Stories of the Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho - Part Four: His Life, His Deeds, His Way to Al'lah

By Mohammad Amin Sheikho and A. K. John Alias Al-Dayrani

Mohammad Amin Sheikho.
Birth: 1890 A.D.
Death: 1964 A.D.
Precept: Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an.

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Contents:
1- Killing a Cat Is Not a Joke
2- Brilliant Tactics
3- An Old Woman Finds a Safe Haven
4- The Reasons for Corporeal Decay
5- A Spirited Horse Is Tamed
6- Animals Are God’s Creatures Too
7- Two Giants in a Struggle to the Death
8- Never Rely on Sorcery
9- The Officer’s Ingenuity Saves His Men
10- The Destitute Are Saved from Starvation
11- Funds Await the Return of Master Messiah (pth)
12- The Magician’s Deceit Is Exposed

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookRix
• Release date: Aug 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9783736892804

Mohammad Amin Sheikho

Mohammad Amin Sheikho (1890-1964 A.D / 1308-1384 A.H)Early YearsM. Amin Sheikho was born in al-Ward district in Sarouja Quarter, one of the historical districts of Damascus, in Syria which was called mini-Istanbul during the period of the Ottoman rule. He was raised in an Arab style house situated opposite the famous public al-Ward Bathhouse. This house stands there to the present day.M. Amin Sheikho was still young when his father, the merchant Ismael Sheikho, departed this world. Mohammad Saleem, the only and elder brother of Mohammad Amin, was assigned as a director of the Military School during the Ottoman rule.EducationAt the age of twelve the boy who was to become the great scholar was enrolled at al-Rashidiya School, he then went on to complete his studies in Amber, the Royal Ottoman Faculty in Damascus. He received many certificates of praise and commendation during the Ottoman rule and then under the reign of King Faisal in Syria. There are many copies of these certificates still preserved in trustworthy hands.AchievementsDuring the period of the Turkish rule, he was head of many police-stations in Damascus and its dependent counties. He was a shining example to all for his unfailing attention to duty, the vitality with which he approached every task, and the high level of achievement in many varied deeds which were of great benefit to mankind.During the French mandate he was appointed a director of the prisons of the citadel of Damascus.When the great Syrian uprising took place against the French forces, he helped the revolutionaries in every conceivable way until they placed the seal of the revolution in his trustworthy hands. Due to his subversive activities he fell foul of the French governor of Syria resulting in an order being issued for his execution; but the Almighty God saved him. During this period he was compliant in many attempts to overthrow French rule.He was the companion of Sheikh Amin Kuftaro for almost twenty years and following his death M. Amin Sheikho followed his footsteps and became the next in succession to guide and teach the disciples of the eminent sheikh.His assemblies were distinguished by the profound level of wisdom with which he imparted his teaching and guidance.He took great care to draw the attention of his followers to beware of the tales of the Israelites which defame the biography of the noble persons, the Envoys of God (pth), and of anything ascribed to them which conflicts their perfection and impeccability.In 1953, the famous coeval philosopher, Sir John Godolphin Bennett came from Britain to visit him. He remained in his company for three weeks that were filled with lengthy dialogues about the religion of Islam and its actuality.Sir John asked M. Amin Sheikho many questions about the exact definition of the ‘spirit’ and the difference between that and the ‘soul’, as well as asking for clarification about Godly Justice, a topic which he found difficult to comprehend. As a result of this visit, Sir John practised Islamic legislation and performed the prayers along with the followers of the scholar.This visit was referred to briefly in the autobiography of Sir John Bennett in his book Witness; but after his death, a book containing special personal recollections written by