MALFOOTHAAT
1718. Changing conditions
Change in a person’s condition is (sometimes) due to climatic change. One should not despair on account of such depression. Its remedy is Istighfaar. There is no need for despair. People desire that they always be in one good, happy state. Such a state (in which there is no change) belongs to only Allah Ta’ala. Change does not occur to Allah Ta’ala whereas there will certainly be changes in the conditions of people. (All created beings and things undergo change. Nothing is static. Everything created is perishable, hence everything and everyone undergoes change.)
1751. Ujub (Vanity/Self esteem)
Once Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu anhu) was seen carrying a water-bag on his back. When asked for the reason, he explained that foreign delegations have arrived to confer with him. Fearing ujub he carried the water bag in public to remedy his nafs.
1841. Salaatul Lail and Tahajjud
The term Salaatul Lail applies to Nafl Salaat performed after Isha’. Tahajjud refers to Nafl Salaat after having slept. Salaatul Lail becomes a substitute for Tahajjud (if one oversleeps).
1916. A Cure for Illness
A man said to Hadhrat Thanvi: “My wife has been ill for a long time. Medical treatment has not availed. Do make dua and show me some amal.” Hadhrat Thanvi said: “I make dua for her shifa”. However, I am not an aamil. Nevertheless, I have heard from the Buzrugs that one should recite Surah Faatihah 41 times after Fajr Namaaz, blow on water and give to the patient to drink. Hopefully it will cure the patient.”