Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) MIGRATION TO MADINATUL MUNAWWARAH

HIJRAT (MIGRATION) TO MADINAH : When the Muslims were given refuge in Madinah, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) commanded the Muslims to migrate from Makkah to Madinah. The first person to make Hijrat was Hazrat Abu Salma (radi Allahu anhu). Most of the Muslims had made Hijrat to Madinah after Hazrat Abu Salmas (radi Allahu anhu) successful journey. The Muslims who remained with the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were either those in the prisons of the Kufaar, or who had no means to make Hijrat. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was still in Makkah as he had not yet received permission from the Court of Allah to make Hijrat. He also kept Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique and Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhum) with him.
CONFERENCE OF THE KUFAAR : When the kufaar realised that many of Sahaba(ridwaanullahi ta aala alaihim ajmaeen) had migrated to Madinah, they became alarmed. They felt that soon the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) may also migrate and may return with a powerful army to capture Makkah. In order to close the door to this frightening matter, the Kufaar of Makkah called a huge conference, of all the people of Makkah. In this conference, even shaitaan came dressed as a Sheikh. He was asked his name and genealogy and he replied by saying that he was the Sheikh-e-Najdi.This conference was held in their conference centre, calledDarul Nadwa. When the issue of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was tabled for discussion, Bakhtari said that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) should be imprisoned with his hands and feet chained, and he should be given food and water from a hole. Abul Aswad Rabia bin Amr Aamiri said that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) should be banished from Makkah so that he may live somewhere else and we may be left in peace from his teachings. Sheikh-e-Najdi listened to all their opinions and countered them by saying that none of them were productive. Abu Jahl said, O People! I have one opinion, concerning which none of you have even spoken as yet.When he said this, he caught the attention of all those present. He then said, One Brave person from each tribe should take his sword and stand up. They should all attack Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) at once and kill him. In this way the killing would have been committed by all tribes and not by one, and the Banu Hashim will not have the strength to do battle with all of us together, so I am sure that they will settle for blood money. When this happens, we shall all get together and easily get the blood money that needs to be paid. When Sheikh-e-Najdi (shaitaan) heard this, he began to jump up and down with joy and said that Abu Jahl's idea was the best. At the end of the conference, all agreed that the method of Abu Jahl would be used and the conference was closed.
Speaking of this incident, the Holy Quran says, And (O Beloved)! Remember when the infidels were conspiring against you, to imprison you, to martyr you or to drive you forth. And they were conspiring their own and Allah was devising His Own and The Plan of Allah is the Best. [Surah Al Anfal verse 30]
THE MIGRATION: When the kufaar had finished planning their conspiracy, and had returned to their houses, Hazrat Jibraeel (alaihis salaam) descended and informed the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that Allah has commanded him not to sleep in his bed that night and that he should make hijrat. At midday, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) went to the home of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) and asked him to clear the house as he wished to discuss something of great importance. Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) said, Ya Rasoolallah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), May my parents be sacrificed at your feet. With the exception of your blessed wife Bibi Aisha (radi Allahu anha), there is no one else in the house. Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had already made Nikah with Bibi Aisha (radi Allahu anha) at this time. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "O Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu)! Almighty Allah has granted me permission to make hijrat.Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) requested permission to make Hijrat with the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) agreed. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) offered one of two camels which he had prepared for the time when he would make hijrat to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said that he would accept it only if the payment for it was taken. Hazrat Abu Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) had no option but to accept this. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then employed a kaafir by the name Abdullah bin Uraiqt who was a master guide on travelling as a servant and asked him to take their belongings and the two camels with him and meet them at the Cave of Thaur after three days. After making all these arrangements, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) went to his blessed home.[Bukhari Shareef vol.1 pg.553]
The kufaar surrounded the house of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and waited for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to fall asleep, so they could martyr him. During this time, only Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) was present with the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Even though the Kufaar were the enemy of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they still trusted him as the most trustworthy person and thus left their valuables in his (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) care. Thus, even now, there were various belongings of the Kufaar in the care of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said to Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu),You should sleep in my bed and cover yourself with my green shawl. When morning comes, you should return all the belongings of the Quraish and then come to Madinah. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) left the Soul of Wilaayat to rest on the Blessed Bed of Nabuiwat. He then took some sand in his blessed hand and reading the initial verses of Surah Yaseen, he emerged from his home and put sand on the heads of those who had surrounded his home, and passed by them. Neither did any of them see him, nor did they hear him leave. Another person who was not with the Quraish said to them that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had already left and that he had dropped sand on their heads as he left. When they put their hands on their heads, then they found that verily there was sand and dust on each of their heads. [Madarijun Nabuiwat vol.2 pg.57]
The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) emerged from his blessed home and then stood facing the Kaaba Shareef and said, O City of Makkah! You are most beloved to me than the entire world. If the nation had not caused me to leave, then I would have not stayed anywhere else but with you.When Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) met Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), he saw that the blessed feet of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were injured. He carried the beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on his shoulders and walked through thorn brushes and over sharp jagged rocks carrying the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) until the reached the Cave of Thaur. [Madarijun Nabuiwat vol.2 pg.58]

