Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas Kaandhelwi (rahimahullah) Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas Kaandhelwi (rahimahullah) was an eminent Aalim and pious saint whom Allah Ta‘ala chose to revive the noble effort of da’wah and tableegh. Allah Ta‘ala used him to bring Deen alive not only in India, but throughout the entire world. The …
February, 2023
November, 2022
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28 November
Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Four – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 19
Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Four Honouring the Guest In the blessed Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned that the one who has imaan in Allah Ta‘ala and the Day of Qiyaamah should ensure that he honours his guest. Hence, honouring the guest is a demand of imaan and is …
October, 2022
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30 October
Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Three – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 18
Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Three Humility Humility is the hallmark of the Ulama of Deoband. No matter where they went, what they accomplished and how famous they became – they always showed the highest levels of humility. Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) was also an outstanding example of humility. He …
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3 October
Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Two – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 17
Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Two Ikhlaas (Sincerity) Ikhlaas (sincerity) is the golden ingredient that brings life and value into our actions. The person who carries out a small action with ikhlaas is far superior to the one who carries out huge actions for show and pride. Hazrat Sheikhul …
September, 2022
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5 September
Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part One – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 16
Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part One Hazrat Moulana Mahmoodul Hasan Deobandi (rahimahullah), famously known as ‘Sheikhul Hind’, was an illustrious aalim and descendent of Hazrat Uthmaan bin Affaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He was born in 1268 AH and passed away in 1339 AH. He hailed from the town of Deoband, …
July, 2022
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24 July
Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 15
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part Five Safeguarding the Deen of People On one occasion, a certain person brought some sugarcane juice and presented it to Hazrat Moulana Thaanwi (rahimahullah) as a gift from a land that was given as collateral. However, Hazrat Thaanwi (rahimahullah) refrained from accepting …
June, 2022
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13 June
Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 14
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part Four Being Considerate to His Nephew Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned: Who could be more under my authority than Moulana Shabbeer Ali? He is my nephew, and he has remained with me from his childhood. However, despite the close …
May, 2022
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16 May
Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 13
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part Three Exercising Caution when Communicating with Women Observing purdah with women and exercising caution when communicating with them is a great means of saving oneself from sins and fitnahs. Hence, Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) would exercise extreme caution when communicating …
March, 2022
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29 March
Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 12
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part Two Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) was very particular about upholding every sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) throughout his life, and in particular – the sunnah of not causing any inconvenience to any person. The teaching of the Hadith of …
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21 March
Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 11
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part 1 Hazrat Hakeem-ul-Ummah, Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah), was a great Aalim and luminary of the recent past. He was born in the village of Thanabhowan in 1280 AH and passed away at the age of 83 on 16 Rajab 1362 AH …