Why this stress? Because all types come to the khánqáh. There were munafiqin (hypocrites) in the time of Rasulullah ﷺ. Various munafiqin, big and small, attended his court even. So, why be amazed at the presence of such in the khánqáh? The ones to benefit, however, are those who are …
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Hakeemul-Ummah, Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi Rahmatullahi alaihi states, “However the reality is that all are not Ulamaa, but the real Ulamaa are only those that are not governed by the leaders, (rather what) governs them is the demands of the Shari’ah And those Ulamaa who ardently follow the leaders, their …
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Only such knowledge is beneficial, whose rays spread through the breast and heart, and dispels the veils of doubts and suspicion from the heart. Beneficial knowledge (ilm-e-naafi) refers to the knowledge of Allah’s Zaat (being) and Sifaat (attributes). It is that knowledge by which man learns the way of worshipping …
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Someone asked Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi Rahmatullahi Alayhi: “If a person dies after Fajr on a Jumu’a, should he be buried before Jumuah or after? Hadhrat replied: “He should be buried as soon as possible. The burial should not be delayed until after Jumuah salaat. The person said: “They delay …
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It is mentioned in the Malfoozaat of Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb Rahmatullahi Alayhi No endeavour should be made to reform a jealous person: Hazrat Maseehullah Rahmatullahi Alaihi mentioned that a junior becomes senior when seniors take him forward. Juniors can only become seniors by submitting to and working under …
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Hadhrat Maulana Muhammed Masihullah Khan mentions: Once, when travelling in England, we arrived at our destination in a certain city. Now, my schedule and habits during travels are the same as those at home. Sleeping has its proper time. No such thing as feeling a bit tired so have a …
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Mufti Mahmood Gangohi Rahmatullahi Alaihi mentions: On one occasion, a ghair muqallid had the following conversation with me: (Note: A ghair muqallid is one who rejects to accept any of the classical four schools of thought thereby the end result is the nafs is being entertained) Ghair Muqallid: Imaam Abu …
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Hakeemul Ummah Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi Sahib رحمه الله once mentioned that a respected Aalim (scholar) arrived and requested some advice. Hazrat رحمه الله said to him; “You are an Aalim of Deen. What advice can I offer you?” After requesting for the second time, Hazrat Thaanwi رحمه الله …
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UNITY CONCEIVED THROUGH EMOTIONS AND SENTIMENTS LIVE ONLY AS LONG AS THE TEARS TAKE TO EVAPORATE! THE REALITY OF UNITY – Mufti Afzel Hoosen Elias رحمة الله عليه It is sad to note that some brothers in these times consider it a spirit of diplomacy when they advise Muslims to …
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In a description of the brothers of Yusuf Alayhis Salaam, the Noble Qur’an describes them as indifferent (Zaahid) in regards to him.This Zuhd (indifference) that they felt towards him was due to their self-centred egoism, the Noble Qur’an describes it as Zuhd. The reality of Zuhd is to vigorously restrain …
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