The Acceptance of Worship: A Lesson in Humility and Persistence
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Hijri date
Ramadaan 1440
Duration
21:55
Summary
The lecture discusses the significance of worship, particularly during the early morning hours (Sehri), and Allah's grace in enabling it.
A story is narrated about a pious person performing worship (ibadah) who repeatedly hears an unseen voice stating his worship is not accepted.
A follower, witnessing this, questions why the pious person continues worship despite the constant rejection.
The pious person (identified as Sheikh Yunus Jaunpuri) reveals he hears this voice every night and explains that even if his worship is deemed unworthy, there is no other door or refuge to turn to except Allah.
Upon this declaration of complete reliance, the unseen voice suddenly announces that the worship is accepted.
The acceptance is clarified as not being due to the perfection of the worship itself, but because the worshiper acknowledged Allah as the sole refuge.
The lecture concludes by emphasizing humility, self-reflection on one's own imperfections, and maintaining unwavering hope and singular reliance on Allah for the acceptance of one's deeds.