HADHRAT MUHAMMAD SAMMAAK (Rahmatullaah alayh)
HADHRAT MUHAMMAD SAMMAAK
(Rahmatullaah alayh)
The lofty status which Hadhrat Ma’roof Karkhi (rahmatullah alayh) had gained was from the advices and admonition of Hadhrat Muhammad Sammaak (rahmatullah alayh). The Khalifah Haroon Rashid would appear in his presence with utmost humility. Once Hadhrat Sammaak said to Haroon Rashid: “O Ameerul Mu’mineen! Tawaadhu’ (Humility) is loftier than your greatest virtue.
* The right of Tawaadhu’ is that you do not regard yourself better than any person.
* People of former times (i.e. the Auliya) were embodiments of ‘medicine’ (spirituality – roohaaniyat). People acquired cure (spiritual reformation) from them. On the contrary, today the people (the Shaikhs) are embodiments of disease (spiritual and moral maladies). There is no cure for their diseases.
* The Tareeq (the Path of Tasawwuf/Moral reformation) is that you regard Allah Azza Wa Jal to be your Consoler and His Kitaab your confidante.
* Tama’ (avarice – greed) is like a rope around your neck and a chain on your legs. Remove these fetters so that you are emnacipated.
* There was a time when it was difficult for a Waa-iz (one who gives lectures) to deliver a wa’z just as today it is difficult for the Ulama to make amal (i.e. to practically implement the teachings of the Deen). And, there was a time when there were few lecturers just as today there are few Ulama practising according to their Knowledge.
* Once Hadhrat Sammaak was seriously ill, suffering considerable pain. Hadhrat Ahmad Hawaari (rahmatullah alayh) went to call a physician who was a Christian. On the way to the physician, he met an old sage whose face was radiant with noor. He was dressed exquisitely and the fragrance of a wondrous perfume was emanating from him. He asked me about my mission. When I explained, he commented: “Subhaanallaah! How can the Friend of Allah seek aid from the enemy of Allah? Go back, and tell Ibn Sammaak to place his hand on the pain and to recitesome Aayaat”
Ahmad Hawaari returned and conveyed the message. Hadhrat Sammaak did as was instructed and was immediately cured. He then asked: “Do you know who the Sage was?” Ahmad Hawaari said: “No.” Hadhrat Sammaak said: “He was Khidhr (alayhis salaam).”
* During his state of Sakraat (i.e. on the verge of dying), he exclaimed: “O Allah! You know that whilst I was sinning I nevertheless loved your obedient Friends (the Auliya). Do efface my sins in lieu of this (love for Your Auliya).”
* Hadhrat Sammaak had remained a bachelor all his life. After his demise some persons saw him in their dreams, and they queried of his condition and how he fared by Allah Ta’ala. He responded: “I was most generously forgiven and abundantly rewarded. However, no one had acquired the honour which a man toiling and struggling in grief with his family, had acquired.”