REWARD OF A HUNDRED CAMELS : The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) reached the Cave of Thaur. In the mean time, the kufaar realised that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had passed by them and they had no knowledge of it. They entered the home of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and found Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) on the Blessed bed of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). They questioned Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) for a short while, and they left in search of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). They searched every where until they reached the Cave of Thaur. Here, through the Will of Almighty Allah, a spider had spun its web over the mouth of the cave, and a pigeon had laid her eggs on the edge of the cave. On seeing this, the kufaar said, If there was anyone inside the cave, then the spider would not have spread its web over the mouth of the cave and the pigeon would not have laid its eggs. On hearing the voices of the kufaar, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) became alarmed. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, Do not fear. Allah is with us. When the Quraish did not find the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) they returned to Makkah and announced that there shall be a reward of one hundred camels for anyone who captures Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Once this announcement was made, huge groups of kufaar went out in search of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Their greed took many of them to great distances, but in vain.
The next day, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) passed by the home of Umm-e-Mubid. She was a very old woman who used to spend most of her time sitting in the yard of her house, distributing food and water to passing travellers. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked to purchase some food from her. However, at that time, she had nothing to sell. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then looked towards her goat which was very weak and asked if the goat gave milk. She answered in the negative. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then asked if he could try to milk the goat and she consented. The moment the blessed hands of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) touched the goat, its belly became full of milk. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) milked the goat and distributed it. All those present drank a full stomach of milk, and Umm-e-Mubid filled all her utensils with milk. On seeing this Mu'jiza (miracle) of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), she and her husband both accepted Islam. This goat of Umm-e-Mubid remained alive until 81 Hijri and continued to give milk in all this time. Even during the great drought in the time of Hazrat Umar (radi Allahu anhu), when all the bellies of the animals were empty, this goat gave milk morning and evening without fail. [Zirkani vol.1 pg.346]
THE HORSE OF SURAQA : After leaving the home of Umm-e-Mu'bid (radi Allahu anha) the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) saw that a famous Arab rider, by the name of Suraqa bin Maalik bin Jausham was following them with great swiftness. He caught up to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) and started to place an offensive. As he rode towards them to attack, his horse tripped and he fell off his horse. The greed of one hundred camels was locked in his sight, and he got back onto his horse and intended to attack again. Through the dua of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the legs of Suraqa's horse sunk knee deep into rocky ground. When Suraqa saw this, he began to call out for refuge in fear. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) made Dua and the ground released the horse from its grip. Suraqa then asked the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to write a Letter of refuge in his name. On the command of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Aamir bin Fuheera (radi Allahu anhu) wrote the letter of refuge in Suraqa's name. He then returned to Makkah, and sent back whomever he met on the way saying that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was nowhere to be seen. Suraqa did not accept Islam then, but after the Victory of Makkah, Taaif and Hunain, he met the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in a place called Ju'raana. He brought with him the letter of refuge and accepted Islam with a huge group of his counterparts. [Dalaa'ilun Nabuiwat vol.2 pg. 115 - Madarijun Nabuiwat vol.2 pg.62]
THE PROPHET (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) IN MADINATUL MUNAWWARAH: The people of Madinah were now aware that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was to arrive in Madinah and they would come out daily to the boundaries of the city waiting to see the arrival of Nabi-e-Akram (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). When the sun would reach its peak and they would not see any one coming towards Madinah, they would return to their homes very sad. One day, as they did everyday, they went out to await the coming of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and found that he was not coming. They returned as usual to their homes with great sadness. After a while, a Jew was seated in the tower of his mansion when he saw the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and some sahaba arriving close to Madinah. He began to call out to the people of Madinah in a loud voice by saying, O People of Madinah! He whom you have been waiting for has arrived. That blessed group has arrived.When the Ansaar heard this, then they adorned themselves in their armour and shields and went out to the gates of Madinah. They welcomed the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with great love and honor. The streets echoed with the Takbeer and the name of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) [Madarijun Nabuiwat vol.2 pg. 63]
The one for whom they were waiting, The Beloved Prophet of Allah, The Mercy unto the worlds, The Beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had arrived amongst them. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) arrived and stopped at Quba, which is three miles away from the city of Madina and where the Masjid-e-Quba stands today. He arrived there on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. He stayed there, at the home of Hazrat Kulthoom bin Hadm (radi Allahu anhu) who was from the family of Amr bin Auf. All the other sahaba who had migrated earlier were also at the gate waiting for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
Meanwhile in Makkah, Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu), returned the belongings of the kufaar and departed from Makkah after three days. He too came and stayed at the house of Hazrat Kulthoom bin Hadm (radi Allahu anhu). Hazrat Kulthoom bin Hadm and all the family members spent day and night serving the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and those who came from Makkah Muazzamah.

