Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The hadeeth says that the most honourable of gifts is the gift of du‘aa. In this world, when you ask from a person this is one of the most humiliating acts, but in the presence of Allah Ta‘ala this is among the most …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Having the Conviction that there is no one for me but Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: ‘Allamah ‘Ataa Iskandari (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) says that this must be the constant feature and mindset of a believer that he is always in need of Allah Ta‘ala. Can there be anyone you need more than Allah Ta‘ala? Sometimes at a crucial moment everyone …
Read More »The True Wealth
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: My beloved brothers! Constantly take the name of Allah Ta‘ala and engage in zikr as this is the thing that will benefit you after you leave this world. My beloved brothers! Listen attentively to what I am saying and accept my …
Read More »Reflect over the Greatness of Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Allah Ta‘ala has the treasures of everything. Whatever it may be, be it food, wealth or any other commodity for that matter He has the treasures of it. However for the smooth administration of the world Allah Ta‘ala says: وَمَا نُنَزِّلُهُ اِلاَّ بِقَدَرٍ …
Read More »Preparing for the True Abode
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 …
Read More »The Gift of Duaa
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: It is the command of Allah Ta‘ala: “Ask of me and I will answer you. Those who are too proud to serve Me will enter Jahannum disgraced.” Being the command of Allah Ta‘ala, the one who executes the command, Allah Ta‘ala will be …
Read More »The State of the Heart
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: People generally pay more attention to and show more concern towards the external actions. While the external actions are extremely essential, the thing of greater significance and importance is purifying the heart. We should look at how much of love and …
Read More »Taking Guidance from the Learned and Experienced
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: In life you will go through different phases, some physical and some spiritual. If during these different phases you do not have anybody to guide you, then you will automatically begin to follow your mind. At some point you will fall into confusion …
Read More »The Investment that Always Pays
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: All worldly pursuits, regardless of whether they relate to trade and commerce, agriculture or any other worldly occupation, can only be attained through striving hard and making an effort. One will have to apply himself and undergo some type of difficulty …
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