Foreword

All praise is due to ALLAH TA' ALA who blessed the "ISHA' ATUL HAQ" with the bounty of undertaking the translation and publication of the "MA'AARIF- E - MATHNAVI" of Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (D.B.).

Innumerable Durood and Salaams upon our beloved Nabi Sayyedena Muhammad $ from whose ocean of knowledge and light the Ulama of the Ummat inherit; to thereby guide mankind till the day of Qiyamah.

The "MA'AARIF-E~MATHNAVI is a commentary of a selection of chapters from the famous masterpiece of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (RA.) , entitled "MATHNAVI-E-RUM", which is composed of some 28 000 verses of poetry - the commentry of which was undertaken by Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (D.B.).

Letters and comments from great luminaries and scholars of Islam (included here-in-after) and in addition, the appreciation and recommendation by such personages of Muhadditheen, Mufassireen and Ulama, clearly indicate the distinction of the author and the esteem in which he is held.

In this day and age when materialistic prosperity is the principal aspiration, and which unfortunately surpasses Religion in terms of chief priority, life revolves entirely around carnal and sensual pleasures - thus the purpose of life itself has been forgotten and the gift of life wasted.

The beautiful characteristic traits pertaining to human excellence which includes shame, modesty, honesty, sincerity, trustworthiness, generosity, kindness etc., of 'which good character is moulded, is presently at its lowest ebb.

Hearts have become veiled in darkness and permeated with evil desires and passions - filled with malice, greed, pride, envy, jealousy etc. In satisfying these cravings of the animal self, both the heart and the soul are foolishly exchanged for that which is ephemeral and perishable.

The translation of the "MA'AARIF-E-MATHNAVI" into the English language and its publication in such desperate times is indeed a great boon for the Ummah. The translation was ably rendered by Maulana Yusuf Karan of Cape Town.

A study of the contents of the book with an open mind and with a sincere intention of following through with the advises and teachings of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (RA.), as well as that of the author of the commentary, Arif Billah Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb, would be most instrumental in transforming the sensual and worldly love, to the pure, pristine, selfless and healthy love of ALLAH TA' ALA, and His beloved Prophet, Sayyedena Muhammad. It is in reality the prescription and the panacea for the maladies and ills predominant in the society.

It will rekindle the flickering flame of Imaan into a sound faith in ALLAH TA' ALA, His Exalted Status, His Power over all things, His Compassion, His Mercy and His Kindness. Likewise it would strengthen the Imaan in His Wrath and Anger over those who are persistent and heedless of their indulgence in sins, with no thought of sincere repentance. In essence, to rebuild that intimate, sincere and lasting relationship with ALLAH TA' ALA, which is a foundation for true success in both the worlds, this book is indeed a great gift.

Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi's (RA.) life and works have been covered in this volume by the author and it would not be out of place to mention that the "MATHNAVI" of Maulana Rumi (RA.) has inspired and illuminated the hearts of millions of people since it was written and has been extensively quoted by our pious Ulama and Auliya. May ALLAH TA' ALA reward all brothers and sisters abundantly both in this world and in the hereafter, for their voluntary assistance rendered solely for His Pleasure

• Maulana YUNUS PATEL
• 22 ZIL HIJJAH 1417
• (NAAZIM) ISHA' ATUL HAQ
• 30 APRIL 1997 DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

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