Allah Ta‘ala sustains the entire universe and fulfils the needs of all His creation. He is the Provider, and He knows best what we need and what is most beneficial for us.
Every person in life faces tests, regardless of whether he is wealthy or from any other class of society. In fact, the person who is closest to Allah Ta‘ala is often tested the most.
Reciting the Kalimah means that we must worship Allah Ta‘ala, obey Him and His Rasul ﷺ, love those whom Allah Ta‘ala loves, and oppose what He dislikes. This is the covenant a believer enters into when he becomes a believer, regardless of the level of faith he possesses.
When we embrace the Kalimah, it confirms our love for Allah Ta‘ala and His beloved Prophet ﷺ. Just as a beloved tests the sincerity of the lover, Allah Ta‘ala also tests His servants to see the truth of their love for Him. Thus, He grants them challenges and fluctuations in the circumstances of this world.
The tests and worries we face are, in reality, a sign of our love for Allah Ta‘ala. The Awliya’ Allah are never free from hurdles and trials in life. If we remain patient and persevere through our difficulties in this world, then we will be granted ease and comfort in Paradise.
Every problem and every challenge has a solution. So what is the solution to our worries?
Daily acts of worship are indeed a means of cure, yet sometimes, despite our good deeds, the solution does not appear immediately. This is often because the soul of worship is absent. There is no enjoyment or presence of heart in our worship.
Call upon your Lord humbly and secretly. Surely He does not like the transgressors. [7:55]
This refers to supplication to Allah Ta‘ala. Du‘a is the soul of all solutions.
Whenever the Noble Companions رضي الله عنهم and the Awliya’ Allah faced difficulties in life, they overcame them through supplication to Allah Ta‘ala. They did not allow their problems to affect their worship. Their worship remained constant, and no difference came to their salah despite the trials they faced.
The problem may still remain physically, but the fear, desperation, and anxiety are removed from their hearts. They continue living their lives with peace and contentment within. This is referred to as Taskeen— attaining peace of mind and heart even while facing illness and hardship.
We suffer because our lives come to a halt at the sight of our problems. Yet problems and worries are inevitable; they will continue to come.
The question is: how do we confront them?
Do we allow ourselves to suffer, or do we continue living smoothly and with trust in Allah?
Allah Ta‘ala loves it when a believer turns to Him in supplication. We too should adopt this solution of du‘a. It is truly a shame that we often fail to recognise the value of supplication.
Through du‘a, a person is granted sweetness and enjoyment in worship.
When a person tastes the true sweetness of worship, he begins to feel eagerness to worship even more. The tears of a believer flow because of the spiritual joy experienced in worship. When
oood deeds, the eyes naturally begin shedding tears.
Whatever tragedy or problem we face, we should remain firm, composed, and steady. If we complain, sulk, become angry, and abandon prayer, then it means that destiny is controlling us.
Rather, our circumstances should not control us. Instead, we should rise above our circumstances. Otherwise, our entire life will become disturbed.
Our circumstances should never affect our practice of Deen. The Prophet ﷺ himself faced severe hardships, and on many occasions he openly turned to Allah Ta‘ala in supplication. He always had complete reliance upon Allah Ta‘ala.
Du‘a is extremely powerful, and it may even change destiny.
The depths of the night, known as the time of Tahajjud, are among the most blessed moments, when supplications are readily accepted. We should perform Tahajjud and recite two tasbih of Ayat al-Karimah, then present all our needs before Allah Ta‘ala with certainty.
It is a shame that we often lack certainty in Allah Ta‘ala and fail to seek from Him for our provisions and needs.
The weapon of a believer is supplication. If we fail to supplicate, then we deprive ourselves of protection against enemies and trials.
The du‘a of Hadhrat Musa عليه السلام concerning the destruction of Fir‘awn was accepted forty years later. We should remember this example and avoid becoming desperate for immediate results.
We must not be hasty. Our belief is that when we supplicate to Allah Ta‘ala, He certainly accepts it. However, its effects manifest when Allah Ta‘ala wills. We must never attempt to force matters, for there is wisdom in His timing.
It is mentioned in the Ahadith that when Allah Ta‘ala grants a person the ability to make du‘a, then that person never loses out from its acceptance.
No matter how severe the calamity we face, we should remain happy and content with the decree of Allah Ta‘ala.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the supplication of a believer is accepted in one of four ways: either the du‘a is accepted immediately, or a calamity that was destined to befall the person is removed, or sins are forgiven, or the du‘a is stored as a treasure for the Hereafter.
In every case, Allah Ta‘ala grants what is better for the believer.
A believer should always remain content with the decision of Allah Ta‘ala.
What kind of relationship is it if one is only pleased with Allah Ta‘ala when one receives what one desires?
