Fragrance

Fragrance shall emanate from speech

1. Till what age do the human height and intellect grow?

Saying of Sayyiduna ‘Ali-ul-Murtada کَرَّمَ اللہُ تَعَالٰی وَجْہَہُ الْکَرِیْم: Height of a person grows up to the age of 22 and intellect up to the age of 28. Thereafter, he keeps gaining experiences until the time of his death. (Al-Kawakib-ud-Durriyyah, vol. 1, pp. 102)

2. Tip for entering Paradise smiling

Saying of Sayyiduna Abu Darda رَضِیَ اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَنْہُ: One who wants to enter Paradise smiling should always keep his tongue moist (busy) with the Zikr of Allah Almighty. (Al-Kawakib-ud-Durriyyah, vol. 1, pp. 117)

3. Do not think of a sin to be small

Saying of Sayyiduna Bilal Bin Sa’d رَحْمَۃُ اللہِ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ: Do not think of a sin to be small; in fact, think that Whose disobedience it is? (Al-Kawakib-ud-Durriyyah, vol. 1, pp. 242)

4. Beneficial fact for the human heart

Saying of Sayyiduna Ahmad Bin Harb رَحْمَۃُ اللہِ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ: There is nothing more beneficial for a human heart than to love the righteous people, sit in their proximity, remain in their company, observe their sayings and actions and act upon them. (Tanbih-ul-Mughtarrin, pp. 41)

5. What advice shall we give?

Saying of Sayyiduna Imam-e-A’zam Abu Hanifah رَحْمَۃُ اللہِ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ: When somebody seeks advice from you, then advise him regarding only what you are aware of. (Manaqib Imam-e-A’zam lil Kurdi, vol. 2, pp. 118)

6. Consequence of letting anger dominate you

Saying of Sayyiduna Imam Ghazali رَحْمَۃُ اللہِ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ: Letting anger dominate you creates inappropriate events in your heart. For example, ill traits like flippancy, arrogance, pride, vanity and abusing others, making fun of people, considering them to be inferior and cruelty get created within the hearts. (Ihya-ul-‘Uloom, vol. 3, pp. 14)

7. What to take care of during a conversation?

Saying of Sayyiduna Imam-e-A’zam Abu Hanifah رَحْمَۃُ اللہِ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ: During conversation, take care of the fact that neither does your voice raise more than needed, and nor does it contain screaming and shouting. (Manaqib Imam-e-A’zam lil Kurdi, vol. 2, vol. 116)

8. World is the place to strive for the Hereafter

Saying of Sayyiduna Imam Ghazali رَحْمَۃُ اللہِ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ: This world is the place to strive for the Hereafter and to attain guidance. (Ihya-ul-‘Uloom, vol. 3, pp. 7)

Ahmad Raza’s garden is even blossoming today

1. Desire of conversing with jinns

Having the desire of conversing with jinns and keeping their company has no goodness at all. The smallest harm of it is that a person becomes arrogant [due to it]. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 606)

2. Need of [Islamic] scholars

Every Muslim is in need of the scholars of Shar’iah at all times; and those stepping on the path of Tareeqah need them even more. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 535)

3. Harm of admiring vanity [self-praise]

Vanity [self-praise] is an evil trait most of the times and is not at least a good trait. Moreover, its consequences are dangerous. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 596)

4. Men and women resembling each other

It is Haraam and a means of curse for men to adopt feminine style and for women to adopt masculine style in even any single action or thing. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 602)

5. Delay in forgiving a mistake

Delay in forgiving a mistake at times is the wise approach. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 606)

6. Worshipping and ascetic practices without the knowledge of Deen

Those who worship and do ascetic practices without having the knowledge of Deen are the puppets at Satan’s string. Satan has rein in their mouth and string in their nose and drags them wherever he likes. Moreover, those people think themselves that they are doing something good. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 528)

7. It is superior to lay down the dining mat on the floor and eat

The blessed habit of the Holy Rasool صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ was to lay down the dining mat on the floor and eat, and this practice is superior. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 21, pp. 629)

Attar’s garden, what a beautiful garden!

1. Answering Shar’i questions by a guess

One shall not give the ruling of something being permissible or impermissible in relation to the Shar’i matters merely based on one’s guesswork. (Madani Muzakarah, 9 Muharram-ul-Haraam, 1437 AH)

2. Harms of taking tea in abundance

One shall avoid taking tea in abundance as it harms the kidneys. (Madani Muzakarah, 12 Safar-ul-Muzaffar, 1438 AH)

3. Respect the elder siblings

Young siblings should still respect the elder siblings even if they show unjustified commanding authority. However, the elders should show affection to the young ones, deal with them kindly and treat them with compassion. (Madani Muzakarah, 9 Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1437 AH)

4. Taking part in religious discussions on social media

One shall not take part in religious discussions on the social media. There is a danger of one harming himself due to no knowledge or lack of knowledge. (Madani Muzakarah, 9 Muharram-ul-Haraam, 1438 AH)

5. Attitude with the one who talks ill of us

If someone talks ill of us, then we shall observe patience rather than getting angry with him or مَـعَـاذَالـلّٰـه talking ill of him in front of somebody else. In fact, try to give him a gift. اِنْ شَآءَ اللہ عَزَّ  وَجَلَّ, it will have a positive outcome. (Madani Muzakarah, 14 Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1437 AH)

6. Taking wages over Haraam work

Doing Haraam work and taking wages over it are both Haraam deeds and actions leading towards the Hell. (Madani Muzakarah, 26 Jumadal Aula, 1437 AH)