Attaining Peace of Mind Through Remembrance of Allah and the Qualities of the Pious
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Duration
30:59
Summary
The lectures of pious predecessors, like Maulana Nasiullah Sahab, could be extensive, sometimes starting from a single word.
These luminaries lived simply, even using basic wooden beds, and meticulously answered letters from people seeking guidance.
The state of the pious (Ahle Allah) reveals a profound inner happiness despite outward simplicity or hardship.
Ustadh of Imam Ghazali (Hazrat Sfarayni) regularly prayed: "Oh Allah, make me sinless," which signifies a deep desire to avoid anything displeasing to Allah.
Allah tolerates everything except His displeasure, which is the ultimate concern of the righteous.
Allah loves both the pious and those who sincerely repent after making accidental mistakes.
A true believer does not deliberately commit sin; if they err due to human weakness, they immediately seek repentance.
Unlike humans who might cut ties, Allah, despite us misusing His blessings (eyes, ears), still accepts sincere repentance.
The righteous (Ahle Allah) become restless over the slightest sin, unlike those who are heedless.
The heart of a sinner is dark, while the heart of the pious is filled with light and inner tranquility, regardless of worldly possessions.
The definition of "Abrar" (the pious) is "those who do not cause any inconvenience or harm even to an ant."
An example of this piety is Maulana Abbrarul Haq Sahab, who would move multiple times during Wudhu to avoid harming ants with water.
His dedication to proper Wudhu was so intense that the effort of carrying all necessary items was outweighed by the comfort (peace of mind) of performing it correctly.
Peace of mind and tranquility are found solely in the remembrance of Allah (Dhikrullah).
Dhikrullah is of two types: positive (carrying out Allah's commands like prayer and good deeds) and negative (abstaining from forbidden actions like looking at or speaking haram).
The ultimate goal should be to please Allah alone, not trying to please numerous people, as pleasing Allah ensures true contentment and guidance.