Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Qaroon had the feeling of independence and said that all the wealth he has is on account of his intelligence. On seeing his wealth, the worldly-minded wished that they had treasures like him, but the knowledgeable and the ‘Ulama spoke against it and against the love of dunya. Likewise, the …
May, 2014
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12 May
Hazrat Madani’s (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) firmness in regard to the mas’ala of the beard
Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) once mentioned: Towards the end of his life Hazrat Madani (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) became more strict and firm with regard to the beard. Some of his companions said to me that we notice that your approach is completely different from the approach of Hazrat Madani in regard …
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7 May
Reflecting over the Greatness of Allah Ta’ala
Allah Ta‘ala is that being who is alone in the quality of khalq (creating). There is no English equivalent for this, because we may translate it as ‘the act of creation’ but it actually means to create something from total non-existence. Allah Ta‘ala introduces Himself through His creation. So reflect …
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5 May
Refraining from haraam wealth
Hazrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: It is compulsory upon every person to refrain from haraam wealth. However the pious servants of Allah Ta'ala do not confine their caution to refraining from haraam wealth. Rather they exercise extreme caution even in regard to doubtful wealth. By consuming haraam wealth, many evils …
April, 2014
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30 April
The Reality of Tasbeeh
The Quraan and hadeeth are replete with encouragement to make tasbeeh. The different du‘aas that are prescribed for different times of the day contain tasbeeh. When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was approaching the end of his worldly life, Allah Ta‘ala instructed him in Surah Nasr to recite tasbeeh. The hadeeth …
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28 April
The evil traits of pride, jealousy and haughtiness
Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) while addressing the audience in his majlis once mentioned: “Beloved brothers! Let me inform you about the evil traits of pride, jealousy and haughtiness. These evil traits have no limits and are extremely serious in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. Pride, jealousy and haughtiness are among …
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28 April
The basis of everything is the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala
On one occasion, Moulana Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: No matter how much a person worships Allah Ta’ala, or adopts taqwa and piety in his life, one cannot feel complacent at any time as one is unaware of one’s true status and position in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. Since everything …
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23 April
Look at others with Respect and at Ourselves with Suspect
Generally, we would like that our name be preserved and maintained, and that people should speak greatly about us etc., but we do not worry about how we view others. However, the reality is that ‘we should look at others with respect and at ourselves with suspect’. We should always …
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21 April
The method to gain acceptance in the sight of Allah Ta’ala
Moulana Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Once a respected Aalim arrived and requested some advice. I told him that you are an Aalim of Deen, what advice can I offer you? After requesting for the second time, I told him that I only remember one lesson which I continue mentioning. The …
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21 April
Turning a blind eye towards wrong is contrary to the sublime character of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Hazrat Sheikh Moulana Zakariyya (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Beloved brothers! Listen attentively to what I have to say and regard my advice as a bequest to you. During the majlis that was conducted after the Asr salaah (wherein the kitaab was read before you), the aspect of good character and sublime …