1. It is narrated that a congregation (ijma') was held at Nainpura in Ahmadabad. The question under consideration was the superiority of the two young men. All the migrant-companions of Imam Mahdi (AS) were present in the congregation . The migrant-companions said that they knew the particularisation (takhsis). But it was not known before whom Imam Mahdi (AS) had identified the two young men, Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood and Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). At this, Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said: " This servant (of Allah) has heard that Bibi Buwan (RZ) had asked Imam Mahdi (AS), and he had pointedly elaborated it. Hence, we will ask the Bibi. She will tell us whatever she had heard." After this, all the migrant-companions went to the Bibi. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) asked: "Allah is present and Imam Mahdi (AS) too is present. Please tell us whatever you have heard from Imam Mahdi (AS). Who are the two young men whose names Imam Mahdi (AS) had mentioned to you?" At this, the Bibi said: " At the time dawat (call, invitation ) in Farah, Imam Mahdi (AS) said that Allah had told him: ' O Syed Muhammad! Our bounty reaches two young Syeds (RZ) directly from Us. And this is our benevolence (ihsan) upon you that these two persons are with you. Even if We had not sent you, the position of these two young men would have remained the same. And they would have reached this rank. And since we had heard this from Imam Mahdi (AS), I asked the Imam: ' Who are these two young men?' But Imam Mahdi (AS) said: 'You do your work. Allah, Most High, will reveal it.' Then I said: 'I ask this so that I can respect these two men as I respect you.' After this, the Imam said: 'Those two young men are Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) and Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ).'"

2. In a congregation (ijma') at Bhelot, according to a narration, the topic of discussion was the story of the superiority. Some in the congregation said that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) gave superiority to himself over the companions (of the Imam). Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said: " This servant ( of Allah) never gave any superiority to himself, for the simple reason that we have heard Imam Mahdi (AS) always advising us to perish (fana) and ( to become) non-existent (nesti). To project oneself as superior is existence (hasti)." After this, at the time of 'Asr ( late-afternoon) prayers, Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood and Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) were standing side by side. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) received a command from Allah: "But the evil-minded among them changed the word of 'forgiveness' and substituted for it another (meaning something contrary to it)..." (S. 7 : 162 SAL). Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) told Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) after the prayers that Allah had commanded like this. After this, Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) said in a loud voice: "Aamanna-o-Saddaqna." At this, Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) recited this:
Couplet:
Allah accepts from among His servants the person/
Who does not see himself in the path of Allah.

3. One day, in the room, Allah angrily commanded: " Why do you conceal the truth that We have given superiority to two persons over all the other companions. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) respectfully submitted: " O Allah, Most High ! There must be something to prove it." Allah commanded: "Say, Whoso is hostile to Allah and His angels and His apostles and to Gabriel (AS) and Micheal (AS) - Allah verily will prove hostile to the disbelievers" (S. 2 : 98 SAL).

4. And glad tidings from Imam Mahdi (AS) have been particularly given to the two young men, as, among the angels, Gabriel (AS) and Micheal (AS) are particularly superior.

5. And Imam Mahdi (AS) has said that three persons are zati (of the essence): the first is Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ), the second Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) and the third Miyan Dilawar (RZ).

6. It is narrated that Imam Mahdi (AS) took Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) by hand to the room (hujra) and said: " O Khundmir! It is over three months. (From Allah) it is coming to my knowledge that whatever has been put into this (the Imam's AS) chest, the same is being put into your (Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir's (RZ)) chest." The Imam (AS) placed all the five fingers of the hand on the chest of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), while saying it.

7. It is narrated that when Miyan Yusuf (RZ) had an inspiration about something, all the companions drank his (sanctified) left-over water (paskhurda). Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) returned to the house and lamented very much. After this, Bibi Buwan (RZ) told the Imam: "Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) is lamenting very much. The Imam may kindly come." Hence, Imam Mahdi (AS) came and asked him: " Why do you do this?" Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) said: " Miyan Yusuf (RZ) has this reality of the condition, but there is nothing like that for this servant (of Allah)." The Imam said: "Why do you wish his condition for yourself? He is making these noises at a glimpse of the soul (ruhi tajalli). Your condition is much better than that of Miyan Yusuf (RZ)." Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) then said: " Something may be granted (to me) as the sadaqa (charity) of Imam Mahdi (AS)." The Imam said: " One should not be the eater of charity (sadaqa-khwar). Become a man. Look at the condition (hal) of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). The divine manifestations are showered on him, and no change is seen even on his face."

