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Brief notes on Shaykh al-Hind
Shaykh al-Hind Mawlana Mahmud Hasan was my teacher. During my stay at Dar al-’Ulum Deoband my sole reliance was upon him. His father’s name was Dhu ‘l-Fiqar ‘Ali. His genealogy stretches back to the Umayyad branch of the Quraysh. Mawlana Mahmud Hasan was born in 1268 AH/1851 CE. He gained primary education from his father… »
Gatherings of Dhikr in Madrasahs
A collection of letters between three leading ‘ulama detailing the need and importance of establishing gatherings of dhikr in madrasahs. Consisting of letters between the Grand Mufti of Pakistan Mufti Muhammad Shafi’, Shaykh al-Hadith Mawlana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi and Muhaddith al-’Asr Mawlana Sayyid Muhammad Yusuf Binnori (may Allah enlighten their… »
Musafahah (Greeting) With Both Hands
Question: My dear honoured and respected Mawlana, May peace, Allah’s mercy, and His blessings be upon you. To proceed. Please inform this servant of an authentic hadith regarding musafahah (clasping hands when greeting) with two hands, and Allah blessed be He, Most High, will grant you a great reward. I have enclosed a letter for… »
