The objective of this night is the Dhikr of Allah ta'ala and attaining the company of the friend of Allah ta'ala. Allah ta'ala grants a person according to his intention and his sincerity. Thus, if you consider someone to be a waliAllah and you sit in his company, you'll be rewarded greatly.
A person finds Allah ta'ala through the company of the WaliAllah. The Sheikh is the intermediary of acquiring the love and nearness of Allah ta'ala.
By meeting the Sheikh, love and belief is developed within the student. If one doesn't possess these two qualities, he will not be able to learn Deen from the teacher and he will remain unsuccessful. One acquires these two qualities through the desire of becoming close to Allah ta'ala.
The more a person visits his Sheikh, the more his love increases for his Sheikh. He becomes motivated to become closer to Allah ta'ala, abandon sins and become stronger in his worship.
It is mentioned in a Hadith in Mishkat Shareef that when a believer embarks on a journey to visit a WaliAllah, seventy thousand angels join him in this journey and they supplicate for him. They request Allah ta'ala to include the traveller amongst the rank of the AwliyahAllah. This action is in fact, a great form of worship.
Such a student becomes strong in his faith and he is not afraid to practice the true Deen in public. He does not succumb to the judgement of society and he abstains from the unlawful actions.
Those who attend a Dhikr gathering may be sinful, yet they have been chosen by Allah ta'ala to be present there. This in itself is a great blessing. Despite our shortcomings, we did not allow ourselves to fall into despair over our sins. Instead, we made the effort to travel and attend this gathering. By firmly attaching ourselves to a Sheikh, we are striving to improve and purify ourselves. We openly admit our faults, sincerely desire change and we are willing to work hard for that transformation. This is the true benefit of connecting ourselves to a Sheikh.
If we are sincere in seeking the true guidance, Allah ta'ala will assist us and lead us towards righteous company and protect us from all evil.
The one who does not accept his sins, is an arrogant person. He is not considered a true believer.
A person who connects himself to a Sheikh, places himself under the shade of a sound and perfected path of Deen. He should not remain anxious about his end, for the guidance of the Sheikh awakens his conscience and keeps his heart alive.
Through this connection, he begins to feel remorse over his sins and wrongdoing, as opposed to the one who refuses to acknowledge his faults. Such a person remains heedless and deprived of true progress.
A traveller packs his luggage according to his destination and the length of his journey. He takes only what will benefit him along the way.
Just as a traveller is only on a journey for a short time, our stay in this world is also temporary. We should therefore avoid becoming overly comfortable in accumulating wealth and material possessions which can lead to excess and heedlessness. Instead, we should live with the awareness that we are travellers preparing to return to Allah ta'ala at any moment.
The truly intellectual person is he who avoided amassing wealth and materialism whilst living in this world. He understood his true purpose of life. The believer keeps the wealth he reasonably needs and distributes the rest to the needy.
We should not evade paying our taxes, nor should we become greedy with the wealth that Allah ta'ala has entrusted to us. In the Hereafter, Allah ta'ala will cause our limbs to testify against our sins and wrongdoing.
We should avoid hoarding money, properties, assets, and the comforts of this world. Whatever we are granted today, we should consider ourselves among the wealthiest of people, for true richness lies in contentment of the heart.
Many people migrate from their homelands, leaving behind their parents, children, and loved ones in search of greater provision. They endure separation and loneliness for the sake of worldly gain. Yet in reality, Allah ta'ala is the Provider, and He grants sustenance to His servants wherever they may be. It is better that one migrates for the sake of Deen, when sacrifice is made not merely for wealth, but for faith and obedience to Allah ta'ala.
Whilst we have the opportunity, we should live our lives for the Hereafter and sacrifice our worldly materialism.
When it was time for Nabi ﷺ to depart this world, he didn’t worry about leaving his family and children behind. He didn't worry about his savings. This is because he lived and died for the sake of Allah ta'ala and was pleased to meet Him. We should take lessons from these examples. Only a person who lives in this world with caution, will be pleased upon departing this world.
