Teachings of Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf 'Ali Thanawi & his spiritual successors, particularly 'Arifbillah Dr 'Abdul Hayy 'Arifi (may Allah bless them) and Sayyidi Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) regarding Tasawwuf
Sunna: To proceed to mosque for each prayers (salah) after making wudu at home.
Sunna: To make an intention to go for salah when leaving the home.
Sunna: To leave all the worldly activities and start preparing for salah once the call (adhan) for prayers is anounced.
Sunna: To offer every salah with congregation (jama’a), joining it at the initial opening [...]
Hadhrat Shaykh Masihullah Khan (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“Those treading the Path should strive to follow the method of Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) in everything.
Following the Sunna creates much light (nur) in the heart.
The Path to Perfection, page 121
This light (nur) makes it possible to differentiate between [...]
Sunna of ablution (wudu):
1. To make intention (niyya). That is, remind yourself that I am making wudu for salat, etc.
2. To recite bismilla,
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
or
بسم الله العظيم و الحمدلله على دين السلام
3. To wash both hands till wrist three times
4. To use a tooth stick (miswak) to clean the teeth and mouth. If it [...]
On Friday it is praise worthy to,
1. Recite sura al Kahaf (chapter 18 of holy Quran)
2. Perform salat-ut tasbih
3. Recite salutation (durood) on Prophet excessively
A person requested pledge (bay’a) from Hadhrat Mian Asghar Hussain (may Allah have mercy on him), a senior Shaykh and instructor at Darul Uloom Deoband.
Hadhrat inquired what was his purpose do so?
‘Divine union (wisal e haq)’, the individual repiled.
‘ All praise is for Allah, you have very lofty aspirations’, Hadhrat cheerfully chided him.
‘My brother! The [...]
Sunna: To perform ablution (wudu) at home and then proceed to mosque (for salah).
(Bukhari)
Sunna method of bath (ghusul):
1. Wash hands (including the wrists) three times.
2. Wash away semen and other filthy secretions on the body carefully three times.
3. Clean the private parts as described before, both front and back area.
4. Perform ablution (wudu) as per sunna. However, if the water is stagnating at the feet postpone [...]
Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) instructs the spiritual aspirants to read Holy Quran daily. One juz (part) is usually recommended. However, if someone is unable to do this because of his busy schedule he may read half or quarter juz after consultation with the Sheikh.
If at times when even that is [...]
Readings from the biography of Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him),
اشرف السوانح
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 10
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 11
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 12
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 13
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 14
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 18
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 19
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. 22
Ashraf us Sawaneh pt. [...]
صلی اللہ علیہ والہ وسلم
سب لوگ دیکھتے رہے ان کا خرام ناز
ہم تھے کہ ان کے نقش قدم دیکھتے رہے
(حضرت عارفی رح)
از
حكيم الامت مولانا اشرف على تهانوى رحمة الله عليه
اردو
All praise is to Allah.
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This book is an essential reading for all those into Tasawwuf, especially in these days when serious confusion exists in the name of traditional, spiritual and sufi music.
Source: Basair
Sunna: If one wakes up after the time of fajar has started and there is a need to perform bath (ghusul), he should not delay it and hasten up the process so that he is able to perform the morning prayers (salah) with the congregation (jama’t).
(Tirmizi)
Importance of following Sunnah!
Hadhrat Maulana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) told us:
“Hadhrat Mujaddid Alif Thani (Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi Naqshbandi, may Allah have mercy on him) said,
‘Allah initially gave me the outward knowledge of Shariah and made me excel in it. Then I turned towards the inner wisdom Sufiya possess. All praise to [...]
Sunna: After stepping out of the lavatory recite this,
غفرانك
الحمْدُ لِلهِ الذِىْ اَذهَبَ عَنى الاذى وَ اعَافانِىْ
(Tirmizi)
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) tells that he was suprised to see out of season gourd (a vegetable) dish on his lunch platter. He inquired from his wife regarding this.
The respected wife of Hakim al-Umma (may Allah have mercy on them) told that she had instructed the [...]
