Main Topic
Accepting Allah Ta'ala's Divine Decree (Rida bi al-Qada), cultivating intellectual love for the Creator, and maintaining sincerity, humility, and proper effort in every aspect of life.
Key Lessons
- Expressing one's illness or hardship to others for information or to seek du'as is entirely permissible and is not considered complaining against Allah Ta'ala.
- Frustration and depression arise when a person fights Allah Ta'ala's decree rather than accepting that whatever Allah destines is ultimately best.
- True love for Allah Ta'ala is intellectual rather than emotional; emotional love fluctuates like a seesaw, whereas intellectual love understands that every command and decree of Allah is beneficial.
- Success is defined by making the correct effort according to Shari'ah for Allah's pleasure, not by controlling the final outcome.
- Health (As-Sihhah) and free time (Al-Faragh) are two immense blessings that should be utilized productively for the Hereafter before they are lost.
Quranic/Hadith References
- The example of Nuh Alayhis Salam, who exerted full effort in da'wah despite few people accepting his message.
- The effort of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam with his uncle Abu Talib and the subsequent instruction regarding du'a.
- Hadith mentioning a woman who was punished for locking up a cat, illustrating the severe accountability for mistreating creation.
- Hadith mentioning two blessings many people are deceived regarding: good health and free time.
Practical Advice
- Complain to Allah Ta'ala, but never complain of Allah Ta'ala to His creation.
- Focus on doing every good action—whether at work, in marriage, or with family—purely for Allah's pleasure ("Do for Allah's pleasure, Allah will give you from His treasure").
- Make du'a during blessed times (like Tahajjud) for children or students who struggle, rather than resorting to harshness or injustice.
- Treat elders, parents, employees, and animals with deep respect and humility, avoiding arrogance regardless of personal success or education.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb