sultan ul ashiqeen biography Prestige and Genealogy Allah says in the Holy Quran: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُمْ مِنْ ذَكَرٍ وَأُنْثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ Meaning: O people! We created you from one man and one woman. And then divided you in nations and tribes, so that you may recognize one another. Undoubtedly the nobler amongst you is he who is the most pious in the sight of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. (49:13) The above verse verifies that all the humans are equal based on being Adam’s children. However, the standard of distinction and nobility is piety. Division of Humans It is obvious from the verse above, that the human’s division in nations and clans is per Divine will. As a matter of fact, this division is ultimate and not unreasonable at all. Rather, a lot of wisdom is implicit in it. One reason is the recognition of the individual by his specific clan. How is a Man or Clan recognized? Recognition of a man or clan does not mean merely knowing his name, profession or the names of his ancestors. Instead, many factors are involved in ‘recognition’. For instance, which moral values does the respective community holds? Which traditions are related to his ancestors and which achievements his clan attained? In which fields of life have they been excelling and performing marvelous deeds. Such achievements and traits of the ancestors are the cause of recognition of the new generation. Furthermore, they also become the reason of their brought up and guidance per their splendid traditions. Importance of Genealogy or Family Background The achievements of the forefathers not only pride the new generation but also persuade them to perform great marvels. For sure, such values of ancestors inspire a thriving nation. On this basis, genealogy or family background hold great importance among the civilized and intellectual societies. However, now numerous forms of development are in place for the vastly spread population. The modern era does not emphasize much on genealogy, like the era two to three hundred years back. Tribe or Clan of Prophet Mohammad The Prophet Mohammad belonged to Banu Hashim the clan of Quraysh tribe. This tribe is the best of all the genealogies of the universe. Hadiths about Quraysh Tribe Prophet Mohammad said about his clan and tribe, “Allah made Kinanah the most respectable among the progeny of Prophet Ishmael. Quraysh were prestigious among the children of Kinanah. And Banu Hashim were the most honorable among Quraysh” (Muslim, Bukhari). It is related by Abu Huraira that Prophet Mohammad said, “When Allah created the creatures, He sent Angel Gabriel who divided the people into two types. One of them was Arab and the other was non-Arab. Among these, Arabs were Allah’s selected people. The Arabs were of two kinds, Yemen and Mudhar. These led to another type, Quraysh. In Quraysh were Allah’s chosen people and then I was born in the best of the Quraysh. I am (the best) among them”. (Tabrani).For more https://www.sultan-ul-ashiqeen.com/biography-sultan-ul-ashiqeen-sultan-mohammad-najib-ur-rehman/
