Main Topic
This discourse reflects on the entry into the Islamic New Year, the etiquette of communicating personal hardship without complaining against Allah Ta'ala, and the profound dedication of the pious predecessors towards performing Salah with Jama'at even during extreme illness.
Key Lessons
- Islamic New Year & Customs: Celebrating or wishing 'Happy New Year' on the 1st of Muharram resembles non-Islamic customs; instead, one should recite the Sunnah supplication for entering a new month or year.
- Informing vs. Complaining: Informing family, employers, or pious elders about one's illness or hardship for practical understanding or to request Dua is permissible and not considered complaining against Allah Ta'ala.
- Complaining to Allah vs. Complaining of Allah: A believer may present their weakness and petition Allah Ta'ala directly for relief, but must never express dissatisfaction or complain about Allah's decrees to others.
- Steadfastness in Salah: Hazrat Maulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (Rahimahullah), following the Sunnah of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) during his final illness, insisted on being physically supported by two people to attend Salah in the Masjid despite severe weakness.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Mention of the Sunnah Dua upon the arrival of a new month/year recited by the Sahaba (Radiallahu anhum) asking for peace, Iman, security, Islam, Allah's pleasure, and protection from Shaytan.
- Reference to the narration of Hadhrat Ayesha (Radiallahu anha) and Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) during his final illness (Marad al-Wafat), where he was supported by two Companions to reach the Masjid while his Mubarak feet dragged due to weakness.
Practical Advice
- Avoid idle chatter before and after Salah in or near the Masjid; utilize that time to connect with Allah Ta'ala and fulfill Sunnah prayers.
- Communicate physical limitations clearly to spouses and family members to foster mutual empathy and domestic harmony.
- Prioritize congregation (Jama'at) for Salah over worldly preoccupations, business, or minor inconveniences.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb