—the practice of writing Urdu or Hindi words using the Latin/English alphabet—has become the default text-messaging and informal reading medium for this generation. A phrase like “Namaz ki fazilat” is instantly recognizable to millions when written this way, whereas the Urdu script might pose a barrier.
(Virtues of Deeds) is a renowned Islamic book, formerly known as Tablighi Nisab , compiled by Sheikh Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi. It is a comprehensive collection of texts focused on encouraging Muslims to perform good deeds and adhere to Islamic principles. The book is widely used in Tablighi Jamaat circles, but it is loved by Muslims globally for its focus on spirituality, stories of the Sahaba (companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), and the virtues of the Quran and prayer. The book consists of several sections: Hikayat-e-Sahaba: Stories of the companions. Fazail-e-Quran: Virtues of the Holy Quran. Fazail-e-Namaz: Virtues of Prayer. Fazail-e-Dhikr: Virtues of Remembrance of Allah. Fazail-e-Tabligh: Virtues of Propagating Islam. Fazail-e-Ramadan: Virtues of the holy month of Ramadan.