A seeker from India requested to join the Ashrafiya silsila,

I’m from Maharashtra state India…After studying and researching on Islam and tassawuf I came to conclusion that ” Silsila of Hazrat Thanvi” has the perfect balance of tariqat and shariat….And I am amazingly impressed by Hakeemul ummats book, dr Abdul Hai arifi and Mufti Taqi Usmani…..I want to practically join this silsila for the purpose of attaining the riza e elahi….so that i could have the communications with shaikh and undertake the process of islah…..Please guide me what should i do for this need….

Ashrafiya replied,

MashaAllah your email is reflective of your intelligence, correct understanding of deen and desire for gaining Allah’s pleasure. These are magnanimous blessings of Allah. May Allah increase them more with ‘afiyet and give you their rewards. Amin!

Please, do not rush to commit.

Physical nearness is highly recommended for this relationship.

Take your time.

Visit 2 or 3 pious Shuyukh of Ashrafiya silsila in your vicinity.

Do research about them.

See the condition of their murideen. Have they progressed to be better practicing Muslims?

Do consultation (mashwera) with pious individuals and istekhara and then only commit.

In the blogroll there are links to various Shuyukh in India.

Personally I recommend contacting Hazrat Mawlana Qamaruz Zaman sahib Allahabadi db. He is one of the senior most mashaikh of our silsila. Take his guidance on this matter.

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