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Ashraf Ali Thanwi

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Also known as Muhammad Ashraf 'Ali Thanawi, Khwaja Muhammad Ashraf Ali

Indian Muslim scholar (1863–1943)

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Works
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  • Road to Allah

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Type
Group
Origin
Japan
Active from
1985
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Quotes

  • People are excessively obsessed with dreams. Their concern for things which they dream is greater than their concern for things which effect them during their state of wakefulness. How confused are they!
  • The primary purpose of Tasawwuf is the reformation of the actions of the heart.
  • Knowledge prevents one from going astray because of the realization of the truth. This in itself is a great treasure.
  • Lowering oneself, which is called Tawaadhu’ (humilty), is a great and valuable asset. To achieve this quality, many of the servants of Allah abandoned their kingdom and empire. They didn’t care in the least what people thought of them. Surely, humility must then be a much-prized quality so that people gave it preference to it over the entire world!
  • To assume a task beyond one’s capability is not proper for a Mu’min. The consequence will be failure, disgrace, worry, and shame. Frustration will then overtake one.
  • Without the head, man is a dead body. So too, without prayers, all other acts of worship are lifeless.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ali
Gender
male
Citizenship
British Raj
Place of birth
Thana Bhawan
Occupation
theologian
Religion
Islam
Student of
Mahmud Deobandi
Field of work
Sufism
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Commons category
Ashraf Ali Thanwi
date of birth
1863-08-19
date of death
1943-07-20
influenced by
Abū Ḥanīfa
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