In a Hadith it is mentioned that the Prophet ﷺ said, “...But I had seen (a dream) last night that two men came to me, caught hold of my hands, and took me to the Sacred Land (Jerusalem). There, I saw a person sitting and another standing with an iron hook in his hand pushing it inside the mouth of the former till it reached the jaw-bone, and then tore off one side of his cheek, and then did the same with the other side; in the mean-time the first side of his cheek became normal again and then he repeated the same operation again. I said, ‘What is this?’ They told me to proceed on and we went on till we came to a man lying flat on his back, and another man standing at his head carrying a stone or a piece of rock, and crushing the head of the lying man, with that stone. Whenever he struck him, the stone rolled away.
The man went to pick it up and by the time he returned to him, the crushed head had returned to its normal state and the man came back and struck him again (and so on). I said, ‘Who is this?’ They told me to proceed on; so we proceeded on and passed by a hole like an oven; with a narrow top and wide bottom, and the fire was kindling underneath that hole. Whenever the fire-flame went up, the people were lifted up to such an extent that they about to get out of it, and whenever the fire got quieter, the people went down into it, and there were naked men and women in it. I said, ‘Who is this?’ They told me to proceed on. So we proceeded on till we reached a river of blood and a man was in it, and another man was standing at its bank with stones in front of him, facing the man standing in the river. Whenever the man in the river wanted to come out, the other one threw a stone in his mouth and caused him to retreat to his original position; and so whenever he wanted to come out the other would throw a stone in his mouth, and he would retreat to his original position. I asked, ‘What is this?’ They told me to proceed on and we did so till we reached a well-flourished green garden having a huge tree and near its root was sitting an old man with some children. (I saw) Another man near the tree with fire in front of him and he was kindling it up. Then they (i.e. my two companions) made me climb up the tree and made me enter a house, better than which I have ever seen. In it were some old men and young men, women and children.
Then they took me out of this house and made me climb up the tree and made me enter another house that was better and superior (to the first) containing old and young people. I said to them (i.e. my two companions), ‘You have made me ramble all the night. Tell me all about that I have seen.’ They said, ‘Yes. As for the one whose cheek you saw being torn away, he was a liar and he used to tell lies, and the people would report those lies on his authority till they spread all over the world. So, he will be punished like that till the Day of Resurrection.
The one whose head you saw being crushed is the one whom Allah had given the knowledge of Quran (i.e. knowing it by heart) but he used to sleep at night (i.e. he did not recite it then) and did not use to act upon it (i.e. upon its orders etc.) by day; and so this punishment will go on till the Day of Resurrection. And those you saw in the hole (like oven) were adulterers (those men and women who commit illegal sexual intercourse). And those you saw in the river of blood were those dealing in Riba (usury). And the old man who was sitting at the base of the tree was Abraham and the little children around him were the offspring of the people. And the one who was kindling the fire was Malik, the gate-keeper of the Hell-fire. And the first house in which you have gone was the house of the common believers, and the second house was of the martyrs. I am Jibreel and this is Mikaeel. Raise your head.’ I raised my head and saw a thing like a cloud over me. They said, ‘That is your place.’ I said, ‘Let me enter my place.’ They said, ‘You still have some life which you have not yet completed, and when you complete (that remaining portion of your life) you will then enter your place.'” [Bukhari Shareef]
The first gift which Nabi ﷺ granted the Ummah is the Holy Quran. It is a form of cure and mercy for the believers. If a family is blessed with a Hãfidh of the Qur’an, it is as though they have been granted the wealth of the entire universe.
Although many households are blessed with Huffadh, it is unfortunate that their character and practice are not always at the level required to lead others in Taraweeh prayer. If we wish to lead, we must rectify ourselves and become truly worthy of leading others in prayer.
