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Three Gems of Advice by Moulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi By Madrasah Taleemuddeen

THREE GEMS OF ADVICE

Hadhrat Moulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi once gathered all the children and people of his household. He then said to them: “I have called you all for a very special purpose.

Alhamdulillah, I have undertaken a study of history.

Therefore, I am well aware of many great families in history – including families of Ulama and Ahlullah (pious personalities) – who lost the legacy of their great predecessors. Eventually, irreligiousness crept into them and led to their destruction.

Hence in the light of my study of history, I am mentioning to you three things which, if you act upon them, Insha-Allah you will continue to flourish and as a family, you will be saved from destruction.”

 FIRST GEM “NEVER BE THE OPPRESSOR. RATHER BE THE OPPRESSED ONE.”

 This is an extremely fundamental piece of advice and a foundational pillar for the existence of peaceful families and societies.

It is, after all, among the most salient features of none other than Rasulullah M, that he never oppressed anyone, though he was oppressed by many.

 Instead, he forgave those who oppressed him and never took revenge for himself.

The advice that Hadhrat Moulana gave was very much evident in his own life.

 He endured whatever difficulties came upon him but did not oppress anyone.

 This trait, among many others, was the direct result of the excellent nurturing of his mother. Describing the tarbiyat (nurturing)