It is the teaching of shariah that we should show respect to all our seniors, especially our deeni seniors. Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) was blessed with this sublime quality in his life. The Foundation Laying of Daarul Uloom Deoband In the town of Deoband, there was a pious man …
Read More »The Zuhd of Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) – – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 52
In the Mubaarak Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “What relationship do I have with this world? My condition in the world is like that of a traveller who (during his journey) stops beneath a tree to rest under the shade. Thereafter, he continues on his journey and leaves the …
Read More »Fulfilling People’s Rights and Not Causing Inconvenience to Any Person – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 51
In the Mubaarak Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had explained the rights that we owe to the servants of Allah Ta‘ala and commanded us to fulfil those rights. Through fulfilling the rights that we owe the servants, we will be rewarded, and through not fulfilling the rights, we will become …
Read More »Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) Forgiving those who Spoke Ill of Him and Conspired Against Him – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 50
There were two brothers living in Raampur whom Hazrat Nanotwi (rahimahullah) knew from his childhood. Whenever Hazrat Nanotwi (rahimahullah) would go to Raampur, he would go to visit and meet them. Later on, these people, among others, were involved in sending messages to the oppressive British government, alleging that Hazrat …
Read More »Reviving the Sunnah of Nikaah and Upholding the Injunction of Giving Women their Inheritance – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 49
Nikaah is among the mubaarak sunnats of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) as well as the sunnats of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam). Through nikaah, a person will be able to protect himself from falling into sin. Hence, the teaching of deen is that when one has a need to get married, …
Read More »Compassion of Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 49
Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) was a soft and kind-hearted person who showed great compassion when dealing with the servants of Allah Ta‘ala. If he had seen any person being oppressed, then he would be greatly hurt and try his best to correct the situation. This quality of compassion for …
Read More »Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi’s (rahimahullah) Love, Obedience and Respect for His Parents – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 48
It is the teaching of the Qur’aan Majeed and the Mubaarak Sunnah that one should always show love, respect and honour to his parents. He should serve them to the best of his ability and try to keep them comfortable at all times. If they ask him to do anything, …
Read More »Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) – Introduction – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 47
Among the luminaries of the past was an Aalim by the name of Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah). Hazrat Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi (rahimahullah) was born in 1248 A.H. (1832/1833) in the village of Nanota in India, and he was a descendant of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). (Sawaanih-e-Qaasimi 1/146-147) …
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