There are conditions of becoming an Imam of prayer. An Imam must not be a sinful person who abandons prayers, and trims his beard, otherwise, he will be the cause of spoiling the prayers of those who join the congregation. He should avoid leading in such a state. It is not compulsory to complete the Quran during Taraweeh. If one cannot find a proper Imam to lead Taraweeh, then he can appoint an Imam to recite from Surah Feel to Surah Naas instead, as long as the Imam is upright and righteous.
We encourage our children to become Huffadh, yet too often we fail to instil in them the habit of regular prayer. We praise them for memorising the Quran, yet neglect to correct them when they commit sins. We should not excuse their sins simply because they are Huffadh.
Those who shun the Quran and dishonour it by failing to implement its injunctions, are wretched and cursed. They will be severely punished. We must take guidance from the Quran and implement each injunction.
The Quran was not granted to us for eloquent recitation, Memorisation or for Khatam's. Rather, the Quran was sent to guide us and make us from amongst the Muttaqeen. The one who acts upon the Quran has truly honoured it, even if he has not memorised it.
Only the one who acts upon what he has memorised from the Quran, even if it is just one small surah, he will be truly honoured in the Hereafter. Such a person will be raised as a Hafidh in the Hereafter, deserving of the Quran’s intercession and the reward of a crown in Paradise.
We are not in this world merely to seek enjoyment. Every blessing that Allah ta’ala grants us is a test or a responsibility. For example, physical strength and power are gifts from Allah. We should use this strength to worship Him rather than to commit sins or indulge in heedlessness.
We should show gratitude to Allah ta’ala for the blessing of sight by guarding our gaze and avoiding looking at what is considered unlawful.
If we protect our eyesight, we will be granted the vision of Allah ta'ala in the Hereafter.
According to the Hadith, those whose skin will be torn on the Day of Judgment are the scholars and leaders who concealed the true Deen by issuing incorrect Fataawa. They are misguided themselves and mislead others by telling people what they wish to hear, rather than the truth. We should be cautious and avoid seeking guidance from such individuals.
In reality, Allah ta'ala selects individuals to spread the Deen. The sons of pious people do not automatically take the position of their father becoming rightfully deputies particularly if they are not genuine scholars. They're not all deserving of doing the work of the Deen, especially if they're not following the line of their father. They cannot take the position of their father if they are not practicing the Deen.
In reality, Allah ta’ala selects those who will spread the Deen. The sons of pious individuals do not automatically inherit the position of their fathers or become rightful deputies of the Deen. They are not deserving of this responsibility unless they themselves are genuine scholars. Simply being born into a pious family does not grant the right to lead or teach. Rather, they must follow the example of their fathers and sincerely practice the Deen themselves first.
Only a truthful and sincere scholar, who possesses genuine knowledge and practices it himself, is truly deserving of serving as a deputy to carry out the work of the Deen.
The naked people who were being tossed in the oven, are the adulterers who committed adultery with their limbs, as well as their eyes. They watched immoral scenes on their phones.
We have been commanded to fight against our desires throughout our life. In return, we will be granted the maidens of Paradise and given everything we desire in Paradise.
In Ahadith, it is mentioned that if a person dedicated the days and nights of his youth in worshipping Allah ta'ala, then Allah ta'ala will grant him the reward in his old age even if he isn't able to worship much. This is the generosity of Allah ta'ala.
The river of blood incident mentioned in the Hadith refers to those people who consumed interest. Engaging in business ventures or financial transactions that involve interest is a major sin. We must be extremely cautious and avoid such dealings.
Those who consume even a small amount of interest are warned in the Hadith that it is as though they have committed adultery with their own mother thirty two times. We must protect ourselves from interest at all costs. Wealth can become easily contaminated by it, and even a small doubt can have serious consequences. If there is ever uncertainty regarding interest in our trade or business, we should consult a knowledgeable and sincere Mufti to ensure our earnings remain pure and halal.
