Shaikh Muhammad ibn Ahmed al Mawahib al Tunisi (Allah have mercy on him) said, ‘The prerequisite for repentance according to the masters of this path (sulook) is to break from the company of the disobedient.’ ‘Warning: Take care not to return to the place you deserted and to the spot where you parted (with disobedience), […]
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaikh Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (Allah preserve him) said, ‘Giving up sin seems to be very difficult task. Sometimes the urges are so strong that it appears one will die if he/she does not indulge in sin. But this is not the reality. Understand it by an analogy. Suppose an individual has […]
– Death is an inevitable reality. There is no escape. The beloved of Allah, our master Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) tasted it to. The news of the death of Shaikh Moulana Yunus Patel (Allah have mercy on him) is a big shock for all the spiritual aspirants. However, the circumstance under […]
— A person complained that now he did not feel motivated to do good deeds. Previously he had this motivation but it has ended. Shaykh Mawalana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (Allah have mercy on him) replied, ‘There are three reasons for one’s spiritual recession, 1. Corrupt companionship (suhba) 2. Suspicious food (unlawfully obtained or non-halal/dhabiha) 3. […]
‘Join XYZ-Jamat or PQRS-Tariqa!’ A common advice we all often get. Directly or indirectly by our well-wishers. Most of us are offended and become defensive. We retaliate with our own suggestions. A few become confused. A smaller number becomes disillusioned by these rivalries and schisms. May Allah save us all from these disasters. Amin! The […]
Arif-billah Dr Abdul Hayy ‘Arifi (Allah have mercy on him) said, ‘The biggest bane of the present society, (which are described to be beneficial by some, however, I consider them to be totally corrupt) are the mass media outlets. These include television, radio and newspaper. They corrupt the morals. They have deteriorated our (humanely) condition, […]
Imam Ghazali (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates the saying of the blessed Prophet , صلى الله عليه وسلم من ضيع سنتى حرمت عليه شفاعتى Meaning that whoever abandons my way of doing things (sunna) will make my endorsement (i.e. shafaet on the Day of Judgement) impossible for him/herself. Makashafat al-Quloob, page 74 /internet edition May Allah […]
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. […]
I do not feel it is the right time for me to become religious! I appreciate its importance and inshaAllah, some day I will commit to a religious way of life and develop islahi-ta’luq (relationship for self reformation) with a Sheikh. But not now! I am too much into dunya (worldly affairs). I do not […]