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THE BUZRUG AND THE YOGI
A buzrug, who lived in Dehli, trained his disciple in the field of spirituality. The buzrug prescribed various zikr and other rigorous spiritual exercises. When the disciple
attained competence in this field, he sent him to Multaan to preach Islam. The disciple set off with great fervour, zeal and enthusiasm. Whilst on his journey he reached Paanipat, which was on the way to
Multaan.
In Paanipat, there was a yogi who used to spiritually 'attack' the hearts and the Imaan of Muslims passing by. This yogi could perform supernatural feats. Thus when the
disciple neared Paanipat, the yogi became aware of it and launched an attack on his heart but failed dismally. The yogi confronted the disciple, and asked:
"Who are you? Where are you going? What do you say?"
"I am a Muslim. I am going to Multaan and I say La Ilaha Illallah." When the disciple said, "La Ilaha Illallah," he focused on the yogi's heart resulting in him becoming
insane. The yogi fled in haste and 'advised' whomever he met,
"Do not go there! Do not go there! There is a Muslim who is reciting La Ilaha Illallah. Do not listen to this La Ilaha Illallah of his."
Hence this very person, who tried to become an obstruction to deen, became a means of spreading the kalimah.
On the other hand the buzrug, in Delhi, learnt of this incident and became displeased. The disciple also perceived that something was amiss. The spiritual effulgence emanating
from his heart had decreased. Therefore, instead of proceeding on his mission, he returned to his spiritual mentor who reproached him.
"I had sent you to preach Islam in Multaan, not on the way to Multaan."
He kept him in his company for another 40 days and thereafter sent him to Multaan, emphasising on preaching Islam in Multaan only. The disciple followed his instructions and
went to Multaan where 80 000 people accepted Islam at his hands.
Subsequently we observe that the understanding and attitude of the Muslims, of the past eras was unique. Whatever strength or capability one possessed, be it physical
strength, mental, spiritual ability, financial dominance or status; every quality or possession was used for the benefit of Deen. This world is not a place of enjoyment, comfort or luxury. It is a place
of serving the Deen of Allah Ta'ala. Enjoying comforts and luxuries are reserved for the Hereafter.
Today our misconception is that every boon and favour of Allah Ta'ala is solely for us. We have the right to enjoy ourselves and in this delusion, we have forgotten our
responsibilities. The bounties, bestowed upon us by Allah Ta'ala, are ordained to assist us in fulfilling these responsibilities. Enjoyment and pleasure have become our primary objectives and that which
is our primary duty has been forgotten.
Whichever walk of life we may be engaged, we must endeavour to spread the Deen of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) to the best of our ability. Wherever we may be, whoever
may be, everyone should take advantage of every opportunity to disseminate Deen amongst one's wife, children, relatives, friends and the general community. We must be constantly uttering these words that
this is Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)'s teaching for this action and that is Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)'s teaching for that action.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Hazrath Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (R.A.) once came to Saharanpur for a certain treatment. Shaikhul Hadith Moulana Zakaria Saheb (R.A.) arranged for some talbeenah (a type of
medicinal food) to be prepared for Moulana Thanwi (R.A.). He sent the food together with a letter advising,
"I am saying this merely to put your mind at ease. I had informed your doctor of the detailed ingredients of this talbeenah and he assured me that it will not affect your
health in any way. Encouragement for eating such food is also mentioned in the Hadith because it strengthens the heart. Please accept and partake of it."
Shaikhul Hadith (R.A.) informed Hazrath Thanwi (R.A.) of its benefit, its harmlessness and the Deeni point relevant to it i.e. the encouragement in the Hadith for eating such
food. Shaikhul Hadith (R.A.) did not mention the Deeni point because Hazrath Thanwi (R.A.) was unaware of it. No, Hazrath Thanwi (R.A.) was an ocean of knowledge but rather Shaikhul Hadith (R.A.) just
mentioned it because this was his 24 hour occupation i.e. continuously spreading the knowledge of Deen thereby ensuring that the mind is moulded in the light of knowledge. Hence whatever actions are
performed, are conducted in the light of knowledge.
