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No. While Maulana Thanwi was a Sufi, Hayatul Islam is for all Muslims. It focuses on the Quran and Sunnah. It criticizes un-Islamic innovations (Bid'ah) while promoting sincere love for Allah. kitab hayatul islam pdf