Hakimul Ummah Maulana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanvi (Allah be pleased with him) stated in his Malfuzat:
It was said that humble reverence and cheer appear when one walks with his head gazed down; When he speaks regarding general matters [worldly or otherwise] he is not harsh; When he is angry or displeased [lit: blood-pumping] he does not [...]
Entries from January 2006
January 31, 2006
The Appearance of Humble Reverence (khushu’)
January 30, 2006
“The Way to Purify the Self (nafs) Through the Books of Tasawwuf”: Maulana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanvi
Hakimul Ummah Maulana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanvi in his Malfuzat (vol 23, Pg: 149) states:
It was said that acting upon the books of Tasawwuf, in any of those aspects related to the purification of the self, is permissible under the condition that there be no mistakes in understanding/comprehending within conditioned limits [i.e. of the Shari'ah]. However, [...]
January 29, 2006
Various Renditions of the Burda: Imam Busiri (Allah have mercy on him)
See:
Traditionalist Blog
January 29, 2006
Did Imam Abu Hanifa Object to Tawassul?
Simple answer: No.
Shaykh Gibril Haddad’s Reply
Also, Allamah Ibn ‘Abidin stated in his Radd Al Muhtar:
قوله لأنه لا حق للخلق على الخالق ) قد يقال إنه لا حق لهم وجوبا على الله تعالى ، لكن الله سبحانه وتعالى جعل لهم حقا
من فضله أو يراد بالحق الحرمة والعظمة
(And his saying that there is no right [...]
January 29, 2006
“Recommended Books in Hanafi Fiqh”
Recommended Books in Hanafi Fiqh
Essential for any student of knowledge.
January 28, 2006
Review of Shaykh Muhammad Afifi’s Fatwa on “Targeting Civilians”: H.A. Hellyer
Review by H.A. Hellyer
The original fatwa by Shaykh Afifi can be read here:
Defending the Trangressed by Censuring the Reckless Against the Killing of Civilians
January 28, 2006
The Fiqh of Sending Peace and Blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace)
A detailed explanation:
Fiqh of sending peace and blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace)
Excellent read
January 27, 2006
NPR: “Islamic Studies A Hot New Course At U.S. Colleges”
Being a Religious Studies major (and Poli Sci.):
NPR: “Islamic Studies A…”
January 27, 2006
Fear, Hope and Love…
Both Ibn Al Qayyim and Abul Qasim Al Qushayri made the comparison of Hope and Fear to two wings on a bird…
Maulana Jalalul Din Rumi said in his Mathnawi:
Hardship may dishearten at first,
but every hardship passes away.
All despair is followed by hope;
all darkness is followed by sunshine.
Ibn Rajab Al Hanbali (Allah have mercy on [...]
January 27, 2006
The Way of Sunni Islam
The Creed of Imam Haddad: The path of the Ash’ari’s
The Belief of the Sunni Way: Shaykh Amjad Rashid
Does one have to be Ash’ari or Maturidi?
Blessings on the Prophet, his family and his companions.
