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Ashraf Ali Thanwi
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“People are excessively obsessed with dreams. Their concern for things which they dream is greater than their concern for things which effect them during their state of wakefulness. How confused are they!”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ashraf Ali Thanwi (2015), Hayatul Muslimeen, Adam Publishers and Distributors, p. 220
“The primary purpose of Tasawwuf is the reformation of the actions of the heart.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Amir Bashir (December 2015). Muhammad Anwar Khan Qasmi (ed.). "Deobandi Sūfi Doctrine: Towards a Comprehensive Understanding of Tasawwuf within the Context of Tawhīd and Sunnah". Islamic Literature Review. Deoband: Deob…
“Knowledge prevents one from going astray because of the realization of the truth. This in itself is a great treasure.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Lowering oneself, which is called Tawaadhu’ (humilty), is a great and valuable asset. To achieve this quality, many of the servants of Allah abandoned their kingdom and empire. They didn’t care in the least what people thought of them. Surely, humility must then be a much-prized quality so that people gave it preference to it over the entire world!”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A scholar is an adherent of the Sunnah.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The seeking of wealth for a valid reasons is exhorted and is full of significance. Lawful wealth too plays its part in the acquisition of peace of mind, which is an end desired by the religion.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To assume a task beyond one’s capability is not proper for a Mu’min. The consequence will be failure, disgrace, worry, and shame. Frustration will then overtake one.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Without the head, man is a dead body. So too, without prayers, all other acts of worship are lifeless.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Remembrance creates and strengthens a special bond between man and His Creator.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Mosques are not places for mundane activities. Mosques are erected purely for the remembrance and worship of Allah.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The reality of character is that we must not cause any form of difficulty and inconvenience to anyone, outwardly or inwardly, in his presence or in his absence.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If by practicing on any form of piety, someone’s heart will be broken, then practice on the fatwa (verdict of the scholars). At such occasions, to protect one’ piety is not permissible e.g. If, in accepting any gift, there is disgrace for you and honour for your brother, then give preference to his honour over yours.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The enthusiasm which I had for debating in my young days is now replaced by as much aversion for it because of its harms.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I developed enthusiasm for Dīn - of which tahajjud is one branch.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Energizing one's intellect and disposition is not the way to success. The kindness of the Master cannot be achieved without humility.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Scholars are much needed as they are the backbone of religion. Scholars are more needed than Saints otherwise no one would know the religious ordinances and limits.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Saints (Sufis) are like elder brothers and Senior scholars (Fuqaha) are like father in respect.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Keep intellect above your habits, and Shari'ah above your intellect.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source