Essential qualities of a believer.
Allah Ta’ala has classed the people of knowledge as the one who stands in vigil at night, praying towards Allah with utmost humility and servitude…
Category «Tasawwuf and Tazkiya»
One man cannot do two people’s job
Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi rahimahullah says that Hadhrat Maulana Gangohi rahimahullah used to say that Maulana Muhammad Mazhar Saheb would say, ‘People say that “Dhikr and Awraad” and “Dars and Tadrees” cannot combine together. I find this hard to accept. Since both these are from deen, there is no reason for these two not to …
Importance of Du’a (Supplication) in the work of Tableegh
While explaining the grandeur of the of Tableegh, Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi rahimahullah mentions: Thereafter every individual should do whatever best they can do. They must engage in the effort as much as possible. If someone does not even have knowledge or money (to participate) then atleast they have a tongue. Make use of it, …
The Reality of Kashf
Note: The following is an excerpt from the write-up of my teacher Hadhrat Maulana Muhammad Saheb, who is currently the Sheikhul Hadeeth at Madrasah In'aamiyyah. The write-up is a treatise explaining the Aquida of Ahl Sunnah and some objections towards the renowned Fadha'il al-A'maal. It is reproduced here with special thanks to At-Tazkira Blog ___________________ …
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Desai Saheb madda zilluhu
Mufti Ebrahim Desai completed his Qurān Memorization (Hifz) at Watervaal Islamic Institute (Miā’s Farm), South Africa. Thereafter he pursued his ῾Ālim Course in Jamia Islamia, Dhabel for 7 years, and passed with distinction in every year. Mufti Ebrahim Desai completed his Mufti Course (Iftā) atJamia Islāmia, Dhabel, India under Hazrat Mufti Ahmad Khanpuri Saheb of Dabhel for two years. After completing of this course, he completed …
I Need an Anti Depressant!
The inner feelings and conditions of every human being vary from time to time. Sometimes one feels very happy and excited while at other times one feels sad and unpleasant. This is part of life. This should not cause one to lose hope and become despondent.
Kamal in a Shaykh
Question In the entry The Reality of Bay‛ah it is mentioned that the shaykh is like a mine full of jewels. However, the following link Sincerity of the Mureed says that it is possible the shaykh is not perfect. How do you reconcile between the two?