Tabligh Movement
1. MAULANA ILYAS
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way of life is transformed altogether in a matter of
minutes. The matter of conversion has always
related more to the heart than to the mind. What a
preacher must learn to aim at is the heart that is
what will serve his purpose best. Many such
revolutions in the lives of polytheists and non--
believers have been recorded in the history of lslam.
“Normally, thanks to one’s traditions and
upbringing, one stands as firm as a rock, clinging to
his set of traditions or to a religion. For this there is
no dearth of arguments appealing to the mind. Yet,
all of a sudden, the heart leaps at a new idea, and
within seconds, one’s whole life is transformed. If a
large number of incidents of this type were
compiled in book form, I am sure it would not only
prove a great asset to our preachers, but would be a
kind of cornucopia to the average reader whose
religious inclination need circumstantial support.”
Perhaps one would be right in saying that Maulana
Ilyas’ mission, as far as working among poorly
educated Muslims is concerned, is the realization of
Iqbal’s dream. Throughout his life, the Maulana
adopted the way through the heart, which worked
