Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In our effort of Da’wat and Tableegh, it is extremely important for one to ensure that his intention remains purely for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala at all times. Our brothers who strive in this work should regard fulfilling the command of …
Read More »The Importance of Keeping One’s Parents Happy
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once wrote the following to a person whose parents were displeased with him for some reason and had complained to Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) regarding him. Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) said: I am extremely saddened to hear that your father is currently displeased …
Read More »Acquiring a Special Connection with Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: According to the Sufis, the term “Nisbat (connection)” refers to acquiring a special connection with Allah Ta‘ala and this special connection is a sign of one being a wali of Allah Ta‘ala (a special friend of Allah Ta‘ala). The way …
Read More »The Importance of Strengthening One’s Imaan and Yaqeen
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The principle in regard to one’s Islamic beliefs is that one should make a concerted effort to strengthen his Islamic beliefs, and he should not entertain stray thoughts, thereby allowing them to affect his Islamic beliefs. Thereafter (i.e. after believing in all …
Read More »The Solution to Every Problem of Man
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The only being who blesses and bestows wealth upon the creation is Allah Ta‘ala. Now, it is left to Him to decide how He wishes to bless a person. Overall, Allah Ta‘ala inspires the hearts of people to fulfil …
Read More »A Muslim’s Relationship with Non-Muslim Rulers
In regard to a believer’s relationship with non-Muslim rulers, Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: Having love for the non-Muslim rulers and befriending them is an internal fitnah (i.e. a fitnah that will harm one’s deen, as one will have to make compromises in one’s deen …
Read More »Encouraging Others to Do Good Deeds
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The primary purpose of the effort of da’wat and tableegh is to turn people away from the wrongs that shaitaan invites them towards and bring them to the complete obedience of Allah Ta‘ala. However, without effort and sacrifice, it will not be …
Read More »The Evil of Shaving the Beard
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: As far as the sin of shaving and trimming the beard (less than a fist length) is concerned, then though it is (a major sin, it is) not as severe as the sins of zina and consuming alcohol, etc. …
Read More »The Criteria when selecting a Sheikh
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned: In the path of seeking self-reformation, it is obvious that a person will be in need of a sheikh (spiritual guide to guide him through the path). However, since many people are unaware of the procedure to follow and the criteria to …
Read More »The Position of Fazaa’il and Masaa’il
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The position of fazaa’il (virtues and rewards of various good deeds) is before masaa’il. When people come to know of the fazaa’il (virtues and rewards of various good deeds), then they will have conviction and yaqeen of receiving virtues and …
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