Blessed wives of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)

There is difference in opinion concerning the blessed wives of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), but all unanimously agree up to eleven blessed wives. We will thus present a brief table with a list of the Azwaaj-e-Mutahiraat.
BLESSED BAANDIS : Hazrat Maariyah Qibtiya - Hazrat Raihana - Hazrat Nafisa and one more whose name is not known. (Allah be pleased with them all).
HIS BLESSED CHILDREN : It is accepted by all the great scholars, that Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had seven children : Hazrat Qaasim (lived for only seventeen days), Hazrat Ibraheem (passed away at 17 or 18 months), Hazrat Abdullah (passed away during childhood), Sayyida Zainab, Sayyida Ruqayya, Sayyida Umme Kulthoom, Sayyida Fathima (ridwaanullahi ta aala alaihim ajmaeen).

No.	Blessed Name	Year of Nikah	Age of Demise	Served Huzoor for	Blessed Grave	Age of Huzoor at Nikah
1	Bibi Khadija	25yrs Milad	65	almost 25 years	Makkah Shareef	25 years
2	Bibi Sauda	10 an	72	14 years	Madinah	50 years
3	Bibi Aisha	1 ah	63	9 years	Madinah	54 years
4	Bibi Hafsa	3 ah	59	8 years	Madinah	55 years
5	Bibi Zainab bint khuzaima	3 ah	30	3 months	Madinah	55 years
6	Umme Salma	4 ah	80	7 years	Madinah	56 years
7	Bibi Zainab bint Jahsh	5 ah	51	6 years	Madinah	57 years
8	Bibi Juwairiyah	5 ah	71	6 years	Madinah	57 years
9	Umme Habiba	6 ah	72	6 years	Madinah	57years
10	Bibi Safiyah	7 ah	50	Just over 3 years	Madinah	59 years
11	Bibi Maimoona	7 ah	80	Just over 3 years	Near Makkah	59 years

Abbreviations on Table : Milad : since birth of Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), an : after announcement of Nabuiwat - ah: After Hijrat

