The Sunnat of Equilibrium and System In Every Act – Hadhrat Maulana Thanvi رحمه الله

Namaaz and Roza are major acts. There was equilibrium and system in every act of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam); in his walking, in his talking, in his sitting, in his meeting, in his eating, in his drinking. This is what Hazrat Aishah means when she says:

كَانَ خُلُقُهُ الْقُرْان

“His character was in harmony with the Qur’aan.”

In other words, what is mentioned in the Qur’aan was like natural and habitual traits in him. Accordingly, it was his noble habit to move somewhat whenever someone came and sat by him. Allahu Akbar! Such fine points would be natural to his disposition! The wisdom in this is that the newcomer becomes cheerful, he feels appreciated and gladness is expressed at his coming. Furthermore, it appears in the Qur’aan:

ياَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ امَنُوْا اِذَا قِيْلَ لَكُمْ تَفَسَّحُوْا فِى الْمَجَالِسِ فَافْسَحَوْا

“O Muslims! If you are told to provide some space in a gathering then provide space.”

The Qur’aan says that when you are told to give some place then move. Although Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) was not instructed or told [by anyone] then too he would make space. His gaze was on the reason for the injunction. Such a fine point then and it became his nature!

In regard to system it is clearly stated in Shamaail-e-Tirmizi that every work of his was orderly and systematic. Accordingly, he had the constant practice of going once a week to Masjid-e-Quba.

It is simple to do something, but to endure it till the end is difficult.

“People say that affection is difficult. That’s all wrong. To endure is difficult.”

For us such punctuality is difficult, not so for Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). Allah Ta’ala fashioned his nature such that no work of his was contrary to equilibrium and system. He would effortlessly pay attention to finer points.

In the latter part of the night he would visit Jannatul Baqee’.  Hazrat Aishah (Radhiyallahu anha) gives the following account: “Once, during his time by me he went to Jannatul Baqee’. قَامَ رُوَيْدًا—He got up quietly so that no one’s sleep was disturbed.  وَانْتَعَلَ رُوَيْدًا—He wore his shoes quietly.” It appears in Nasaai Shareef that he likewise closed the door quietly. Allahu Akbar! Is there any limit to the degree of his considerateness! This was in spite of the fact that he was adored. Where would Hazrat Aishah be disturbed by him?

“Even if you sit on my shoulders and head,

I will tolerate your playfulness because you are my beloved.”

Regardless of that, Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) took her comfort and rest into consideration. These things were ingrained in him. Involuntarily, one can never do that. Even if one tries, for how long can one keep it up? The saying is famous: “A new Namaazi cannot keep his feet straight,” until it [Namaaz] becomes a habit.

Source: The Essence Of Taraaweeh
Hakeemul Ummat Mujaddidul Millat Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi
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