The true scholars are those who have crushed their desires and they engage in Dhikr alongside. They have attached themselves to a Sheikh for their self-rectification. They are the true deputies of the Prophet ﷺ. They live their lives with caution and they are extremely humble.
A scholar cannot truly be successful if he acquires knowledge without sincerity or with contaminated worldly intentions. He will not be able to practice or spread the Deen correctly. Such a person is insincere and ostentatious, having failed to rectify his own self.
In the same Hadith, Paradise was shown to the Prophet ﷺ. This Paradise will be granted to the believers who lived with caution and they were thankful to Allah ta'ala in adversity and prosperity. They were patient upon adversity and they abstained from hardships.
The biggest test for parents is related to their children. Those who do not have children, should be thankful to Allah ta'ala because it could be that if they had children, they would have sold their Deen for them and been delivered to Hellfire due to them. Thus, Allah ta'ala has protected them.
Therefore, whatever situation we are faced with, we should be content and thankful. It is through His divine wisdom that he grants and withholds.
Children follow the ways of their parents. If the parents are righteous and strive for self-improvement, their children will be reformed as well. If the parents are neglectful, their generations can be spoilt as a result.
It is a mistake to burden our children with material possessions simply to prevent them from feeling left out in society. We should not grieve over this, for lacking worldly luxuries does not mean they are losing out. True success lies in the Hereafter, and to earn its rewards, we must be willing to make sacrifices in this world.
On the authority of Abu Razin رضي الله عنه, he said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to him:
"Shall I not guide you to the key to this matter by which you will attain the good of this world and the Hereafter? Attend the gatherings of the people of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and when you are alone, move your tongue as much as you can in the remembrance of Allah. Love for the sake of Allah and hate for the sake of Allah, O Abu Razin. Do you know that when a man leaves his house to visit his brother, seventy thousand angels follow him, all praying for him, saying: ‘Our Lord, he has come to his brother, so unite them in goodness’? If you are able to exert yourself in this, then do so." [Mishkat Shareef]
We should hold firmly upon the Dhikr gathering and adhere to the daily litanies prescribed by our Sheikh.
If we make a habit of these two things, Allah ta'ala will grant us goodness in both worlds, protect us from all evil, purify our hearts and grant us enjoyment in the Hereafter.
Allah ta’ala has not forbidden us from living a comfortable life. As long as we adhere to His commands, we are free to enjoy this world. Since we have the freedom to practice Islam in this land without restrictions, we should avoid quarrels and remain calm. If we encounter mistreatment, we should exercise patience. If patience becomes too difficult, we may consider returning to our homeland. Likewise, if practicing our faith becomes challenging, we have the option to migrate to a place where it is easier to do so.
We should respect the people of the land and avoid involving in hate campaigns against them. We are to follow the laws of the country, provided they do not conflict with the teachings of Deen. If the laws do go against our faith, then we may choose to migrate to another land where we can live comfortably. Migration for the sake of Allah ta’ala carries a great reward.
We should not let the burdens of this world weigh heavily upon us. Ultimately, we will be held accountable for our deeds in the Hereafter. Thus, we should settle our debts in this world. We should repent sincerely and in return, Allah ta'ala will convert our sins into good deeds. He will erase the traces of our sins and grant us Paradise.
If we succumb to our desires and end up committing a sin, we should pay a penalty and set ourselves a punishment. We should admit our sins to our Sheikh so that we can find a solution to our sins. We should avoid bringing the faults of others to our Sheikh or speaking ill of them.
Instead, we should reflect on our own faults and shortcomings, so that we do not fall into the same sins as others.
If we act against the Sunnah, our life loses its true value, and our connection with the Prophet ﷺ will be weakened. But if we follow his guidance, we become beloved servants of Allah ta’ala.
From now on, we must promise to avoid the five sins mentioned in this Hadith and to hold on to the Dhikr gatherings with steadfastness.
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement these precious pearls.
