Dream of Shah At’ullah Bukhari Rahmatullahi Alaih

Main Topic

Evaluating the value of Iman (faith) in our daily lives and ensuring that Islam governs all aspects of our existence, rather than being confined only to the masjid.

Key Lessons

• Iman is the most valuable gift from Allah Ta'ala; we must both benefit from it and actively protect it.
• Scholar Shah Attaullah Bukhari (Rahimahullah) outlined three core missions in life:
  1. Complete worship (Ibadat) of Allah Ta'ala by intending all actions for His pleasure.
  2. Complete obedience (Ita'at) to Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
  3. Enmity (Adawat) towards un-Islamic lifestyles, western influences, and the ways of Shaitan.
• A poignant dream of Shah Attaullah Bukhari (Rahimahullah) depicted Islam sitting neglected in a masjid corner because Muslims have excluded Deen from their homes, businesses, weddings, and hearts, giving it attention only inside the masjid.
• The Sahaba (Radiallahu Anhum) used to sit together specifically to refresh and strengthen their Iman.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Hadith: "Ad-dunya mal'un..." — The world and what is in it is cursed, except the remembrance of Allah, a scholar, or a student of Deen.

Practical Advice

• Start every morning with the intention (Niyyat) that every action throughout the day is solely for the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala.
• Inspect your daily life, home, phone content, and business practices to remove un-Islamic habits and western influences.
• Make your social gatherings centered around discussing Deen and refreshing Iman rather than engaging in futile or harmful talk.