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The Reality of Tasawwuf (Part Two)
Shaykh al-Islam Mawlana Husayn Ahmad Madani (may Allah enlighten his resting place) has also stressed in his letters that the original purpose of Suluk is ihsan. In one epistle he writes, “My respected one. The original purpose of Suluk is ihsan — ‘that you worship Allah as if you are seeing him’ (Al-Hadith). In other… »
The Reality of Tasawwuf (Part One)
It has been mentioned above that Sayyiduna Jibril (may Allah grant him peace) asked the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), “What is ihsan?” The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) replied, “Ihsan is that you worship Allah as if you are seeing him…” Tariqah in reality is another… »
Advices of Hakim al-Ummah: Part Six
A person who spends his time in pursuing futile things will never be inclined towards the necessary things. This is proven through experience. If someone fears that if he becomes pious (muttaqi), he will lose out on the worldly pleasures, then I say; “Make the intention that I do not want to become pious. However,… »
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… »
Advices of Hakim al-Ummah: Part Five
By Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi
Ease comes after effort: Nowadays this has become a common malady, people first desire ease and then they will start the work. The law is first start the work and ease will follow. Cause of hope and despair: Sin has the characteristic of cultivating hopelessness and despair in a person and… »
Advice of Shaykh Jhinjhanawi’s Murshid
After the Sunnah salam [of Islam]; it should be noted that you are permitted to take baya’ (pledge). Whoever intends to give pledge, you should with a fully content heart take baya’ and provide further instructions. Do not approach this work with affectation (takalluf) and do not let any opposing devilish insinuations (wasawis) or thoughts… »
Advices of Hakim al-Ummah: Part Four
By Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi
Life after death: Generally people think that when a person dies and he is placed in the qabr (grave), he remains alone in that fearful place and that life there is ‘lifeless’. Friends! This is not so! There is great comfort for a Muslim… »
The Epitome of Shari’ah and Tariqah: Shaykh Rashid Ahmad al-Gangohi
The Shaykh, the Imam, the ‘Allama, the Hadith Scholar Rashid Ahmad ibn Hidaya Ahmad ibn Pir Baksh ibn Ghulam Hasan ibn Ghulam ‘Ali ibn ‘Ali Akbar ibn Qadi Muhammad Aslam al-Ansari al-Hanafi al-Rampuri then al-Gangohi. He was one of the research, learned and accurate ‘ulama. In his age, there was none like him in honesty,… »
Advices of Hakim al-Ummah: Part Three
By Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi
Constancy in dhikr and its benefits: Be constant in dhikr even if the heart and mind is not present and there is no enjoyment. In due course the dhikr will develop into such a habit, there will be no repose without it. For example, initially when a person smokes a huqqa… »
The Dhikr of the Name of Allah
Question: To my sayyid, my mawla (may Allah increase your piety), Al-Salam ‘alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh, Your dear letter arrived on 15 Dhu ‘l-Hijjah. I am regretful for not being able to present myself in the service of Maulwi ‘Abd al-Rahman. What are the detailed circumstances of the destitute that I may convey… »