Sir John was published in 1975 under the title Journeys in Islamic Countries, wherein he spoke in detail about this meeting. In this book he gave a detailed account of the personality and character of M. Amin Sheikho, and of his lectures and disciples. He also mentioned the great benefits he had derived from his life-changing meeting with him.During his lectures M. Amin Mohammad Amin Sheikho pointed frequently to the belief in the return of Jesus Christ (pth), from the Islamic perspective. He also indicated the near advent of this significant world event as, according to his explanations, most of the conditions for this momentous Hour had been fulfilled.This was disclosed in his book: The Envoy of Peace Looms on the Horizon: the Return of Jesus Christ.In referring to his meeting with M. Amin Sheikho, Sir John made mention of this issue in his two books: Witness and Journeys in Islamic Countries.Professor Abdul-Kadir John, alias al-Dayrani, published the book Stories of M. Amin Sheikho wherein he writes in detail about many deeds performed by his teacher, Mohammad Amin Sheikho.One of His PupilsProfessor Abdul-Kadir John, alias al-Dayrani is the best known and most distinguished among the pupils of M. Amin Sheikho. He received a certificate of General Education (a Syrian certificate which included the study of nine different sciences). Prof. al-Dayrani collected and verified more than fifty books which were dictated by M. Amin Sheikho and written on his behalf. Therefore his name is always mentioned in association with the name of Mohammad Amin Sheikho.PublicationsM. Amin Sheikho dictated to his pupils many books about Islam in the Arabic language, some of which have been translated into English and French. The following are just some of these:1- Interpretation of the Great Qur’an (Lights of Descending & Realities of Meaning)2- Interpretation of Am’ma Section of the Qur’an3- Impeccability of Prophets4- Am’ma Encyclopedia (The Compassionate’s Gifts in Interpreting the Qur’an)5- Al-Amin Interpretation of the Great Qur’an (The Previous Nations)6- Visiting the Prophet (cpth) and the Effect of His Love in Elevating the Believing Spirit7- High Grades of Al-Taqwa (Seeing by Al’lah’s Light)—The Jewels of Rules in Explaining the Pillars of Islam8- The Sources of Spring Water in the World9- The Reality of Our Master Mohammad (cpth) Appearing in the Twentieth Century10- Proclaiming God’s Love (The Scientific and Qur’anic Motivations for Halal Slaughter)11- Islam... What is the Veil for? What is Divorce for? What is Polygamy for?12- The West has Liberated Man from Slavery—Did Islam not do the same?13- The Great Scientific Discovery—the Astonishing Reality of the Six Days and the Seven Heavens14- The Amazing Miracle of the Fundamental Verses of the Book in the Twenty-first Century15- Cupping: the Marvelous Medicine that Cures Heart Disease, Paralysis, Haemophilia, Migraine, Sterility and Cancer—A Prophetic Medical Science in its New Perspective16- The Reality of Tamerlane the Great Appears in the Twenty-first Century17- The Envoy of Peace Looms on the Horizon: The Return of Jesus Christ18- Secrets of the Seven Praising Verses19- Goodbye to the Doctor of al-Muqawqis (Cyrus, Patriarch of Alexandria)Radio and TV Programmes- Illuminative Speculations: al-Quds Radio Station broadcasting from Syria- Lights for Humankind: the Lebanese Radio Station al-Tawheed- Cupping, an Arabic Discovery Spreads All over the World and Cupping, a Prophetic Medical Science in Its New Scientific Perspective: Two documentary films which have been broadcast on many world satellite stations such as Iqraa TV, Sharjah, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and others- Proclaiming God’s Love (The Scientific and Qur’anic Motivations for Halal Slaughter): A documentary film that has been broadcast on Iqraa TV, and satellite stations in Al-Sharjah, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and others- The Descent of the Prophets: A computer programmeA Glimpse of his distinguished thoughts and viewsHe disclosed the true meaning of the letters (acronyms) that are reported at the beginning of the Fortresses of the Holy Qur’an, which was not understood by previous Muslim scholars and said that, “Al’lah knows best His Purpose behind them.”He disproved the stories which are ascribed wrongly to the noble Envoy Mohammad (cpth), such as the story of his being affected by the action of magic, the story of cutting his noble chest (cpth), and all that would put him (cpth) in the wrong.He elucidated that the noble Prophets are impeccable in all of their words, actions and deeds.