Du‘a is what connects us to Allah Ta‘ala. We should supplicate to Allah Ta‘ala in every situation of our daily lives. We should perform two raka‘at of Salat al-Hajah regularly for our needs and present lengthy supplications before Him. This is the path to achieving a deep and sincere connection with Allah Ta‘ala.
Allah Ta‘ala is fully aware of our needs and requirements. It is His promise to provide for us, and it is our duty to worship Him. This is the covenant we hold with Allah Ta‘ala.
However, Shaytan seeks to distance us from Allah Ta‘ala.
We should always seek from Allah Ta‘ala, no matter what situation we face. He says that He will grant us, and He certainly will. We must ask from Him with complete certainty.
We should not be hasty in expecting our du‘as to be fulfilled immediately. Rather, we must understand that although our du‘as are accepted instantly, Allah Ta‘ala grants their outcomes whenever He wills.
Sometimes supplications are withheld due to certain barriers. For example, the du‘a of a person who has earned the displeasure and wrath of Allah Ta‘ala may not be accepted unless he sincerely repe
nts.
The easiest way to please Allah Ta‘ala is through repentance. However, Shaytan prevents us from repenting and from following the Sunnah so that we may become beloved to Allah Ta‘ala.
Allah Ta‘ala instructs us to imitate the Prophet ﷺ and avoid blindly following the ways of the West. It is a great shame that divisions and groups have arisen over matters related to the Sunnah.
How can our du‘as be accepted if we do not implement the way of the Sunnah?
Another reason for du‘as being rejected is earning and consuming haram. It is a shame that many people make false claims and engage in unlawful earnings. Some even consume interest.
A person who consumes a morsel of unlawful food may find that his worship is deprived of acceptance for forty days.
Unlawful earnings also include situations where a person is paid for certain working hours yet does not fulfil those hours. In doing so, he violates his contract, and this too is unlawful.
Similarly, investing shares in a business without knowing the details of the transaction can often lead to unlawful earnings, especially where interest is involved.
If there is interest in the contract, we must not involve ourselves in it. We should remain far from all forms of interest.
If you lend someone money, you should not take any extra benefit from that loan — whether money or a gift, etc, otherwise, it will be considered interest.
“If one of you gives a loan, and the borrower gives him a gift or offers him a ride, he should not accept it unless they used to treat one another in that manner beforehand.” [Ibn Majah Shareef]
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement these precious pearls. Ameen
Allah Ta‘ala sustains the entire universe and fulfils the needs of all His creation. He is the Provider, and He knows best what we need and what is most beneficial for us.
Every person in life faces tests, regardless of whether he is wealthy or from any other class of society. In fact, the person who is closest to Allah Ta‘ala is often tested the most.
Reciting the Kalimah means that we must worship Allah Ta‘ala, obey Him and His Rasul ﷺ, love those whom Allah Ta‘ala loves, and oppose what He dislikes. This is the covenant a believer enters into when he becomes a believer, regardless of the level of faith he possesses.
When we embrace the Kalimah, it confirms our love for Allah Ta‘ala and His beloved Prophet ﷺ. Just as a beloved tests the sincerity of the lover, Allah Ta‘ala also tests His servants to see the truth of their love for Him. Thus, He grants them challenges and fluctuations in the circumstances of this world.
The tests and worries we face are, in reality, a sign of our love for Allah Ta‘ala. The Awliya’ Allah are never free from hurdles and trials in life. If we remain patient and persevere through our difficulties in this world, then we will be granted ease and comfort in Paradise.
Every problem and every challenge has a solution. So what is the solution to our worries?
Daily acts of worship are indeed a means of cure, yet sometimes, despite our good deeds, the solution does not appear immediately. This is often because the soul of worship is absent. There is no enjoyment or presence of heart in our worship.
ادْعُوا رَبَّكُمْ تَضَرُّعًا وَخُفْيَةً ۚ إِنَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُعْتَدِينَ
Call upon your Lord humbly and secretly. Surely He does not like the transgressors. [7:55]
This refers to supplication to Allah Ta‘ala. Du‘a is the soul of all solutions.
Whenever the Noble Companions رضي الله عنهم and the Awliya’ Allah faced difficulties in life, they overcame them through supplication to Allah Ta‘ala. They did not allow their problems to affect their worship. Their worship remained constant, and no difference came to their salah despite the trials they faced.
The problem may still remain physically, but the fear, desperation, and anxiety are removed from their hearts. They continue living their lives with peace and contentment within. This is referred to as Taskeen— attaining peace of mind and heart even while facing illness and hardship.
We suffer because our lives come to a halt at the sight of our problems. Yet problems and worries are inevitable; they will continue to come.
The question is: how do we confront them?
Do we allow ourselves to suffer, or do we continue living smoothly and with trust in Allah?
Allah Ta‘ala loves it when a believer turns to Him in supplication. We too should adopt this solution of du‘a. It is truly a shame that we often fail to recognise the value of supplication.