8. It is narrated that Imam Mahdi (AS) said that one of the Syeds (RZ) had the sair (stroll, journey) in Nubuvat (Prophethood) and the other in Vilayat (sainthood). In other words, Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) and Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) are the two Syeds (RZ).

9. At Khanbel, Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), Bandagi Miyan Shah Ni'mat (RZ), Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ), Bandagi Miyan Shah Nizam (RZ) and many other migrant-companions (RZ) of the Imam Mahdi (AS) were present after the night (Isha) prayers, and the question of the superiority was under discussion. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) picked up a stone and said: "Imam Mahdi (AS) has called this a gem; what do you call it?" After this, Bandagi Miyan Syed Salamullah (RZ) took a piece of grass from the prayer-mat of the jamaat khana, and said: " This is a piece of (grass). Imam Mahdi (AS) has called this piece of giah (grass) as shah (king): what do you call it?" Bandagi Miyan Shah Nizam (RZ) said: " That stone is a gem and this piece of grass is shah." After this, Bandagi Miyan Shah Ni'mat (RZ) told Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ): " Please explain what you know." At this, Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilwar (RZ) stood up, and said: " How much can you rely on the word of this mean person (kamina)? (Out of a great sense of humility, such words as kamina, banda, etc. are used by respected personage-SZ). Malik Bakhkhan (RZ) pulled the lapel of the apparel of Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) and made him sit down, and said: " Say whatever is the truth." Bandagi Miyan Shah Ni'mat (RZ) said: " Why do you not say?" After this Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) again said: "How credible is my word?" Again Malik Bakhkhan (RZ) pulled the apparel of Bangadi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) and made him sit down, saying: " Why do you not say what you know?" Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) said: "Prophet Muhammad (SLM) has his superiority (fazl) from Quran and Imam Mahdi (AS) has his superiority from his explanation of Quran. And he is the inheritor of Quran. And where there is the superiority of the explanation of Quran, this superiority alone is enough." Further he said: " And from among the companions of Imam Mahdi (AS), the person to whom Allah has given (the capacity) to explain the Quran in his (the Imam's AS) way, that is the exact and real superiority." Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) also said: " The person who possesses the attributes (sifat) of Hazrat Umar (RZ) and Hazrat Usman (RZ), has the attributes of Hazrat Aba Bakr (RZ). And one should make fealty to such a person, because the first is the superiority of the explanation of Quran; then second is of being from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (SLM); the third is of being from the descendants of Imam Mahdi (AS); and the fourth is that of the particularisation of the two Syeds (RZ)." After this, the congregation came to an end and everyone got up and started going towards the house of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). When they reached the threshold of the house of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), Bandagi Miyan Shah Nizam (RZ) hurriedly took both the hands of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) in his hands and pledged fealty to Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), and said: " Please treat me as your brother." After this, Bandagi Miyan Shah Ni'mat (RZ) told his companions: " Remain with Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) has given him superiority. If Allah were to inform us of the superiority of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), we too will join his company (suhbat)." Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) told Bandagi Miyan Shah Ni'mat (RZ): "Imam Mahdi (AS) has treated you too among his brothers (ikhwan)." Later in the same night, Bandagi Miyan Shah Ni'mat (RZ) and Miyan Abu Muhammad Muhajir (RZ) also pledged fealty to Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ).

10. It is narrated that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) has many times said that Imam Mahdi (AS) came to his room more or less a hundred times and said: " Today this command (of Allah) has come in your favour." After this, Bandagi Miyan told Imam Mahdi (AS): "This servant (of Allah) is nothing." At that, Imam Mahdi (AS) said: " What does this servant (of Allah) know? The command of Allah is such."

11. It is narrated that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), while in Farah during the life of the Imam, dreamt that the Imam had died. The Imam was given the funeral bath. Everyone of the brothers tried to lift (the bedstead on which the Imam's body was lying), but nobody could lift it. After this, Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) (in the dream) said: " If the brothers permit me, I will lift it." Everybody asked him then to lift ( the bedstead). And Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) lifted it and said: " I lifted it with ease on my chest. And I moved a few steps. What I see is that Imam Mahdi (AS) had disappeared." Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said that, later, he had narrated the details of the dream to Imam Mahdi (AS). Imam Mahdi (AS) replied: "Yes. That is as you have seen. This is the burden of the Vilayat of Prophet Muhammad (SLM) which none other than you has the strength to lift." Imam Mahdi (AS) also told him: " You have totally perished (fana) in my zath. This servant ( of Allah) and you are both one zath. There is no difference."

