Bismillahir Rahmaanir
Raheem
LETTER
SEVENTEEN
Reading Mawaa`iz
Question
My very beloved Hazrat Maulana,
As-Salaamu alaykum wa-Rahmatullahi
wa-Barakaatuhu
Hope Hazrat is keeping well,
Insha-Allah.
Alhamdulillah although Hazrat did
not reply in writing to my query about not completing the prescribed Zikr, I
firmly believe that Hazrat must have made Dua for me. Alhamdulillah, I am
experiencing the effects of those Duas since the time I sent the previous
letter and even before Hazrat’s reply. Alhamdulillah, I am completing my Zikr
or at least most of it.
Hazrat Mufti Saheb has advised me
to read the Mawaa`iz of Hazrat Hakeemul Ummah (Rahimahullah). Alhamdulillah, I
am really enjoying it. However, when I come across a unique and interesting
incident or explanation, the first thought that comes to my mind is that I must
remember this so that I may relate it to my students or relate it in a bayaan.
Is this contrary to Ikhlaas? I get the feeling that ideally one should remember
such things for the purpose of one’s own practice.
Reply
Bismillahir
Rahmaanir Raheem
Wa-alaykumus Salaam wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakaatuhu
1.)
Alhamdulillah,
I am well. Making lots of Dua for your progress.
2.)
Masha-Allah,
pleased to read that you are steadfast on Zikr.
3.)
Hazrat
Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْهِ)’s
Mawaa`iz are a must for our 'Ulama. If you come across such incidents or
explanations, the first Niyyah (intention) should be Amal, then sharing it with others, for
the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala.
4.)
Convey
my Salaams to the family, with request for Duas.
Was-Salaamu alaykum
wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakaatuhu
Yunus Patel (Maulana)