- He was the first in the world to reveal the source of fresh spring and river water, which is the ice of the North and South Poles.- He gave an exact definition of the ‘human spirit’ and clarified the difference between that and the ‘soul’.- He differentiated between the ‘mind’ and ‘thought’.- He talked about al-Azal world, the very beginning of creation in the world of immaterial spirits, and demonstrated the Godly Justice in that world and the reason for the coming of mankind to this world.- He elucidated the wisdom in turning towards al-ka’ba when communicating with God (praying); he explained the reason for fasting and the meaning of the Night of al-Qadr (Evaluation) and how to attain it.- He interpreted from the noble Qur’an how to derive the proportion of Zakat (almsgiving), and determined it as 2.5%.- He revealed the wisdom folded in each ritual of the rites of pilgrimage.- He clarified the benefits of the medical Prophetic commandments about using an enema of amylum suspension, medicinal castor oil, and the application of leeches for medical purposes.- He called attention to certain eminent personalities who had been wronged by history. Specifically he spoke of Tamerlane the famous conqueror who is known to be a blood-thirsty warrior conqueror in the Middle East, while Asian peoples revere him and regard him as a holy man who had spread the religion of Islam in their countries. In this respect, a book was issued by M. Amin Sheikho under the title: The Reality of Tamerlane the Great.Mohammad Amin Sheikho and CuppingThe name of Mohammad Amin Sheikho is always referred to whenever ‘cupping’ is mentioned, for it is he who disclosed its correct rules. Following the death of M. Amin Sheikho his pupil, Prof. Abdul-Kadir al-Dayrani undertook scientific research about this operation with the participation of a large medical team composed of many professors and doctors specialised in various medical ailments. When the results of the analysis of the blood extracted by the cupping operation were declared and many patients were healed completely after being cupped, the procedure soon spread widely and had a wide following in many societies. The results were published in many magazines and journals, and as a result, many medical people began to apply the procedure according to the exact and correct conditions that had been laid down.Mohammad Amin Sheikho and the reason for Mentioning the Name of Al’lah over a CarcassHe emphasised the necessity of mentioning Al’lah’s Name aloud over animals as they are being slaughtered, for when they hear Al’lah’s Name their meat becomes pure and free of any microbes.Prof. al-Dayrani also subjected the ideas of his teacher, M. Amin Sheikho, in this field, to a scientific study. A great number of doctors and university professors carried out scientific research, the like of which had never been attempted before. They took many samples of the meat of cattle, some of which were slaughtered while mentioning Al’lah’s Name aloud over them, while others were slaughtered without the benefit of this blessing. A comparative analysis of the outcome was then carried out. The results of this study were also published in a book issued on behalf of M. Amin Sheikho, entitled, Proclaiming God’s Love (The Scientific and Qur’anic Motivations for Halal Slaughter.Mrs. Salma Estwani, the BBC correspondent in Syria at that time, announced the scientific results of this study and interviewed the doctors and researchers who carried it out.Also, after revealing these results, many signboards were posted in Damascus streets on which it was written, ‘How terrible! Is it true that we Syrians eat microbes through our food?’ And on the front of the citadel of Damascus, a large sign was displayed on which was printed: ‘The Great Syrian Humane Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho.’

