Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Once Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: According to my understanding, nothing can be more despicable than pride. I detest the sin of pride more than any other sin. Even though there are many grave sins such as committing adultery, consuming intoxicants, etc. which are extremely serious, however, I have a …
March, 2014
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12 March
The Need for a Senior in Deeni Matters
Western education shows us only external aspects of life, but Islamic education shows us the external and it also changes our outlook and mentality. It brings about mental discipline. However, this comes when you constantly consult with your elders. Hadhratje Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (rahimahullah) would say that the corruption …
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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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10 March
Etiquette revolves around the general practice of Society
Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Etiquette revolves around the general practice of society. One should see whether something is regarded as etiquette in society or not. Hazrat (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned that on one occasion I reprimanded a servant for carrying a Deeni kitaab and his socks both in the same …
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5 March
Why Imitate Them?
Ebrahim (Alayhis Salaam) had made it clear to his people who were disbelievers that he is free from them and their ways. After all, the kuffaar don’t imitate us Muslims, so why should we imitate them. Imitating them and leaving our Islamic ways is a sign of suffering from an …
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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 …
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3 March
Exercising Precaution in monetary affairs
During a discussion which related to an Aalim who refrained from accepting doubtful wealth, Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) mentioned: Nowadays, the required level of taqwa and caution is not seen among people in matters relating to wealth. There are many people who confine piety to their ibaadaat (i.e. virtuous deeds …
February, 2014
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26 February
The Lofty Status of the Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum) and the Need to Respect them
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had secretly discussed among the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) of his plans to attack Makkah Mukarramah. However, Haatib bin Abi Balta’ (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had sent a letter to the people of Makkah Mukarramah informing them of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)’s intention. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to …
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24 February
This Worldly Life is like a Dream
Hazrat Shaikh, Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Saheb (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) while explaining the reality of this worldly life mentioned: “This worldly life can be likened to a person who finds himself in an air conditioned room being massaged by many servants while others are at his beck and call anxiously waiting to …
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24 February
The Mindset of a Believer
Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) mentioned: The spirit one needs to constantly have is how can one be of service to the creation and how can one’s actions be a means of preserving Deen. We should not do things to earn popularity among people. As far as popularity is concerned, we …