Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Hazrat Abdullah bin Mubaarak [Rahmatullahi Alaihi] (a great luminary and ascetic, who was the student of Hazrat Imaam Abu Hanifa [Rahmatullahi Alaihi]) says: "I prefer returning one dirham which is obtained through a doubtful source than giving 600 000 dirhams in charity." Hazrat then mentioned …
May, 2014
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5 May
Refraining from haraam wealth
Hazrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: It is compulsory upon every person to refrain from haraam wealth. However the pious servants of Allah Ta'ala do not confine their caution to refraining from haraam wealth. Rather they exercise extreme caution even in regard to doubtful wealth. By consuming haraam wealth, many evils …
April, 2014
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28 April
The basis of everything is the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala
On one occasion, Moulana Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: No matter how much a person worships Allah Ta’ala, or adopts taqwa and piety in his life, one cannot feel complacent at any time as one is unaware of one’s true status and position in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. Since everything …
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21 April
The method to gain acceptance in the sight of Allah Ta’ala
Moulana Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Once a respected Aalim arrived and requested some advice. I told him that you are an Aalim of Deen, what advice can I offer you? After requesting for the second time, I told him that I only remember one lesson which I continue mentioning. The …
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14 April
How will one Determine Adab in Deen
Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) was once asked regarding placing Deeni kitaabs in a bathroom and toilet that was built but not yet used. Hazrat (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) replied that, apparently this does not seem to be correct. Although the bathroom and toilet have thus far not been used at all, however …
March, 2014
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24 March
The pride of Abu Jahl
Hazrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned that the pride of Abu Jahl was even worse than the pride of Fir’oun. At the time of his death, Fir’oun’s heart softened to some extent, even though his imaan was not accepted. On the other hand, Abu Jahl’s pride exceeded all limits, to such …
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17 March
The most despised and abhorrent action is pride
Once Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: According to my understanding, nothing can be more despicable than pride. I detest the sin of pride more than any other sin. Even though there are many grave sins such as committing adultery, consuming intoxicants, etc. which are extremely serious, however, I have a …
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10 March
Etiquette revolves around the general practice of Society
Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Etiquette revolves around the general practice of society. One should see whether something is regarded as etiquette in society or not. Hazrat (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned that on one occasion I reprimanded a servant for carrying a Deeni kitaab and his socks both in the same …
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3 March
Exercising Precaution in monetary affairs
During a discussion which related to an Aalim who refrained from accepting doubtful wealth, Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) mentioned: Nowadays, the required level of taqwa and caution is not seen among people in matters relating to wealth. There are many people who confine piety to their ibaadaat (i.e. virtuous deeds …
February, 2014
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24 February
The Mindset of a Believer
Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) mentioned: The spirit one needs to constantly have is how can one be of service to the creation and how can one’s actions be a means of preserving Deen. We should not do things to earn popularity among people. As far as popularity is concerned, we …