The 27th Night: Avoiding Allah's Displeasure and Seeking Forgiveness
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Hijri date
Ramadaan 1440
Duration
48:07
Summary
The speaker expresses humility and gratitude for the opportunity to speak before learned scholars and elders.
The greatness of Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) is emphasized, citing Surah Al-Qadr, which states it is better than a thousand months, and highlighting that the Quran was revealed on this night.
The speaker shares a Hadith: "Do not regard any good action as insignificant."
A story is recounted about the Companions' concern that they could not match the prolonged acts of worship (like 1000 months of jihad) performed by a person from Bani Isra'il, after which Allah revealed Laylat al-Qadr as a special blessing for the Muslim Ummah.
The story of Aisha's (RA) question to the Prophet (PBUH) about the du'a to recite on Laylat al-Qadr is shared: "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni" (O Allah, You are most forgiving, You love to forgive, so forgive me).
It is highlighted that even a pious figure like Aisha (RA) was taught this du'a, emphasizing its universal need for all believers, especially those prone to sin.
The components of sincere repentance (taubah) are explained: stopping the sin, feeling regret, and distancing oneself from anything that leads to that sin.
Allah's love for His creation is stressed, noting how He conceals our sins, and it is considered displeasing to Allah for a person to expose their own hidden sins.
A strong call is made to have the courage to remove all haram content (e.g., on phones, laptops) from one's life, as these things hinder complete taubah and bring restlessness.
Examples are provided of individuals who genuinely repented and abandoned haram income/practices, and how Allah subsequently blessed them with even more lawful provision and peace.
The importance of sincere intention (niyyah) is underscored, encouraging reliance on Allah's ability rather than one's own weakness, as Allah makes things easy when He wills.