Hazrath Thanwi (R.A.) read the letter and replied,
"My beloved friend. In the zeal of your love you have forgotten to abide by basic principles. From the very beginning you have mentioned the Hadith to me. I now fear that if I
dislike this talbeenah, I will dislike something, which has been encouraged in the Hadith. It would have been better and more comforting to me if I partook of it first, then had I liked it, you mention
the Hadith to me. Now if I dislike something encouraged in the Hadith, what will be the consequences? I have therefore kept aside your gift and sent this letter and a blank page to you, anticipating a
reply."
Hazrath Thanwi (R.A.) did not return the gift, taking into consideration Shaikhul Hadith (R.A.)'s feelings. We understand that these people had such value for the Hadith of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that they could not even tolerate having a dislike for something encouraged in the Hadith.
And yet people have the audacity to say that such luminaries show disrespect to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Think for yourself! Is it possible today to find
anyone who values and respects Ahadith as much as they did?
Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) counter replied:
"Hazrath in so far as the food being delicious or unappetizing depends on the expertise of the cook. An expert cook can make a simple meal sumptuous whereas an incompetent
cook can make an expensive dish unpalatable. If the meal is not enjoyable, blame it on the cook's inability to prepare it properly. The second point to bear in mind is that the Hadith declares such food
to be beneficial, not appetizing. Just as medication may be beneficial in removing an illness, at the same time it may be unpleasant in its taste. A third point to keep in mind is that it is mentioned in
one riwayat that the sick person will dislike it. Therefore partake of it without any apprehension."
Hazrath Thanwi (R.A.) thereafter partook of it but did not comment whether it was appetizing or not.
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JUST THE TWO OF US
Our pious predecessors were imbued with the fervour for acquiring knowledge. They kept the Ahadith before them and desired to practice on each one. Once, someone sent a plate
of food to Shaikhul Hadith (R.A.). The instruction was to partake of it and distribute it amongst those present with him. Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) had it distributed and at the end, only Shaikhul Hadith
(R.A) and the person distributing the food were left.
"Now only me and you remain," Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) remarked.
What was the intention of this statement from Shaikhul Hadith (R.A)? It was in conformity with the action of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). On one occasion someone
gifted a bowl of milk to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Hazrath Abu Hurairah (R.A.), who was suffering from starvation, thought to himself that this bowl would be sufficient for me only.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) asked Hazrath Abu Hurairah (R.A) to call the Ashabus Suffah (R.A) to partake of the milk.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then instructed Hazrath Abu Hurairah (R.A) to serve them. Through the miracle of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) everyone drank
to their satisfaction from this one bowl of milk until Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and Abu Hurairah (R.A) were left. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then said:
"Only me and you are left."
Such was their adherence to the Sunnah. They had the knowledge for every aspect of deen at their fingertips.
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A SWEET BARGAIN
Moulana Thanwi (R.A.) had many pre-conditions for accepting gifts. He did not accept gifts in a hurry. However there were some exceptions to the rule. Once someone brought a
small amount of red sugar and offered it as a gift to Moulana Thanwi (R.A.). Moulana (R.A) accepted it and distributed it amongst those who were present.
Thereafter, this person expressed his desire of becoming a mureed of Moulana (R.A). Moulana (R.A) replied that this was not in conformity to the rules of becoming a mureed. He
acknowledged that he was ignorant, of the rules, but his sole desire was to be accepted as a mureed. Moulana (R.A) refused his request.
"Very well. I want my sugar back," he disclosed.
"Was this the reason for giving the sugar?" Moulana Thanwi (R.A) queried. He replied in the affirmative.
"Why did you not say so?"
"You did not ask, that is why I did not inform you," he quipped.
"Very well. How much was the sugar?'
"I do not want the cash value," he revealed. "I want the very same sugar which I had given to you."