12. It is narrated by Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) that he said, he was in the audience of Imam Mahdi (AS) and the superiority of Prophet Muhammad's Vilayat was under discussion. Imam Mahdi (AS) said that Allah had commanded: " O Syed Muhammad! Where the Seal of the Vilayat of Prophet Muhammad (SLM) stays, at that place there would be people who hold the ranks of the prophets. For some, the Imam (AS) gave the glad tidings of the journey or stroll (sair) of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) (Abrabam). For some others, he gave the glad tidings of the sair of Prophet Moses (AS). After this, Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) asked the Imam (AS): " Does anybody have the sair in the zath of Muhammad Mahdi (AS)?" The Imam said: " Yes, you have the sair in the zath of this servant."

13. It is narrated that Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) met the Imam. It was the morning. And Imam Mahdi (AS) instructed (talqin) Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ). The method of instruction was like this: Imam Mahdi (AS) placed his hand on the hand of Shah Dilawar (RZ) and said: "Become a disciple of Allah (Muridullah)." After that, Imam Mahdi (AS) placed the hand of the Shah on his own hand, and said: "Become Muradullah (intent or purport of Allah). "After this, Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) remained in divine ecstasy (jazba) for seven years. He stayed in a mosque. It was after this that Bandagi Miyan Shah Dilawar (RZ) returned to the company of Imam Mahdi (AS). (This narration is found in the manuscripts of Miyan Syed Yahya Sahib RA and Jafar Miyan Sahib RA).

14. It is narrated that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) saw in his dream that Imam Mahdi (AS) had died and some of the brothers had become hostile to Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). The details of the dream, Bandagi Miyan related to the Imam (AS) and said: "I have seen like this." Imam Mahdi (AS) said: "What you have seen is correct. A time will come when (people would become) hostile to you and accuse you of irreligiousness. And you will be on the right (path). Stay steadfast. These people will come back to you and regret (their hostility)."

15. It is narrated that Imam Mahdi (AS) said at about the time for the late-afternoon (Asr) prayers that Miyan Makhdoom and Miyan Azizullah (RZ) had the journey or stroll in the zath of Prophet Ibrahim (AS); they would go much ahead if they live. When the Imam finished his sermon, everybody kissed their hands (dast-bosi). Three days after the sermon, one of the two brothers died. And the other died on the nineth day after the sermon.

16. This is the story of the Khanbel village. In those days, there was great pain in the eyes of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). At that time Bandagi Miyan said: "Allah commands: 'O Syed Khundmir ! your work is completed. But there is some objective of Ours in keeping you alive." The same night, the author (of this book, Hazrat) Vali bin Yusuf (RZ) saw in a dream: (Quranic Verse): "…. This day have I completed for you your religion, and thus filled up the measure of My favour on you and have been pleased to assign for you Islam as your religion…." (S. 5 : 3 SAL) (Vali bin Yusuf (RZ) says): "After this, I asked (in the dream), if this would happen as had happened during the life or Prophet Muhammad (SLM). Bandagi Miyan then said (in the dream itself): 'Yes. It would happen that way.' When I woke up from the dream, I was shivering (at the thought) that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) would be no more with us." Miyan Vali Yusuf (RZ) says that he could not relate (the details of the dream) to Bandagi Miyan, as there was excruciating pain in his (Bandagi Miyan's RZ) eye; I related the details to Miyan Shah Nizam (RZ) and asked him if the religion would be completed here also. Miyan Shah Nizam (RZ) said: "Yes. It would happen that way."

