Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: One should stipulate and allocate a certain time in the night and day for each of the responsibilities and works that he has to fulfil. Thereafter, when it is the time to fulfil that work, he should not allow himself to …
September, 2016
August, 2016
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22 August
Having a Sense of Responsibility and Keeping to Time
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Some students studying at Jalaalabaad came today to meet me. Upon their arrival, they informed me that the madrasah had given them leave till 4 o’ clock on that day and, therefore, they could only remain in Sahaaranpur for a short …
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1 August
The Spiritual Exercise of our Time
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Nowadays, due to people being physically weak, they are not instructed to engage in strenuous types of spiritual exercises. During my youth, I recall having seen many of our pious, saintly personalities engaging in mujaahadah and spiritual exercises. At present, on …
May, 2016
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23 May
Refraining from Giving Preference to One Effort of Deen Over the Other
An Aalim once wrote a letter to Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) in which he asked the following question: I was recently pondering over the thought that if Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had to be present in the world at this time, which work of Deen would he …
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2 May
The Importance of Fulfilling People’s Rights
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The issue of huqooqul ibaad (the rights of the servants of Allah Ta‘ala) is an extremely serious matter. One will not be forgiven by merely repenting to Allah Ta‘ala (i.e. until and unless one does not make amends by discharging the …
April, 2016
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11 April
Our Pious Predecessors – Living Examples of the Sunnah
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Strive to emulate our pious predecessors and follow in their footsteps. I have seen great barakah in emulating our pious predecessors. I myself have studied and closely examined the life of Hazrat Gangohi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) and the four great senior personalities …
March, 2016
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14 March
The Sublime Character and Honest Dealings of our Pious Predecessors
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Many of our pious predecessors led such pious and righteous lives that those who merely observed their sublime character and honest dealings were forced to embrace Islam. Unfortunately, in today’s times our condition has become such that people are turned away …
February, 2016
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22 February
Adherence to the Sunnah in all Facets of Life
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: My respected uncle, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) had called me one day prior to his demise and given me the following advice: “Strive to the best of your ability to inculcate every sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) in …
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1 February
The True Wealth
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: My beloved brothers! Constantly take the name of Allah Ta‘ala and engage in zikr as this is the thing that will benefit you after you leave this world. My beloved brothers! Listen attentively to what I am saying and accept my …
January, 2016
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4 January
The Investment that Always Pays
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: All worldly pursuits, regardless of whether they relate to trade and commerce, agriculture or any other worldly occupation, can only be attained through striving hard and making an effort. One will have to apply himself and undergo some type of difficulty …