Seen that he was in an inescapable situation, Moulana (R.A) initiated him as a mureed. He then asked for some zikr to be prescribed to him. Moulana (R.A) prescribed some zikr
for him whereas it was Moulana's rule that zikr was not prescribed at the very inception of bay' at. Thereafter, he requested to be given a personal possession, of Moulana's (R.A), as a blessing. Moulana
(R.A) gave him a tasbeeh. He then asked for the privilege of making khidmat. Moulana (R.A) stretched out his leg and after massaging it for a while, departed. Moulana (R.A) later commented on this
episode.
"He was very fortunate that all his demands were met."
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COOL AS A CUCUMBER
Once, a farmer brought a cucumber as a gift for Moulana Thanwi (R.A.).
"Why did you not ask me for permission before presenting this gift?" demanded Moulana (R.A).
He acknowledged his error.
"What do you think is a suitable punishment for this error?"
"Whatever Moulana suggests," he replied softly.
"At that point is a notice outlining the rules of presenting a gift," Moulana (R.A) said, pointing towards a pillar. "'Go read it and then return and ask me permission for
presenting a gift. If I give you permission, you may present the gift."
"But I have already read that notice," he argued.
"Now you have annoyed me," scolded Moulana (R.A).
He acknowledged his mistake again and Moulana (R.A) asked him to affix an appropriate punishment, to which he replied,
"Whatever Moulana suggests."
Moulana (R.A) instructed him to take his cucumber and return home. Thereafter, return to the khanqah, request Moulana's permission for presenting a gift and present it if he
is given the consent to do so.
"Where am I going to go all the way back to my farm and then come all the way back to the khanqah?" he objected.
Moulana (R.A) frowned. "Now you have upset me even further."
"I have erred," he admitted.
As a punishment, Moulana (R.A) told him to take his cucumber and go home, never to return. He picked up his cucumber, made salaam and walked out. Moulana (R.A) merely replied
to his salaam.
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SWEET TALK
Those who were been given permission to present gifts, used to behave strangely as well. One individual came as a guest to the khanqah. At that time there was no station in
Thanabowan and one had to disembark at Jalalabad. He hired a servant to transport three earthenware jars to the khanqah. When they reached the khanqah, a dispute broke out between the two regarding the
payment for the service rendered. This person wanted to give a lesser amount than the servant was asking for. Eventually, they settled on a price. Moulana Thanwi (R.A.) came to the door, greeted
and shook his hands. The person presented the three jars to Moulana (R.A.)
Moulana (R.A) asked, "What is this?"
"This is Balooshahee (a type of sweetmeat) which I have brought for you as a present," he smiled.
"Did you ask for permission?"
He replied in the affirmative. Moulana (R.A) asked for the proof. He produced a piece of paper, the contents of which were:
"I desire to have delicious Balooshahee prepared to present to Moulana. Please allow me to bring some," to which Moulana (R.A) had replied: "I give permission for three pieces
only."
"I had permitted only three pieces," Moulana (R.A) pointed out.
"These are only three pieces," he beamed. "I had asked the confectioner to prepare three pieces of Balooshahee, each piece being as big as an earthenware jar. It was my
heartfelt desire to present a large amount of mithaai to Moulana but Moulana had restricted it to three pieces. The solution which I came up with, in order to fulfil my desire and at the same time abide
by Moulana's restriction, was to make each piece as big as an earthenware jar."
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CUT THE LONG STORY SHORT
An Aalim used to write very lengthy letters concerning his reformation. Moulana Thanwi (R.A.) prohibited him from communicating with him, in the future, via letters that were
longer than three lines. The Aalim wrote the next letter, just as lengthy, on an extended piece of paper, in three lines.
"See what he has understood my letter to mean!" Moulana (R.A) sighed.
Moulana (R.A) did not read his letter and wrote back stating that each line should be as long as a nose. An individual who was present at that time, remarked,
"Specify also that it should not be a foot long. I say this because if he writes a letter, which is a foot long, it will still be okay because Moulana did not affix a length
for the nose. Just now he may write a letter with each line as long as an elephant's nose and this will make the matter more serious."
