Day: June 14, 2025

■ Who Are the Hidden Wali (Abdaal) and What’s the Secret of Hazrat Khizar (ع)?

You see, in every age, the world doesn’t just run on politics, technology, or markets. It runs on barakah — hidden blessings, flowing silently, like fragrance from a rose no one can see, but everyone can feel. That barakah often comes through the Abdaal — the hidden Aulia, the spiritual powerhouses whose identities are known only to Allah ﷻ. And among them shines a legendary friend of Allah ﷻ whose story refuses to fade: Hazrat Khizar (ع) — the green one, the guide of seekers, the unseen wanderer of divine roads.

These are not your regular people. These are the quiet ones in the background, the unknown servants of Allah ﷻ who don’t wear labels, don’t show miracles on stage, and might just be selling tea at a corner or sweeping a mosque floor somewhere — but because of their hearts, rain falls, wars are diverted, and entire nations are spared from punishment.

SubhanAllah! How some scholars get a little too uptight or strict when discussing Hadith about the Abdaal. But love doesn’t live in narrowness. And spiritual truths often come dressed in gentle metaphors — the kind that only lovers of Allah ﷻ truly understand.

From Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (ر), there’s a narration that traces back to Mawla Ali bin Abi Talib (ع), who said: There are 40 men in Syria — these are the Abdaal. Every time one of them dies, Allah ﷻ replaces him. Because of them, it rains, enemies are defeated, and punishments are kept far from the people. SubhanAllah. Isn’t that beautiful?

Another narration from Hazrat Ubada bin Samit (ر) shares the same meaning but mentions 30 Abdaal. Different numbers, yes — but the same deep fragrance of truth.

And guess what? Imam Zurqani, a big name among scholars, says this Hadith from Hazrat Ali (ر) is reliable. And other respected Imams — like Imam Ismail Al-Hilmi — comment that Hazrat Ubada’s narration gains strength when heard through multiple authentic chains.

In fact, even some collectors of Hadith, like those behind Sunan Abi Dawood and Sunan Ibn Majah, believed certain pious people in their time were Abdaal!

Now, imagine this SubhanAllah: great Imams of Islamic history — like Imam Shafi’i (ر) — being called an Awtaad, a kind of spiritual pole, by none other than Hazrat Khizar (ع) himself!

And Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (ر)? SubhanAllah! Hazrat Khizar is said to have referred to him as a Siddiq — a title usually reserved for the highest level of truthful lovers!

And what about Imam Abdul Rahman al-Sulami (ر)? SubhanAllah! Imam Abu Abdullah Hakim Nishapuri said that if this man wasn’t a wali, then there were no friends of Allah on Earth! Allah Allah! That’s how radiant his inner light was.

The list continues: Hazrat Hammad bin Salama (ر) was also counted among the Abdaal by the noble Imam Nawawi (ر).

But my favorite part? Allahu Akbat! SubhanAllah! Shaykh-ul-Akbar Imam Ibn Arabi (ر), the great traveler of spiritual galaxies, once asked a wise elder how one becomes an Abdaal. The answer is that Not fame, not miracles, not speeches. Just four simple secrets of lovers:

Silence

Solitude

Hunger

Wakefulness

Four keys that unlock the door of divine nearness… and open the heart to becoming one of Allah’s hidden friends.

Ok now this part might make your heart skip a beat: there’s a Hadith mentioned in Kitab al-Adhkar by Imam Nawawi (ر), where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that if your ride runs away in a desert, call out:

❝O servants of Allah, stop it!
O servants of Allah, stop it!❞

Because Allah ﷻ has soldiers walking this Earth — unseen to the eye, but always near.

Sufis have always believed that every city, every small town — even your own village — has someone among them: a Qutb, or an Abdal, whose presence keeps harm away and mercy flowing like a breeze in the air.

Ah Allah Allah, now we come to the one whose name makes the hearts of seekers flutter like leaves in spring: Hazrat Sayyidna Abul Abbas Khizar (ع) — the luminous traveler who met Prophet Musa (ع) and taught him the secrets of divine wisdom in Surah Al-Kahf.

He’s known as the Naqeeb al-Aulia — the leader of all Aulia Allah. The one whose feet walk both the seen and the unseen worlds.

He holds ‘Ilm Ladunni’, divine knowledge directly from Allah ﷻ — not through books or teachers, but through inspiration poured directly into the heart.

Wherever he sat, the barren land would become green — and that’s how he got the name “Khizar”, from the word green. SubhanAllah.

His lineage was discussed by Scholars like Imam Hajar Asqalani (ر) say he goes all the way back to Prophet Nuh (ع), through Baliya bin Malkan. Some call him Khizoon, a name that softened over time into Khizar.

This is a big question in the halls of spirituality.

Many great scholars say: Yes, he was a Prophet. Because in Surah Al-Kahf, he shows knowledge greater than Prophet Musa (ع) in certain matters — and how can a Prophet follow someone less than a Prophet?

Imam Ibn Jarir Tabari, Imam Thalabi, and even Imam Abu Hayyan (ر) all said he’s a Prophet whose knowledge came through hidden divine revelation.

But… wait.

Some Sufis, with hearts full of love, say he wasn’t a Prophet, but rather a Wali — a friend of Allah ﷻ whose nearness allowed him to carry that divine light without being a prophet.

Imam Qushayri (ر), in his famous Risala, sides with this view.

Others Imam Abu Mansoor Maturidi say maybe he’s an angel in human form, or simply a righteous servant.

And you know what? SubhanAllah! That’s the beauty of it. In the world of Wilayah, not everything is black and white. Sometimes, it’s all green — like Khizar’s touch — soft, alive, and full of secrets.

In the end, whether he’s a Prophet or a Wali, whether the Abdaal are 30 or 40, the message is the same:

There are people walking this Earth — hidden, humble, and holy — whose very presence holds back storms.

And there are mysteries Allah ﷻ hides in the folds of time, only revealing them to those whose hearts are open like flowers in the morning.

So my dear readers, walk gently. You never know who the Abdaal are. It might even be the one who serves you chai today. Or the one who sweeps your local masjid before Fajr.

And remember, the one who seeks Allah ﷻ sincerely… may just be on their own quiet path to becoming one of them.

اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَّعَلَىٰ اٰلِ مُحَمَّ

■ What Shapes Do Jinn Take… and Where Do They Lurk?

You see, the jinn aren’t just some spooky tales told to scare children at night. No, no! These are real beings — created from smokeless fire long before us humans were ever shaped from clay. They live, they move, they — mostly unseen — but oh, how close they sometimes are…

Now here’s where the points gets intresting: the jinn are shape-shifters. Total masters of disguise! One moment they might appear like a human, and the next — poof! — they’re a snake slithering quietly in the corner. Another time, they become a scorpion hiding beneath a rock, or even a gentle-looking goat grazing in a field… but don’t be fooled! Behind the innocent face may be something far from it.

They’ve taken the forms of:

Humans, animals, snakes, scorpions

Camels, cows, goats, horses, mules, donkeys

Birds flying silently through the night

But most commonly — and this might make your heart beat a little faster — they appear as black dogs or black cats. Yes, you read that right! Especially black ones.

Why black, you ask? Sufis say there’s something about the black color that suits the darker, hidden energies — the secretive, the shadowy, the deceptive. Not all black animals are evil of course — let’s not be unfair to nature! But many scholars and Aulia Allah have noted that those jinn who come with mischief often prefer this darker shade. It’s like their favorite costume.

Now, let’s sneak into the homes of these hidden beings. Where do they hang out when they’re not busy creeping through the unseen?

Their favorite hideouts are:

Dusty deserts and wild, deep forests

Mountain valleys and rocky gorges

Piles of trash, dirty places, and unclean corners

Public toilets and bathroom spaces (yup, that’s why we say du’a before entering!)

Cracks in walls, caves, abandoned ruins

Empty houses, cemeteries, old marketplaces

Even in the quiet corners of our own homes… if we’re not careful with cleanliness and remembrance of Allah ﷻ.

Spooked yet?
Don’t be!
But stay respectful — and mindful.

And here’s something really fascinating… the time of their roaming. Oh yes, jinn have peak hours!

Their favorite time to scatter and spread is right after sunset. From the moment the sun dips below the horizon and night begins to unfold its dark cloak — until about one hour into the night — that’s when they’re most active. That dusky hour is a spiritually sensitive time, and our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ even warned us to bring children indoors and recite protective du’as during this twilight period.

Because during that shadowy stretch of time, the veil between the seen and unseen feels a little thinner. The darkness becomes a playground for the jinn — especially those up to no good.

So what do we do, dear readers?

We don’t fear — but we stay protected. We stay in wudu, we recite 11x Ayat al-Kursi, we remember Allah ﷻ, and we keep our homes clean — not just from dust, but from spiritual dirt. We don’t go poking around in abandoned places or testing the unseen. And most importantly: we live with awareness. Because the more light we carry in our hearts, the less darkness can touch us.

So if you hear a random rustle, feel a cold breeze when the windows are shut, or see a black cat staring too long… smile, recite Auzu Billahi Mishaitanirajim Bismillah Irehman nirahim, and remember: the lovers of Allah ﷻ are always under His protection.

Because in the end — whether jinn or men — only those can harm you who your Rabb allows… and He is the best of Protectors.

La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

There is no power and no strength except with Allah ﷻ.

Hadith e Ghadeer

*Shan e Hazrat e Usman Ghani Part 5*

Hazrat Abu Huraira Razi Allahu Tala Anhu Bayan Karte Hain Ke Ek Martaba Hazrat Sayyeda Ruqaiyya Binte Rasool ﷺ Mere Pas Aayi Aur Unke Hath Me Kanga Tha, Unhone Farmaya Ke Huzoor Nabi e Kareem ﷺ Abhi Abhi Mere Pas Se Gaye Hain Mene Aap ﷺ Ke Mubarak Gesu Sanware Hain Aap ﷺ Ne Farmaya :- Aye Ruqaiyya Tum Abu Abdullah (Usman e Ghani) Ko Kesa Pati Ho ? Mene Arz Kiya Behtareen Insan! Aap ﷺ Ne Farmaya :- Uski Izzat Baja Lao, Beshak Wo Mere Sahaba Me Khulq Ke Aitbaar Se Sabse Zada Mere Mushaba Hain.

📚 *Reference* 📚

*1.* Tabrani, Al Muajjam Al Kabeer, Jild 1, Safa 76, Hadees No 99.
*2.* Haythami, Majma uz Zawaid, Jild 9, Safa 81.
*3.* Ahmad Bin Hanbal, Fazail e Sahaba, Jild 1, Safa 510,  Hadees No 834.