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

Chapter Eight
Those who are occupied in religious work may read one tasbīĥ
of each from these as their sacrifice and services are extremely
important. All four of these kalimas are invaluable.
In addition to the religious benefits, they also benefit in the
worldly life. A short discussion on this may be read in the book
Barakāt-e-Dhikr (The Blessings of Dhikr).
ELEVEN. Any Urdu book written by (Shaikh al-Ĥadīth) Shaikh
Zakariyyā should be read and studied regularly. If possible, such
books may also be read out to friends. The latter, in many respects,
is better than the former.
When one book is read and completed another book may be
started. One should continue this practice since reading books of
the pious substitutes for sitting in their presence.
One book may be preferable over another based on one’s
individual circumstances. This is something which can only be
told in person after being informed of one’s individual situation.
Besides these, Ta‘līm al-Ţālib and Ta‘līm al-Dīn by Shaikh Ashraf
‘Alī Thānwī and Akābir kā Sulūk au Iĥsān, Faiđ-e-Shaikh, Nisbat au
Iĥsān, and The Reality of Bai‘a may also be studied. It is also good to
read the books of other shaikhs, particularly those of our line and
school of thought.
It is necessary that the dhākirīn study the books Ikmāl al-Shiyam
and Irshād al-Mulūk deeply and with contemplation.
TWELVE. One must inform me of his personal progress monthly.
He must mention how many of the recommended points he is
acting upon. Do not include this booklet in the mail, but rather
the relevant numbers should be mentioned respectively.
THIRTEEN. After carrying out the advice given above continuously
and for at least six months one may request additional dhikr. The
conditions before asking for more dhikr are:
1 There is fervent desire and demand [for more dhikr]
2 One must be mentally fit and also possess the physical strength
to endure an increase in the dhikr.
3 One has adequate time for dhikr.
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