Main Topic
The importance of reciting InshaAllah when declaring future intentions, emphasizing adherence to the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and drawing key lessons from the lives of the Prophets.
Key Lessons
- Omitting "InshaAllah" when planning future actions can remove barakah (blessings) and hinder the fruition of good intentions.
- Hazrat Sulaiman (Alayhis Salam) intended to have 70 sons for Jihad without saying InshaAllah; as a result, only one wife conceived, resulting in a miscarried fetus.
- Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) promised to answer three questions the following day without saying InshaAllah, leading to a 15-day delay in revelation as a gentle divine lesson.
- Seeking Istighfar (forgiveness) brings immense pleasure to Allah Ta'ala. Hazrat Sulaiman (Alayhis Salam) turned to Allah in repentance and was granted an unmatched kingdom.
- Sunnah practices carry immense spiritual weight; neglecting them deprives one of barakah, even if the action itself is not obligatory.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-Kahf (18:23-24): Refrain from declaring a future action without adding "if Allah wills" (InshaAllah).
- Surah Sad (38:34-35): The trial of Hazrat Sulaiman (Alayhis Salam) and his prayer for forgiveness and an extraordinary kingdom.
- Hadith on etiquette of Dua: Cautioning against saying "if You wish" (InshaAllah) when begging of Allah, prescribing "Ameen" with firm conviction instead.
Practical Advice
- Build a firm habit of saying InshaAllah whenever stating an intention to perform an action in the future.
- Avoid misusing InshaAllah when making Dua for others or oneself; say Ameen instead and pray with determination.
- Value every Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and avoid dismissing sunnan as non-obligatory.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb