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His Name and Lineage (May Allah be pleased with him)

Abdullah Serajeddin son of Mullah Muhammad Najib Serajeddin belongs to the Husseini lineage. He follows the Hanafi doctrine. He is an interpreter, and an erudite Islamic scholar. He is well-known all over the countries and his secrets have become as clear as the sun. He is the master of the holy law of Islam (Sharia) and truth, and the leader of the Islamic scholars (May Allah be pleased with him).

His Birth and Early Life (May Allah be pleased with him)

He was born in Aleppo in 1343 A.H. He grew up under the wing of his father, Mullah Muhammad Najib Serajeddin, (May Allah be pleased with him) in a virtuous, honest, and devout lifestyle. Signs appeared to his father about his son (May Allah be pleased with him) as if Allah had prepared him since childhood to carry on the succession of prophet Muhammad.

His Preoccupation with Theology (May Allah be pleased with him)

He memorized the Holy Qur'an by heart before he was twelve (May Allah be pleased with him). Then, he proceeded to memorize the Hadith Al-Sharif(the sayings of prophet Muhammad). He memorized more than six books which contained more than one hundred thousand Hadiths at a very early age. No one else could do this in this era. He studied the holy law of Islam (Sharia) at the Khusrwia School and extended his education by the help of his father (May Allah be pleased with them). The mullah memorized many theological books such as "Al-Matn Almu'tamad", "a book of thousand verses of Al-Hafez Al-Soyuti", "Al-Jazreiah fe Al-Tajwid", "a book of thousand verses of Ibn Malek in grammar", "Ukood Al-Juman in rhetoric", "Al-Sulum in logic", and also other famous scripts. So, he deepened in other beneficial types of education. He also worked on different aspects of classifying and teaching, so the clerics surrounded him to find comprehensive knowledge in every field. He got highly accredited certificates from the greatest clerics whom he met. Firstly, he was licensed by his father the imam mullah Muhammad Najib Serajeddin (May Allah be pleased with him), the greatest clerics of Al-Sham Countries, Hijaz, Maghreb, India, and Pakistan, such as cleric Sayyid Makki Al-Kittani Al-Hussni, cleric Ibrahim son of Sa'adullah Al-Fadli Al-Khutni, cleric Hasan Al-Mushat Al-Makki, cleric Muhammad Al-Kandhulloi, and many other great memorizers of the Holy Qur'an. All of these asked his provocations and became brethren when they perceived his profound knowledge and piety. Soon after that, he became very famous, so mullahs and scholars resorted to him from many parts of the world all the year round.

His Preoccupation with Teaching, Guidance, and Calling to Almighty Allah

The days of the mullah were occupied with teaching and guidance. He taught at the mosque of Abi Darjeen as well as at the Khusrawieh School. He taught every morning at the Hamawi mosque, Ummayad mosque, and Bankosa mosque. Adding to this he held remembrance of Allah sessions (Zikr) at Al-Ottomanih mosque according to Al-Rifa'eh way which was attended by the best scholars. He did his best to give concrete education to the scholars of the Sha'bania School. Allah bestowed his with blessings. He established a center to memorize the Holy Qur'an by heart in accordance with the readings agreed upon. He also established the Society of Sharia Education intending to patron the families of the scholars and the strict worshippers. He made many excursions (May Allah be pleased with him) to Mecca and Medina to whose dwellers the best peace and prayers, and in which he established a school for memorizing the Holy Qur'an. He traveled to Jerusalem, Baghdad, and other cities where he met numerous scholars. He traveled frequently to Damascus, Homs, and Hama to meet scholars there for discussion. All of these scholars testified of his virtue and knowledge. He (May Allah be pleased with him) was unique in studying deeply the divine knowledge, and was a great defendant of the Prophet's Sunna in such countries. So, his lessons were very special in that and had impact on the hearts. He cared widely about the biography and traits of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Also, He cared about studying the speeches of the learneds in order to simplify their speeches, making clear that their speeches are compatible with the purified Sharia supporting that by the Holy Qur'an and Sunna. Since his sessions were beneficial to people and his preaches purified the hearts, his great mosque swarmed with people with all classes. People who attended his sessions were very impressed so that they cried due to devoutness and repent. He (May Allah be pleased with him) followed the Holy Sunna carefully in every way of his behavior, sayings and deeds, and adhered to its ethics. He was very devout, pious, and modest. He dignified the virtuous people. So, Allah made him favorable on earth.

Praising him by the Renowned Figures (May Allah be pleased with him)

When the divine scholar Abu Alnasr AlNakshbandi saw the mullah at his youth, he said about him: "this young man will be of much benefit to the nation". On the day of his birth, the mullah Abu AlNasr dreamed of the Prophet (PBUH) holding a little baby and feeding him from his breast; saying: "this is our child Abdullah". The famous mullah Ahmed AlHaroon said about him: "O mullah Abdullah, don't be afraid, since the prophet's ayes are kept on you, and when your sun rises, it will cover all the stars". The imam Sayyid AlAlawi AlMalek AlHusniu said about him: "I swear by God; if anyone could walk on the eyes, then I would walk on them towards him". When the scholar AlMakki AlKinnani licensed him, he insisted on the condition that the mullah (May Allah be pleased with him) must say: "the survivor must give a hand to his brother". Someone told the Holy cleric Abdul Aziz Ayoun AlSoud: "I will go to the mullah's house to inform him of your arrival, so that he will hurry", but the Holy cleric replied: "No, my son. Almighty Allah said in the Holy Qur'an:

"If only they had patience until thou couldst come out to them, it would be best for them" {Al-Hujurat Chapter, Verse five}.