19th Feb, 2026
SubhaanAllah
a very beautiful and blessed majlis in the company of the most respected sheikh a true Treasure ❤️❤️❤️
The objective of this night is the Dhikr of Allah ta'ala and attaining the company of the friend of Allah ta'ala. Allah ta'ala grants a person according to his intention and his sincerity. Thus, if you consider someone to be a waliAllah and you sit in his company, you'll be rewarded greatly.
A person finds Allah ta'ala through the company of the WaliAllah. The Sheikh is the intermediary of acquiring the love and nearness of Allah ta'ala.
By meeting the Sheikh, love and belief is developed within the student. If one doesn't possess these two qualities, he will not be able to learn Deen from the teacher and he will remain unsuccessful. One acquires these two qualities through the desire of becoming close to Allah ta'ala.
The more a person visits his Sheikh, the more his love increases for his Sheikh. He becomes motivated to become closer to Allah ta'ala, abandon sins and become stronger in his worship.
It is mentioned in a Hadith in Mishkat Shareef that when a believer embarks on a journey to visit a WaliAllah, seventy thousand angels join him in this journey and they supplicate for him. They request Allah ta'ala to include the traveller amongst the rank of the AwliyahAllah. This action is in fact, a great form of worship.
Such a student becomes strong in his faith and he is not afraid to practice the true Deen in public. He does not succumb to the judgement of society and he abstains from the unlawful actions.
Those who attend a Dhikr gathering may be sinful, yet they have been chosen by Allah ta'ala to be present there. This in itself is a great blessing. Despite our shortcomings, we did not allow ourselves to fall into despair over our sins. Instead, we made the effort to travel and attend this gathering. By firmly attaching ourselves to a Sheikh, we are striving to improve and purify ourselves. We openly admit our faults, sincerely desire change and we are willing to work hard for that transformation. This is the true benefit of connecting ourselves to a Sheikh.
If we are sincere in seeking the true guidance, Allah ta'ala will assist us and lead us towards righteous company and protect us from all evil.
The one who does not accept his sins, is an arrogant person. He is not considered a true believer.
A person who connects himself to a Sheikh, places himself under the shade of a sound and perfected path of Deen. He should not remain anxious about his end, for the guidance of the Sheikh awakens his conscience and keeps his heart alive.
Through this connection, he begins to feel remorse over his sins and wrongdoing, as opposed to the one who refuses to acknowledge his faults. Such a person remains heedless and deprived of true progress.
A traveller packs his luggage according to his destination and the length of his journey. He takes only what will benefit him along the way.
Just as a traveller is only on a journey for a short time, our stay in this world is also temporary. We should therefore avoid becoming overly comfortable in accumulating wealth and material possessions which can lead to excess and heedlessness. Instead, we should live with the awareness that we are travellers preparing to return to Allah ta'ala at any moment.
The truly intellectual person is he who avoided amassing wealth and materialism whilst living in this world. He understood his true purpose of life. The believer keeps the wealth he reasonably needs and distributes the rest to the needy.
We should not evade paying our taxes, nor should we become greedy with the wealth that Allah ta'ala has entrusted to us. In the Hereafter, Allah ta'ala will cause our limbs to testify against our sins and wrongdoing.
We should avoid hoarding money, properties, assets, and the comforts of this world. Whatever we are granted today, we should consider ourselves among the wealthiest of people, for true richness lies in contentment of the heart.
Many people migrate from their homelands, leaving behind their parents, children, and loved ones in search of greater provision. They endure separation and loneliness for the sake of worldly gain. Yet in reality, Allah ta'ala is the Provider, and He grants sustenance to His servants wherever they may be. It is better that one migrates for the sake of Deen, when sacrifice is made not merely for wealth, but for faith and obedience to Allah ta'ala.
Whilst we have the opportunity, we should live our lives for the Hereafter and sacrifice our worldly materialism.
When it was time for Nabi ﷺ to depart this world, he didn’t worry about leaving his family and children behind. He didn't worry about his savings. This is because he lived and died for the sake of Allah ta'ala and was pleased to meet Him. We should take lessons from these examples. Only a person who lives in this world with caution, will be pleased upon departing this world.
In a Hadith it is mentioned that the Prophet ﷺ said, “...But I had seen (a dream) last night that two men came to me, caught hold of my hands, and took me to the Sacred Land (Jerusalem). There, I saw a person sitting and another standing with an iron hook in his hand pushing it inside the mouth of the former till it reached the jaw-bone, and then tore off one side of his cheek, and then did the same with the other side; in the mean-time the first side of his cheek became normal again and then he repeated the same operation again. I said, ‘What is this?’ They told me to proceed on and we went on till we came to a man lying flat on his back, and another man standing at his head carrying a stone or a piece of rock, and crushing the head of the lying man, with that stone. Whenever he struck him, the stone rolled away.
The man went to pick it up and by the time he returned to him, the crushed head had returned to its normal state and the man came back and struck him again (and so on). I said, ‘Who is this?’ They told me to proceed on; so we proceeded on and passed by a hole like an oven; with a narrow top and wide bottom, and the fire was kindling underneath that hole. Whenever the fire-flame went up, the people were lifted up to such an extent that they about to get out of it, and whenever the fire got quieter, the people went down into it, and there were naked men and women in it. I said, ‘Who is this?’ They told me to proceed on. So we proceeded on till we reached a river of blood and a man was in it, and another man was standing at its bank with stones in front of him, facing the man standing in the river. Whenever the man in the river wanted to come out, the other one threw a stone in his mouth and caused him to retreat to his original position; and so whenever he wanted to come out the other would throw a stone in his mouth, and he would retreat to his original position. I asked, ‘What is this?’ They told me to proceed on and we did so till we reached a well-flourished green garden having a huge tree and near its root was sitting an old man with some children. (I saw) Another man near the tree with fire in front of him and he was kindling it up. Then they (i.e. my two companions) made me climb up the tree and made me enter a house, better than which I have ever seen. In it were some old men and young men, women and children.
Then they took me out of this house and made me climb up the tree and made me enter another house that was better and superior (to the first) containing old and young people. I said to them (i.e. my two companions), ‘You have made me ramble all the night. Tell me all about that I have seen.’ They said, ‘Yes. As for the one whose cheek you saw being torn away, he was a liar and he used to tell lies, and the people would report those lies on his authority till they spread all over the world. So, he will be punished like that till the Day of Resurrection.
The one whose head you saw being crushed is the one whom Allah had given the knowledge of Quran (i.e. knowing it by heart) but he used to sleep at night (i.e. he did not recite it then) and did not use to act upon it (i.e. upon its orders etc.) by day; and so this punishment will go on till the Day of Resurrection. And those you saw in the hole (like oven) were adulterers (those men and women who commit illegal sexual intercourse). And those you saw in the river of blood were those dealing in Riba (usury). And the old man who was sitting at the base of the tree was Abraham and the little children around him were the offspring of the people. And the one who was kindling the fire was Malik, the gate-keeper of the Hell-fire. And the first house in which you have gone was the house of the common believers, and the second house was of the martyrs. I am Jibreel and this is Mikaeel. Raise your head.’ I raised my head and saw a thing like a cloud over me. They said, ‘That is your place.’ I said, ‘Let me enter my place.’ They said, ‘You still have some life which you have not yet completed, and when you complete (that remaining portion of your life) you will then enter your place.'” [Bukhari Shareef]
The first gift which Nabi ﷺ granted the Ummah is the Holy Quran. It is a form of cure and mercy for the believers. If a family is blessed with a Hãfidh of the Qur’an, it is as though they have been granted the wealth of the entire universe.
Although many households are blessed with Huffadh, it is unfortunate that their character and practice are not always at the level required to lead others in Taraweeh prayer. If we wish to lead, we must rectify ourselves and become truly worthy of leading others in prayer.
