In a Hadith, it is mentioned, “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: ‘This world is cursed and what is in it is cursed, except the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and what is conducive to that, or one who has knowledge or who acquires knowledge.’” [Ibn Majah Shareef]
There are many attractions which surround us in the world such as wealth, status and comforts.
The Dunya distances us from Allah ta'ala. When we truly understand this, we will live in this world with caution. When something is cursed, it means it is distanced from the mercy of Allah ta'ala.
Whatever distances us from Allah ta'ala and whatever prevents us from prioritising His commands, refer to the Dunya. Wealth and children are not considered bad if they are not preventing you from attaining the nearness of Allah ta'ala. If they are leading you towards Allah ta'ala, then this is considered a big blessing.
Dhikr is what will prevent us from being destroyed by the temptation and attractions of the world.
It is a shame that we fail to adopt those resources and means which take us towards Allah ta'ala.
Once Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani رحمة الله علية while he was teaching, some people came to him and told him that his ships have sunk, so Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani رحمة الله علية paused for a moment while teaching, then he calmly said: ''Alhamdulilah'' and continued teaching. A little while later they came back to him and told him that they had made a mistake and his ships were fine, so again he paused for a moment and said, ''Alhamdulilah'' and continued teaching. When he was asked about that action, he explained, "when I was first told that my ships have sunk, I paused and I examined my heart and I found it unmoved, so I said Alhamdulilah and then when I was told it wasn't my ships, I paused and then examined my heart and I again found it unmoved so I said Alhamudlilah.'
He was thanking Allah ta'ala not because of the gain or the loss itself. Rather, his ''Alhamdulilah'' was about the fact that his heart was not attached to the gain or the loss.
Similarly, the believer is always content whether he faces a profit or a loss. Islam doesn't stop us from working and earning. Rather, it teaches not to love these things and to sacrifice them for the sake of Allah ta'ala.
The best time to perform Dhikr during Ramadan, is between the time of Asr and Maghrib. We should dedicate this time for Dhikr only and pause our work and worldly activities. We will not become hungry or poor in doing so and neither will we face any loss.
Those who are occupied in the world during this time are cursed and we should not keep company with them, nor take help from them as they are the enemies of Allah ta'ala. We should love and connect with those who love Dhikr and attend the Dhikr gatherings.
When a person lives in this world only for the sake of Allah ta'ala and for no other objective, he becomes a true human being and a true believer.
If he lives in opposition to this and he is attached to the world, then he is under the curse of Allah ta'ala. His children, as well as his earnings are cursed and he will be faced with a severe end.
We should live responsibly according to the necessities of life. Our objective of life is not to simply earn wealth. Rather, it is to fulfil the requirements of life through the wealth Allah ta'ala has granted us. We should not chase assets and wealth as these things are temporary.
The Prophet ﷺ has not prevented us from earning and working however, it should be carried out for the sake of Allah ta'ala. We should not be overly concerned with it, otherwise, we will be cursed. Rather, we should concern ourselves with how much we are doing for our Hereafter for the sake of Allah ta'ala.
We are so fortunate to be granted this valuable month. We should sacrifice whatever we can possible in order to earn the blessings and reward of this month.
We should not feel content that we have left Deen for the sake of family and wealth because this is a clear sign of destruction.
The sign of a cursed person, is that he is occupied in the world whilst being distant from Allah ta'ala. He fails to pray in congregation and uphold the commands of Allah ta'ala. It is a shame that only when a person is poor and needy, he remembers Allah ta'ala. As his wealth, status and enjoyment increases, he forgets Allah ta'ala and abandons the practices of Deen. He goes on to laugh and mock those who are upon the Deen and those who perform Dhikr. Such people will be punished very soon and they have failed the test which Allah ta'ala has placed their way.
If a person wishes to align this world with the success of his Hereafter, he should adopt the habit of engaging in Dhikr regularly. The righteous predecessors attained lofty ranks through their constant remembrance of Allah ta'ala and their sincere intention to better themselves.
Allah ta'ala has placed a powerful effect within Dhikr, that it improves a person's inner self, providing he has the sincere intention and desire to improve.
Success is in Dhikr and in those things or individuals which lead you towards Dhikr. Those things which are connected to Dhikr and motivate one towards Dhikr and the love for it, are also beneficial for a person. For example, the Sheikh is the source through which a person is granted the love for Dhikr.
A true Dhaakir never abandons the Deen and the habit of Dhikr in the face of hardship and calamity. Due to the blessings of his Dhikr, Allah ta'ala will enable seven of his generations to perform Dhikr too. They will never leave the Dhikr for the sake of worldly things and for their own desires. They will not lead a sinful life.
This applies to the womenfolk too. There are women who are also included amongst the AwliyãhAllah. If she is a WaliAllah herself, she will give birth to a waliAllah. If she isn't righteous, she will give birth to children who are misguided.
Prosperity and adversity are tests from Allah ta'ala. If a person remains steadfast in both situations, he is considered an excellent person. A person develops this ability after connecting himself with a WaliAllah.
We should be thankful to Allah ta'ala for granting us the ability to engage in Dhikr despite being in an era polluted with severe evil and corruption.
If we live our lives the right way, then the corrupt and evil environment can not spoil us.
Prayer should grant a person the love for Allah ta'ala. In reality, Allah ta'ala is not in need of our worship. Rather, he desires the result of these actions reflected in our actions, such as a pure heart and good character. This is fulfilling the rights of worship.
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement these precious pearls. Ameen.
