Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: The basis of one acquiring righteousness is having complete reliance on one’s sheikh, and thereafter adhering to his teachings. However, it is necessary for one to be careful and examine the level of deen of the person one wishes to …
December, 2023
November, 2023
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20 November
Acquiring a Special Connection with Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: According to the Sufis, the term “Nisbat (connection)” refers to acquiring a special connection with Allah Ta‘ala and this special connection is a sign of one being a wali of Allah Ta‘ala (a special friend of Allah Ta‘ala). The way …
October, 2023
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30 October
A Muslim’s Relationship with Non-Muslim Rulers
In regard to a believer’s relationship with non-Muslim rulers, Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: Having love for the non-Muslim rulers and befriending them is an internal fitnah (i.e. a fitnah that will harm one’s deen, as one will have to make compromises in one’s deen …
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9 October
The Criteria when selecting a Sheikh
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned: In the path of seeking self-reformation, it is obvious that a person will be in need of a sheikh (spiritual guide to guide him through the path). However, since many people are unaware of the procedure to follow and the criteria to …
September, 2023
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11 September
The Formula to Protect One’s Deen and Imaan
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned: Hazrat Haatim Asamm (rahimahullah) once said, “I feel that until one does not recite some portion of the Qur’aan Majeed daily as well as read or listen to some of the advices and incidents of his sheikh or other mashaaikh of the …
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4 September
The Special Dua of Imaam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah)
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When I was young, I came across a kitaab which most probably was written by Mufti Sa’dullah. In this kitaab, I read that Imaam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) once mentioned, “Whatever goodness I acquired in my life, I acquired it …
August, 2023
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14 August
The Great Bounty of Performing Salaah with Jamaat in the Musjid
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: A certain policeman who was my mureed held the rank of Deputy Inspector. He once wrote a letter to me in which he said, “I perform the maghrib, esha and fajr salaahs with jamaat in the musjid, but at …
July, 2023
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24 July
The Effective Approach when Treating Spiritual Maladies
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When treating spiritual sicknesses and maladies, the way that is most effective is by treating the root cause. The root cause for committing sins is the urge and demand of one’s nafs (carnal desires) to commit sins. Hence, the …
June, 2023
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26 June
The Basis of Good Character Should Only be Deen
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In the world, among the worldly class, showing good character and being honest revolves around acquiring worldly benefit and monetary gain. Since acquiring worldly benefit and monetary gain changes according to the demands of certain situations and conditions, their …
May, 2023
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29 May
Acquiring the Greatest Bounty – The love of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Remaining in the company of the lovers of Allah Ta‘ala (those servants whom Allah Ta‘ala had granted His special love) is the way to acquire the love of Allah Ta‘ala. Engaging in zikr will assist one to acquire (and …