When people assemble to remember Allah ta'ala, they receive such a great reward which cannot be attained in this world via any other action. Each of us are desperate for this reward which has been mentioned in Hadith. When people gather to remember Allah ta'ala, Allah ta'ala allows peace to descend upon their hearts.
The pious predecessors have mentioned that the closest definition for "Sakeenah" is, 'peace of heart' or 'contentment of the heart.' Words fail to give an exact definition of Sakeenah as it is a quality which will be bestowed upon a person after entering Paradise. However, those who engage in Dhikr, receive the same feeling of peace in this world too.
Nothing in the world can give a person peace and contentment of heart. We often think wealth and riches can grant us peace, but in reality, this is a mirage. Those who are rich, struggle to sleep at night.
In this world, you'll always be faced with problems. This is the nature of this world and only in Paradise, one will be free from problems. However, most of us strive to make this world our Paradise. Those who have been blessed with children are not satisfied, and those without children, are not satisfied. This is a spiritual sickness and it is connected to one's soul.
In reality, one cannot find true satisfaction in this world. Trials are inevitable, but once you attain Sakeenah, then all the distresses of the world evaporate.
A person's disease increases due to stress and worry. Shaytan makes a person worry and because we do not have peace of heart and the power to think positively, we forget that whatever occurs in our life, is due to Allah ta'ala's will. Thus, the disharmony in our mind increases and we become depressed and despondent.
A person will not be able to find a solution to his problems, until he performs Dhikr. When a person engages in Dhikr, his anxiety is removed and his problems are resolved. I have personally witnessed the act of Dhikr to remove a person from very severe circumstances. A person transforms due to Dhikr. He feels inner peace and is given the solution to his problems.
After Imaan, the most important thing for a believer, is to strengthen his connection with Allah ta'ala through Dhikr.
What is Sakeenah? Strengthening and increasing one's belief in Allah ta'ala.
When a person increases in Dhikr, his connection with Allah ta'ala is also strengthened. This is why the Suffiyah emphasise on this action in order for a person's relationship with Allah ta'ala to be improved.
The heart is revived through Dhikr and certainty in Allah ta'ala is increased.
The person devoid of Dhikr, does not enjoy his worship. He complains about his sickness and his career-related issues. He is never satisfied in life. This is the punishment we have inflicted upon ourselves for not practicing what Allah ta'ala invites us to do.
The most easiest task, is to attain Allah ta'ala's nearness and the most difficult task, is to attain Allah ta'ala's nearness. However, Allah ta'ala is close to our jugular vein and It is us who have distanced from Him. Therefore, we should strive to remember Him, in order for Him to remember us.
Life is very short and Death can come at any time. We cannot make up for the time we have lost and one day we will regret the time we wasted.
We should learn Dhikr and attach ourselves to a Sheikh. We should be regular and consistent with Dhikr. Thereafter, Allah ta'ala will make everything easy for you in your life. It will be easy for you to practice Shariah and abstain from the forbidden actions. This is the easy way to practice deen which Allah ta'ala has prescribed to us.
When people assemble to remember Allah ta'ala, they receive such a great reward which cannot be attained in this world via any other action. Each of us are desperate for this reward which has been mentioned in Hadith. When people gather to remember Allah ta'ala, Allah ta'ala allows peace to descend upon their hearts.
The pious predecessors have mentioned that the closest definition for "Sakeenah" is, 'peace of heart' or 'contentment of the heart.' Words fail to give an exact definition of Sakeenah as it is a quality which will be bestowed upon a person after entering Paradise. However, those who engage in Dhikr, receive the same feeling of peace in this world too.
Nothing in the world can give a person peace and contentment of heart. We often think wealth and riches can grant us peace, but in reality, this is a mirage. Those who are rich, struggle to sleep at night.
In this world, you'll always be faced with problems. This is the nature of this world and only in Paradise, one will be free from problems. However, most of us strive to make this world our Paradise. Those who have been blessed with children are not satisfied, and those without children, are not satisfied. This is a spiritual sickness and it is connected to one's soul.
In reality, one cannot find true satisfaction in this world. Trials are inevitable, but once you attain Sakeenah, then all the distresses of the world evaporate.
A person's disease increases due to stress and worry. Shaytan makes a person worry and because we do not have peace of heart and the power to think positively, we forget that whatever occurs in our life, is due to Allah ta'ala's will. Thus, the disharmony in our mind increases and we become depressed and despondent.
A person will not be able to find a solution to his problems, until he performs Dhikr. When a person engages in Dhikr, his anxiety is removed and his problems are resolved. I have personally witnessed the act of Dhikr to remove a person from very severe circumstances. A person transforms due to Dhikr. He feels inner peace and is given the solution to his problems.
After Imaan, the most important thing for a believer, is to strengthen his connection with Allah ta'ala through Dhikr.
What is Sakeenah? Strengthening and increasing one's belief in Allah ta'ala.
When a person increases in Dhikr, his connection with Allah ta'ala is also strengthened. This is why the Suffiyah emphasise on this action in order for a person's relationship with Allah ta'ala to be improved.
The heart is revived through Dhikr and certainty in Allah ta'ala is increased.
The person devoid of Dhikr, does not enjoy his worship. He complains about his sickness and his career-related issues. He is never satisfied in life. This is the punishment we have inflicted upon ourselves for not practicing what Allah ta'ala invites us to do.
The most easiest task, is to attain Allah ta'ala's nearness and the most difficult task, is to attain Allah ta'ala's nearness. However, Allah ta'ala is close to our jugular vein and It is us who have distanced from Him. Therefore, we should strive to remember Him, in order for Him to remember us.
Life is very short and Death can come at any time. We cannot make up for the time we have lost and one day we will regret the time we wasted.
We should learn Dhikr and attach ourselves to a Sheikh. We should be regular and consistent with Dhikr. Thereafter, Allah ta'ala will make everything easy for you in your life. It will be easy for you to practice Shariah and abstain from the forbidden actions. This is the easy way to practice deen which Allah ta'ala has prescribed to us.
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement.