TheRamadanOfShaykhAl-hadithMuhammadZakariyyaKandhelviAndOurEldersByShaykhDrMuhammadIsmailMemonMadani

Chapter EightThose who are occupied in religious work may read one tasbīĥof each from these as their sacrifice and services are extremelyimportant. All four of these kalimas are invaluable.In addition to the religious benefits, they also benefit in theworldly life. A short discussion on this may be read in the bookBarakāt-e-Dhikr (The Blessings of Dhikr).ELEVEN. Any Urdu book written by (Shaikh al-Ĥadīth) ShaikhZakariyyā should be read and studied regularly. If possible, suchbooks 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 bestarted. One should continue this practice since reading books ofthe pious substitutes for sitting in their presence.One book may be preferable over another based on one’sindividual circumstances. This is something which can only betold 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 auIĥsān, and The Reality of Bai‘a may also be studied. It is also good toread the books of other shaikhs, particularly those of our line andschool of thought.It is necessary that the dhākirīn study the books Ikmāl al-Shiyamand 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 isacting upon. Do not include this booklet in the mail, but ratherthe relevant numbers should be mentioned respectively.THIRTEEN. After carrying out the advice given above continuouslyand for at least six months one may request additional dhikr. Theconditions 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 strengthto endure an increase in the dhikr.3 One has adequate time for dhikr.61