Through du‘a, a person is granted sweetness and enjoyment in worship.
When a person tastes the true sweetness of worship, he begins to feel eagerness to worship even more. The tears of a believer flow because of the spiritual joy experienced in worship. When
oood deeds, the eyes naturally begin shedding tears.
Whatever tragedy or problem we face, we should remain firm, composed, and steady. If we complain, sulk, become angry, and abandon prayer, then it means that destiny is controlling us.
Rather, our circumstances should not control us. Instead, we should rise above our circumstances. Otherwise, our entire life will become disturbed.
Our circumstances should never affect our practice of Deen. The Prophet ﷺ himself faced severe hardships, and on many occasions he openly turned to Allah Ta‘ala in supplication. He always had complete reliance upon Allah Ta‘ala.
Du‘a is extremely powerful, and it may even change destiny.
The depths of the night, known as the time of Tahajjud, are among the most blessed moments, when supplications are readily accepted. We should perform Tahajjud and recite two tasbih of Ayat al-Karimah, then present all our needs before Allah Ta‘ala with certainty.
It is a shame that we often lack certainty in Allah Ta‘ala and fail to seek from Him for our provisions and needs.
The weapon of a believer is supplication. If we fail to supplicate, then we deprive ourselves of protection against enemies and trials.
The du‘a of Hadhrat Musa عليه السلام concerning the destruction of Fir‘awn was accepted forty years later. We should remember this example and avoid becoming desperate for immediate results.
We must not be hasty. Our belief is that when we supplicate to Allah Ta‘ala, He certainly accepts it. However, its effects manifest when Allah Ta‘ala wills. We must never attempt to force matters, for there is wisdom in His timing.
It is mentioned in the Ahadith that when Allah Ta‘ala grants a person the ability to make du‘a, then that person never loses out from its acceptance.
No matter how severe the calamity we face, we should remain happy and content with the decree of Allah Ta‘ala.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the supplication of a believer is accepted in one of four ways: either the du‘a is accepted immediately, or a calamity that was destined to befall the person is removed, or sins are forgiven, or the du‘a is stored as a treasure for the Hereafter.
In every case, Allah Ta‘ala grants what is better for the believer.
A believer should always remain content with the decision of Allah Ta‘ala.
What kind of relationship is it if one is only pleased with Allah Ta‘ala when one receives what one desires?
Du‘a is what connects us to Allah Ta‘ala. We should supplicate to Allah Ta‘ala in every situation of our daily lives. We should perform two raka‘at of Salat al-Hajah regularly for our needs and present lengthy supplications before Him. This is the path to achieving a deep and sincere connection with Allah Ta‘ala.
Allah Ta‘ala is fully aware of our needs and requirements. It is His promise to provide for us, and it is our duty to worship Him. This is the covenant we hold with Allah Ta‘ala.
However, Shaytan seeks to distance us from Allah Ta‘ala.
We should always seek from Allah Ta‘ala, no matter what situation we face. He says that He will grant us, and He certainly will. We must ask from Him with complete certainty.
We should not be hasty in expecting our du‘as to be fulfilled immediately. Rather, we must understand that although our du‘as are accepted instantly, Allah Ta‘ala grants their outcomes whenever He wills.
Sometimes supplications are withheld due to certain barriers. For example, the du‘a of a person who has earned the displeasure and wrath of Allah Ta‘ala may not be accepted unless he sincerely repe
nts.
The easiest way to please Allah Ta‘ala is through repentance. However, Shaytan prevents us from repenting and from following the Sunnah so that we may become beloved to Allah Ta‘ala.
Allah Ta‘ala instructs us to imitate the Prophet ﷺ and avoid blindly following the ways of the West. It is a great shame that divisions and groups have arisen over matters related to the Sunnah.
How can our du‘as be accepted if we do not implement the way of the Sunnah?
Another reason for du‘as being rejected is earning and consuming haram. It is a shame that many people make false claims and engage in unlawful earnings. Some even consume interest.
A person who consumes a morsel of unlawful food may find that his worship is deprived of acceptance for forty days.
Unlawful earnings also include situations where a person is paid for certain working hours yet does not fulfil those hours. In doing so, he violates his contract, and this too is unlawful.
Similarly, investing shares in a business without knowing the details of the transaction can often lead to unlawful earnings, especially where interest is involved.
If there is interest in the contract, we must not involve ourselves in it. We should remain far from all forms of interest.
If you lend someone money, you should not take any extra benefit from that loan — whether money or a gift, etc, otherwise, it will be considered interest.
“If one of you gives a loan, and the borrower gives him a gift or offers him a ride, he should not accept it unless they used to treat one another in that manner beforehand.” [Ibn Majah Shareef]
May Allah ta'ala allow us to implement these precious pearls. Ameen