ASHRAFIYA

Having a clear perspective of Tasawwuf’s reality is essential from the very start of the spiritual journey.
That is, what is the goal and means to reach it?
Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) made this vividly clear upfront to every seeker who approached him for spiritual reformation (islah).
People with their creative imagination, knowledge […]

Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mohammad Mufti Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) recommends the following books to gain essential knowledge,  sound understanding and practical application of Islam for every Muslim.
“Section 1: Necessary Beginners Knowledge
“…without which living a life like a true Muslim is not possible.”

Hayat al-Muslimin (Mawlana Ashraf `Ali)

Furu` al-Iman (Mawlana Ashraf `Ali)

Ta`lim al-Din (Mawlana Ashraf […]

This book is included in ‘at-Takashshuf, التکشف an essential reading for those in tareeq.
In it Hakim al-Umma (may Allah have mercy on him) provides proof of various sufi teachings, practices and states from authentic sayings (hadith) of the Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him).

“The best moral characteristic of Sufiya is humility (tawadhu). There is no superior uniform of slavehood (abdiyet) other than this humilty.”
 Awarif al-Ma’arif, page 294
An essential reading for all salikeen from the curriculum of Tasawwuf.

In sequel of the previous post.  An individual inquired how can this yearning and desire be created and developed.
 Sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) was obviously pleased at this question and replied,
“Once Mawlana Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) was elaborating on this same topic. He said that […]

This book is the English translation of sayyidi wa sanadi Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani’s book “Taqleed ki Sharaiee Haisiyat“. It sheds light on the reality of following a madhab(taqleed), its different types and why it is necessary today. It also answers the doubts and objections of people on this topic.
Download the pdf document here.

دست از طلب ندارم تا کار من برآید
یا تن رسد بجاناں یا جاں زتن برآید

 A classic textbook of tasawwuf. It is an essential reading for advanced level murid. It is included in the core curriculum for the seeker (nisab e tasawwuf) recommended by Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Asraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him).

Sayyidi wa sanadi Hadhrat Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,
“Hadhrat Makhdoom Mohammad Hashim Tathtawi’s (may Allah have mercy on him) book, ‘Hayat al-qalub fi ziyarat al-mahbub‘ is the most authentic text regarding the Hanafi fiqh rulings on Hajj. My respected father, Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Shafi’i (may Allah have mercy on him) […]

In regards to getting rid of the effects of black magic (sihr) ‘Arif-billah Dr. Abdul-Hayy ‘Arif (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“Pray two units (rakah) of salah.
In first unit recite  قل اعوذ برب الفلق (chapter 113) and in second قل اعوذ رب الناس (chapter 114) after al-fatiha. 
After salam recite  لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله العلى […]

اسوہ رسول اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم 
تصنیف عارف باللہ حضرت ڈاکٹر عبدالحئی عارفی رحمۃ اللہ علیہ 

جزاک اللہ تعالی

An individual wrote,
I recite one section (manzil) of Dalail al-Khayrat and Munajat e Maqbul daily. However, some days I miss these recitations as a retribution of my deeds. 
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) replied,
“The section of Munajat e Maqbul are quite concise. There is no reason they should be missed. However, […]