The 1-Cent Coin by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Once, when walking through a park with some friends, we came across a fountain with many 1-cent and 2-cent coins. On noticing this, it came to mind that since the 1-cent and 2-cent coins have negligible value – in fact, no worth or…
Saving Spiritual Lives
Saving Spiritual Lives by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) We often hear helicopters circling the area, generally searching for some hijacked vehicle. This is a common observation and experience in the area. If it is at night, the helicopter uses a powerful light as a searchlight. Listening to and observing this, the…
Ana’niyyah and Fana’iyyah
Ana’niyyah and Fana’iyyah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There are two opposing conditions which are found in people. These are: Anaa’niyyah and Fanaa’iyyah. ‘Ananiyyah means everything is about “me” or “I, me and myself”. At all times, life revolves around me —that’s all. The person puts himself first, gives preference, and…
Creating a Niche in the Heart for The Awliya Allah
Creating a Niche in the Heart for the Awliya Allah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) It is said that we should make a niche in the hearts of the Awliya Allah (Friends of Allah Ta’ala) –that is, create a special place in their hearts. One is to say: “Make Dua…” –…
Insulating the Heart
Whilst in the company of one’s Shaykh, or when in good company, or during the month of Ramadan, we find an undeniably positive effect concerning our overall behaviour and our relationship with Allah Ta’ala. It suddenly becomes easy to perform good deeds and abstain from sins.…
