TheRamadan of Shaykh Al-Hadith Ml ZakariyyaKandelwi by Dr Muhammad Ismail Memon Madani

the ramadan of shaikh muĤ ammud zakariyyĀ
Zakariyyā, would hand out a sheet of daily devotions [to be
practiced consistently] for beginners when they took bai‘a with
him. This booklet is a copy of the daily devotions sheet with a
few additions here and there. It should be read repeatedly and
whatever can be easily adapted into one’s routine should be started
immediately. The shaikh should be informed of the daily devotions
one has prescribed for oneself.
Reminder
The following daily devotions are for every Muslim, whether he
has taken bai‘a with a shaikh or not.
Preface
It was my habit to verbally explain the preliminary practices to
friends who wished to repent for their sins on my hands. This
system led to certain misunderstandings amongst some people. To
avoid this, I have been dictating all of the related points for several
years. However even this method [of dictation and writing down
of all points] has proved ineffective since many of the points were
occasionally forgotten. Hence the necessity was felt of printing
all of the relevant points for quick and easy reference. It will be
advisable for all who receive this booklet to study it in my presence
so as to ensure its correct interpretation and, where necessary,
delete and add in accordance with one’s individual situation.
ONE. The most important point is to refrain from all the evils from
which one has repented, whether of a general or particular nature.
However, if a mistake is made in this regard, one must repent and
seek forgiveness at the earliest opportunity.
TWO (a) Special care must be exercised to fulfill others rights. Whether
such obligations pertain to physical or monetary matters, they must
either be promptly carried out or settled with the person concerned.
It has to be taken into consideration that obligations towards people
are far more serious than those towards the kind Creator. There will
not be any salvation on the Day of Judgment without the settlements
of other’s rights. One may adopt any suitable method for this.
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