Maulvi Mohammad Abdul Shukoor

Introduction: Maulana Abdul Shakur bin Maulvi Muhammad Nazir Kakori, Lakhnawi, was born on 23 Dhul-Hijjah 1293 AH, corresponding to 8 January 1877 CE, at the time of true dawn, in the house of Maulvi Hafiz Nazir Ali Sahib in Kakori, a historic and flourishing town in the Awadh region, located approximately 11 kilometres from Lucknow. Hazrat Maulana Abdul Salam Hanswi Sahib (d. 1881 CE) had already given his father the glad tidings of his birth, saying, “God willing, you will be blessed with a pious son through whom goodness and blessings will enter your household.” After the Aqiqah ceremony, Hazrat Shah Sahib Hanswi (رحمہ اللہ) also bestowed his spiritual attention upon the child and remarked, “The seed has been sown, and, God willing, it will bear fruit.” His childhood passed under the influence of these blessed glad tidings. When his early childhood came to an end and he reached the age of understanding, his respected father took him to his spiritual guide, Hazrat Shah Abdul Salam Sahib (رحمہ اللہ), who initiated him into the recitation of Bismillah. On that occasion, Hazrat Shah Sahib also prayed for him, saying: “May Allah Almighty grant this dear child a generous share of beneficial knowledge.” Maulana Abdul Shakur was a formidable champion in the field of religious debates and a staunch opponent of deviant sects. He authored numerous works, one of which is presented before you. His entire life was devoted to defending the honour and dignity of the Noble Companions (رضوان اللہ علیہم اجمعین) and upholding the beliefs and principles of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah. Eventually, on 17 Dhul-Qa‘dah 1381 AH, corresponding to 21 May 1962 CE, he departed from this world and returned to his Creator.