The Spiritual Guide of Haji Imdadullah and His Renowned Khalifas

Question

What was the name of the spiritual guide of the respected Hazrat Haji Imdadullah, the Meccan emigrant (Muhajir-e Makki)? What beliefs did the respected Haji hold regarding ‘urs (an annual festival at a saint’s tomb on his death anniversary), fatiha, isal al-thawab, mawlid and qiyam? How many khalifas did he have? Which of them became senior and renowned khalifas, and what were their beliefs?

Answer

The name of the spiritual guide of the respected Hazrat Haji Imdadullah, the Meccan emigrant, is Hazrat Nur Muhammad Jhanjhanwi ﵀; it is written in his work "Faysala-yi Haft Mas’ala" ("The Decision on Seven Issues") and its appendix that these acts are in themselves permissible (mubah), and the added restrictions on them are superfluous, that is, they may be dispensed with.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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