Hakim al-Umma Shaykh Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (Allah have mercy on him) said,
‘The meaning on a sufi, in my opinion, is a knowledgeable individual (‘alim) who practices (what he knows). ‘
[Majaalis Hakimul Ummat, page 278]
Helsinki, ESCMID 2009
ASHRAFIYA
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
