Humility, Bay'at, and the Excellence of Dhul Hijjah's First 10 Days
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Duration
54:20
Summary
The pious individuals (Allah Walas) are human; their distinction lies in how they respond to difficulties. They also experience pain and obstacles like everyone else. Their response is key, not their suffering.
It can feel embarrassing to seek assistance for problems, whether spiritual or worldly.
True Allah Walas annihilate themselves before their teachers (Mashaikh), especially when facing difficulties.
The concept of 'Bay'at' (allegiance or transaction) means to hand oneself over completely, like a deceased person in the hands of the one preparing them for burial.
A true sign of associating with Allah Walas is a gradual decrease in the love of this world (dunya) and an increase in the love of the afterlife (akhirat).
This spiritual connection leads to abhorring sin and developing enthusiasm for actions pleasing to Allah.
When we are ready to humble ourselves before Allah and admit our ignorance by asking questions, Allah elevates us and inspires us with answers, even before the question is fully posed.
The speaker then highlights the excellence of the first 10 nights of Dhul Hijjah, citing a Quranic oath and Hadith.
Good actions performed during these 10 nights are more beloved to Allah than Jihad (with an exception for a martyr).
Fasting one day in these first nine days is equivalent to fasting for a full year.
Worship during these nights is equivalent to the reward of Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power).
If one cannot engage in 'positive dhikr' (remembrance of Allah through verbal praise or physical worship), they should focus on 'negative dhikr' which is abstaining from sins.
A person with little worship but few sins is more beloved to Allah than one with much worship but many sins.
To become a 'Wali' (friend of Allah) in our times, one should fulfill basic obligations and prioritize abstaining from sins with all their energy.
It is profoundly ungrateful to use the energy and blessings bestowed by Allah to disobey Him.