In a Hadith, it is mentioned, “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: ‘This world is cursed and what is in it is cursed, except the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and what is conducive to that, or one who has knowledge or who acquires knowledge.’” [Ibn Majah Shareef]
There are many attractions which surround us in the world such as wealth, status and comforts.
The Dunya distances us from Allah ta'ala. When we truly understand this, we will live in this world with caution. When something is cursed, it means it is distanced from the mercy of Allah ta'ala.
Whatever distances us from Allah ta'ala and whatever prevents us from prioritising His commands, refer to the Dunya. Wealth and children are not considered bad if they are not preventing you from attaining the nearness of Allah ta'ala. If they are leading you towards Allah ta'ala, then this is considered a big blessing.
Dhikr is what will prevent us from being destroyed by the temptation and attractions of the world.
It is a shame that we fail to adopt those resources and means which take us towards Allah ta'ala.
Once Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani رحمة الله علية while he was teaching, some people came to him and told him that his ships have sunk, so Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani رحمة الله علية paused for a moment while teaching, then he calmly said: ''Alhamdulilah'' and continued teaching. A little while later they came back to him and told him that they had made a mistake and his ships were fine, so again he paused for a moment and said, ''Alhamdulilah'' and continued teaching. When he was asked about that action, he explained, "when I was first told that my ships have sunk, I paused and I examined my heart and I found it unmoved, so I said Alhamdulilah and then when I was told it wasn't my ships, I paused and then examined my heart and I again found it unmoved so I said Alhamudlilah.'
He was thanking Allah ta'ala not because of the gain or the loss itself. Rather, his ''Alhamdulilah'' was about the fact that his heart was not attached to the gain or the loss.
Similarly, the believer is always content whether he faces a profit or a loss. Islam doesn't stop us from working and earning. Rather, it teaches not to love these things and to sacrifice them for the sake of Allah ta'ala.
The best time to perform Dhikr during Ramadan, is between the time of Asr and Maghrib. We should dedicate this time for Dhikr only and pause our work and worldly activities. We will not become hungry or poor in doing so and neither will we face any loss.
Those who are occupied in the world during this time are cursed and we should not keep company with them, nor take help from them as they are the enemies of Allah ta'ala. We should love and connect with those who love Dhikr and attend the Dhikr gatherings.
When a person lives in this world only for the sake of Allah ta'ala and for no other objective, he becomes a true human being and a true believer.
If he lives in opposition to this and he is attached to the world, then he is under the curse of Allah ta'ala. His children, as well as his earnings are cursed and he will be faced with a severe end.
We should live responsibly according to the necessities of life. Our objective of life is not to simply earn wealth. Rather, it is to fulfil the requirements of life through the wealth Allah ta'ala has granted us. We should not chase assets and wealth as these things are temporary.
The Prophet ﷺ has not prevented us from earning and working however, it should be carried out for the sake of Allah ta'ala. We should not be overly concerned with it, otherwise, we will be cursed. Rather, we should concern ourselves with how much we are doing for our Hereafter for the sake of Allah ta'ala.
We are so fortunate to be granted this valuable month. We should sacrifice whatever we can possible in order to earn the blessings and reward of this month.
We should not feel content that we have left Deen for the sake of family and wealth because this is a clear sign of destruction.
The sign of a cursed person, is that he is occupied in the world whilst being distant from Allah ta'ala. He fails to pray in congregation and uphold the commands of Allah ta'ala. It is a shame that only when a person is poor and needy, he remembers Allah ta'ala. As his wealth, status and enjoyment increases, he forgets Allah ta'ala and abandons the practices of Deen. He goes on to laugh and mock those who are upon the Deen and those who perform Dhikr. Such people will be punished very soon and they have failed the test which Allah ta'ala has placed their way.
If a person wishes to align this world with the success of his Hereafter, he should adopt the habit of engaging in Dhikr regularly. The righteous predecessors attained lofty ranks through their constant remembrance of Allah ta'ala and their sincere intention to better themselves.
Allah ta'ala has placed a powerful effect within Dhikr, that it improves a person's inner self, providing he has the sincere intention and desire to improve.
Success is in Dhikr and in those things or individuals which lead you towards Dhikr. Those things which are connected to Dhikr and motivate one towards Dhikr and the love for it, are also beneficial for a person. For example, the Sheikh is the source through which a person is granted the love for Dhikr.
A true Dhaakir never abandons the Deen and the habit of Dhikr in the face of hardship and calamity. Due to the blessings of his Dhikr, Allah ta'ala will enable seven of his generations to perform Dhikr too. They will never leave the Dhikr for the sake of worldly things and for their own desires. They will not lead a sinful life.
This applies to the womenfolk too. There are women who are also included amongst the AwliyãhAllah. If she is a WaliAllah herself, she will give birth to a waliAllah. If she isn't righteous, she will give birth to children who are misguided.
Prosperity and adversity are tests from Allah ta'ala. If a person remains steadfast in both situations, he is considered an excellent person. A person develops this ability after connecting himself with a WaliAllah.
We should be thankful to Allah ta'ala for granting us the ability to engage in Dhikr despite being in an era polluted with severe evil and corruption.
If we live our lives the right way, then the corrupt and evil environment can not spoil us.
Prayer should grant a person the love for Allah ta'ala. In reality, Allah ta'ala is not in need of our worship. Rather, he desires the result of these actions reflected in our actions, such as a pure heart and good character. This is fulfilling the rights of worship.
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement these precious pearls. Ameen.