The Heart's True Function: Cultivating the Love of Allah
Maulana Muhammad Seedat
Hijri date
Ramadaan 1442
Duration
44:27
Summary
The primary function of the heart is to love Allah, similar to how the eye's function is to see and the ear's is to hear. This is the essence of being an 'Ahle Dil' (person of the heart).
A true lover of Allah (Ashiq-e-Sadiq) clears all other desires from their heart to make space for divine love.
In the path of love for Allah, the tongue may remain silent, but the heart constantly cries out in devotion and yearning.
While the path of piety (Taqwa) may bring numerous difficulties and sorrows, a true lover (Ashiq-e-Sadiq) patiently endures them, as their focus is on Allah's pleasure.
Worldly, superficial love (Ishq-e-Majazi) often leads to the lover suffering while the beloved remains unaware or indifferent.
In contrast, true love for Allah (Ishq-e-Haqiqi) transforms the pain of abandoning sins into pleasure, as the heart finds joy in obeying Allah.
When the heart becomes stained by sin, tears of repentance act as a cleansing water, washing away the impurities.
We are encouraged to contemplate the condition of our hearts, especially during the quiet hours of the night, to awaken and strengthen the love of Allah within us.
True dedication to Allah allows one to effortlessly abandon anything that displeases Him, transforming difficult acts of obedience into sources of happiness.