Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person once wrote a letter to me wherein he requested that I guide him in reforming his condition. In reply, I advised him to read twenty of my discourses and endeavour to practice upon my teachings. I further advised him …
October, 2016
August, 2016
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29 August
The Sign of Perfection in Man
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: If insaan possesses the qualities of expressing servitude, obedience and submission before the command of Allah Ta’ala, then he is worthy of being called a human being. If he does not possess these sublime qualities within him, but rather follows the …
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15 August
Kufr – The Root of all Evil Qualities
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Kufr is the root cause of all contemptible traits and evil qualities. On the other hand, Islam is the root cause of all praiseworthy qualities and good actions. When kufr is the source of all evil and Islam is the source …
July, 2016
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25 July
Ill Opinions – The Root of all Evil
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: It is generally witnessed that many of those who do not subscribe to the following of any mazhab harbour ill thoughts and negative opinions regarding those who follow an Imaam. This quality of thinking good of oneself and harbouring ill thoughts …
May, 2016
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16 May
The Essence of the Path of Tasawwuf
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A Sufi from Ilaahabad, who would often listen to samaa‘ (nazams and naats), once enquired from me regarding its status. I replied, “I will not engage you in an academic discussion. Rather, I will simply ask you a question which you …
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9 May
Carrying out the Command of Allah Despite not feeling motivated
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: It is compulsory upon one to fulfil the commandments of Shariah, regardless of whether one feels motivated or not. It is really unfortunate that one only fulfils the commands of Shariah when one feels motivated. Is one the servant of one’s …
April, 2016
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18 April
Bringing Comfort to People – The Essence of Adab
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I am always concerned and mindful that at no time should I become the means of causing any inconvenience to others, thereby overstepping the limits of Deen. It is for this very reason that while serving some of my elders, I …
March, 2016
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28 March
The Preservation of one’s Deen Depends on Remaining in the Company of the Ahlullah
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: This era is one of great corruption and vice. One is faced with trials and tribulations from all sides and one’s Imaan is being constantly attacked. Therefore I regard it compulsory for the preservation of one’s Deen that one aligns himself …
February, 2016
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29 February
Ignoring the Whispers of Shaitaan
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The way to repel stray thoughts and the whispers of Shaitaan is to deal with them with courage and determination. Dealing with them with courage and determination is to totally ignore them and not pay any attention to them. This is …
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8 February
Reformation – The Basis of Allah Ta’ala’s Mercy
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: How can the advice of a spiritual mentor benefit the one who has no interest or desire to change his life? The people who paid the most attention to the reformation of the people were the Ambiyaa’ (‘alaihimus salaam). However, despite …