Raja Dalpat Rai, Haz. Mahdi (AHS) went into divine escatasy (Jazba-e-Haq). The period of this trance was 12 years. For seven years he neither consumed any morsel nor a drop of water, due to his unconscious state. But he used to wake up at the time of prayers and thus never missed any namaz.
Migration (Hijrat)
At the age of 40 years in 887Hijri, Haz. Mahdi (AHS) started his migration at the Command of Allah (SWT) from Jaunpur with his family and companions.
His first station was Danapur, where his wife Bibi Ilahdati was informed through divine inspiration that her husband is the Promised Mahdi.
Haz. Mahdi (AHS) performed Hajj in 901 Hijri and there between Rukn and Maqam he (AHS) proclaimed that he is the Promised Mahdi. He further said that one who follows him is a believer. (Momin)
Haz. Mahdi (AHS) made the claim of his Mahdiat for the 2nd time in Ahmedadbad in 903.
In 905 Hijri at the Command of Allah (SWT), Haz. Mahdi (AHS) proclaimed for the third time in Badli, Gujrat, that he is the Promised Mahdi. One who believes in him is a believer (momin) and the one who denies his Mahdiat is a disbeliever (Kafir). This 3rd and final proclamation is called, “Dawa-e-Maukeda”.
Mission
There were two main purposes of the advent of Haz. Mahdi (AHS)
Renewal of the true spirit of Islam, which had been diminished.
To invite people towards the Vision of Allah (SWT)
Haz. Mahdi (AHS) accomplished the purpose of his advent by means of Bayan-e-Quran. The migration of Haz. Mahdi (AHS) ended at Farah, Afghanistan, where he (AHS) passed away at the age of 63 years on 19th Zu’lqada, 910 Hijri.
Teachings
At the Command of Allah (SWT), Haz. Mahdi (AHS) made Faraiz-e-Vilayat mandatory upon his followers.
Tark-e-Dunya (Self-negation)
Zike-e-Dawam (Constant remembrance of Allah)
Tawakkal (Trust in Allah)
Sohbat-e-Sadiqeen (Company of Truthful)
Uzlat az Khalq (Seclusion from worldly people)
Ushr (Giving away 10% of the amount received in the way of Allah)
Family
Wives:
Bibi Ilahdati Rz
Bibi Bheeka Rz
Bibi Bhanmat Rz
Bibi Malkan Rz
Bibi Bounji Rz
Children:
Haz. Syed Mahmood Sani-e-Mahdi Rz
Miyan Syed Ajmal Rz
Haz. Syed Ali Rz
Haz. Syed Hameed Rz
Haz. Syed Ibrahim Rz
Daughters:
Bibi Khunza Rz
Bibi Fatima Rz
Bibi Hadiyatullah Rz
Khundza Nida Mahmood
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