Main Topic
An explanation of the poetic munajat of Hazrat Khawaja Aziz al-Hassan Majdhub (Rahimahullah), addressing the spiritual struggle against the lower self (nafs), the trap of chasing worldly gain, and the path toward true love and devotion to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.
Key Lessons
- People frequently prioritize dunya over Deen, sometimes even turning religious acts into commercial endeavors.
- True spiritual progress requires deep humility—viewing oneself as the worst of creation prevents vanity and judging others.
- Urges to sin that are fleeting come from Shaytan, whereas persistent, relentless desires stem from the untrained nafs.
- Restricting permissible desires (eating, sleeping, and speaking less) trains the nafs to remain submissive to Allah's commands.
- Becoming spiritually consumed by the love of Allah protects the believer from the whispers of Shaytan and sinful inclinations.
Quranic/Hadith References
- References to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala as Ar-Razzaq (The Sustainer) and Al-Ghafoor (The All-Forgiving).
- Mention of the Hadith principle regarding complete conviction (Yaqeen) when asking Allah for forgiveness.
Practical Advice
- Continually practice Dhikrullah in every state—sitting, standing, walking, day and night.
- Restrain the nafs by exercising moderation in halal comforts like food, rest, and conversation.
- Adopt self-reckoning (muhasabah) and refrain from looking down upon or fault-finding in others.
- Beseech Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala sincerely for protection from sins, a noble death upon Iman, and entry into Jannatul Firdous.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb