Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: My advice to my friends is one which was written in all earnestness and sincerity, (that is I mentioned to them that before publishing any kitaab, they should get it checked by a senior and reliable Aalim). The reason …
Read More »Constantly Being in Contact with the Elders
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One of the important principles of this effort (of Da’wat and Tableegh) is that a person should not regard himself free to do as he pleases and he should not be self-opinionated. Rather, he should always subject himself to the …
Read More »Three Golden Points in the Path of Progress
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If a person firmly holds on to three things, then even though he may not become the Junaid Baghdadi of his time, insha Allah he will not be deprived (of acquiring the goodness of deen). The first thing is …
Read More »Zikrullah – The Solution to the Problems of the Ummah
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: It is mentioned in the Hadith that when no person will remain in the world to take the name of Allah Ta‘ala, then at that time, Qiyaamah will take place. It is this very aspect of zikrullah (remembering Allah …
Read More »Gaining the Correct Understanding of the Sunnah
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following Hadith: للسائل حق وإن جاء على فرس The beggar (who comes to you with a need) has a right (over you) – even if he comes (to you) riding on a horse. (Sunan Abu Dawood #1665) Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas …
Read More »The Remedy for Entertaining Evil Thoughts regarding People
On one occasion, a certain person enquired from Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) regarding the remedy and treatment for bud-gumaani (entertaining evil thoughts about people without any proof). In reply, Hazrat Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned the following: When an evil thought enters the heart regarding any person, then …
Read More »The Way to Practise on Prophetic prescriptions
In regard to the prophetic prescriptions mentioned in the Mubaarak Ahaadith, Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Through adopting the prophetic prescriptions (mentioned in the Hadith), one will definitely acquire shifaa. However, it should be borne in mind that it is necessary for one to …
Read More »Placing one’s full conviction and confidence upon Allah Ta‘ala and not upon the means
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The promises of Allah Ta‘ala (for one to gain success and happiness) are, without a shadow of doubt, absolutely true and certain. As for the systems and procedures which people adopt based upon their personal understanding and experience, in trying …
Read More »Clearing One’s Heart of Misgivings regarding People
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In today’s times, people’s notion of good character is that one should conduct with people with good character and show them a good face, even though one’s heart is not clear regarding them (i.e. regarding some of their ways …
Read More »An Important Dua which Every Person Should Make
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: There is one very important dua which I make and many people are aware of this dua. In fact, I ensure that I regularly make this dua and never leave it out, whether I am in Makkah Mukarramah, Madinah …
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