Our master Ali ibn al-Husayn (Allah be pleased with him) said,
‘If you are aware of any of your actions, that is a proof that it has not been accepted (by Allah). For that which is accepted is elevated and hidden from you; your not noticing it is the sign of its acceptance.’
The stumbling of those aspiring, page 136
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Tragic accidents are trials.
They gauge our attitude and behavior evident as a reaction to these incidents.
Patience (sabr) here is not complaining at the decree of Allah.
Feeling sorrow, crying and being emotionally upset is not against this sabr.
*(I (may) nurture My enemy and kill My friend!
None can dare to question My decree)
Shaikh Abu ‘Abd al-Rehman al-Sulami (Allah ahve mercy on him) said,
Faqr: utter need, is one of the traits of servanthood (abdiyet).
In servitude there is neither arrogance nor pride, but rather humble submission and compliance.
Faqr is a fabric, the wrap of which is contentment with Allah (qana’a) and and the weft of which is humble submission (al-tawadhu).
The stumbling of those aspiring, page 129
Sayyidi wa sanadi Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (Allah preserve, protect him, facilitate and accept his Hajj with afiyet! Amin) said,
‘For sacred knowledge a pure heart is needed more than a genius mind.
The purity of heart is achieved by remembrance of Allah and having a strong relationship with Him.’
In Ramadan sayyidi wa sanadi Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (Allah preserve & protect him) follows the Sunna of giving financial gifts to the deserving individuals. It is like a blowing breeze. Masha-Allah. Computerized lists of recipients are made. There are separate categories for the zakat, sadaqat and hadiya. Many individuals visit or send letters requesting aid. Inqueries are made actively to acertain zakat recipients.
This Ramadan a letter from a student was presented. He requested for a laptop. However, he made it clear that he could not be a recipient of Zakat.
Sayyidi wa sanadi replied,
‘Please, let me know if it is permissible for you to make such a request.’
Ramadan 1436, darul uloom Karachi office
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