Bahishti Zewar (Heavenly Oornaments), here in English, the excellent and famous work by the Indian Islamic scholar, Maulana Muhammad Ashraf Ali Thanvi (1280/1863-1362/1943) (Thanwi, Thanawi). Written especially for women, but not exclusively for them, ‘Bahishti Zewar’ is a collection of advice and guidance which was compiled for the purpose of improvement in the lives of people in the light of religion, Sunnah and the traditions. Translated from the Urdu by Muhammad Masroor Khan Saraha.