Naqliyat-e-Miyan Abdur Rasheed RZ - Khalifatullah Mehdi (AHS)

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133. It is narrated that if somebody asked for a piece of cloth or
footwear as benediction, Imam Mahdi AS would say, “You will not
achieve salvation even if you put on the skin of this servant (of
Allah) upon you, unless you work according to what this servant
tells you.”
134. Further the Imam AS said, “On the Day of Resurrection,
Allah will not ask you about your pedigree as to whose son you are.
But He will ask you about your sincere deeds.”
135. It is narrated that a teacher had brought some tinkas on
behalf of Fateh Khan. He accepted it. After a month again the
teacher brought a similar amount. He accepted this also. Another
month later, the teacher brought a similar amount. He refused to
take it and said; “Fateh Khan has fixed a monthly (amount) for us.
Imam Mahdi AS has called taiyun (fixed periodical income) as la’in
(accursed).”
136. It is narrated that when Bibi Ilahdati RZ (wife of Imam
Mahdi AS ) died, a gold tinka (coin) was found in her garments. Imam
Mahdi AS said, “Heat the coin and brand her on the forehead.
Prophet Muhammad SLM too had done like that.” When this news
spread, Miyan Syed Salamullah RZ , who was supervising the digging
of her grave, came hastily and told the Imam AS on oath that the
tinka was not of Bibi Illahdati RZ but was that of Bibi Fatima RZ (the
daughter of the Imam AS ).” The Imam AS said, “Give it to whom it
belongs.” Later, the Imam AS said, “The Bibi RZ had nothing to do
with anybody except Allah Most High. I know that the Bibi RZ
trusted in Allah (mutawakkil) and claimed to be a mutawakkil. She
was distinguished among the women. She was the seeker of the
zath-e-wahid (Allah). Whoever took a piece of her garment, would
be blessed. He, who drank the water from the Bibi’s pot, was
blessed. He, who cleaned a pot with her sanctified leftover water
(paskhurda), was blessed. The Bibi RZ did not go into prostration
(sajda) without the Vision of Allah. The portion of the Vision is
sufficient for her. The Bibi’s stomach has become chosen
(barguzida).”
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137. It is narrated that the pajamas of Miran Syed Mahmood RZ
was torn threadbare. Miyan Baban RZ was given the job of sawiyat
(equal distribution of the charity received). The sawiyat of ushr
(tithe) too was assigned to him. One day, Miyan Baban RZ got a
pajama stitched and presented it to Miran Syed Mahmood RZ . The
Miran RZ asked him, “Where did you get it?” Miyan Baban RZ said,
“Miranji! A few dirhams were leftover from the ushr amount. I got
the pajamas stitched out of that amount.” Miran RZ became very
angry and said, “Wearing this is not allowed (jaiz nahin). This is in
the right of the distressed (muztir) fuqara. One who is not in
distress should not wear it.” Miyan Baban RZ said, “Imam Mahdi AS
used to spend the ushr amount on some (rare) occasions.” Tears
flooded the eyes of Miran RZ and he said, “He was Mahdi-e-
Mauood AS . Whatever he did, he did in obedience of the Commands
of the Lord of Esteem (Rabbul-Izzat). We are not allowed to claim
equality with him. Go and sell it immediately and deposit the
amount in the ushr fund.” Miyan Baban RZ finally did as he was told.
138. It is narrated that Bibi Kad Bano RZ asked Miyan Dilawar RZ
to say on his own to Miran Syed Mahmood RZ to increase the shares
of Sawiyat because the expenses had increased because of the
guests. Miyan Dilawar RZ told the Miran RZ . Tears flooded the eyes
of the Miran RZ . He said, “Miyan Dilawar RZ , you are not saying this
on your own. Somebody has made you say this. Bibi Kad Bano RZ is
demanding a share of worldly things from me. For this servant, the
Imam AS had fixed ten shares of sawiyat. And that is enough.” Later,
some children were born. In spite of that, the Miran RZ did not take
anything more than the ten shares of Sawiyat.
139. Eminent migrant-companions have narrated that Imam
Mahdi AS used to have the Sawiyat distributed in his presence. One
day, Malik Sharfuddin RZ , who was the distributor of Sawiyat, raised
his head while distributing and asked the recipient, “How many are
your shares of Sawiyat?” Imam Mahdi AS told him, “Do not raise
your head and ask. (There is danger of) being lenient after seeing
the face of the recipient. Hence, keep your eyes down and ask the
number of shares one is to get, so that you are not lenient.”