Please provide the history behind the book, Manzil, as to how it came into existence and the criteria used to select the Qur’aanic verses therein.

INTRODUCTION

'All praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be upon His messenger'.

The aayaat (verses) of the Qur'aan compiled hereunder are generally known as 'Manzil" in our family. The elders in our family were particularly punctual in reciting this 'Manzil' from amongst other duaas and formulas for protection and cure. It was customary to make special arrangements for the children of the family to commit this 'Manzil' to memory.

Undoubtedly the aayaat of the Our'aan and those duaas that are mentioned in the Ahaadith are more effective and beneficial than the wearing of a Ta'weez. In the formula of these amaliyaat (reciting of certain ayaat and duaas for a particular purpose) preference must be given to the Qur'aan and Ahaadith. The Noble Leader of the Ambiya A.S., Muhammad S.A.W., has taught us a duaa for every occasion of our Deeni (religious) and Dunyawi (worldly) needs. In the experience of the Mashaa'ikh the reciting of certain aayaat and duaas for particular purposes has also been proven to be successful.

The reading of the 'Manzil' has been confirmed to be extremely effective for protection against the evil influence of Jinn, Sihr (witchcraft, sorcery, etc.), and other evils. These aayaat of the Qur'aan have also been mentioned with a slight variation in the number of aayaat, in the books 'Al Qowlul Jameel' and the 'Beheshti Zewir. Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Deh'lawi R.A., writes in his book "Al Qowlul Jameel" that there are these thirty three aayaat which ward off the effects of Sihr (witchcraft), and that they are a protection against the Shayaateen (devils), thieves and harmful wild beasts.

In 'Beheshti Zewir' Hadhrat Moulana Asharf Ali Thanwi R.A., writes that if one suspects anyone to be afflicted by the evil effects of the Jinn then these aayaat should be written and made up as a Ta'weez, then hung on the victims neck, so that the Ta'weez be inplace of a pendant, near the heart. These aayaat should be read and infused into the water by blowing thereon, and subsequently sprinkled onto the victim. If the ill effect is in a house then this water may be sprinkled inside and outside the four corners of the house.

Whenever womenfolk of our household suggested the reading of these aayaat to a victim, they had to either indicate these verses in the respective books or write them down. Therefore it was felt that it would simplify this task if these aayaat were printed separately. It should be considered, and borne in mind that the effectiveness of the recital of these aayaat and duaas as a formula for specific purposes depends on the sincerity, undisturbed and earnest devotion of the reader. The effectiveness of the response to duaas is relative to the determination of ones conviction and the depth of ones sincerity with which duaas are made. Allahs names and His true and holy word hold great Barakaat, (unseen blessings, benefits and advantages of abundant value from Allah).

'And Allah is the One who grants strength to comply and adhere, (to His will and command)'.

Muhammad Tal'ha Kandahlavi.
23 Shabaan, 1399, Hijri

Translated; Rabi 11, 1401 March, 1981