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HAZRATH THANWI (R.A.) AND HAZRATH MADANI (R.A.)
These types of incidents used to occur frequently. However there were exceptions to Moulana's rules. Once, someone asked Moulana Husain Ahmed Madani (R.A.) to describe his
very first journey to Thanabowan and what had transpired.
"The train reached the station at night," Moulana (R.A) narrated. "I placed my bedding on my head and went from Jalalabad to Thanabowan. I enquired where the khanqah was and
knocked on the door."
"Who is there?" cried the caretaker from behind the door.
"Husain Ahmed," I responded.
"The rule of the khanqah is that once the door is closed at night, it will not be opened until the morning," and in so saying, the caretaker retired to his room.
"I thought to myself that where can I go now? I am not acquainted with anyone here. Eventually I found out where Moulana Thanwi's (R.A.) house was, spread out my bedding in
front of his door and lay down to sleep. In the morning whilst rolling up my bedding, Moulana (R.A) opened the door and asked: "Who is there?"
"Husain Ahmed."
"What are you doing here at this part of the morning?" Moulana (R.A) asked, puzzled.
I related the events that transpired during the night. He took me to the khanqah and explained to the khadims that I was an exclusion to the rule. The door should be opened
for me whenever I arrived."
Thus there were a few people who were excluded from Moulana Thanwi's (R.A.) rules. Those who were not excluded, however, were dealt with very differently.
Moulana (R.A) was once very angry with someone. As a way of reformation, Moulana (R.A) expelled him from the khanqah and instructed a khadim to remove his luggage. Another
person, who had previously spent lengthy periods in the company of Moulana (R.A), had just arrived. He felt sorry for the person being expelled and said to the khadim,
"What is this? How can you take him out of the khanqah with his luggage?"
The khadim informed Moulana (R.A) of this person's statement. Moulana (R.A) instructed the khadim to help him out of the khanqah as well.
"Did he come here for his reformation or mine?"
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THE GIFT WATCH
Once, Moulana Khalil Ahmed Saharanpuri (R.A.) and Moulana Thanwi (R.A.) were travelling by train. They stopped at a certain place and one of Moulana Thanwi's (R.A) khadim, who
resided there, presented him with a watch as a gift. A little while later, when they were alone, Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A.) said to Moulana Thanwi (R.A),
"If you do not require that watch, will you sell it to me?"
"Hazrath, I belong to you and my possessions belong to you. Why are you even mentioning about purchasing it? I present it as a gift to you," Moulana Thanwi (R.A) answered.
"Since I have already initiated the sale, it cannot be given as a gift now as it can be construed to be a very subtle way of asking for it," Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A) pointed
out. "If you had given it to me, before my offer to purchase it that would have been a different matter."
After some discussion, a price was fixed and Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A) purchased the watch.
This entire transaction, however, did not remain a secret. Somehow the wind seemed to have spread the news. Nowadays, news is spread via airwaves through the radio. The news
of the deal reached the ears of the person who had originally given the watch to Moulana Thanwi (R.A.).
"If I wanted, I could have presented some cash to Moulana Thanwi (R.A). The whole purpose of giving the watch was so that Moulana could use it,' he lamented.
The sorrow of this person reached the ears of Moulana Thanwi (R.A.). Thus Moulana (R.A.) approached Hazrath Saharanpuri (R.A) and respectfully asked,
"Moulana. Could you please return the watch which I had sold to you?"
"Was there an option in the sale?" queried Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A).
Moulana Thanwi (R.A) replied in the negative but informed Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A) about the sorrow expressed by his friend.
"Was the condition made in the sale that if the one who had given the gift was unhappy, the watch must be returned?" added Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A).
Moulana Thanwi (R.A) again replied in the negative upon which Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A) stated that the deal was then complete.
"Since the deal is complete, let us now cancel it," Moulana Thanwi (R.A) suggested.
"In order to cancel the transaction, both parties need to be happy and I am not pleased with this proposal, so this deal cannot be cancelled."
"Hazrath you are my senior," pleaded Moulana Thanwi (R.A). "Seniors usually show a lot of kindness to their juniors. Please be kind to me and return the watch."
What was the reasoning behind this statement? Moulana Thanwi (R.A) realised that he was not progressing in terms of principle so he began to exploit the bounds of friendship.
"Certainly I would have returned the watch to you," assured Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A). "But my friend made me his proxy to buy a watch for him. I purchased this watch from you
with the intention of purchasing it for him. He made me a proxy in so far as purchasing it; not selling it. Therefore, I have no right to cancel the deal and return the watch to you."
The next day in the majlis, when the khadim had arrived, Moulana Saharanpuri (R.A) returned the watch to Moulana Thanwi (R.A).
"Hazrath what about the explanation you had given me yesterday about not having the right to cancel the deal?" Moulana Thanwi (R.A) asked, baffled.
"The matter is as I had stated. However, I have complete confidence in my friend that, if I inform him of my action, he will not become displeased."
Whatever factors were discussed amongst our pious predecessors were always linked to Ilm. From this single anecdote, how many masaail can be extracted! An important etiquette
of presenting a gift was learnt from this incident i.e. the giver should not become displeased with the decision taken by the recipient because he has the volition to do as he pleases with the gift. When
people listen attentively to the anecdotes of our pious predecessors, they gain tremendous benefit.
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HAZRAT RAIPURI (R.A.) AND SHEIKHUL HADITH (R.A.)
Once, Moulana Raipuri (R.A.) came to Saharanpur. It was the period of struggle for political power between the Majlise Ahraar and the Muslim league. Moulana Habibur Rahman
Ludyanwi (R.A.), leader of the Ahraar had also arrived. A khadim of Moulana Raipuri (R.A), who was a resident of Bhat and a supporter of the Muslim league, entered the room. Moulana Raipuri (R.A) stood
out of respect for him. Shaikhul Hadith Moulana Zakaria (R.A.) also stood up. (At that time he was able to walk easily)
This khadim paid no attention to Moulana Habibur Rahman (R.A) nor did he shake hands with him. He completed his work with Moulana Raipuri (R.A) and left. Afterwards, Moulana
Habibur Rahman (R.A) said:
"I think I have erred. When such a buzrug stood up out of respect, I should have also stood up. The point that prevented me from doing so was a Hadith of Baihaqi which states
that whoever humbles himself before a wealthy person, a portion of his Deen is destroyed."
"It is mentioned in another Hadith," remarked Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) "that when an honourable person of a community comes to you, then honour him."
Moulana Habibur Rahman (R.A) then said, "Hazrath there seems to be a contradiction between these two Ahadith. How do you reconcile between them?"
Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) requested Moulana Raipuri (R.A) to elucidate on this matter. However, Moulana Raipuri (R.A) insisted on Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) explaining the matter and
reconciling between the two Ahadith. Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) agreed to reconcile between the two Ahadith on condition that Moulana Raipuri (R.A) freely criticised his answer if need be.
"If the answer is correct, how can I say that it is incorrect," objected Moulana Raipuri (R.A). "I shall have to agree with it."
Shaikhul Hadith (R.A) then explained, "One Hadith uses the word 'Tawadhu' (to humble oneself) and the other has the word 'Akrim' (to honour someone). Humility is an action
related to the heart. The heart has been created to humble itself, subjugate itself to Allah Ta'ala alone. As far as honouring someone is concerned, that is related to the external limbs. Therefore
humbling oneself and honouring someone are two totally different actions. Thus no contradiction remains between the two Ahadith." All were extremely happy with this answer.
"I become so elated whenever I am able to reconciliate between two apparently contradictory Ahadith that I do not experience such elation in anything else," admitted Shaikhul
Hadith (R.A).
