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== FACT OR FICTION? ==
Part 1
Nothing tells us better than this most famous story about how and why our historians have played with the true history and distorted Islam beyond recognition. The reader will become well-acquainted with the joint tactics of the so-called “Imams” of history and Hadith coupled with the ruling elite.The research-oriented reader may examine the conspiracies of the conspirators in their own writings. Plenty of references will be given to that effect. My comments will be given within brackets [ ]
Caution: All criticism of the author in this book is directed to the historians, and not at all to the honorable personalities of Islam - The exalted Prophet, Sahaba Kiraam, Hazraat Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husain, all of whom inspire our reverence and respect.
WHO IS MAHDI?
Earnestly needs the world that true Mahdi
Quakes whose vision the realm of thought!
- Allama Iqbal
Dear readers! In my humble view, Jamaluddin Afghani, a great benefactor of humanity, was so right in saying: “After due reflection, I have reached the conclusion that the resurgence of Islam and uplift of Humanity is not possible without upholding the unifying supremacy of the Glorious Quran. Anyone working in that direction will be the real Mahdi, the true guide. All other ‘awaited ones’ are nothing but fantasies that will NEVER materialize. Humanity in general and Muslims in particular should bear in mind that no apostle, messenger, prophet or appointed, anointed one of God is coming any more. The exalted Muhammad (570-632 CE) was the last apostleprophet- messenger of God. He passed on after establishing a model State and delivering to all mankind the Supreme and Final Divine Message.”
- The Istanbul address of 1889, The Weekly Caliphate Center
Besides being a dynamic orator, the late Afghani was a man of action. The 19th century, Sudan was under occupation by the British imperialism but a great patriot, Muhammad Ahmad, was carrying the banner of freedom. The greatest hindrance in his way was the rampant belief among the masses that the revival of Muslims was not possible unless the mythical “Imam” Mahdi appeared on the world scene. Jamaluddin Afghani arrived in Khartoum in 1881. He met with the freedom fighter Muhammad Ahmad who updated Afghani on the pitiful situation. But Afghani only knew better. He advised the young Ahmad to declare himself as the “awaited Mahdi”. After a brief pause, Ahmad decided to follow the startling advice. Some people protested that the Mahdi was supposed to be a descendant of the Prophet (S) and emerge from the Cave of Samera in Iraq after a millennium of occultation. Others maintained that Imam Mahdi would appear making rounds in Makkah! Syed Afghani wasted no time in vain argumentation. He grabbed Muhammad Ahmad’s arm and led him and his comrades to the city’s Jami’a (the Friday Congregational) Masjid. It was a Friday. The Imam of the mosque relinquished the pulpit as soon as he saw Syed Afghani approaching. Afghani, then delivered an inspiring sermon to the thousands present in the congregation. He advised them to give up their wait for ‘holy men’ and their supernatural powers. Continuing his sermon, Jamaluddin Afghani said, “Folks! Your Mahdi has arrived. He is no other than Muhammad Ahmad standing by my side! His supernatural power is that he is a man of resolve, character and action. Strengthen his hands and he will give you freedom!” No sooner than the sermon was over did the Jami’a Masjid vibrated with chants of “Mahdi Sudani, Mahdi Sudani!” The congregation right away acknowledged the virtuous Muhammad Ahmad, as their leader and commander. Men from Khartoum and suburbs rallied around Muhammad Ahmad. On behalf of the British, the Muslim clergy in Sudan and Egypt piled up religious verdicts (Fatawa) - That Ahmad was not from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad; he had neither emerged from the Cave of Samera nor did he proclaim himself in the Ka’ba. How could he be the Mahdi? Indeed, he was an apostate! Fortunately, in those days, the Grand Mufti of Egypt was a very enlightened man, Sheikh Muhammad Abde-Rabbuhu, popularly known as Sheikh ‘Abduh (1849-1905). He was an ardent student of the great Syed Afghani. The Grand Mufti annulled all edicts by the clergy.
Watch the descent of God on the tower of your heart
Rid now yourself of the wait for Mahdi and Jesus!
- Allama Iqbal
Soon, the Sudanese masses that had been afflicted with the Mullah orthodoxy (just as the Muslims everywhere are today) sprung back to life. The Mahdi of Sudan declared, “While Mullahs wait in their homes for the Mahdi and Messiah, and Sufis wait in their shrines, I have picked up the banner of freedom. I am the Mahdi of the times! During 1881 and 1885, this great freedom fighter and his comrades routed the British and captured Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. At lightning speed did they achieve liberty! Years later, the British Lord Kitchener went to Sudan, exhumed Muhammad Ahmad’s remains and burned them! Such was the legacy of the Mahdi of Sudan! Was he not a true Mahdi, leader, commander and guide? Incidentally, the powerful British official, Lord Kitchner got drowned in a shipwreck. Rumor came by that he had survived but Allama Iqbal dispelled the rumor with humor, “Yea, he might have come back as fish liver oil.”
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