Spiritual progress

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Qazi Thanullah Panipati (Allah have mercy on him) writes in ‘Irshad ut-Talibeen‘,

‘Prior to annihilation of nafs (blame-worthy moral traits) excessive prayers (nawafil) and recitation of Holy Quran do not lead to proximity of Allah (i.e. spiritual progress) .’

Majmua talifat Muslih al- Ummat ra, volume 3, page 27

Durrah al-arus, Dhahban