Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) instructed a disciple,
“A novice (mubtadi) spiritual aspirant should not engage even in backbiting (ghibah) that may be permissible.”
Tarbiyat us Salik, volume 1, page 317
اسے حال و قال سے واسطہ، نہ غرض مقام و قیام سے
جسے کوئی نسبت خاص ہو ترے حسن برق خرام سے
جگر رح
An aspirant wrote,
“Is it appropriate for me to use words like ‘lowly’ or ‘unworthy individual’ for myself?”
Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) replied,
“There is no harm in using these words, provided you actuallyconsider yourself to be so.”
Islahi khutoot,
“ Certainly There Is For You In The Messenger Of Allah An Excellent Example.” [Holy Quran, 33:21]
“And We Have Not Sent Thee Except As A Mercy Unto The Worlds.” [Holy Quran, 21:107]
Say thou: if ye are want to love ALLAH, then follow me, and ALLAH shall love you and forgive you your sins: And ALLAH is Forgiving and Merciful. [Holy Quran, 3:31]
This book sheds light on the habits and teachings of the Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) which have been extracted from the most authentic books of Ahadiths (traditions). These teachings practically cover all aspects of life and are a perfect example for all muslims to follow.
“This is in a way the complete extract of the teachings of the Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). “
Mufti e Azam Pakistan Muhammad Shafee (Allah bless him and give him peace)
“This book can serve as a guiding light and mentor to the (right) path in the matters of faith, worship, dealings, social relations, moral values, norms and routine of the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) blessed life, matrimonial and social life and the various natural and physical stages of life. Allah has blessed this book with such popularity that few books of our present times can boast of.” Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi
“It is a very useful book written in a very lucid style, about the Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). God willing, it will be very beneficial. Beside its hidden virtues it has been published in a befitting and attractive style. I pray to Allah to make it beneficial for people and also make it an act of continuous charity for the author.”
Sheikh ul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria Kandhalavi (Allah bless him and give him peace)
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Sunna: On completion of the adhan recite salutations (durood) on the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) and then the following prayers,
Recitation of this prayers (dua e waseela) leads to the intercession of Prophet (may Allah bless and give him peace) on the day of Judgement (qiyama).
Sunna of answering the call for prayers (adhan):
Repeat the wordings of the caller (moadhin), except when he says,
حى على الصلوة and حى على الفلاح
answer them by saying,
لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله
In predawn (fajr) adhan when the caller says
الصلوة خير من النوم
answer by saying,
صدقت و بررت
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“The proximity (wisel) and closeness (qurub) to Allah, most High is the disconnection of all other-than-Him relationships .”
Tarbiyat us Salik, volume 1, page 169
Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote to a senior aspirant (khalifa) who had been worried regarding not achieving any significant state after years of spiritual struggle,
” There is a wisdom behind this thinking. That is, this has developed thorough humility in you which is my predominant demeanor (mazaq). Harken to this glad news.”
Taribyat us Salik, volume 1, page 175
An aspirant wrote complaining that he did not feel any effect of the dhikrullah in his heart.
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) replied,
“What do you think is desired effect of dhikrullah?
Increasing relationship with Allah (ta’luq ma’ Allah) is the main objective of doing dhikrullah.”
Tarbiyat us Salik, volume 1, page 155
گلہ نہیں جو گریزاں ہیں چند پیمانے
نگاہ یار سلامت! ہزار میخانے
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanavi (may Allah have mercy on him) says,
“At any given moment whatever state Allah chooses for his slave it is the best thing for that occasion. One should not desire any thing against it.
If it appears that Allah is considering our loss to be the best thing for us, then why should it be a source of remorse?”
Basair e Hakim al Umma, page 327
