Tasawwuf

This Is Spiritual Reformation!

A letter written by Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Rahmatullahi Alaihi to his honourable Sheikh, Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi Rahmatullahi Alaihi My Beloved Hadhrat, Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu From a long time this servant, who is the worst of all creation, has been finding some changes in myself. …

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THE REAL WAR

There are two forces constantly at war with one another, namely, The Angels and The Devils. One wishes you refrain from evil and the other wishes you suffocate in transgression and the victory of either group is dependent on your intention Your intention determines who would overpower who. If you …

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FLATTERY

You have noticed that the habit of most lecturers and worldly orientated Muslims, is to praise wealthy people and those of high status. They compose odes in their praise. There are six harms of flattery, four for the one who flatters, and two for the one who is addressed. As …

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The Smell of Shirk

Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Rahmatullahi Alaihi said in a gathering: “There is still the smell of shierk being emitted! It must not happen that this smell of shierk should spread and on his side this person is completely unconcerned!. Listen carefully to this incident related by Hadhratwálá (Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf …

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What Is Tasawwuf?

TASAWWUF is a misunderstood concept, its true meaning and significance in the daily life of a Muslim are lost, Commercial “sufis” (men who exhibit themselves as saints) arc trading Tasawwuf as some mysterious cult of “Mysticism” apart from the Shariat and Sunnat of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). They have reduced …

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THE MEANING OF ‘NISBAT’

Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadith, Moulana Zakariyya Rahmatullahi Alaihi writes in “Aap Beti”, “Maulana Thanwy has described ‘Nisbat’ in language easy for the ordinary man to understand. He says: “In its literal sense ‘Nisbat’ means ‘to be attached to‘ or ‘relationship‘. In its technical sense it means a person’s contact and relationship …

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THE EXPOSITION OF MUJAHADAH OF SPEECH

Allah Ta’laa says: “He (i.e. man) utters not a word, but a ready guard is at hand.“QURAAN Rasulullah ﷺ said: “He who maintains silence has attained salvation” Ahmad, Tirmidhi Maalik Rahmtullahi Alayh said that it reached him that Eesa Bin Maryam Alayhis Salaam: “Do not speak in abundance other than …

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Mujaahadah Explained

“Those who strive in Our Path, We will most assuredly guide them towards our Paths.” (29:69- Quraan) “The Mujaahid is he who makes jihaad (strives) in the obedience of Allah” (Narration of Baihaqi) The Nature Of Mujaahadah The reality in Mujaahadah consists of the habitual practice of opposing the nafs …

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How To Eliminate Lack Of Courage

Experience has proven that the following ways are highly efficacious in strengthening one’s resolve and in overcoming weakness and lack of courage. Association with a Kaamil (expert and qualified) Shaikh of Tassawwuf (Spiritual Mentor or Guide) The Following are of a Sheikh-e-Kaamil: a. He possesses sufficient knowledge of the Deen. …

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HAUGHTINESS AND IT’S CURE

Allah Ta’laa declares: “Indicted are those who oppress others and are haughty on earth” Surah Shurah- Al-Quraan Committing Oppression is Haraam The purport of this Aayat is to warn over committing oppression when extracting revenge. Thus the Aaayat covers oppression irrespective of it being retaliatory or introductory, for the words …

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