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
Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,
“Once my Shaykh Hadhrat Dr. Abdul Hayy ‘Arifi (may Allah have mercy on him) was invited to a dinner. Few of his disciples, including me were accompanying him. After the sumptuous meal Hadhrat addressed us regarding the excessive thankfulness due on each and every blessing.
Hadhrat [...]
Hadhrat Mawlana Riffat Ahmad (may Allah grant him long and healthy life) said,
“In contrast to prevalent understanding Hadhrat Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) used to emphasize that the the rights of the parents supersede that of the Shaykh. That is, rights of parents come first, then come the [...]
Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates,
Whoever recites this salutations on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) on Friday, immediately following the ‘Asr salah before standing up from his place eighty times, sins equivalent to those done in 80 years of life will be forgiven and a reward of [...]
A sincere individual requested advice of our pious elders on how to protect the eyes who have become used to seeing the unlawful.
Following information was compiled,
MashaAllah, you are aware of the problem. That is the most important step towards its elimination. Do not despair.
Ask advice from your Shaykh also. Follow it thoroughly. If you can [...]
A spiritual aspirant wrote,
“A very close relative of mine is upset with me based on his assumptions that in private I have a grudge against him. In fact this is not the case. Is it essential for me to clear this up and ensure friendly relations with him?”
Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may [...]
جو بار آسمان و زمیں سے نہ اٹھ سکا
تو نے غضب کیا دل شیدا اٹھا لیا
In regards to the present depressing condition of the Ummah, Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,
“It is grossly inappropriate to waste time discussing the current situation the Muslim Ummah is in these days. The best thing is to turn towards Allah and ask for forgiveness and guidance in this regards.
Our [...]
وہ اتنے تھے قریب کے دل ہی میں مل گۓ
میں جا رہا تھا دور کا ساماں کیۓ ہوۓ
خواجہ عزیزالحسن مجذوب رح
Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,
“It is not beneficial to confront and repudiate everything that is eccentric. Somethings have to be just ignored. This ignoring them is their solution.”
Islahi majalis, volume 4, page 242
Hadhrat Mawlana Wasiullah sahib (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“Actions are done due to the believe (eman) and are not executed on understanding the logic behind them.”
Talefat e Wasiul Umma, volume 1, page
We have to evaluate our practices on Sunna and recommended (mustahebat) acts based on this principle.
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“I feel like shooting those individuals who I observe are engaged in discussions after isha salah (evening prayers).”
This is to emphasize the importance of taking means to ensure waking up for tahajjud salah, which is essential for those traveling the path.
تو سمجھتا اسے کیوں حضوری نہیں
جب کہ دوری میں احساس دوری نہیں
(حضرت محمد احمد رح)
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“A sincere seeker (talib) at all times witness’s in himself the real miracles (karama) of his Shaykh. That is, by contemplating about his progress over a period of time from darkness into light.”
Waaz: al’abd ur rabbani,Huqooq o faraiz, Khutbaat volume 4, page [...]
Masih al-quloob Hadhrat Mawlana Masihullah Khan (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“These days effective reformation (islah) is taking longer duration to be accomplished. The reasons for it are, firstly, the the seeker acts on his own suggestions instead of the Shaykh’s instructions. And secondly, the seeker holds his effort in high standing (and is looking [...]