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Stories of the Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho

Part Four

His Life, His Deeds, His Way to Al’lah

(1890-1964)

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The Great Humane Eminent Scholar

Mohammad Amin Sheikho

(God has sanctified his soul)

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Checked and Introduced by

Prof. A. K. John Alias Al-Dayrani

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English Language Editing by:

Jackie Feehan

Killing a Cat Is Not a Joke

During the Turkish reign over the country, a certain pasha sat with a large group of notables who were gathered around listening attentively to him narrating the events of an incident that had taken place the previous day. He said, ‘Gentlemen… yesterday I was incandescent with rage… do you know why? I put a pigeon on the roof of my house, and I took care of it not for one or two days, but for many months. I went up to check on it every day, and to feast my eyes on its beauty… it captivated my heart with its rapid little steps as it paraded right and left… to the extent that I became very attached to it. But, unfortunately, a sly cat came to our home yesterday and ate it. I caught it in the very act… ha… ha… ha…’ he laughed, ‘and I took a terrible revenge on it.

‘This eased my anger… so do you know what I did? Ha… ha… ha,’ he laughed again… ‘I caught it and tied a rope around its neck… then… do you know what? Ha… ha… I hanged it from a tree in the garden and killed it!’

Thereupon all the guests laughed and started to make silly comments. Mohammad Amin was listening to this talk with great sadness and there was a look of grave concern in his eyes. His strong voice interrupted the pasha’s wisecracks saying: ‘Oh Pasha… Oh honourable Pasha… do you know that the cat you killed is a spirit… a living being, a creature with a soul… sensations… it feels… it suffers pain… and you killed it, you killed a spirit willfully by doing such a thing. When it ate your pigeon it was a normal action for a cat… for this is a universal law… and all breeders take precautions against such things happening and put their pigeons out of the reach of cats. Hunting is natural for cats… this is how they find food for themselves… they are naturally disposed to hunt birds and mice that are nearing the end of their lives.

‘So you committed an offence, and you must repent and pay a penance as a proof of your true repentance and then Al’lah will accept it and wipe out the punishment you deserve, otherwise… I’m afraid that one day you may be subjected – God forbid – to the same fate as that cat, according to the proverb, As you sow, so will you reap; and what I’m telling you is very serious… believe me…!’

The pasha heard those sad, moving words and was momentarily affected by them so that he felt a sudden surge of fear in his very soul. He swallowed hard and shifted on his seat then he said, ‘Aslan!1 If what you say is correct…remember that I am not to be executed by hanging, but by firing squad… for I’m a member of the military, and according to the law – as you know – military men are executed by firing squad and not by hanging.’

Mohammad Amin, the officer, replied, ‘But honourable Pasha… Al’lah’s Justice is operative throughout this entire worldly existence; His Hand controls all creatures and His Rule is superior to all other rule.’

The commander thought about this for a moment then burst into laughter ‘… Ha… ha… ha…’ and then said, while twiddling his moustache, ‘My dear Aslan… you have exaggerated the whole incident so much and you’ve given the matter far too much importance. This cat is subject to our service and is ours to do with as we like, and what you have said – oh Aslan – does not happen and will never do so… ha… ha…!’The pasha laughed and all the guests laughed with him, turning the matter into a joke.

He had made fun of Al’lah’s Law which is above all the laws of mankind. And that is no laughing matter!

It was not long before the gathering was adjourned and the notables left. Our officer went out feeling sad and sorry for the pasha’s insensitivity to his admonition… that is, Al’lah’s Warning to him. From the pasha’s words it was clear that he had no intention of turning to Al’lah in repentance and would surely be chastised, a matter which saddened this humane officer, Mohammad Amin, as he liked the pasha.

Time passed by, day by day, and the Turkish Empire eventually came to its end. One day, the Turkish president, Mustafa Ataturk, issued an order (a firman)2 which forbade the wearing of the red tarboosh,3 and whoever broke the order had only himself to blame. It was indeed a very strange law and a most severe punishment would be imposed on those who broke it. All people observed it carefully and no man dared to wear the tarboosh however much he wanted to wear this style which was a prevalent fashion at the time.

But the pasha we are talking about continued to wear the tarboosh in a most arrogant way for no one could enforce any judgement against him, and no-one dared to even mention it to him as he was the mayor: he thought himself above the law and it was he who executed sentences against people when he became, during the rule of Mustafa Ataturk, the mayor of Istanbul.

