A selection of quotes of Hakimul Ummat Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi Ra Sincerity and courage are the essence of tasawwufFor us the reality of Tasawwuf is only knowledge accompanied with actions . To exceed the limits in grieving is a sin and it is such a sin that is completely without pleasure.Pay attention to Allah, not to worries, they will disappear. Neither consider your worship such as to be proud of, nor consider them useless. If your friends and relatives do not love you, be happy that Allah has removed others from your heart. When Allah is angry, you see a wrong thing as right and wrong superstition appear as facts. Patience becomes easy by crying to Allah, as it removes the pressure. Do Zikr with the intention of developing love of Allah, it will have its effect. We are born for worries, it will end in Paradise, so forget its ending now. Inform the person you have back-bited, after a short while you will stop back-biting. Do not quote somebody without enquiry or research. A deceit cannot imitate the Sunnah The effect of Sunnah is spiritual reality which the deceit can never acquire Hubbe jah (love for fame) and hubbe mal (love for wealth) are grave spiritual evils. They never leave man in peace. When angered by someone, leave his presence or have him removed from your presence and drink cold water. Even if the whole world is covered in sin Taubah wipes it all out Dynamite is small in size but can destroy huge mountains. Associate very little with rulers and those who hold high positions. Stay very far from irreligious people. Do not search for the faults of others. Do not have evil thoughts about anyone. Instead look at your own faults and try to put them in order. You should be particular in offering your salaat in the proper manner, at the proper time with concentration. Always occupy yourself in the remembrance of Allah, either with your heart or tongue. If you experience any satisfaction in taking the name of Allah, then express your gratitude to Allah. Speak in a nice, humble way. Set aside specific times for all your different tasks and abide strictly to these times. Consider whatever regret, sorrow or loss you may experience to be from Allah. Do not think about worldly matters, calculations, profits and losses, etc. all the time. Instead think about Allah. As far as possible, try to help and benefit others irrespective of whether it be in worldly or Deeni matters. Do not eat and drink too little to the extent that you become weak and fall ill. You should not eat and drink too much to the extent, you feel lazy in carrying out the different acts of Ibaadah. Do not have any desire or greed for anything except Allah. Do not allow your mind to wander towards any place, thinking that you will be able to benefit or profit from there. The tricks of the nafs are extremely subtle. Man sees deception of his nafs only after great difficulty.Deeds are rewards themselves, so why do you ask for reward on rewards. To gain the love of Allah, join the company of the Saints (Ahlullah). Hidden etiquette is to be with Allah, all your time,events and dealings. Ask every one to say a word of prayer for you. You do not know on whose tongue is acceptance. In the company of saints (Ahlullah) atleast you begin to notice your mistakes and sins. Compensation for past sins is to repent & for the future, fix a fine on the nafs whether it be a bodily fine or a financial Constancy in zikr even without pleasure results in a closeness with Allah and the heart being wholesome. People who are much fascinated by supernatural displays, will be with Dajjal in greater number If someone is hurrying along the road, do not stop him for hand-shaking.
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