Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One of the purposes for nafl zikr being prescribed in shari’ah is so that the time when a person is not engaged in fulfilling his fardh obligations, he will be able to spend this time in engaging in nafl zikr, …
Read More »The Importance of Punctuality on Salaah
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When a person is punctual upon performing his five daily salaah, then he acquires a special noor (light) in his heart, and the effect of this noor then becomes visible on his face. On the contrary, when a person …
Read More »The Formula to Remove Worries and Gain Tranquillity
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: During times of difficulty and anxiety, one should increase his zikrullah (i.e. increase making zikr of the pure and blessed name of Allah Ta‘ala). The reason is that taking the pure name of Allah Ta‘ala is a means of …
Read More »The True Meaning of Ilm and Zikr
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: There is a great need for people to firmly hold onto ilm and zikr in their lives. However, it is important that one understands what ilm and zikr refers to. Ilm and zikr refers to one not being unmindful and …
Read More »Avoiding the Talks and Writings of Irreligious People
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If an irreligious person speaks of something relating to deen, then his speech will contain some darkness in it. Similarly, his writings will also contain some type of darkness in it. On the converse, if a righteous person speaks …
Read More »Nothing is Achieved without Effort
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: My beloved friends! It is an accepted fact, that has been witnessed throughout history, that without making an effort, a person will not achieve anything. مپندار جان پدر گر کسی کہ بے سعی ہر گز بجائے رسی My …
Read More »The Importance of Acquiring Ilm and Zikr Under the Guidance of the Seniors
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Those who are involved in this effort of inviting people towards deen, they should clearly explain to people that the purpose of the tableeghi jamaats going out in the path of Allah Ta‘ala is not only to look for Muslims …
Read More »The Example of the One who Makes the World His Goal
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Our Sheikh, Haaji Imdaadullah Saheb (rahimahullah), would say that the example of the world and the Hereafter is like a bird and its shadow. The Hereafter can be likened to the bird, and the world can be likened to …
Read More »The Advice of Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) to Those Writing Kitaabs
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: My advice to my friends is one which was written in all earnestness and sincerity, (that is I mentioned to them that before publishing any kitaab, they should get it checked by a senior and reliable Aalim). The reason …
Read More »Constantly Being in Contact with the Elders
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One of the important principles of this effort (of Da’wat and Tableegh) is that a person should not regard himself free to do as he pleases and he should not be self-opinionated. Rather, he should always subject himself to the …
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