One evening, when he was walking along a street in Istanbul – near the residence of the president of the Turkish state who had issued the order – he had the audacity to wear the tarboosh proudly, fully confident that no-one would dare to utter a single word against him as he was the mayor of Istanbul, and he and the president were old friends: in any case, he mistakenly thought, the law was followed only by the lower members of the hierarchy.

At that very moment, by the Will of Al’lah and His good Steering, the Turkish president was just coming out of a public building located on the same street, escorted by a great number of gendarmes surrounding him. He came out reeling right and left, giving orders this side and that in a shaky, slurred voice.

Surely, he was drunk… yet even in his intoxicated state he managed to look along the street and spotted a man in the distance walking towards him and wearing a tarboosh. The president stopped at once and scrutinised him, then as a look of extreme anger appeared on his face he burst out angrily: ‘Who is that despicable man who dares to break my order? Here? In the capital city? Execute him… now… at once… execute him here!’

The policemen escorting the president grabbed the man and how terrible his fate would be… the pasha’s sentence was to be swift and sure! One minute the mayor was walking proudly along the street full of confidence and… suddenly… a number of policemen rushed to arrest him! They actually arrested the honourable governor! This was something he had never expected… but his greatest terror was wondering what sentence they were going to carry out against him!

They apprehended him and cared not one iota about his objections or who he was, and they tied him up while he was still shouting: ‘Leave me… let go of me… you cowards… don’t you know who I am? Leave me… I’m… I’m… the mayor…!’

But they paid no attention to his words at all (as the order had been issued strictly and in anger by the great president, the ruler of the whole country), and they did not dare to delay in carrying it out. One of them rushed off and soon returned with a rope in his hand. They looped it around his neck and hanged him unceremoniously from the nearest tree at the side of the street.

The noose tightened and cut off his words and copious tears poured forth and ran down his face… maybe his last thoughts were of the cat he had killed so cruelly, and the words of the kind officer ‘Aslan’. He remembered, too late, his advice to repent to God and pay a penance, and how he had received the matter by laughing and joking, summarily dismissing the well-intentioned advice.

If only he had turned to his Provider in repentance and asked for his forgiveness! If only he had treated the advice seriously and not as a joke!

Within moments his face had turned a dark shade of blue as oxygen could no longer reach his lungs, his eyes had popped out, and foam frothed from his mouth… then he breathed his last… and died.

When the president sobered up, he looked at the hanged man, and realised, suddenly, that he knew him and thought: ‘Oh… how terrible… he is…’ and his thoughts tailed off as he realised what he had done in his drunken state. He then became extremely repentant and said with deep sorrow and regret: ‘Oh what have I done? I wish I hadn’t done it… ah… ah… if only I had stopped to think… I have killed my friend with my own hands.’

But what use are these words? What good will they do?

Will they bring the man back to life again? The die is cast and the wine had played its part!

In fact, the real Protagonist here is Al’lah, the Almighty, for it is His Hand that controls everything, and decides which one is paid in full and harvests the fruits of his own deeds, for Al’lah never oppresses people who do not deserve it.

All the officers who were present at the discussion between the pasha and Mohammad Amin concerning the hanged cat eventually heard of this strange occurrence, and they learnt a great lesson from it and knew for certain that Al’lah’s Law and Rule supercede all other law and rule.

The rule of justice is operative among people; This worldly life is not an abode of settlement.

Brilliant Tactics

This is the account of a certain situation in which Mohammad Amin undertook a particular course of action, out of his love for God, those who worship Him, and, indeed, all of mankind.

He experienced this incident when his brother, General Saleem Bey, went through some financial difficulties after he was wounded in battle and confined to his bed for many months.

So he asked Mohammad Amin to collect his accumulated salary by impersonating him and