17. This again is the story of Khanbel. There was severe pain in the stomach and eye of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ). When the pain diminished, the same night he saw that Allah commands: "O Syed Khundmir! We have given you and them, who are in your daira to-night, so many robes of honour (khil'aten) and exaltations (buzurgian). One of the exaltations is that We have granted fana (perishing) to your flesh, skin, bones and every hair on your body." (Perishing is in the zath of Allah). Next morning, when Bibi Khund Buwa (RZ) was combing the hair of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), he told her to give glad tidings to all the inmates (brothers and sisters) of the daira, and ask them to say two cycles (rak'at) of prayers as thanksgiving because Allah had bestowed such high positions to them all. Later, Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) called Malik Ilahdad (RZ) and told him in detail all that Allah had told him (Syed Khundmir (RZ)). He further said that Allah had commanded: "We have granted salvation to all those who remained in the daira that night." May Allah be praised. May Allah grant steadfastness to this humble Vali bin Yusuf (RZ) (the author) and all the seekers of Allah (to the end of their lives). On that day, there were a lot of tumult and loud voices. Bandagi Miyan asked about it. His companions said there was nothing. Later, Bandagi Miyan said: "I ask this because Hazrat Esa AS (Jesus) is seen near me."

18. It is narrated that Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ), returning from his journey, came to Bhelot village and stayed there with the inmates of his daira. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) too came to Bhelot from Sultanpur village and asked Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) to give him some space so that he too could stay in the company of Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ). At this, Bandagi Miran Syed Mahmood (RZ) told him: "There is no difference between you and me. Whatever Imam Mahdi (AS) has said in my favour, he has said in your favour too. He has even said that you and I are real brothers. And the stream of your bounty (faiz) is running."

19. It is narrated that Imam Mahdi (AS) has said that the stream of the bounty of the Imam will be running till the Day of Resurrection. "In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful … Verily, in the creation of the heavens and of the earth and the alternation of night and day are signs for those gifted with understanding" (S. 3 : 190 SAL). Everything can be explained by this Quranic Verse, till one reaches the stage of being tested. When one reaches that stage what should one say? Whatever the reality of a drop of water, it will be manifested in respect of the community.

20. At the well of Zamzam, this word came to Prophet Muhammad (SLM): "Peace be unto Elias!" (S. 37 : 130 SAL) Hence, these people would be the brothers of Prophet Muhammad (SLM). "O Muhammad! I would not have created the heavens, if you had not been there. (That is, I would not have created the worlds: the corporeal and the spiritual)." They have the superiority expressed in this commandment of Allah. If Prophet Muhammad (SLM) had not existed with this group, the entire existence and the creation would have remained hidden.

21. Prophet Muhammad (SLM) has said: "How I wish I had met my brothers." This group is the same. Prophet Muhammad (SLM) has informed that he recognized these communities and that "wherever I stay near Allah, they too will stay there; they would neither be prophets nor martyrs, but prophets and martyrs would envy their position after seeing their station near Allah. These are the people who love each other, by the bounty of Allah."

22. O friend! When you come to know the rank and honourable position of Prophet Muhammad (SLM), it is possible that you will also come to know the rank and honourable position of this group. It is only then that you can know it. Their ranks and positions are (as stated in the Quranic Verse): "…There are indeed Signs for men of understanding, - such as remember Allah, standing, sitting, and reclining, and consider the creation of the heavens and the earth…" (S. 3 : 190 and 191 AYA and MMP). Allah has thus spoken in respect of them that they will be: "In an Assembly of Truth, in the Presence of a Sovereign Omnipotent" (S. 54 : 55 AYA).

23. It is narrated that Imam Mahdi (AS) has said that one has the journey of stroll in Prophethood and the other in the Sainthood.

24. It is reported by Hazrat 'Aisha (RZ) (Prophet Muhammad's SLM wife) that Prophet Muhammad (SLM) has said that "Allah had granted superiority on five counts to the martyrs and these superiorities are not available to the prophets and saints. They are: (1) The souls of all prophets were taken by the Angel of Death, Azrael (AS). My soul too will be taken by him. But the souls of the martyrs were taken by Allah, by His Power, as He will. The Angel of Death will not gain power over the souls of the martyrs. (2) All the prophets will be bathed and I too will be bathed after death. But the martyrs will not be bathed. They would not be in need of the water of this world. (3) All prophets were shrouded and I too will be shrouded. But the martyrs will not be covered with a shroud. They are buried in the clothes they happen to wear at the time of their martyrdom. (4) All prophets were called mauta (lifeless) after death and I too will be called a mayyit, but the martyrs cannot be called mauta. (5) All the prophets will be given the authority to intercede for the salvation (of the people) on the Day of Resurrection and I too will intercede on that day alone. But the martyrs will intercede on any day and they are invested with the authority to intercede for anybody they liked.

