Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas – Ihyaaud Deen https://ihyaauddeen.co.za An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:23:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Remaining Patient at the Time of Hardships https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=13015 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:45:08 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=13015 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

A person should never ask Allah Ta‘ala to test him with calamities and difficulties. Instead, he should always beg Allah Ta‘ala for ‘aafiyah (ease). However, if Allah Ta‘ala tests a person with calamities and difficulties, then he should adopt sabr (patience) and understand that this is, in actual fact, a form of mercy from Allah Ta‘ala. Through adopting sabr and remaining patient, one’s sins will be forgiven and his rank will be raised in the Hereafter. One should also remember that all the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam), the Siddeeqeen and the pious friends of Allah Ta‘ala were tested during their lives with trials and tribulations and they gained great blessings and favors of Allah Ta‘ala through remaining patient.  (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 27)

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The Message of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) to those Engaged in the Effort of Da’wat and Tableegh https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=13308 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:50:51 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=13308

On one occasion, many people associated with the effort of Da’wat and Tableegh had gathered in the musjid of Nizaamuddeen after the fajr salaah. At that time, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) was at the end of his life and extremely weak. Moulana’s condition was such that even while lying in his bed, it was difficult for him to speak more than a few words. While in this condition, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) urgently called one of his special attendants and instructed him to deliver the following message to all those present:

Your engaging in the service of Deen is greatly rewarding. However, all your effort and striving while travelling from place to place in the path of Allah Ta’ala will be of no avail if you do not acquire the correct knowledge of Deen and remain engaged in the zikr of Allah Ta’ala at all times (zikrullah refers to fulfilling the commands of Shari’ah at every moment in one’s life together with engaging in zikrullah). The correct knowledge of Deen and the zikr of Allah Ta’ala are like the two wings of a plane without which the plane cannot fly. In fact, if people are negligent in regard to acquiring the correct knowledge of Deen and engaging in zikr, there is a great fear that this effort will later on become a means of opening a new door of misguidance and fitnah.

Without acquiring the correct knowledge of Deen, a person will only have Islam and Imaan in name and he will only be practicing Deen as a custom and ritual. On the other hand, if a person has the correct knowledge of Deen, but it is not coupled with the zikr of Allah Ta’ala, then this knowledge will be without noor. Similarly, if one engages in abundant zikr, but it is not complimented with the correct knowledge of Deen, there is great danger of this person going astray.

In essence, it is through the zikr of Allah Ta’ala that one’s knowledge of Deen will be blessed with noor. If zikr is not accompanied with the correct knowledge of Deen, the true, desired benefit and effect of the zikr will not be seen. In fact, it is often witnessed that people who lack the correct knowledge of Deen become the victims of shaitaan who then uses them to spread misguidance among others.

Thus, the importance and necessity of acquiring the correct knowledge of Deen and engaging in zikr should never be overlooked and trivialized. Rather, special attention should always be shown to acquiring the correct knowledge of Deen and fulfilling the commands of Shari’ah at every moment in one’s life together with engaging in zikrullah. If special attention is not shown to these two aspects, your effort of Da’wat and Tableegh will be fruitless and become nothing more than travelling and touring in the world, and — may Allah forbid! — you will all suffer a severe loss in the Hereafter.

(Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 31-32)

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The Purpose of Self-Reformation https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12902 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:15:07 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12902 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

The path of deen is a path of self-reformation. The purpose and object of self-reformation is for one to create within his heart the natural urge and desire to fulfill the commands of Allah Ta‘ala and to refrain from those things which are prohibited by Allah Ta‘ala . In other words, one’s heart becomes such that it only finds happiness and fulfillment in carrying out the commands of Allah Ta‘ala, and it finds discomfort and resentment in breaking the commands of Allah Ta‘ala. This is the very purpose of the path of self-reformation. The spiritual exercises that are prescribed by the Mashaayikh are merely a means to achieve this goal. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 13)

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An Address to the Ulamaa https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12411 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:39:32 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12411 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned in an address to the Ulamaa:

Through the tabligh jamaat striving and making effort among the masses, the value of Deen and the desire to acquire the knowledge of Deen will be created within the hearts of people. After the desire to acquire Deen enters their hearts, the Ulamaa and the Mashaayikh will be able to impart the knowledge of Deen to them and attend to their reformation. It is for this reason that there is also a great need for the Ulamaa and Mashaayikh to support and assist the effort.

(Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 134)

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Constantly Examining One’s Intention https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9720 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:43:04 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9720 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

When any servant of Allah wishes to carry out a righteous deed, Shaitaan tries to prevent him in different ways and places numerous obstacles and difficulties in his path. However, if all the obstructions and obstacles of Shaitaan fail to prevent him, and he succeeds in commencing the righteous deed, then Shaitaan begins a second effort. The second effort of Shaitaan is to corrupt the sincerity and purity of the servant’s action, or to try and claim a share of this righteous deed by making him do it not solely for Allah Ta’ala. In other words, Shaitaan will make an effort to include ostentation and show into his intention and at times, create flaws in his intention on account of worldly motives, thereby destroying the purity of the action. Shaitaan is sometimes successful in the effort of corrupting the servant’s good deeds. It is thus essential for all those who are involved in any Deeni khidmat to be mindful of the plots of Shaitaan, to perpetually safeguard their hearts from his whispers, and to continuously examine their intention before carrying out any deed. The reason is that if one carries out any action with an intention besides earning the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala, this action will not be accepted by Allah Ta’ala. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg.14-15)

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Looking for Ways to Benefit the Ummah https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9589 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 13:33:32 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9589 Power-SearchHazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

We should now and again take out time to think about the areas and places in which we will be able to work and influence people towards Deen. Thereafter, we should look for ways whereby we may succeed in inviting them and drawing them close to Allah Ta’ala. After determining the plan of action, we should place our reliance upon Allah Ta’ala and commence the work. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg.64)

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The True Meaning of Istighnaa (Independance) https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9372 Mon, 20 Feb 2017 13:21:59 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9372 correction-error-375x250Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

Some pious and learned people have an incorrect notion regarding the meaning of ‘istighnaa’. They feel that istighnaa is for a person to completely cease meeting wealthy people and to totally avoid mixing and interacting with them. Whereas this is not the true meaning of istighnaa. The true meaning of istighnaa is for one to refrain from expressing one’s needs before the wealthy or associating with them with the desire of acquiring wealth and prominence. Hence, to meet the wealthy and interact with them for the sake of Deen and for other Deeni purposes is permissible and will certainly not go against the dictates of istighnaa. Rather, meeting people in general for the sake of Deen is also important and necessary to some degree. Nevertheless, there is one thing of which we should be cautious – meeting and interacting with the wealthy should not lead to the greed and desire for wealth and prominence being created within us. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg.14)

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The Way of the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9198 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 12:14:01 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=9198 business_trends_horizonHazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) while addressing a group of students once mentioned:

O students of Deen, recognize your lofty position and status in Deen. The knowledge of Deen which Allah Ta’ala has blessed you with is such that all the treasures of this world put together cannot equal it in value. No person possesses the true knowledge of your worth besides Allah Ta’ala. In regard to the knowledge of Deen and its imparting, you are the representatives of the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam). Therefore you should emulate the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) in your conduct and approach. The approach the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) had adopted when propagating Deen was that they informed the people that we do not desire any worldly remuneration from you, rather we only hope for reward from Allah Ta’ala. When doing the work of Deen, detach your heart from the wealth of the world and place your complete reliance and trust upon Allah Ta’ala. Serve the creation of Allah Ta’ala with utmost humility. In this way, you will fulfil the haqq of servitude (i.e. being a true servant of Allah Ta’ala). (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg.106)

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The Need for Making Mashwarah https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8874 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:19:47 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8874 Best-Consulting-Firms-min-1-375x195Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

In this work of Da’wat and Tableegh (inviting people towards Deen), in order for one to see the desired level of progress, one is required to inculcate within himself sincerity in all his works and actions. Apart from the need to inculcate sincerity, there is a vital need for one to do the work with mashwarah (i.e. consulting the seniors of the work and not taking any independent decision). Without making mashwarah with the seniors, there is a fear that great harm could take place.  (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg.114)

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Showing Compassion and Mercy Towards the Creation https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8525 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:38:46 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8525 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

Those involved in the work of tableegh should strive to inculcate a very high level of endurance and patience within them. The desired level of endurance and patience will be created when one has true love and concern for the ummat. This quality will be engendered within their hearts by focusing and reflecting over the infinite mercy and compassion of Allah Ta’ala for his creation. Thereafter, due importance should be shown towards one’s tarbiyat (i.e. improving one’s character). (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 40)

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The Need to Follow the Correct Procedures https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8458 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:37:35 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8458 arn feb2010 p12Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

The mistake people tend to make nowadays is that they regard the following of the correct Deeni procedures to be difficult and therefore avoid them. Without adopting the correct Deeni procedures, one cannot attain Deeni success. In worldly matters also, one is required to follow the correct procedures to achieve one’s goal. Even the simplest of tasks cannot be accomplished without adhering to the correct and suitable procedure. Take the example of aeroplanes, ships, trains and cars – they all operate and function once the correct procedure is followed. Even the roti on the stove is prepared according to a procedure. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 12)

