Advices Of Sufyan Thawri R.A By Moulana Shakir Hansa

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Reflecting upon the passing of time at the end of the Islamic year and cultivating true fear of Allah (Khawf) based on the life and advice of Hazrat Sufyan al-Thawri Rahimahullah.

The arrival of a new Islamic year should serve as an occasion for introspection, self-accounting (muhasabah), and repentance (tawbah) rather than mere celebration.
Hazrat Sufyan al-Thawri Rahimahullah was a great Tabi'i and scholar of Hadith whose profound fear of Allah (Khawf) visibly impacted his spiritual and physical state.
The most intelligent believer keeps past sins in mind to remain humble and continuous in righteous deeds, whereas the foolish person relies on past good deeds and becomes negligent.
Even great Prophets like Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa, and Shu'ayb (Alayhimus Salam) constantly supplicated for protection and never dropped their guard in fearing Allah.
Those with the purest hearts and least sins fear Allah the most.

Surah Al-Hijr (15:99): Command to worship Allah continuously until death (yaqeen) arrives.
Quranic supplications of Ibrahim (14:35), Yusuf (12:101), Musa (28:17), and Shu'ayb (7:89) showing constant humility before Allah.
Hadith Qudsi: Allah declares that He will not combine two fears or two states of security for a servant; whoever fears Him in this world will be granted security in the Hereafter.

Take time at the end of the year to evaluate how time, wealth, and energy were spent over the past twelve months.
Welcome sincere advice and reminders to fear Allah rather than reacting with defensiveness or annoyance.
Avoid falling into self-complacency after performing a good deed, such as Hajj, Umrah, or Hifz.
Maintain a healthy spiritual balance between fear of Allah's accountability and hope in His mercy.