How Strange is This Distance From the Books of Hazrat Nanotvi (R.A.)?

Part (1)

Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Mubarak Sahib (Damat Barakatuhum), the servant of Khatm-e-Nubuwwat (Finality of Prophethood), expressed his grief in these words: "I observe that scholars (Ulema) do not study the books of Hazrat Nanotvi." He further stated: "There is no escape for the Ulema from the books of Hazrat Maulana Qasim Nanotvi. It is my ardent desire that all scholars study Hazrat's books repeatedly."

Hazrat Shaikh-ul-Hind (R.A.) states: "To support the rulings of Islam and to counter both ancient and modern philosophies, one must spend some time studying the treatises of the Seal of Scholars (Hazrat Nanotvi), reflect deeply, and judge fairly whether they are superior, more concise, better, and more beneficial than all other strategies for the current needs of the present era."

To understand the beliefs of Ahl-as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, especially the concept of Khatm-e-Nubuwwat, studying the books of Hazrat Nanotvi is absolutely essential. What kind of Ahl-as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah are we, that despite attributing ourselves to his personality and calling ourselves 'Qasmi', we are so distant from his books? In fact, most do not even know about his books, let alone read them. And those who do know often refrain from reading, thinking that understanding Hazrat's books is beyond their capacity because the language and terminology used during study are beyond comprehension.

However, looking at the valuable material contained within Hazrat's books, no sensible person can decide, "I will not study them at all." By studying Hazrat’s books, one will realize that this assumption is not absolutely true for all of his writings; rather, it is correct only regarding a few books that are very difficult. Furthermore, some of those difficult books have now been simplified (made easier). In any case, by reading these books more than once, one can acquire a substantial share of the pearls hidden within them. First, begin the study, and if any confusion arises, refer to the works of the elders (Akaber) or consult the great scholars of the contemporary era.