Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Regardless of whether you find the motivation and drive towards righteous deeds and pious actions or not, you should still continue to be committed and do not pay attention towards any feelings. Diligently complete your daily ma’moolaat with punctuality (the tilaawat …
March, 2015
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2 March
Translating the Mubaarak Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned to an Aalim: May Allah Ta’ala accept the Deeni services that you are engaged in. However I wish to share some important advice with you. I regard translation work as extremely difficult, especially translating the mubaarak Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …
February, 2015
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23 February
Remaining Committed to the Recitation of the Qur’an throughout one’s Life
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned to an Aalim: Undoubtedly it is important to fulfil your duties and obligations you owe to the Madrasah. However, despite your busy schedule and commitments it is necessary for you to avail yourself for some while to recite the Qur’an. Not …
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16 February
The Formula for Success
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned after reciting the following couplet of Hazrat Moulana Rumi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih): ہم خدا خواہی وہم دنیاے دوں ایں خیال است و محال است و جنوں We desire the love of Allah Ta’ala, and yet we continue hankering after this …
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9 February
Emulating the Pious
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I have heard our buzrugaane-deen and pious elders say: ‘Those who only look at the last portion of our lives and aspire to become like us will not succeed in acquiring their goal. On the contrary, those who look at the …
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2 February
Valuing every moment of One’s life
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaihi) once mentioned: Every moment of one’s life is extremely valuable. Hence, whatever time one finds to carry out righteous actions, one should value that time and utilize it profitably in carrying out good deeds. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned in the mubaarak hadeeth: …
January, 2015
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26 January
Turning One’s Heart away from Worldly Distractions
Hazrat Sheikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In the year 1338 A.H I performed my first Hajj. From that time onwards, I made it a habit to remain awake in ibaadat throughout the nights during the month of Ramadhaan. However, since the last 5 to 6 years, …
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19 January
Being Concerned about the Comments of People
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: My beloved friends! As long as you are treading upon the Sunnah, do not be concerned and worried about what people have to say; whether they have a low opinion of you or regard you to be insane. The Ambiyaa were …
December, 2014
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29 December
Fulfil the Rights of Others and Seek your Rights through begging from Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I wish to explain a very important principle which I constantly advise my friends. I have heard this important principle from my elders. This principle is also recorded in the malfoozaat of my respected uncle Hazrat Moulana Ilyaas (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) and …
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22 December
Expressing Gratitude over the Favours of Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: My Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Khaleel Ahmed Sahaaranpuri (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) explained a very important point under the verse of the Qur’an: وَإِن تَعُدّوا نِعمَتَ اللَّـهِ لا تُحصوها If you try to count the favours of Allah Ta’ala, you will not be able …