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And those who struggle and strive in Our Way,most certainly We will guide them to the Paths leading to Us.

(Quraan)

THE FIFTY STATIONSIn the

CHISHTIYYAHSOJOURN

TOALLAH TAALA

Compiled fromthe Teachings and Writings of

Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Jalalabadi

and

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi

Quddisa Sirruhuma

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THE SEVEN INTRODUCTORY STAGES

1. Fanaa-fish-Shaikh (Immolation of onesself at the altar of the Shaikhsdirection)

Itiqaad(Faith)To believe that this Shaikhs taleem and tarbiyat

(teachings and training) are the most beneficial to one in the whole wide

world.

Itimaad(Confidence)To be confident in the taleem and tarbiyat

of the Shaikh to the extent that one does not exercise ones own opinionsand ideas.

2. Mutaalaah (Study)

Shariat wa Tasawwuf Part OneThrice the whole kitaab and

thereafter the Chapter of Akhlaaq; i.e. the detestable traits and the

praiseworthy traits applying what is read to ones life and judgingoneself in hypothetical situations.

Lectures of Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi

alaih). In his encyclopaedia ofMawaaizone will find a wazof HazratThanwi on every station of this incredible sojourn to Allah Ta'ala.

Malfoozaatof Hazrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi alaih)

Mawaaiz and Malfoozaat of Hazrat Maseehul Ummat

(Rahmatullahi alaih)

Writings and compilations of Hazrat Hakeemul Ummat and Hazrat

Maseehul Ummat (Alaihimar Rahmah)

Ashrafus Sawaanih

Hayaat-e-Maseehul Ummat

Behishti Zewar

Note: Shariat wa Tasawwuf, Behishti Zewarand one of the remaining

kitaabs on the list are compulsory for daily study.

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3. Payment of Debts

Debts owed to people

Outstanding Zakaat, Fitrah, etc.

4. Huqooqullah (Rights Owed to Allah)

Discharging of all Qazaa Salaat and Sowm

Absolute obedience to the Shariat

5. Huqooqul Ibaad (Rights Owed to theCreation of Allah Taala)

Study Huqooqul Islam of Moulana Thanwi and daily take stock of

rights due to others.

Study Hazrat Thanwis waz titled Khairul Irshaad li Huqooqil

Ibaad(A Noble Instruction in regard to the Rights of Allahs Creation).

6. Muhaasabah (Stocktaking)

Daily reflect over your actions and deeds. Expressshukrover a good

deed and resolve to continue with it. Express Towbah over an evil deed

and resolve to abstain from it.

7. Muraaqaba-e-Mowt (Meditation onDeath)

Daily reflect on death and the events to transpire thereafter.

Alternatively study a kitaab on the events ofMowt and the stages

thereafter. Hazrat Shaikh Zakariyyahs Zikr-e-Mowt translated into the

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English language with the title Remembrance of Death is a valuable

kitaab in this regard.

Study Hazrat Thanwis wazMuraaqabatul Ardh (Meditation on the

Earth).

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12. Darogh (Falsehood)

Be attentive before speaking.

Have courage when speaking.

Make amends after speaking. Repent at any sinful talk.

Think about the harms of false talk.

13. Hasad (Jealousy)

Praise the one you are jealous of.

Treat whom you are jealous of with humility and respect.

14. Bukhl (Miserliness)

Remember death in abundance.

Reflect on the Hadeeth: A miser is far from people, far from

Jannat, close to Jahannam.

15. Riyaa (Ostentation)

Rid yourself of love for the world.

Discharge non-congregational acts ofIbaadatin privacy.

With excessive repetition turn Ibaadat into aadat (habit) and the

aadatintoIkhlaas (sincerity).

16. Ujub (Vainglory)

Think of the favours of Allah Taala.

Reflect over the power of Allah Taala. Whenever He wishes He can

snatch the favour away.

Think of the highest stage of perfection.

Reflect over your external faults and shortcomings.

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Reflect over your internal faults and shortcomings.

17. Takabbur (Haughtiness)

Bring to mind and reflect over the highest stage of perfection.

Approach others with humility and respect.

Think and meditate over ones origin (sand and sperm), current state of

carrying najaasat (filth, i.e. waste matter in the stomach) and ones

ending (decomposing in the grave).

Reflect over each nimat (bounty) of Allah Ta'ala. If it be snatched

away, what would your condition be? For instance, had one become

insaneAllah forbidwhat would ones condition be?

18. Keenah (Malice)

Forgive the one despised.

Meet him with humbleness.

19. Hubb-e-Jaah (Love for Fame)

Think that neither are those people who praise me going to remain, nor

am I.

20. Hubb-e-Dunya (Love of the World)

Excessive remembrance of death

Abandon distant and remote plans and ideas.

Stop thinking much about the future.

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THE TWENTY STAGES OF

TAHLIYAH AND TAJLIYAH(BEAUTIFYING AND ADORNING THE

HEART WITH PRAISEWORTHYATTRIBUTES)

21. Mujaahadah (Spiritual Discipline) Do not overeat. Stop eating when you can take a morsel or two more.

Do not speak anything unnecessary.

Sleep 6 to 8 hours.

Do not mix with people unless necessary.

22. Towheed (Unshakeable Belief in theOneness of Allah)

Think of creations weakness and helplessness.

Think of the omnipotence of Allah Taala.

