Knowing vs Practicing

May 27th, 2011

Extract from a lecture of Mufti Abdur Rauf Sukkharvi (DB): In the light of Quran and Hadith, there is such a Deed, which is very easy to accomplish and its Sawab (Reward) is abundant. The deed is very easy to carry on and its reward very easy to attain. Reward and benefit are both achieved

Today majority of Muslims are inflicted in lots of worries and in search of solution to their problems. The pious scholars are repeatedly warning us and conveying the vivid message of the Quran and AHadith, which show the way out from all pains and worries. Take for instance Verse No. 28 of Sura Ar-R’ad in

Pray for at least One Heart

December 24th, 2010

Eminent Sahabi (Noble Companion of Beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam), Hazrat Abdullah ibne Mas’ood (RA) said: Assess your heart in three occasions: One: When you listen to the Quran Two: At the Majlis (gathering) of Allah’s Zikr, i.e. while listening to Deeni lectures/bayan, attending Taleem. Three: While engaged in Allah’s Zikr in solitude If

A man complained Hazratji Mawlana Inamul Hasan (R) regarding his irregularity in Tasbih,

Hakeemul Ummah Hazrat Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (R) stated, “The benefits and achievements which the pious men mention regarding Zikr can be attained when man accomplishes two more tasks simultaneously: One: Talk less and refrain from unnecessary talks. Two: Reduce the span of relationship with people.”

Hazrat Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (R) stated that there are several reasons for which we become inattentive in doing Zikr. Some are:

Set Your Mind for Zikr Today

August 9th, 2009

Zikr is a very broad term. Telawat of Holy Quran and Doing Tasbih (for example: reciting Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La-Ilaha-Illallahu, Allahu Akbar) are two common very important ways of Zikr. Zikr of Allah Taala in any form is definitely a Highly Appreciated Deed and very easy too. However, we neglect this a lot. We waste lots

A spiritual aspirant (Mureed) wrote this question in a letter to Hakeemul Ummah Hazrat Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (R). Following the question is the Reply given by Hazrat Thanvi (R). Question: This humble is still engaged in studying and teaching. The Nafs (lower self) is still attracted toward unnecessary and immoral deeds. On the other

Objective of Bayat

July 21st, 2009

A spiritual aspirant (Mureed) inquired this question in a letter to Hakeemul Ummah Hazrat Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (R). Following the question is the Reply given by Hazrat Thanvi (R). Question: After Hazrat had accepted my bayat, the influence of jinn from my house has demolished. Now my wife has recovered and there is no

(Hazrat Muhammadullah Hafejji Hujur (R) used to talk very less and and when he talked he talked simply; he was the Khalifa of Hazrat Ashraf Ali Thanvi (R); Hazrat Hafejji Hujur (R)’s words lift our Iman and encourage us to lead a piety life; May Allah Taala shower Abundent Blessings on Him forever. Through him,