Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas Kaandhelwi (rahimahullah)

The Great Sacrifice of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) – Part 12 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) was prepared to make any sacrifice and undergo any hardship for the sake of Deen. He once mentioned, “It is the general system of Allah Ta‘ala that one’s progress in Deen is based …

The Love of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Eleven Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) once had to attend a nikaah function at a friend’s place in Delhi. In the midst of the function, Hazrat Moulana (rahimahullah) addressed both parties and said, “Today …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas’ (rahimahullah) Consideration for People and His Outstanding Humility – Part Ten Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) was very particular about fulfilling the rights of people, and always ensured that he never usurped any person’s rights. Once, one of his companions occupied extra space in the train …

Respect and Love for the Pious Ulama Hajee Abdul Wahaab (rahimahullah) mentions: Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) was once travelling to Raipur in Muhammad Shafee’ Quraishi’s car. Throughout the journey, Hazrat Moulana (rahimahullah) only spoke of the great virtues and esteemed position of Hazrat Moulana Shah Abdul Qaadir Raipuri (rahimahullah). …

The Deep Concern for Deen in the Heart of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) – Part Eight The heart of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) was always filled with the deep worry and concern for Deen. At times, his worry and concern would become so much that he would toss …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) Spending His Own Wealth for the Cause of Deen – Part Seven Spending his Own Wealth for the Cause of Deen Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) regarded the effort of deen as his personal work and responsibility. He believed that a person should carry out …

The Tawakkul of Hazrat Moulana Ilyaas (rahimahullah) – Part Six Tawakkul (reliance upon Allah Ta‘ala) in Running the Madrasah in Nizaamuddeen At the time when Hazrat Moulana Muhammed Ilyaas (rahimahullah) first came to Nizaamuddeen, the area where the musjid was located was uninhabited and surrounded by jungle. The entire area …

The Respect of Hazrat Moulana Ilyaas (rahimahullah) for the Hadith and Family of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Five Respect for the Mubaarak Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Hazrat Moulana Ilyaas (rahimahullah) would teach the Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in Nizaamudden. Among the kitaabs that he …

The Ramadhaan of Moulana Muhammed Ilyaas (rahimahullah) Hazrat Sheikhul Hadith, Moulana Muhammed Zakariyya (rahimahullah) mentioned the following, describing the manner in which his uncle, Hazrat Moulana Muhammed Ilyaas (rahimahullah), would spend his time in the month of Ramadhaan: It was the general habit of my uncle, Moulana Muhammed Ilyaas (rahimahullah), …

The Importance of Salaah in the Life of Hazrat Moulana Ilyaas (rahimahullah) Hazrat Moulana Muhammed Ilyaas (rahimahullah) understood the great position of salaah in deen and hence whether he was on journey or at home, he was always particular about azaan, iqaamah and performing salaah with jamaat. Moulana Abul Hasan …