The Majlis Volume 25 Number 03
A Majzoob’s Durood
There was a Majzoob whose condition was wonderfully strange. When he recited Durood Shareef he would physically perceive a sweet taste in his mouth.
RUIN OF THE HEART
Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) said:
“A qualified Shaikh with baseerat (spiritual insight/wisdom) is able to understand if the mureed’s action is for nafsaani pleasure or for following the Sunnah. Pleasure after delivering a lecture, the heart trapped in things besides Allah, being bereft of solitude, not deriving pleasure in Salaat, but deriving pleasure in lecturing, and to be ever ready to participate in jalsahs (functions) are the signs of a ruined heart.”
OLIVES
Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “Eat olive oil and massage yourselves with it, for it comes from a blessed tree.” (Ahmad and Tirmidhi)
Q&A.
Q. Is Zakaat payable on 9ct gold?
A. There is no Zakaat on 9ct gold. Zakaat is payable on only 12ct and more. Under 12 ct is called ghush (false).
Q. Is every natural disaster a punishment of Allah Ta’ala?
A. Yes, every natural disaster is Allah’s punishment.
Q. What are the meanings of Ilhaam, Waswasah, Kashf, Karaamat and Istidraaj?
A. Ilhaam: It is an inspiration from Allah Ta’ala into the heart of the Wali.
Waswasah: It is a shaitaani whisper into the heart.
Kashf: It is the same as Ilhaam. However, there is greater clarity in Kashf than in Ilhaam.
Karaamat: It is a miracle displayed by a Wali of Allah Ta’ala.
Istidraaj: It is a miracle displayed by a faasiq or a kaafir. It is a shaitaani demonstration.
