Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: One should endeavor to emulate every sunnah of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Apart from the sunnah, one should strive to even carry out the mustahab acts of Deen. This is my advice to you in my lifetime and after I …
March, 2015
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23 March
The Effect of Zikrullah and Durood
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I have personally witnessed that in order for peace to prevail on the land, one effective method is turning to Allah Ta’ala and reciting abundant durood upon Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). When a person turns to Allah Ta’ala, reforms his ways …
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16 March
Exercising Patience and Overlooking the Faults of People
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: One should increase his istighfaar and durood (i.e. sending salutations upon Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)), and ensure at all times that he does not become the means for any inconvenience being caused to any person. If perchance he is inconvenienced …
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9 March
Completing one’s Ma’moolaat with Punctuality
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Regardless of whether you find the motivation and drive towards righteous deeds and pious actions or not, you should still continue to be committed and do not pay attention towards any feelings. Diligently complete your daily ma’moolaat with punctuality (the tilaawat …
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2 March
Translating the Mubaarak Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned to an Aalim: May Allah Ta’ala accept the Deeni services that you are engaged in. However I wish to share some important advice with you. I regard translation work as extremely difficult, especially translating the mubaarak Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …
February, 2015
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23 February
Remaining Committed to the Recitation of the Qur’an throughout one’s Life
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned to an Aalim: Undoubtedly it is important to fulfil your duties and obligations you owe to the Madrasah. However, despite your busy schedule and commitments it is necessary for you to avail yourself for some while to recite the Qur’an. Not …
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16 February
The Formula for Success
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned after reciting the following couplet of Hazrat Moulana Rumi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih): ہم خدا خواہی وہم دنیاے دوں ایں خیال است و محال است و جنوں We desire the love of Allah Ta’ala, and yet we continue hankering after this …
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9 February
Emulating the Pious
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I have heard our buzrugaane-deen and pious elders say: ‘Those who only look at the last portion of our lives and aspire to become like us will not succeed in acquiring their goal. On the contrary, those who look at the …
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2 February
Valuing every moment of One’s life
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaihi) once mentioned: Every moment of one’s life is extremely valuable. Hence, whatever time one finds to carry out righteous actions, one should value that time and utilize it profitably in carrying out good deeds. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned in the mubaarak hadeeth: …
January, 2015
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26 January
Turning One’s Heart away from Worldly Distractions
Hazrat Sheikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In the year 1338 A.H I performed my first Hajj. From that time onwards, I made it a habit to remain awake in ibaadat throughout the nights during the month of Ramadhaan. However, since the last 5 to 6 years, …