Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) states: "Haji Abdur Raheem used to work for my late brother. Once, my first wife complained about him. I immediately summoned him and asked him to stand at the entrance. Thereafter, in her presence I addressed him: 'She has complained about you.’ I …
October, 2014
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13 October
Virtue of being engaged in imparting Deeni Ilm
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned: “At present, the best occupation is that of imparting Deeni Ilm, especially for the one who has been endowed with Ilm. This is the need of the time. The virtue of it is also so great that perhaps no other amal is …
September, 2014
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29 September
The Outcome of Serving the Pious Servants of Allah Ta’ala
Once Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned: Whenever I carry out any good action then Alhamdulillah I do not feel within my heart that this action is my achievement. Rather, I remember the teachings of my pious seniors. It was on account of the teachings of my pious …
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22 September
Maintaining a Balance after marriage
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned: On one occasion Hazrat Moulana Muhammed Yaqoob Saheb (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned that when a person gets married, generally it is noticed that he spends more time with his in-laws. In doing so, there is a fear that he does not observe the …
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15 September
The Wisdom behind a Woman Travelling with a Mahram
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned that he received a letter from a person enquiring whether it would be permissible for him to travel with one of his elderly female relatives who wished to accompany him for hajj. Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) replied that as …
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8 September
The Reward in Sickness
On one occasion Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned: Apart from the abundant virtues that have been reported regarding sickness, the Hadith mentions the immense rewards for the sick. It is well-known that when a person exercises patience, he is rewarded. However some researchers (Muhaqqiqeen) opine that in …
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1 September
Adopting a Respectful Attitude when Correcting a Senior
Once Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: On one occasion while I was seated in the Musjid, it occurred to me that I required some small change. One person had some small change, therefore I handed over the notes to him and in return he gave me the …
August, 2014
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18 August
Adab (Respect)
Once Hazrat Thaanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentioned: Take a look at the level of respect that Imaam Abu Hanifah (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) possessed. Once someone had asked him whether Aswad was more virtuous or Alqamah (two illustrious students of Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood [Radiyallahu Anhu])? He replied by saying: “Our mouths are …
June, 2014
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2 June
The fruits of adhering to correct principles
On one occasion a person had placed a gift in an ordinary basket and presented it to Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi). Once the person departed, Hazrat (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) told the khaadim (servant) that, although this basket seems simple and ordinary, however ensure that you return it. Thereafter …
May, 2014
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19 May
Keeping the Rewards of the Hereafter in mind
Once, a person asked Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaih) something related to Hadhrat’s domestic life for the benefit of gaining a lesson. After Hadhrat responded, the person then asked forgiveness for posing such a question. Hazrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaih) replied, “No, you have not caused me any grief …