Excellence of Friends of Allah

The Test of Hazrat Hassan Basri (may Allah be pleased with him) A great man thought in his heart whether these people would stand up when Hajjaj bin Yusuf came or not. See the great test. Hazrat Hassan Basri (may Allah be pleased with him) would not preach in the gathering of his companions until Rabia Basri arrived. When asked why, what did he say? See what commands were on his tongue at the time of his death. 

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "Break all the pulpits and forbid the preachers from preaching." Who was the person who was allowed to preach? Why did Hazrat Hassan Basri go to the cemetery and cry and what did he say? Have we ever thought about the great ones? Why were they so worried about the hereafter? It is worth noting that they would cry so much because of just one sin that would make them faint. 

And how many disobediences do we have in our day and night? Have we ever realized that we, too, should repent or turn to Allah Almighty? Hazrat Hassan Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) gave three pieces of advice to Saeed bin Jair (may Allah have mercy on him), such advice that can change our lives. 

This book is full of many other true incidents of great men like Hazrat Hassan Basri (R.A); when you read this book, your faith will surely be refreshed. The book is very important. Read it in detail, Insha Allah, it will be beneficial.

FAQs About the Excellence of Friends of Allah

Q: What is the main focus of the "Excellence of Friends of Allah" book? 

A: This book primarily focuses on the true incidents and spiritual experiences of great Islamic personalities, particularly Hazrat Hassan Basri (may Allah be pleased with him). It contains inspiring stories about the righteousness, piety, and spiritual excellence of Allah's friends (Awliya) that can help refresh and strengthen one's faith.

Q: What specific stories about Hazrat Hassan Basri are included in this book? 

A: The book includes several profound incidents from Hazrat Hassan Basri's life, including his test during Hajjaj bin Yusuf's time, his practice of waiting for Rabia Basri before preaching, and his final commands at the time of death. It also covers his visits to the cemetery where he would cry and reflect, along with the three life-changing pieces of advice he gave to Saeed bin Jair.

Q: How can reading this book benefit someone's spiritual development? 

A: Reading this book can significantly refresh and strengthen your faith (iman) by providing real-life examples of righteous behavior from Islamic history. The detailed accounts of how these great personalities worried about the hereafter and repented for even minor sins can inspire readers to reflect on their own spiritual state and turn to Allah Almighty with sincere repentance.

Q: What makes this book different from other Islamic literature? 

A: This book stands out because it contains authentic, true incidents rather than theoretical discussions, focusing specifically on the practical spirituality and excellence of Allah's friends. The stories demonstrate real examples of piety, such as how these great personalities would cry so intensely from just one sin that they would faint, providing tangible examples of spiritual excellence for modern readers.

Q: Who would benefit most from reading "Excellence of Friends of Allah"? 

A: This book is beneficial for anyone seeking spiritual inspiration and wanting to strengthen their connection with Allah, particularly those interested in learning from the examples of righteous predecessors (Salaf). Muslims who want to understand the high spiritual standards of Islamic saints and scholars, and those looking to improve their own spiritual practices through real-life examples, will find this book especially valuable.