In the Khaanqah a group of Taalibeen and Saalikeen [seekers of spiritual perfection and traversers of the Path to Allah] is perpetually engaged in Zikr and Shaghl [prescribed forms of remembrance of Allah Ta’ala and spiritual exercises]. Hakeemul Ummat’s practice is to see to their needs firstly after Fajr Salaat.
Thereafter he engages in Tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed. Generally, he would have a small Qur’aan in his hand and go out for a walk out of the town. Today this ma’mool [habitual practice] was delayed for some time.
Hazrat was occupied with our hospitality. He sent for tea, whereas he would not drink tea. He conversed with utmost empathy for about 45min.
Hazrat’s detractors disseminated that he is impassive and harsh. The only truth in this lie is that he certainly is stern on the mureeds, taalibs and mutawassils [those who have an Islaahi bond with him] by implementing rules and enforcing regulations for their own salaah and islaah [good and reformation]. But he did not enact severe rules and regulations. The rules and regulations were for the ease and comfort of both parties.
With ordinary visitors, friends and associates he was an embodiment of exemplary character. There wasn’t a trace of roughness and narrowness in him. For the ease and comfort of guests he would observe such finer points which the guests themselves would not even think of. This overall quality manifested itself to us at that time.
Hospitality to visitors is an Ibaadat just like Tarbiyat [spiritual upbringing] of the Mureedeen and Saalikeen, or Tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed. The latter was his daily practice; today his practice was the former. The Road to Jannat is never closed.
