Malfoozaat

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 …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If any person considers himself to be incapable of engaging in the work of da’wat and tableegh, then this should never cause him to remain seated without doing anything. Rather, he should make an even greater effort to engage in …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: At the time when engaging in the zikr of Allah Ta‘ala, one should not allow the mind to drift from the zikr one is making, as this will cause the focus and presence of mind to be lost. Rather, …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The Hadith of Hazrat Abu Sa’eed Khudri (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is well known, wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whichever one of you sees a wrong taking place, then he should prevent it with his hand. If he does not have …

Hazrat Shaikh, Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih), had great love for the sunnah of qurbaani. Hence, showing importance to this great Sunnah and ibaadah, he would ensure that he purchased his qurbaani animals well in advance. In this regard, Hazrat Shaikh (rahimahullah) once wrote: “Before the partition (of India and …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In regard to the Ahlullah (the special and pious servants of Allah Ta‘ala), it is not correct for one to judge between them as to who is greater in rank than the other. Judging between them in this manner …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Before performing salaah, one should mentally prepare oneself for salaah (by pondering over the importance and greatness of the ibaadah one is about to commence). When a person does not mentally prepare himself for salaah, but instead rushes to commence …

A person once wrote to Hazrat Shaikh, Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih), informing him that he showed importance to the sunnah of sitting on the floor when partaking of meals. Hazrat Shaikh, Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih), was pleased and wrote the following reply: I am extremely pleased to hear …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Just as consuming haraam is impermissible for oneself, similarly it is also impermissible for one to feed one’s family with haraam food. In fact, feeding animals haraam food is also impermissible. One should ensure that one does not feed …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When engaging in the various efforts of deen, then one’s objective and goal should be solely to acquire the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala and reward in the Hereafter. As for the different blessings that are promised (in the Qur’aan Majeed …