25. How can I recount the ranks of Hazrat Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ); they cannot be written about.

COUPLET:
What attributes of you can this imperfect Vali can describe,/
My (humble) salutations to you.

26. It is narrated that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said about one of his sons: "See, how he will illuminate the religion." At that time, Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) (Khatam-e-Murshid RZ) was very young. "Some (very eminent) attributes will manifest through him; I cannot disclose them, lest some people become jealous of him." He further said: "Do not annoy him. Whatever he says or does is from Allah; whatever he sees from Allah, he says."

27. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) asked Bandagi Miyan Bhai Muhajir (RZ) to frighten (rebuke) Syedanji (Syed Mahmood (RZ)) and give him a beating, for he beat and annoyed (other) children. Then Bandagi Miyan Bhai Muhajir asked Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ): "Why do you not beat him?" Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said: "I know about him (that is, his future) so much so that I cannot beat him." Miyan Bhai Muhajir (RZ) then said: "We too have come to know about the status (hal) of this boy some days back. Hence, we too do not give him a beating."

28. Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said in respect of Bibi Fatima (RZ): "You will have a son whose name would be Syed Mahmood (RZ) (a namesake of the son of Imam Mahdi (AS))." The Bibi (RZ) was astonished and asked: "Is it confirmed?" Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said: "Yes, it is confirmed." The Bibi (RZ) then said: "Who knows whether he lives or not!" Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) then said: "Do not worry, Allah, Most High, will make this son a virtuous (man)." At this the Bibi said: "The apprehension is that the virtuous and the friends are not allowed to live in this world for long." After this Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said: "He will live to an old, ripe age. His beard will become grey. The houses of his daira and his children too are shown. He will have some sons." Then, he further said: "One of his sons is like Prophet Jacob's (Yaqub's AS) son Joseph (Yusuf AS). Later, after birth, Syedanji (RZ) would be in deep trouble." Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) asked Allah: "What is the purpose? Why is the youngster given so much trouble?" Allah, Most High, replied: "O Syed Khundmir! It is not proper for you to look on anybody other than My zath (essence, nature). For this reason, the youngster will be in trouble." After this Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) forbade and said "Do not bring Syed Mahmood (RZ) before me, if you wish him well. Do not give him (medical) treatment." After this, Syed Mahmood (RZ) was not brought before Bandagi Miyan (RZ) for a whole year.

29. After the martyrdom of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) was afflicted with dire indigence in Jalor. After this, Bandagi Miyan Malik Illahdad (RZ) took Syed Mahmood (RZ) into the room (hujra) and advised him not to have any misgivings and become disappointed and that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) had said that he (Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ)) would be in serious difficulties as Prophet Yusuf AS (Joseph) was in troubles.

30. After the martyrdom of Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ), Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) saw in his dream that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) was telling him to say his prayers in congregation (jamaat se). At this, Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) said: "I do not remember Quran nor do I know reading." Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) replied with insistence: "What is your aim? Allah will make you read." Hence, Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) started saying his prayers in congregation, and when he did this, he recited the whole of Quran in his prayers. This dream he related to Bandagi Malik Illahdad (RZ). The latter said: "Your condition is much better than what Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) had said about you."

31. Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) again saw in a dream at Jalor that he was busy in Lailatul Mi'raj. He saw that he had no knowledge whatsoever of this world. He saw that all the stars were brilliantly shining and sparks emanating from the stars were coming towards him. After this, he saw a moon manifesting itself. And then it was followed by a second and a third one; and similarly in all fourteen moons manifested themselves. And the heavens and the earth and the entire universe were brightly illuminated. The doors of the heavens opened. After this, a minaret of light appeared. There was a throne at the top of the minaret. Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) was made to sit on the throne and was taken aloft. And what he saw there could not be explained. All the details of this dream, he told to Bandagi Malik Illahdad (RZ), who said: "This is the divine and heavenly (malakuti) station. Your position is much better. I have been informed about it by Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ)."

32. Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) saw in another dream at Jalor that the case of the death had appeared. Great force and violence was being used. After the death, Doomsday and after it the meeting-place of the last Congregation (hashr) was seen. A great field was there and in it, there was a big garden and in this garden the Truth-Manifest was pervading. And the Lord of the Worlds is conspicuously present above. He commands. And calculation (of good and bad deeds of the people) was on. First, Allah commanded Prophet Muhammad (SLM). After this, Prophet Muhammad (SLM) ordered Imam Mahdi (AS) and, finally, Imam Mahdi (AS) ordered Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) to check the reckoning (of the deeds of the whole world). Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) checked the deeds. The Manifestation of the (Ultimate) Truth as seen was beyond description. After all this, Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) (who was seeing the dream) was called. He said: "How can I come? There is a river between you and me and I am afraid." Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) then asked him (Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ)) to come over across the river. Then Imam Mahdi (AS) said: "Hold his hands and bring him here." Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) held his hand and took him across the river. (Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) says): "The Truth-Manifest is pervading all over the place. There I saw Prophet Muhammad (SLM), Imam Mahdi (AS) and Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) in (so glorious) a position that I cannot describe."

33. It is narrated that in Sirohi village, the time for the late afternoon ('Asr) prayers was almost over. Everybody was waiting for the appearance of Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ). And everyone was almost certain that they had missed the 'Asr prayers. Suddenly, the Hazrath (Syed Mahmood (RZ)) emerged. Imam Mahdi's (AS) grandson, Syed Hameed (RZ) was standing in front of the door. He said: "We have missed the 'Asr prayers today." Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) then said: "O Syed Hameed (RZ)! See again. May be the sun is there." After this everybody saw that the sun was shining behind a cloud above the mountain. All the youngsters and elders saw this. Then Syed Hameed (RZ) said: "Syedanji (RZ)! What is the wonder! For one who has all the powers in his hands, bringing back the sun to shine is hardly difficult." Syed Hameed (RZ) himself has reported this narration.

34. It is narrated that before the death of Hazrat Bandagi Miyan Syed Shahabuddin (RZ), Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) saw in a dream that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) had come and was standing. He asked for a tent, which was being erected. He took one of the ropes in his own hands. Some of the migrant-companions (RZ) of Imam Mahdi (AS) and many of the inmates of the daira were present. Each of them took a rope and held it tight, in such a way, that the tent cast its shadow on Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ). The angels brought large round shallow dishes (tabaq) and robes of honour and enrobed Bandagi Syed Mahmood (RZ). After that Bandagi Miyan Syed Khundmir (RZ) said: "These honours are bestowed on you from Allah; you can give them whoever you please."

35. Be it known that Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) saw in a dream at Khanbel that he had ascended from the world to the highest heaven and the divine throne. He saw there that some of the companions of Imam Mahdi (AS) were dancing with their hair, untied and uncombed, attuned to the clapping of hands. Among the group, there was Bandagi Miyan Bhai Muhajir (RZ) too. Bandagi Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) saw there, as what Prophet Muhammad (SLM) had been shown, during Mi'raj, as Allah has said in Quran: "For, indeed he beheld Him yet again, Near the lote-tree lying farthest, (beyond which none may pass), lying close to the Garden of Rest, When the lote-tree was being enveloped by what it was to be enveloped with (a mystery not disclosed). His sight did not blink nor did it miss anything" (S. 53 : 13 to 17 SAL). Similarly, he (Syed Mahmood (RZ)) was shown by the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (SLM) and Imam Mahdi (AS). Then, he saw the divine manifestation of brilliant illumination upon brilliant illumination (tajalli par tajalli), so much so that there was neither the Zath (essence, nature), nor the attributes (sifat), nor body, nor soul, nor flesh, nor skin, nor bones, nor brain, nor the eye, nor sight: all zath had perished (fana) (in the Supreme Being), as Allah has said: "…And when his Lord disclosed His glory before the mountain, He turned to dust the mountain, and Moses fell down swooning…" (S. 7 : 143 SAL). Allah has said: "She said: '(It is but the practice of ) kings to spoil cities when ever they enter (as conquerors) and humiliate the respectable among their people: and these (men) will do the same" (S. 27 : 34 SAL). Whatever he (Syed Mahmood (RZ)) saw is beyond description, as his whole zath had perished (fana). After this, morning breeze came and showered the rain of (divine) Mercy. After this, a little Vision was granted. Some people reject it. And they attribute to Allah things (they should not attribute to Him). Miyan Syed Mahmood (RZ) has granted many Robes of Honour to the group of Imam Mahdi (AS).

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