Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: It is absolutely vital for one to constantly remain vigilant and cautious regarding his nafs. The nafs is such that if it finds the opportunity and the means to fulfil its desires, it will never rest until it gets what it …
December, 2017
November, 2017
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13 November
The Blessing of Du’aa
A person once mentioned to Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih), “Hazrat, I do not feel motivated to make du’aa.” Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) replied: The reason for a person not feeling enthusiasm and motivation for making du’aa is that he does not immediately see the …
October, 2017
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23 October
The Danger of Engaging in Idle Conversation
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: It is extremely unfortunate for a person’s time to be wasted in idleness, without him gaining anything. If one does not have any work to attend to, then he should at least engage himself in the chores of the home. In …
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2 October
Who should we get our Daughter Married to?
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: Nowadays, many youngsters read and study un-Islamic literature in the English language. Many things found in these un-Islamic English books and magazines are contrary to the Islamic beliefs and teachings. Many youngsters do not possess Deeni knowledge and understanding and therefore when …
August, 2017
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28 August
Associating with People
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I do not, of my own accord, associate with the wealthy. However, if they associate with me, then I fulfil their needs and do not turn away from them. Many a wealthy person is such that when someone wishes to meet …
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7 August
The Importance of Adhering to a Timetable
Hazrat Khwaaja Azeezul Hassan (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned that Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) had given him the following advice: It is extremely important for one to allocate a fixed time for every work and duty, and to thereafter adhere strictly to this timetable. It should not be that …
April, 2017
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24 April
Gaining a Sound Understanding in Deen
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person who does not possess a sound temperament and whose understanding is deficient finds irrelevant facts appealing to his logic, but is unable to grasp and comprehend the correct arguments. I was once explaining, to an educated person the reason …
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3 April
The Islamic Etiquette at the time of Meals
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: During meals, issues of a serious and intricate nature should not be discussed. Rather, light-hearted topics and things that do not require serious thought should be spoken about. The reason for this is that serious and intricate discussions require deep thought …
March, 2017
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6 March
The Blessings of a Simple Nikah which is conducted in accordance to the Sunnah
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: There was a person who had performed the nikah of his daughter in the musjid after Asr Salaah. After the nikah was performed, there were just a few dates that were distributed, and the groom did not even wear new clothing …
February, 2017
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13 February
The Deception of Shaitaan
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In today’s times, the statement, “This mouth is unworthy of making du‘aa” is commonly heard from people. A person once came to me and expressed the same feeling, saying that he was unworthy of making du‘aa. In reply, I asked him, …