There are conditions of becoming an Imam of prayer. An Imam must not be a sinful person who abandons prayers, and trims his beard, otherwise, he will be the cause of spoiling the prayers of those who join the congregation. He should avoid leading in such a state. It is not compulsory to complete the Quran during Taraweeh. If one cannot find a proper Imam to lead Taraweeh, then he can appoint an Imam to recite from Surah Feel to Surah Naas instead, as long as the Imam is upright and righteous.
We encourage our children to become Huffadh, yet too often we fail to instil in them the habit of regular prayer. We praise them for memorising the Quran, yet neglect to correct them when they commit sins. We should not excuse their sins simply because they are Huffadh.
Those who shun the Quran and dishonour it by failing to implement its injunctions, are wretched and cursed. They will be severely punished. We must take guidance from the Quran and implement each injunction.
The Quran was not granted to us for eloquent recitation, Memorisation or for Khatam's. Rather, the Quran was sent to guide us and make us from amongst the Muttaqeen. The one who acts upon the Quran has truly honoured it, even if he has not memorised it.
Only the one who acts upon what he has memorised from the Quran, even if it is just one small surah, he will be truly honoured in the Hereafter. Such a person will be raised as a Hafidh in the Hereafter, deserving of the Quran’s intercession and the reward of a crown in Paradise.
We are not in this world merely to seek enjoyment. Every blessing that Allah ta’ala grants us is a test or a responsibility. For example, physical strength and power are gifts from Allah. We should use this strength to worship Him rather than to commit sins or indulge in heedlessness.
We should show gratitude to Allah ta’ala for the blessing of sight by guarding our gaze and avoiding looking at what is considered unlawful.
If we protect our eyesight, we will be granted the vision of Allah ta'ala in the Hereafter.
According to the Hadith, those whose skin will be torn on the Day of Judgment are the scholars and leaders who concealed the true Deen by issuing incorrect Fataawa. They are misguided themselves and mislead others by telling people what they wish to hear, rather than the truth. We should be cautious and avoid seeking guidance from such individuals.
In reality, Allah ta'ala selects individuals to spread the Deen. The sons of pious people do not automatically take the position of their father becoming rightfully deputies particularly if they are not genuine scholars. They're not all deserving of doing the work of the Deen, especially if they're not following the line of their father. They cannot take the position of their father if they are not practicing the Deen.
In reality, Allah ta’ala selects those who will spread the Deen. The sons of pious individuals do not automatically inherit the position of their fathers or become rightful deputies of the Deen. They are not deserving of this responsibility unless they themselves are genuine scholars. Simply being born into a pious family does not grant the right to lead or teach. Rather, they must follow the example of their fathers and sincerely practice the Deen themselves first.
Only a truthful and sincere scholar, who possesses genuine knowledge and practices it himself, is truly deserving of serving as a deputy to carry out the work of the Deen.
The naked people who were being tossed in the oven, are the adulterers who committed adultery with their limbs, as well as their eyes. They watched immoral scenes on their phones.
We have been commanded to fight against our desires throughout our life. In return, we will be granted the maidens of Paradise and given everything we desire in Paradise.
In Ahadith, it is mentioned that if a person dedicated the days and nights of his youth in worshipping Allah ta'ala, then Allah ta'ala will grant him the reward in his old age even if he isn't able to worship much. This is the generosity of Allah ta'ala.
The river of blood incident mentioned in the Hadith refers to those people who consumed interest. Engaging in business ventures or financial transactions that involve interest is a major sin. We must be extremely cautious and avoid such dealings.
Those who consume even a small amount of interest are warned in the Hadith that it is as though they have committed adultery with their own mother thirty two times. We must protect ourselves from interest at all costs. Wealth can become easily contaminated by it, and even a small doubt can have serious consequences. If there is ever uncertainty regarding interest in our trade or business, we should consult a knowledgeable and sincere Mufti to ensure our earnings remain pure and halal.