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The Need to Progress https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8437 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:07:47 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8437 progress_lineHazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

There is no stagnation in Deen. One is either progressing or retrogressing. If a person does not strive and make effort in Deen, his spiritual condition will gradually begin to weaken. To understand this concept, consider the example of a garden. When the water and air are favourable, the lushness and fertility of the garden improves. However, when the weather is unfavourable and the water insufficient, you do not find the previous lushness and fertility remaining. Rather, the condition of the garden immediately begins to deteriorate. Similar is the condition of one’s Deen. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 80)

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Preparing for the True Abode https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8378 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:26:25 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8378 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

The period of time which people live in the world is extremely short in comparison to the period of time for which they will remain buried beneath the surface of the earth. Accordingly one should understand that man’s lifespan in this world compared to the Hereafter is extremely short and brief. After your demise, the various stages through which you will pass, such as the stage in the grave until the first sounding of the trumpet, the stage from the first sounding of the trumpet until the second, the thousands of years that will be spent on the plains of resurrection and finally residing in whichever abode Allah Ta’ala chooses for you in the hereafter – all these stages are hundreds of thousands of times longer than the brief period for which you live in the world. How can man remain so negligent and unconcerned of his true abode? He makes such effort for the few days he will spend in the world but fails to work and make adequate preparations for the eternal life of the Hereafter! (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 21)

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Encouragement and Sincerity https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8322 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:31:43 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8322 canstock6853092Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

When a person engages in the work of Deen, his intention should be solely to acquire the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala and earn reward in the hereafter. However, the worldly benefits that are promised for the one who engages in the works of Deen should also be mentioned as a means of encouragement. Some people are such that they initially get involved in Deeni work with the hope of obtaining worldly benefits, but through the barakah and blessings of the Deeni work they are involved in, Allah Ta‘ala blesses them with true sincerity. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 77)

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Despondency – The Trap of Shaitaan https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8249 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:45:10 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8249 trapHazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

The nature of many people is such that it very quickly inclines towards despondency and despair. The reason is that once a person loses hope and becomes despondent; he regards himself to be free from all responsibilities and therefore neglects his obligations. Remember that causing one to lose hope and become despondent is one of the main traps of the nafs and shaitaan. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 80)

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The position of Fardh and Nafl in Islam https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8192 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:48:56 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8192 fardh_nafl_2Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:

The position of a fardh action is higher than that of a nafl action. In fact, the very purpose of a nafl action is to perfect the fardh action or to compensate for any weakness or shortcoming which entered the fardh during its performance. In essence, fardh actions are the primary acts of worship and nafl actions are secondary acts of worship. However, despite the fact that priority should be given to the fardh actions, there are people who neglect the performance of fardh actions and instead show more importance to remaining engaged in nafl actions. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 13)

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Islam – A Religion of Ease https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8119 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:38:32 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8119 pathwayHazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: 

The Qur’aan and Ahaadith have emphatically declared that the Deen of Islam is a religion that is extremely easy to practise upon. In all conditions, practising on the laws of Islam is easy and manageable. Hence, Shari’ah has taken into consideration the nature of the injunction and the condition and the circumstances in which it has to be carried out, and accordingly made it easy. Similarly, correcting one’s intention before carrying out the action and adopting ikhlaas (sincerity) when doing the action is not only extremely essential but is the very spirit and cause for the action gaining acceptance. Therefore this also has been made extremely easy. It is this very ikhlaas (sincerity) that forms the basis of acceptance of all Deeni works and spiritual practices. When we understand that adopting ikhlaas (sincerity) is easy, it becomes clear that treading the path of Deen is also extremely easy. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 12)

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The Purpose of acquiring Deeni Knowledge https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8069 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:32:11 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8069 qurans-in-the-ummayadHazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: 

The first and most important demand of Deeni knowledge which one acquires is that it should serve as a means to assist one in taking stock of one’s life and becoming conscious of one’s Deeni obligations and responsibilities towards Allah Ta’ala and the creation. It should be a means for one to realize one’s weaknesses and shortcomings and create the desired level of concern to correct and reform one’s character and ways. However, if the Deeni knowledge one acquires does not enable one to see one’s own weaknesses and look for solutions to correct oneself, but instead becomes a means of searching for the faults in people’s actions and scrutinizing their lives, then the outcome of such knowledge is that it will breed pride and haughtiness within a person. This in turn will lead to one’s destruction. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 16)

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