Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) once mentioned that it is essential when one takes a loan that he pays back the loan on the appointed time. In the beginning, my close friends would lay down strict conditions before giving me a loan (which I needed in order to pay for my …
May, 2014
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12 May
Hazrat Madani’s (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) firmness in regard to the mas’ala of the beard
Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) once mentioned: Towards the end of his life Hazrat Madani (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) became more strict and firm with regard to the beard. Some of his companions said to me that we notice that your approach is completely different from the approach of Hazrat Madani in regard …
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5 May
The value of humility in the sight of Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) once mentioned: “Whenever something is found in abundance, it is not shown the level of appreciation and value that is required. On the contrary, if something is scarce, then people generally value to it. I will relate an incident through which we may be able to …
April, 2014
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28 April
The evil traits of pride, jealousy and haughtiness
Hazrat Shaikh (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) while addressing the audience in his majlis once mentioned: “Beloved brothers! Let me inform you about the evil traits of pride, jealousy and haughtiness. These evil traits have no limits and are extremely serious in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. Pride, jealousy and haughtiness are among …
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21 April
Turning a blind eye towards wrong is contrary to the sublime character of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Hazrat Sheikh Moulana Zakariyya (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Beloved brothers! Listen attentively to what I have to say and regard my advice as a bequest to you. During the majlis that was conducted after the Asr salaah (wherein the kitaab was read before you), the aspect of good character and sublime …
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14 April
The sign of pride leaving a person
Hazrat Sheikh Moulana Zakariyya (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Once a person wrote a letter to me asking, “What is the sign that pride no longer remains with a person?” I replied that if any person finds fault with you, then you are not overcome by anger. Instead you begin to examine …
March, 2014
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24 March
Do not feel complacent over any Action
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandelwhi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: My beloved friends! Exercise extreme caution in regard to your actions. Do not become boastful over any action that you carry out (for everything you do is through the grace of Allah Ta’ala). Hazrat Abdullah ibn Masood (Radiyallahu Anhu) is reported …
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17 March
Studying the Lives of the Pious Predecessors Leads one to the Sunnah
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandelwhi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Continuously study and examine the lives of our Akaabir (our pious predecessors and seniors). After studying the lives of Sahaabah I reached this conclusion that all the Sahaabah were superb. Though each Sahaabi possessed a unique “colour”, all were common in …
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10 March
Spend according to your Means
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandelwhi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Through experience I can safely say that one should first examine one’s financial condition and accordingly spend. Spending within one’s means will save one from falling into financial constraints. Spread out your feet in accordance to the length of the blanket …
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3 March
Endeavour to Inculcate the Mubaarak Qualities of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and his Sunnah
While addressing a gathering of Ulama, Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandelwhi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: My beloved friends, you all should endeavour to study the Shamaail of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) (i.e. the blessed character and noble qualities of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and his mubaarak sunnah. As many sunnats …