The true scholars are those who have crushed their desires and they engage in Dhikr alongside. They have attached themselves to a Sheikh for their self-rectification. They are the true deputies of the Prophet ﷺ. They live their lives with caution and they are extremely humble.
A scholar cannot truly be successful if he acquires knowledge without sincerity or with contaminated worldly intentions. He will not be able to practice or spread the Deen correctly. Such a person is insincere and ostentatious, having failed to rectify his own self.
In the same Hadith, Paradise was shown to the Prophet ﷺ. This Paradise will be granted to the believers who lived with caution and they were thankful to Allah ta'ala in adversity and prosperity. They were patient upon adversity and they abstained from hardships.
The biggest test for parents is related to their children. Those who do not have children, should be thankful to Allah ta'ala because it could be that if they had children, they would have sold their Deen for them and been delivered to Hellfire due to them. Thus, Allah ta'ala has protected them.
Therefore, whatever situation we are faced with, we should be content and thankful. It is through His divine wisdom that he grants and withholds.
Children follow the ways of their parents. If the parents are righteous and strive for self-improvement, their children will be reformed as well. If the parents are neglectful, their generations can be spoilt as a result.
It is a mistake to burden our children with material possessions simply to prevent them from feeling left out in society. We should not grieve over this, for lacking worldly luxuries does not mean they are losing out. True success lies in the Hereafter, and to earn its rewards, we must be willing to make sacrifices in this world.
On the authority of Abu Razin رضي الله عنه, he said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to him:
"Shall I not guide you to the key to this matter by which you will attain the good of this world and the Hereafter? Attend the gatherings of the people of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and when you are alone, move your tongue as much as you can in the remembrance of Allah. Love for the sake of Allah and hate for the sake of Allah, O Abu Razin. Do you know that when a man leaves his house to visit his brother, seventy thousand angels follow him, all praying for him, saying: ‘Our Lord, he has come to his brother, so unite them in goodness’? If you are able to exert yourself in this, then do so." [Mishkat Shareef]
We should hold firmly upon the Dhikr gathering and adhere to the daily litanies prescribed by our Sheikh.
If we make a habit of these two things, Allah ta'ala will grant us goodness in both worlds, protect us from all evil, purify our hearts and grant us enjoyment in the Hereafter.
Allah ta’ala has not forbidden us from living a comfortable life. As long as we adhere to His commands, we are free to enjoy this world. Since we have the freedom to practice Islam in this land without restrictions, we should avoid quarrels and remain calm. If we encounter mistreatment, we should exercise patience. If patience becomes too difficult, we may consider returning to our homeland. Likewise, if practicing our faith becomes challenging, we have the option to migrate to a place where it is easier to do so.
We should respect the people of the land and avoid involving in hate campaigns against them. We are to follow the laws of the country, provided they do not conflict with the teachings of Deen. If the laws do go against our faith, then we may choose to migrate to another land where we can live comfortably. Migration for the sake of Allah ta’ala carries a great reward.
We should not let the burdens of this world weigh heavily upon us. Ultimately, we will be held accountable for our deeds in the Hereafter. Thus, we should settle our debts in this world. We should repent sincerely and in return, Allah ta'ala will convert our sins into good deeds. He will erase the traces of our sins and grant us Paradise.
If we succumb to our desires and end up committing a sin, we should pay a penalty and set ourselves a punishment. We should admit our sins to our Sheikh so that we can find a solution to our sins. We should avoid bringing the faults of others to our Sheikh or speaking ill of them.
Instead, we should reflect on our own faults and shortcomings, so that we do not fall into the same sins as others.
If we act against the Sunnah, our life loses its true value, and our connection with the Prophet ﷺ will be weakened. But if we follow his guidance, we become beloved servants of Allah ta’ala.
From now on, we must promise to avoid the five sins mentioned in this Hadith and to hold on to the Dhikr gatherings with steadfastness.
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement these precious pearls.