The Importance of Intentions and Love for the Quran
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Hijri date
24 Rabi ul Awwal 1433
Date
Duration
24:06
Summary
Discusses the importance of niyat (intention) in actions.
Mentions Hazrat Hakim Sahib Damat Barakatuhum visiting a devoted teacher of the Quran.
This teacher was Hazrat Hafiz Abdur Rahman Sahib Mian Rahimahullah Ta'ala, who passionately taught the Quran Majeed.
Hazrat Hafiz Sahib was always dedicated to teaching, regardless of holidays or circumstances.
His ultimate desire was to teach Quran even in the grave, expressing profound love for the Quran.
Even when paralyzed, students would come to him to recite Quran.
Pious individuals (Allah-walas) recognize each other not outwardly, but through their spiritual connection.
An analogy is given: just as one can hide the smell of alcohol but not the signs of intoxication in the eyes, true love for Allah (or the Quran) cannot be hidden, regardless of outward denial.
The story of Majnun identifying Layla's grave by scent is used to illustrate spiritual recognition among pious people.
Hazrat Hakim Sahib asked Hazrat Hafiz Sahib about the number of students who had become Huffaz under him.
Hazrat Hafiz Sahib, in extreme humility, replied that this will only be known in the Hereafter.
This humble response profoundly impacted Hazrat Hakim Sahib, who recognized Hazrat Hafiz Sahib as an extraordinary individual.
The common motivation for daily Quran recitation (door/revision) among Huffaz is fear of forgetting, not pure devotion.
The full benefit and reward of Quran recitation are not achieved if the intention is solely to prevent forgetting.
The speaker intends to discuss the true intentions for Quran recitation in a future session.