MIRACLES PERFORMED BY RASOOLULLAH (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)

books and others have recorded three thousand miracles and the great predecessors have said that more than three hundred thousand miracles are proven from the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). A few miracles are being narrated for the sake of attaining blessings.
THE SPLITTING OF THE MOON : It is narrated in Bukhari and Muslim, that one night the kufaar asked the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to show them a sign that he was the Prophet of Allah. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) pointed his blessed finger at the moon and split it in half. He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the directed one half of the moon over Mount Saffa and the other half over Mount Marwa.
This miraculous event was seen by the kufaar and various Sahaba-e-Kiraam. This is a miracle that has not been performed by any other Prophet (peace be upon them all).
Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) says, Sooraj Ulte Paao palte chand ishaare se ho chaak, Andhe Najdi dekh le Qudrat Rasoolullah ki.
THE SUN RISES AGAIN : Hazrat Aasma bint Umais (radi Allahu anha) states that once the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) performed his Asar Salaah and was resting on the blessed lap of Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) at a place called Sahba. Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) had not performed his Asar Salaah as yet. After some time, the sun went down. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked Sayyiduna Ali if he had performed his Asr Salaah and he answered in the negative. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then said, Allahuma Innahu Kaana fi Taaatika wa Taa'ati Rasoolika Fardud alaihish shamsa (O Allah! He was obeying You and your Prophet sallal laahu alaihi wasallam. Bring back the sun for him).
Sayyida Aasma (radi Allahu anha) says, I saw that the sun had already set, then I saw it began to rise again and its rays shone on the mountains and on the ground. [Shifa Shareef - Mawahib Laduniyah - Khasaais-e-Kubra].
BRINGING THE DEAD BACK TO LIFE : Imam Baihaqi (radi Allahu anhu) states in Dalaailun Nabuiwat that once the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) invited a man to Islam. He said that he would accept Islam, if the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) brought his deceased daughter back to life. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked to be taken to her grave. The man took the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to her grave. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) stood at her grave and called her by name. The grave split open, and the girl rose from her grave saying,I am present and ready to obey your Deen. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, Do you desire to come back into this world She said, Ya Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)! I have found my Creator to be better for me than my parents, and I have found the hereafter to be better for me than the world. In the same way, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) caused his parents to rise from their blessed graves and they accepted his Risaalat.[Mawaahib]
WATER GUSHED FROM HIS FINGERS : Hazrat Saalim (radi Allahu anhu) narrates from Hazrat Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu), On the day of Sulah Hudaibiyah, those present began to feel thirsty. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had onechaagal (leather bottle with a spout) with him. When he (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) made wudhu out of this bottle, then people rushed towards him. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked their reason for doing this and the companions said that except the water in the bottle, they had no water for wudhu or drinking. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then placed his hand over the leather bottle and springs of water began to gush from his blessed fingers. All the companions made wudhu and drank from that water. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu), How many of you were there on that day? Hazrat Jaabir replied, We were one thousand five hundred. Even if we were one hundred thousand, that water would have been sufficient. [Bukhari Shareef]
FOOD BECOMES EXCESSIVE : Hazrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) states, We were one hundred and thirty persons with the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked if any of us had anything to eat, and one person from amongst us said that he only had on portion of flour. This one portion of flour was kneaded and then a person selling goats was passing by. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) purchased one goat from him and it was made zibah. Then on the command of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) the liver was fried and each one of us was given a piece. Then the meat was cooked an put into two bowls. We all ate till we were satisfied and yet the bowls still remained full. We then took the remainder food and kept it on our camels. It must be noted that in this incident, there are two miracles. One, the liver of a goat was given to one hundred and thirty people, and one portion of flour and the meat of one goat fed them all. In the same way, on the day of when the Muslims were digging a trench, some narrations say one thousand and another narration says three thousand companions ate from one portion of flour and the meat of one goat, through the Dua of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Even on the day of the Battle of Tabook, one hundred thousand Sahaba ate from a small amount of food and there was still enough food remaining over. [Bukhari]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) states, Once I took a few dates to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and asked him to make dua for barkat on them. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) took them in his blessed hands and made dua on them. He then said, Keep them in your food pouch and whenever you wish, take from them by using your hands only and do not dust your pouch. I personally ate from these dates. I fed it to others and always kept this pouch with me, until it was mislaid in the crowd when Hazrat Uthman-e-Ghani (radi Allahu anhu) was made Shaheed.Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) would be often heard reciting this stanza :

Today, the people are faced with one sorrow, 
and I am faced with two sorrows 
One is on losing my pouch and 
the other is due to Hazrat Uthmans martyrdom

GIVING CURE TO THE ILL: Hazrat Fadiks (radi Allahu anhu) both eyes had become completely white and he could not see anything. Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) made dua for him and he began to see so well, that he could thread a needle at the age of 80.
Hazrat Imam Raazi (radi Allahu anhu) states that the wife of Hazrat Muaaz bin Udraa (radi Allahu anhu) had leprosy. She went to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and he touched her with his Aasa Mubarak (Staff). The leprosy started to go away.[Khasaais-e-Kubra vol.3 pg 70].
Hazrat Habib bin Yasaaf (radi Allahu anhu) says, In one battle I was with the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and an enemy struck me on my shoulder. This caused my arm to be severed and it began to hang. I went to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and he placed his blessed saliva on the arm and pressed it in place. My arm became attached and was fine. I then went back into battle and even killed the person who had severed my arm.[Bukhari Shareef]
HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNSEEN : The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was aware of all that which happened and that which was to happen. This Knowledge of the Unseen was bestowed upon him from the Divine Court of Allah, as it is evident from numerous verses of the Holy Quran. Almighty Allah says, And Almighty revealed upon you the Book and Wisdom and He taught you all that which you had not known and the Grace of Allah is great upon you.[Surah Nisa]
Almighty Allah says,The Knower of the Unseen does not inform anyone from His Unseen (knowledge), except for his chosen Prophets. [Surah Jinn].
Aala Hazrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) says, Aur Koyi Ghaib Kya, Tum Se Niha ho Bhalaa - Jub Na Khudahi Chupa tum pe karoro Durood (What is there left now to be hidden from you, when Almighty Allah himself is not hidden from you.)
Almighty Allah blessed the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with the knowledge of all that which has happened, and all that which will happen. Hazrat Huzaifa (radi Allahu anhu) reports, Once the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) stood up amongst us (to deliver a talk), and in this talk, he informed us of all that which was to happen until Qiyaamah. Those who remembered, remembered, and those who had forgotten, forgot. [Ad Daulatul Makkiyah pg.259]
It is in Tirmizi on the authority of Hazrat Muaaz ibn Jabal (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, I saw Almighty Allah. He placed his Dast-e-Qudrat between both my shoulders and I felt its coolness in my chest, then everything was made known to me and I recognised it. [Ad Daulatul Makkiyah pg.261]
It is narrated in Tirmizi on the authority of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) in which the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, I know whatever is in the skies and the earths.Another narration mentions,I have become aware of all that which is in the east and the west. [Ad DaulatulMakkiyah pg.261]. For a detailed explanation of the Knowledge of Unseen, peruse the book Ad Daulatul Makkiyah bil Madatil Ghaibiyah by Aala Hazrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu).
WASILA (MEDIATION) : To ask in the court of Almighty Allah, through a means is a desirable manner. This has always been done, and is the manner of the past Prophets (peace be upon them all) and our pious predecessors. The wasila of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was used before his physical birth, after his birth and even after his passing from this world. Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran, O you who believe! Fear Allah and seek a mediation towards Him, and make jihaad in His Way with the hope of gaining salvation.
TAWASSUL BEFORE HIS BIRTH : When Adam (alaihis salaam) came from the heavens onto earth. He asked Almighty Allah for pardon. In the end, he made the following Dua: O My Allah! I ask of You to pardon me through the wasila of Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Almighty Allah asked Adam (radi Allahu anhu) how he had recognised Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and Adam (alaihis salaam) said, When you created me and then put life into me, then I lifted my head and I saw written on the Arsh Laa ilaaha ilal laahu Muhammadur Rasoolullah I thus knew that you had placed his name close to Yours, as he is Your most beloved creation. [Tibraani]
The Jews even asked for victory through the wasila of Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) before his birth. This is also recorded by Abu Naeem in Dalaail through Ataar and Dahaak, where Hazrat ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) said, Before the coming of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Jews used to make dua for victory over the kaafirs and they used to say the dua in these words: O Allah! We ask of You through the unlettered Prophet, that you may grant us victory over them. [Tafseer Durr Mansoor]
TAWASSUL AFTER HIS BIRTH : The Sahaba-e-Kiraam always asked dua from the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) for intercession on the day of Qiyaamat or Dua-e-Maghfirat etc. A few examples are being presented. Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) says, I said to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Please intercede for me on the day of Qiyaamah. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, I shall intercede for you I said, Ya Rasoolallah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)! Where should I search for you? He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, First search for me on Pul Siraat I said, If I do not find you there? He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, Then search for me near Mizaan I said, If I do not find you at Mizaan? He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, Then look for me at the Fountain of Kauthar as I shall not leave these three places. [Mishkaat Shareef]

