USMANI DISCOURSES. English translation of talks by Mufti Taqi Usmani DB.

A TREATMENT FOR TAKABBUR: CRUSHING ONE'S AGO. Part 2. Translation of a talk by Mufti Taqi Usmani DB

The root cause of Takabbur   Hadhrat Thanavi RE said:    “the root cause of Takabbur is not being really cognizant of Allah Ta’ala’s greatness.”

A TREATMENT FOR TAKABBUR: CRUSHING ONE’S EGO. Part 1. Translation of a talk by Mufti Taqi Usmani DB

Hadhrat Thanavi (may Allah have mercy on him) said;   “A person’s ego is a great barrier. It cannot be treated without crushing it.”

SITUATIONS IN WHICH GHEBAT IS PERMITTED. Part 2. Translation of a talk by Mufti Taqi Usmani DB

Hadhrat Thanvi RE has described a unique practical treatment for Gheebat. This treatment is very difficult, but if someone does it Insha’Allah he will be able to quit Gheebat within a few days. He said;   “A practical treatment for Gheebat is that whenever a person commits someone’s Gheebat, he should let that person know that I have committed your Gheebat. Insha’Allah this illness of Gheebat will subside within a few days of this treatment.”

SITUATIONS IN WHICH GHEEBAT (backbiting) IS PERMITTED. Part 1. Translation of a talk by Mufti Taqi Usmani DB

Hadhrat Thanvi (may Allah be pleased with him) said;   “If there is a genuine religious need then Gheebat is permissible in those situations, for example, the way Muhaddithin (scholars of Hadith) have discussed the narrators of Hadith. However, if there is no pressing religious need, and the purpose behind Gheebat is only to do gossip and to enjoy it, then in those situations even telling someone’s true flaws (behind his back) is Haraam (unlawful), and saying something untrue without any effort to find out the truth is ‘Buhtaan’ (slander). The basis of what is said being a lie is not upon making an effort to confirm that it is a lie, but upon not making an effort to find out the truth.”

THINKING ILL OF OTHERS AND UNDUE CURIOSITY. Part 2. Translation of a talk by Mufti Taqi Usmani DB

Hadhrat Thanavi (may Allah have mercy on him) said;   “The real treatment of thinking ill of others (Badgumani), undue curiosity (Tajassus), and Gheebat (backbiting) is to adopt Tawazu’ (humility) and remove Takabbur (arrogance, grandiosity) from one’s heart. But until one gets rid of these core spiritual illnesses, until such time he should treat his illness of Gheebat in the following way; (1) reflect and ponder before you say anything, (2) fix some fine on yourself if you do slip up (and commit Gheebat), and (3) divert your attention towards Allah Ta’ala’s Dhikr (remembrance) when you get bad thoughts about others.”