Book Name:Imam Malik Ki Seerat
Encouragement for Pious Deed number 8
O devotees of the Awliyāʾ! How great was the love of Imām Mālik رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه for the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم? He رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه honoured the Final Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم and all that was attributed to him. Like, the Prophetic Hadith and the sacred city of Madinah. If only, we also observe the correct etiquette in respect of Hadith tradition and reflect upon the blessed city of Madinah after being inspired by Imām Mālik رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه. Good company can help us to develop sincerity in our righteous endeavours.
اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه, The religious movement of Dawat-e-Islami is like an open book, so become affiliated with this environment and busy yourself in the 12 religious works of the Zeyli Halqa. Also, travel in the Madani Qafilas with the prophetic devotees, and whilst reflecting upon your righteous deeds, make it your habit to fill in the 72 Pious Deeds booklet.
Pious Deed number 8 from the 72 Pious Deeds given to us by the Amīr of Ahl al-Sunnah دَامَـتْ بَـرَكَـاتُـهُـمُ الْـعَـالِـيَـهْ states: “Today, did you recite salat upon the Prophet at least 313 times?” If we wish to create within ourselves devotion for the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, we must recite salat upon the Prophet often. Also, it is a requirement of love that when we love people, we remember them often. And what better way is there for us to remember the noble Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم than sending salat upon him? Therefore, through fulfilling Pious Deed number 8, we will potentially become among those who recite salat upon the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم often.
صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد
O devotees of the Awliyāʾ! Remember! The great scholar of Madinah, Imām Mālik رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه was blessed with devotion to the beloved Prophet