Malfoozat : Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi
Statements and Anecdotes
Compiled by Majlisul Ulama of South Africa
Paperback 74 Pages
Published by Idara Isha'at-E-Diniyat, India Compilations of some Statements Anecdotes, advice, prescriptions and spiritual remedies of the Maulana
Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi was born in 1280 A.H. in the village of Thana Bowan. His desire for Deen was initiated by his initial ustaad Moulana Fateh Muhammed Saheb.
After learning the basics from his uncle and Moulana Fateh Muhammed he proceeded to Deoband to complete his studies and qualified at the tender age of 19 or 20 years. Moulana's Teachers were all great luminaries of their time. The most important amongst them was Moulana Muhammed Yaqub Saheb from whom he achieved the greatest amount of knowledge and spiritual benefit.
He learnt qiraat from the well-known Qari Muhammed Abdullah Saheb Muhajir Makki and mastered it to such an extent that it became difficult for the listener to distinguish between the recitation of the student and the teacher.
During his student days in Deoband he desired to make a pledge on the hands of Moulana Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi but he ended becoming a desciple of Hajee Imdadullah
Moulana Thanwi spent his entire life serving deen in every field. It is for this reason that he has been given the titles Hakimul Ummat and Mujaddid-e-Millat, he passed away in Rajab 1362 A.H. (1943). Salatul Janazah was performed by Moulana Zafar Ahmad Usmani. 'When visiting the masha-ikh (spiritual guides) do not consider it necessary to make gifts to them. By the compulsory presentation of gifts you corrupt their hearts. While they improve you spiritually, you engage in corrupting them.'
(From the Book)
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