The Story of Jurayj: Lessons from a Mother's Supplication
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Duration
13:13
Summary
Jurayj, a pious man, was performing optional prayers (nafl salah) when his mother called him. He prioritized his prayer over answering her.
Islamic rulings exist on whether to break a prayer if a parent calls.
Jurayj's mother, unaware he was praying, became upset and made a severe supplication (bad du'a) against him, wishing he would not die until he saw the face of an evil woman.
Consequently, Jurayj was falsely accused of a very serious offense, leading to his disgrace and the destruction of his place of worship.
Eventually, his innocence was revealed, and the truth came to light.
The incident highlights the power and seriousness of a mother's du'a, even if made out of anger or ignorance, and how it can manifest as a severe test.
A sensitive person, especially one with modesty (sharam and haya), feels deeply affected by false accusations and dishonor, unlike those who lack such qualities.
The immense power and greatness of Allah, the Creator of the entire universe, are beyond human comprehension.
After Allah, the highest rank belongs to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), whose status is also beyond human imagination.