Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri - Last Years & Death

Last Years & Death

Towards the end Ramadaan, Khalil became affected with paralysis and moved about with difficulty. The paralysis had started after the completion of Badhlul Majhud, when he became ill. However, this illness disappeared with the dawn of Ramadaan. However, the illness reappeared two or three days before Eid ul-Fitr and then paralysis set in. At the end of Ramadaan, he experienced the effects of partial paralysis. Even on Eid ul-Fitr, the effect of the paralysis was predominant to such an extent that he was unable to attend Salaatul 'Id in the Haram. However, when he regained his strength, he limped to Masjid un Nabawi with a cane. In the month of Rabiul Akhir in 1346 AH, the severity of his illness intensified. His fever and paralysis increased. Sometimes, when the severity of his illness increased, he could not attend salaah at Masjid un Nabawi. However, when he felt somewhat better, he would go to Masjid un Nabawi with the support of a cane and the aid of one of his attendants. In the first week of Rabiul Aakhir in 1346 AH, he experienced pain in his chest, which would disappear when he was massaged. In the second week, on the request of some of the 'Ulama of Medina, Khalil started to teach Sunan Abu Da'ud after 'Asr Salaah at the residence of Moulana Sayyid Ahmad. After conducting lessons for a weekend, while returning from Dhuhr Salaah on Monday, Khalil complained of more pain in his chest. He added that he had felt a similar pain three or four days earlier, which disappeared within two or three hours after a massage. On reaching the house, he was massaged. At the time of 'Asr Salaah, although the pain had decreased, weakness did not permit him to attend salaah in the Haram. Thus, he performed 'Asr Salaah at home behind Moulvi Sayyid Ahmad. Despite his weakness, he stood and performed his salaah. His weakness increased and, instead of feeling feverish, he started to feel cold and perspired. He could not perform Maghrib Salaah while standing. Thus, he sat and requested Moulvi Sayyid Ahmad to perform the salaah quickly. His condition deteriorated and he performed 'Isha Salaah while seated on his bed. He passed the night in restlessness while constantly performing dhikr. He did not sleep at all. On Tuesday morning, Khalil performed Fajr Salaah while seated on his bed. His perspiration and coldness continued to increase. Medicine was administered for a day. At the time of Dhuhr Salaah, Khalil was overcome with weakness to such an extent that he was unable to perform wudhu. Thus, he performed tayammum and then performed salaah while seated on the bed. Thereafter, movement became difficult. By the time of 'Asr Salaah, his condition had further deteriorated. He performed 'Asr Salaah with much difficulty. By Maghrib Salaah, he no longer had any strength to lift himself. Besides Pas Anfas, which is a method of dhikr by breathing, Khalil did not do anything. He did not respond to any conversation nor did he ask any questions. Twenty-four hours passed in complete silence and on Thursday, 13 October 1927, Khalil died as he repeatedly proclaimed "Allah!" aloud. Then, his eyes closed and he became silent. Allah yarhamu, Ameen.