🌟 Dr. Abdul Hai Arfi (RA): The Life and Teachings of a Spiritual Guide
Dr. Shah Muhammad Abdul Hai Arfi (RA) was a great spiritual guide, scholar, and writer. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of Islamic knowledge and the spreading of spiritual teachings. He came from a respected family and gained deep expertise in both religious and worldly sciences. His famous books, “Uswa-e-Rasool-e-Akram (SAW)” and “Ma’asir-e-Hakeem-ul-Ummat”, earned him great respect as an author and became very popular among scholars and general readers alike.
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🏡 Early Life and Education
He was born on 8th Muharram 1316 AH in Kadoura, a town in the Baoni State (District Jhansi, U.P., India). His family was known for its scholarship in Arabic and Persian. His grandfather, Molvi Kazim Hussain Siddiqi, was a well-known scholar. He received his early education from his grandfather, then turned toward modern education. He earned a B.A. from Aligarh College and a law degree from Lucknow University. He practiced law for 10 years but left it because it did not suit his nature.
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🌿 Spiritual Journey & Connection with Hakim-ul-Ummat
In 1927, he became a disciple (mureed) of Hakim-ul-Ummat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (RA) and began his spiritual journey. Over the next 17 years, he closely followed his mentor and benefited deeply from his guidance through letters, company, and personal training. This connection shaped his heart and soul and lit his life with spiritual wisdom.
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🧠 Intellectual and Spiritual Services
His work wasn’t limited to just religious teaching. He also practiced homeopathy from 1936 to 1950 in Jaunpur, India. After the creation of Pakistan, he moved to Karachi in 1950 and continued his clinic. He spread the light of spiritual knowledge not just for his own benefit but to help and guide others as well.
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📚 His Books and Writings
Among his books, “Ma’asir-e-Hakeem-ul-Ummat” stands out as a special contribution. It contains valuable teachings and sayings of Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (RA). The book gained great acceptance among scholars and the general public, and reflects both Dr. Arfi’s deep knowledge and spiritual link with his teacher. His works continue to inspire and benefit many to this day.
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👥 Praise from Scholars
Great scholars such as Mufti Shafi Usmani (RA) praised Dr. Arfi’s character and spiritual strength. Mufti Shafi likened him to a rare gem and said that his personality reflected the qualities of a true spiritual guide (Sheikh).
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🕊️ Conclusion
Dr. Abdul Hai Arfi (RA) lived a life filled with knowledge, spirituality, and service to others. He dedicated himself to helping people grow spiritually and intellectually. His teachings continue to guide hearts even today.
May Allah fill his grave with light and make his teachings a guiding light for all of us. Ameen.