The famous holy cleric Yahia AlSabba'a addressed mullah Abdullah: "O mullah Abdullah; your school graduates four hundred holy clerics, and we are not afraid of you to dissemble". When mullah Abdullah visited the magnificent cleric Abdul Ra'of son of Abdul Rahman Kamr AlZaman Badenjki AlHussaini – whose minor miracles are famous – when he was sick he raised him to the class of the virtuous people saying: "I can smell a virtuous person" he meant him. The famous cleric Isma'il AlTarabulsi said: "the voice of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is always coming to Mullah Abdullah Serajeddin's ears. Sayyid Abdul Kader AlSakkaf AlHussainiu called him (the Imam) and advised his close folks to: "go to visit him and to have a look upon him".

His Minor Miracles (May Allah be pleased with him)

One of his greatest minor miracles was his integrity as known among the elite, adding to that many minor miracles that were obvious and countless. For example, he could answer many questions of his beloved ones even before he was asked about them. Also, here is one of his minor miracles in detail: there was a sick man suffering from kidney stones. This man saw the mullah (May Allah be please with him) in his dream reading some verses of the Holy Qur'an for him. When the sick man got up, the pain was gone. So, when the sick man went to diagnose the illness again, he found that the stones had disappeared. Our Prophet Mohammed's signs (PBUH) were coming successively to the mullah. He (May Allah be please with him) saw our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) in his awake and dream. Commonly, Our Prophet Mohammed's beloved ones could see him in their dreams.

His Sayings (May Allah be pleased with him)

- Neither one –no matter how much s/he is intellect or knowledgeable- can comprehend the good traits of this noble Prophet, nor detect his perfectness. All people are incapable of understanding Mohammed's characteristics.
- O my Muslim brother, take our Prophet Mohammed as an example to follow. Learn, think, and remember his teachings. Allah will judge people according to their deeds. He is the All-Knowing, the Aware, the All-Hearing, and the All-Seeing. Have sincere intentions, be true at work, to seek the Almighty Allah's grace and pleasure, and follow in your sayings, deeds and morals the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH).

- Fearing Almighty Allah motivates man to abide His orders and avoid what He forbids.
- When someone loves the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), he will take him as an example. So, take lessons from him.
- People who persisted on midnight prayers have got nearer to Allah.
- To be dressed nicely is not a kind of arrogance, unless s/he is haughty and thinks highly of herself/himself and considers others inferior to her/him. This is truly the ugly haughtiness which leads to destruction.

His Death (May Allah be pleased with him)

He (May Allah be pleased with him) died on Monday evening 20 Dhu al- Hijjah 1422A.H, /4 March2002 AD.
The announcement of his death spread widely all over the countries, so Muslims said their prayers absently in the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia, and in other countries ( absently means: people prayed not only in his country, but also in the distant countries). People also held mournful meetings. Tuesday, the day of the funeral procession, was a memorable day in Aleppo. Mourners hurried from different countries to pay the deceased (May Allah be pleased with him) the last honors and escort him to his grave. He was buried in the graveyard of the Shabania School. His last words were about thanking: thanking Almighty Allah and people, and about thanking importance to Allah and its advantages in the Islam.

Conclusion

The traces of this magnificent Imam (May Allah be pleased with him) are numerous and great. He planted the love of Almighty Allah, His Prophet Mohammad (May Allah be pleased with him), and all muslims in the souls of people. He presented immortal treasures to the Islamic World of 25 books which are supported by the Holy Qur'an and Sunna such as: "Kitab Sayudna Mohammad" (peace be upon him), "Al-Iman b Awalem AlAakhera", "Al-Takarub ela Allah Ta'alah", and a collection of books that interpret the Holy Qura'an such as the following chapters of the Holy Qura'an: Al-Fatiha, Al-Hujurat, Kaf, Al-Mulk, Al-Insan, and others. His offsprings were good and scholars. One of them was the recitor mullah Ahmed Yahia Serajeddin. His followers were righteous. May Allah forgive him and be pleased with him Al-Sayied Abdullah Serajeddin Al-Hussaini. May Allah compensate the Islamic World with a similar scholar. O God raise his status in Heaven, give him rewards for his good deeds generously, and make him proud of his offsprings, his family, and his beloved ones. O God let us follow his way. O God let our master Muhammad sympathize with us. O my master may you be pleased in your life, in your death and in your grave. We testify that you had achieved your mission, advised the Islamic nation, strived rightfully until you got certainty. So, may God reward you best. We, with the help of Almighty Allah, are following your path and adhering to your promise. May Allah bless you and bestow you with his forgiveness. AMEN.

The best of prayers be on the prophet and our master Muhammad peace be upon him (PBUH) and his family and companions. Praise be on Allah.