The Conviction That Everything is From Allah's Grace
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Hijri date
Ramadaan 1440
Duration
33:48
Summary
A key conviction for a believer is acknowledging that everything, including our love for Allah, is from Allah's grace, not our own efforts.
Humans are inherently flawed, carrying inner "filth" like pride, arrogance, and greed, which Allah is fully aware of.
Despite our shortcomings, Allah, out of His immense mercy, grants us the ability (tawfiq) to perform good deeds and draw closer to Him.
Our physical abilities—like walking to the mosque, speaking, or reciting Quran—are all Allah's gifts, not our inherent powers.
True closeness to Allah is achieved by using the very limbs and faculties He has bestowed upon us in His obedience.
When seeking forgiveness (Istighfar), one must sincerely regret past sins, understand Allah's complete knowledge of our inner state, and acknowledge our reliance on Him to even feel remorse.