General Advice

When someone once asked Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi (r.a.) to kindly favour him some advice, Faqiul Ummah Hadhrat Gangohi Sahab (r.a.) replied:

Respected brother

As Salaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh

Hereunder is some advice as requested:

• Regard yourself as the lowest of all people (in status) and worse than every Muslim (In spiritual gratitude).
• Constantly express gratitude to Allah Taa'la for his bounties and favours.
• Maintain your focus towards acquiring the pleasure of Allah Taa'la in everything you do.
• Refrain from the disobedience of Allah Taa'la.
• Keep the love of Rasullullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam dominant over the love of all the creation.
• Refrain from hurting the feeling of anyone.

(Tarbiyatut Taalibeen-pg.181)

May Allah Ta'ala grant you and me the ability to practice upon his advice.