TAZKIYAH – A FUNCTION OF NUBUWWAH

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Ārif Billāh Hazrat Moulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahib رحمه الله has said that many have the wrong notion that it is the work of the Ahlullāh and not the Ambiyaa عليهم السلام that takes place in the Khaanqah. Hazrat رحمه الله states; “The Khaanqahs that are... read more

SIGN OF REFINEMENT

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Hazrat Haatim Asamm رحمه الله once said to his disciples; “I have devoted a great portion of my life teaching you. Is there anyone among you who could be said to be cultured and refined?”A disciple said; “A certain person has spent much time in... read more

CONSEQUENCES OF SIN AND PIETY

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Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله has said that a person will not fall into sin if he thinks of the consequences. There are many who are involved in perpetual indecency and cannot control themselves inspite of their intellectual strength. They forget the... read more

ĪMĀN AND TRANSGRESSION

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Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله has observed that a believer is not in sin, rather he detests disobedience and has no resolve to transgress. If he slips into sin, he does not commit the sin again.Furthermore, circumstances in the life of a believer always... read more

DO YOU SEARCH FOR RIZQ?

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Once Hazrat Haatim Asamm رحمه الله asked the distinguished jurist Hazrat Imām Ahmad bin Hambal رحمه الله: “Do you search for Rizq (sustenance)?” Hazrat Imām Ahmad bin Hambal رحمه الله said: “Yes.” Hazrat Haatim Asamm رحمه الله then asked:... read more

SUCCUMBING TO DESIRES

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If one exercises control over his desires, he will be protected. It is therefore vital that desires are subservient to the mind or else, one will face destruction. The most destructive form of desires is lust. Uncontrolled lust will result in physical weaknesses. The... read more