Whilst bringing Imaan in the Darbaar of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Aswad ibn Qaarib (radi Allahu anhu) says, And You must be my Intercessor on that day when none shall be able to be of any assistance to Aswad ibn Qaarib (radi Allahu anhu) [Istiaab li ibn Abdul Birr]
Hazrat Uthman bin Haneef (radi Allahu anhu) says that a blind person came to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and asked the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to make dua for him to regain his sight. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said to him, If you wish, then I shall make the dua. And if you wish, then you may remain patient and patience is better for you.He said, Please make the dua The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked him to make proper wudhu and then say the following dua : O Allah! I ask in Your Divine Court and I present the wasila of your Nabi, the Nabi of Mercy. O Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) I have presented your wasila in the Court of my Lord for my need, so that it may be accepted. O Allah! accept the intercession of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on my behalf. [Tirmizi]
TAWASSUL AFTER HIS WISAAL : The companions of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used his wasila even after his passed from this world. A few examples are being presented. Once, there was a severe drought in Madinah Shareef, and the people all went to Bibi Aisha (radi Allahu anha) for her advice. She asked them to go to the Rauza-e-Anwar of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and to open a way for light to pass through from the sky, so that there is nothing between the Rauza Mubaarak and the sky. The people did as she said, and it began to rain. Grass grew in abundance and the animals became healthy and strong. [Sunan Daarimi]
Hazrat Umar-e-Farouk (radi Allahu anhu) sent Hazrat Abdullah bin Qart (radi Allahu anhu) with a letter to Abu Ubaidah ibni Jarah who was in Yarmook. When Hazrat Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu) departed from the Musjid, he realised that he had made a mistake. He had not gone to the Rauza-e-Anwar of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to say salaam before leaving. He thus went to the Rauz-e-Anwar and found Ummul Momineen Sayyida Aisha, Ameeril Momineen Sayyiduna Ali and Hazrat Abbas there. Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) had Imam Hassan in his hands and Hazrat Abbas had Imam Hussain ridwaanullahi ta aala alaihim ajmaeen in his hands. Hazrat Abdullah ibn Qart (radi Allahu anhu) requested Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Abbas (radi Allahu anhum) to make dua for him, that he may be successful. Both of them lifted their hands in front of the Rauza-e-Anwar and made the following dua : O Allah we ask dua through the wasila Nabi Mustafa, Nabi Mujtaba, through whose wasila the dua of Hazrat Adam (radi Allahu anhu) was accepted and he was pardoned, and that You may make the path easy upon Abdullah and that You may make what is far near for him and that you may assist the companions of Your Nabi with victory. Verily You are the One Who hears our Duas.After making this dua, Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) said to Hazrat Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu), Now go! Almighty Allah will not reject the Dua of Umar, Abbas, Ali, Hassan, Hussain and the wives of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), for they have presented the Wasila of that Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who is the most exalted of all creation in the Court of Allah (when making dua for you). [Futoohush Shaam vol.1 pg.15]
The wasila of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was always used and will always be used by those who shall come until Qiyaamah. Imamul Aima Hazrat Sayyiduna Imam Abu Hanifa Nu'man bin Thaabit Taabi'ee (radi Allahu anhu) says, O Leader of Leaders! I have travelled and come to you. I am hoping for your pleasure and I am in refuge under your green dome. Your personality is so exalted, that if you had not been created, then no human would have been born, and nor would any creation be created, I am hopeful of your generosity and blessings. Except for you, there is no other saviour for Abu Hanifa. [Qasida Numania]