Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Once, a person wrote to me that nowadays it has become a norm in society for people to illegally travel by train without purchasing a train ticket. Hence, there is a need that concession be granted by the Ulama for this …
January, 2015
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19 January
A praiseworthy Quality in women
Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) once mentioned: “Women who are pure-minded and simple in their ways (on account of them not being exposed to sin and observing strict purdah from strange men) are generally extremely chaste. Such women resemble the hoors (damsels) of Jannah in their purity and chastity. They do …
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5 January
Muslims are unaware of their own legacy
Once Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned: These sublime etiquettes which I have prepared regarding interacting and socializing with people are in reality the sublime etiquettes of Islam. These etiquettes are explained in order to bring ease and comfort to people and save them from the least amount …
December, 2014
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29 December
Valuing the Company of the Ahlullah
Whilst discussing the life of Hazrat Moulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (rahmatullahi ‘alaihi), Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned: “Compared to the benefit I acquired through studying, teaching and carrying out spiritual exercises in self reformation, I found greater benefit through remaining in the company of these great luminaries …
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22 December
An Important Principle in the upbringing of a Child
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person once mentioned to me an important principle in the upbringing of a child. I found much wisdom in it and I feel that it is such an important principle that it is worthy of being inscribed in gold. He …
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15 December
Allah Ta‘ala Looks for an Excuse to Forgive
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Once an Aalim cried before me out of fear that he did not know in which condition he will pass away. Thereafter Moulana Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) said, I do not generally take oaths in regard to any affair in the future. …
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8 December
Having a Good Opinion of Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: “One should always entertain a good opinion of Allah Ta’ala. In this way, one’s love for Allah Ta’ala will increase and Allah Ta’ala will also be pleased with him. Consider how terrible it would be if despite Allah Ta‘ala continuously showering …
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1 December
Every Person is perpetually Dependent on Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Each and every person is perpetually in need and totally dependent on Allah Ta’ala (i.e. for his existence, welfare and continuity in his Deen and dunyaa). May Allah Ta‘ala embed this belief within our hearts and make it a reality. If …
November, 2014
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24 November
The Adab and Respect Deen Deserves from a Believer
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned that the true respect of Deen is that one accepts the command of Allah Ta’ala in every situation without subjecting his obedience to his own logical reasoning and understanding. (Malfoozaat Hakeemul Ummat 1/423)
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17 November
The Preservation of Deen lies in Recognizing the Salaf-Saaliheen and showing utmost Respect to them
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I wish to inform you of an extremely important issue that has been addressed by the Ulama. The foundation of our Deen and its preservation lies in recognizing the works of the pious predecessors (Sahaabah, Taabi’en, A’immah Mujtahideen etc.), revering them …