23. Ikhlaas (Sincerity)

Eradicate love for fame.

Engage inIbaadatin privacy.

Do an act ofIbaadatabundantly by virtue of which it will become a

habit and after it becoming a habit theIbaadatwill then become packed

with sincerity.

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24. Towbah (Repentance)

Bring to mind and reflect over the warnings of Allah Taala.

Study the kitaabJazaa-ul Amaalof Moulana Thanwi (Rahmatullahi

alaih).This kitaab has been translated into English with the title Deedsand Retribution.

25. Muhabbat (Love for Allah Taala)

Think about the perfection of Allah Taala.

Reflect over the attributes of Allah Taala.

Recall the favours of Allah Taala

Carry out the Commandments of Allah Taala.

Engage in excessive Zikr.

Purify your heart from all else besides Allah Taala.

26. Showq (Eagerness)

Inculcate Divine Love.

27. Uns (Attachment)

Have love for Allah Taala.

28. Khowf (Fear) Bring to mind the warnings of Allah Taala and reflect over it.

29. Rajaa (Hope)

Think over the vast Rahmat of Allah Taala.

Reflect over the favours and kindness of Allah Taala.

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30. Zuhd (Abstinence)

Think of the evils of the world.

Think of the harms of the world.

Think of the perishing of the world. Think of the benefits of the Aakhirat.

Think of the permanence of the Aakhirat.

31. Tawakkul (Trust)

Reflect over the favours of Allah Taala.

Reflect over the promises of Allah Taala. Think about your past successes.

32. Qanaaat (Contentment)

Think about the perishing of the world.

33. Hilm (Tolerance, Forbearance)

Eradicate anger.

Think about Allah Taalas power over you.

Think about your disobedience and Allah Taala overlooking your

mistakes.

Think that nothing can come into existence without the Will of Allah

Taala.

34. Sabr (Perseverance, Patience)

Weaken and suppress the dictates of the nafs. . This is achieved by

opposing the desires of the nafs, which is in realityMujaahadah.

Allah Ta'ala is with the Saabireen. Meditate over this gracious

Aayat.

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Engage in the recitation ofInna Lillaahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon and

think over its meaning, i.e. Verily we belong to Allah and verily to Himwill we return.

35. Shukr (Gratitude)

Think and reflect over the bounties of Allah Taaladaily.It will be

of utmost benefit to record the bounties and favours of Allah Ta'ala upon

one, although we cannot encompass all His favours and gifts upon us.

36. Sidq (Perfection)

Know what it takes to achieve perfection.

Exercise special care when renderingIbaadat.

Rectify your shortcomings by meditating over your deeds.

37. Tafweez (Resignation to the Will ofAllah)

Think of the Divine Wisdom in things that go against your nature.

Study Hazrat Thanwis wazAd-Dawaam alal Islam.

38. Razaa (Divine Pleasure)

Inculcate Divine Love.

39. Fanaa-e-Nafs (Immolation of OnesCarnal Self)

Adopt Mujaahadah.

Excessive Zikr

Excessive Meditation

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40. Fanaa-ul-Fanaa (Immolation of theImmolation) 1/Baqaa

Perpetual Zikr

Perpetual Fikr (Meditation)

1 i.e. to be oblivious of ones state ofFanaa-e-Nafs. In this stage the Saaliks gaze isriveted on Allah and Allah Alone.

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THE TEN STAGES OF TAKMEEL AND TAHSEEL(PERFECTION AND QUALIFICATION)

41. Husn-e-Khulq (Beautiful Character)

Ward off evil in the best possible manner.

42. Husn-e-Kalaam (Beautiful Speech)

Dignified, cultured and polite words Soft tone

43. Husn-e-Muaasharah Maal Awlaad wazZowjah (A Beautiful Life with theChildren and Wife)

Daily note down what beautiful conduct you displayed to eachmember of the household.

44. Fanaa-fir-Rasool (Perfect Obedience toRasoolullah Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)

Daily study and note taking of ones obedience and imitation of

Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) under the guidance of thestudy ofShiyamul Habeeb wa Shammut Teeb (Part Four of our English

translation ofNashrut Teeb).

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45. Zikr (Engrossment of the Tongue andHeart with the Remembrance of AllahAzza wa Alaa)

Careful study of Chapters One and Two of Shariat wa TasawwufPart Two and according to ones health, strength and time putting into

practice.

46. Fikr / Muraaqabah (Contemplation /Meditation)

Careful study of Chapter Four ofShariat wa Tasawwuf Part Two andaccording to ones health, strength and time applying the directives.

47. Shaghl (Spiritual Exercise)

Careful study of Chapter Three of Shariat wa Tasawwuf Part Two

and a cautious implementation of theAshghaal. It is of vital importance

here to bear ones physical health in mind and not impose strain on one,otherwise, instead of any benefit, there is a real possibility of harming

oneself.

48. Tilaawat-e-Kaamilah (Perfection in theArt of Recitation of the Quraan)

Careful study of Chapter Seven of Shariat wa Tasawwuf Part Twoand its implementation.

49. Salaat-e-Kaamilah (Perfection in Salaat)

Careful study of Chapter Eight of Shariat wa Tasawwuf Part Two

and its implementation.

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50. Khidmat-e-Khalq (Service to Creation)

Verbal

Written Physical

Monetary / Financially Moral Support

NB It will be of immense benefit if one records each stage in a book and daily record

one's progress.

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