This is what an Aalim's outlook towards deen should be. At every moment of his life; be it whilst walking, talking, sitting or eating, at every juncture; we must discuss Ilmi
points and the point out the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) for that specific action. The result of this will be that the lifestyle of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) will
always be in front of us and we will realise that we have been created to lead our lives only in the manner shown to us by Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
Moulana Thanwi (R.A) has written that the aim of sitting in the company of the pious is not to gain knowledge but rather the drive to practice upon knowledge acquired. Moulana
Gangohi (R.A.) has written that when Ulama take bay'at at the hands of one who is not an Aalim, their aim is not to learn masaa'il from them. No! Their aim is that the knowledge, which they had gained
and were not practicing upon, due to laziness of their nafs, will become easy to practise upon after establishing contact with a friend of Allah Ta'ala.
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HAZRATH GANGOHI (R.A.) AND HAJI IMDADULLAH (R.A.)
On one occasion, Hazrath Gangohi (R.A) was a guest at Haji Imdaadullah's (R.A.) place in Makkah Mukarramah. Haji Saheb (R.A) accepted an invitation to attend a meelad. He
extended the invitation to Moulana Gangohi (R.A) who declined in an extremely beautiful manner.
"Hazrath in India we prevent people from attending meelads because of the evil practices that take place. Here, the meelads are not contaminated with these evil practices.
Unfortunately, people will not look at this point. If the people of India learn about this, they will say, 'Here in India he stops us from attending meelads but there in Hijaaz he himself attends with
his Shaikh.' Therefore, please excuse me from attending the meelad with you."
Haji Saheb (R.A) attended the Meelad.
"Moulana," he remarked upon his return. "I would not have experienced such happiness by you accompanying me like the happiness I had experienced in you excusing yourself."
When Haji Saheb (R.A) left for the meelad, one of Moulana's khadims surreptitiously followed him.
"Had Moulana (R.A) seen the practices prevalent at that Meelad; he would not have prevented it from taking place," he disclosed upon his return.
Moulana Thanwi (R.A) has commented on this matter:
"This entire matter is based upon a principle wherein Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A) and Imam Shafi (R.A) differ. Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A) says that if evil practices are introduced in
an act of worship, which is Mustahab, then it ceases to remain Mustahab. It becomes Makrooh. Imam Shafi (R.A) says that such an action will still remain Mustahab. However the evil practices, introduced
in it, must be removed. Thus Moulana Gangohi (R.A)) had chosen the view of Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A) that such evil practices had entered into the meelad gatherings that emancipation from them is difficult.
Therefore it becomes Makrooh.
On the other hand, Haji Saheb (R.A) chose the view of Imam Shafi (R.A) that it remains Mustahab. However, it should be cleansed of the evil practices introduced in them. It is
therefore written in the kitaabs that in principle these gatherings are correct but the additions made to them are incorrect and to stay away from them is practically impossible."
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TAWAKKUL
Moulana Madani (R.A.) once narrated the following incident:
"At one stage, my elder brother was the scribe for Moulana Gangohi (R.A). Moulana (R.A) was once stationed in Bhawalpur when a person wrote to Moulana (R.A) expressing his
desire to leave his work and spend time in Moulana's (R.A.) company. Moulana Gangohi (R.A) prohibited him from doing so. My brother asked:
"Hazrath why are you prohibiting him from doing so? Will it not benefit him?"
"Certainly there is benefit in coming and sitting in seclusion," explained Hazrath Gangohi (R.A). 'However by seeking permission to do so, indicates that seclusion will not
benefit him at this present moment in time."
Moulana Nanotwi (R.A) once asked Haji Saheb (R.A), "Working and earning is contrary to tawakkul. Should I leave my work?"
"When you do not have the need to ask then leave your work," advised Haji Saheb (R.A).
Moulana Thanwi (R.A) has explained that asking is an indication of doubt and doubt is proof that one's tawakkul is incomplete. Anyway the point of this talk is that the
disposition of our pious predecessors was an Ilmi one, such that they were very vigilant in observing the Sunnah in all spheres of life. May Allah Ta'ala bless us all with the taufeeq to lead our lives
in accordance to the Sunnah as well. Aameen.
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