being fortunate enough to recite the Kalimaĥ at the time of his death, just imagine what would be the fate of those who actually make the insulting remarks!

Therefore it is vital to stay away from those who disrespect Shaīkhaīn Karīmaīn رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَنْهُم. Only embrace the company of the devotees of the Prophet and the servants of the Ṣaḥābaĥ and the Auliyā. Illuminate the lamp of love for these great personalities in your hearts and become worthy of receiving the blessings of both worlds. Love of the pious servants of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ is extremely beneficial in the grave and in the Hereafter.

In this regard, a person has narrated, ‘After a companion of my teacher died, my teacher saw him in a dream and asked him, ‘What did Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ do with you?’ He replied, ‘Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ forgave me.’ My teacher then asked, ‘What happened with Munkar and Nakīr [the questioning angels of the grave]?’ His friend replied, ‘When they made me sit and began to question me, Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ put a thought into my heart and I said to the angels, ‘For the sake of Sayyidunā Abū Bakr and ‘Umar رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَنْهُم, please leave me alone.’ Upon hearing this, one of the angels said to the other, ‘He has presented the means of very renowned personalities, so let’s leave him.’ After that they left me alone and went away.’ (Sharḥ-us-Ṣudūr, p. 141)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الْحَبِیۡب                       صَلَّى الـلّٰـہُ تَعَالٰى عَلٰى مُحَمَّد