Malfoozaat

Once, a person wrote a letter to Hazrat Shaikhul Hadith Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioning that despite him being punctual upon his ma’moolaat (devotional practices prescribed by the Shaikh e.g. zikr, tilaawah, etc.) he still did not perceive any change and improvement in his spiritual condition. In reply, Hazrat …

A person once came to Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) and mentioned to him that he had a habit of gambling. He asked Moulana for a cure which will enable him to give up this wrong habit. Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) mentioned the following to him: Self-determination …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: When taking deeni benefit and guidance from our deeni elders, then it is necessary for us to keep our relationship with them solely for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala. We should look closely at their statements, actions and the way they conduct, …

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One should not say or do anything wrong in the presence of children as this will have a negative impact on them. The Mashaayikh mention that even if an evil action is done before a young child who is …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: If a person becomes angry with someone, then he should either leave the place or ask the person with whom he is angry to leave (i.e. if he has some authority over the person, e.g. one’s worker, he should ask …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Despite the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) being sinless and receiving divine protection from Allah Ta‘ala, and despite them being blessed with divine knowledge and guidance directly from Allah Ta‘ala, when they interacted with all types of people for the purpose of propagating deen …

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Many of my children had passed away in infancy. When any child would pass away, and the mother (i.e. my wife) would weep, then I would (console her and) say to her, “Neither you, nor I, possess any good …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: The basis of one acquiring righteousness is having complete reliance on one’s sheikh, and thereafter adhering to his teachings. However, it is necessary for one to be careful and examine the level of deen of the person one wishes to …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In our effort of Da’wat and Tableegh, it is extremely important for one to ensure that his intention remains purely for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala at all times. Our brothers who strive in this work should regard fulfilling the command of …

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once wrote the following to a person whose parents were displeased with him for some reason and had complained to Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) regarding him. Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) said: I am extremely saddened to hear that your father is currently displeased …